Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Reviews

Skaar Son of Hulk #12
Marvel Comics
Pak, Lim, Buchemi & Adams

This issue pits green Hulk versus his son. Sure, you might expect the comic to be one big battle but you would be wrong. Instead what we have here is the merging, finally, of the various incarnations of the Hulk from the main Hulk series and the World War Hulk series. This comic actually makes huge strides in explaining a lot of the nagging Hulk questions for the last year and a half. The comic provides some small insight into Skaar as well, but this comic finally makes the Hulk an interesting character again. It’s been so long since I’ve read a coherent and relevant Hulk story I was thrown off my chair with this effort.

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Skaar #11
Marvel Comics
Pak, Lim & Panosian

As much as I liked the Prologue to Planet Skaar I knew I had to pick this issue up. Though I haven’t followed the Skaar title at all I felt this issue wasn’t going to leave confused. That was partially true. I enjoyed the comic but I did find it to be heavy on items that flew over my head. Whether or not it’s because I haven’t followed the title is anybody’s guess. I liked the issue but not nearly as much as the Prologue. I felt like the Prologue set all the pieces in place while this issue just decompressed Skaar’s steps to his father.

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Planet Skaar Prologue #1
Marvel Comics
Pak & Panosian

Some time ago Greg Pak seemed to come out of nowhere with a storyline called ‘Planet Hulk’. It was an incredibly interesting story that spanned well over a year’s worth of stories. When the Hulk returned he was plunked down into the Marvel Event called World War Hulk and then from that fallout he was handed over to Jeph Loeb in a red Hulk storyline that is still going on. World War Hulk and red Hulk couldn’t possibly live up to the absurd hype, but Planet Hulk most likely exceeded even the most aggressive expectations as it served as the springboard into the events that followed. This story goes directly back to the roots that made Planet Hulk a smash hit. I urge anyone who liked that storyline to pick this issue up. Even if you hated World War Hulk or found red Hulk to be a red herring you need to find this comic.

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THE VE GUYS SAY: We're a little late due to a technical mix up.

This week: It's the San Diego Comic Con news round-up.

Then it's the Rundown with the books you can expect to find in shops this week, and Mike and Luis take a look at Ultimate Spider-Man #124, Skaar Son of Hulk #2 and Thor #10.

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THE VE GUYS SAY: We continue the episode so epic it had to be split into 2 episodes!
The oversized episode continues with reviews of: Anna Mercury #2, Captain America #38 &39, Wolverine #66, Fear Agent #21, The Goon #25, Skaar Son of Hulk #1, Monster Zoo Graphic Novel and Nick examines the Batman Black and White: Frank Miller statue.

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Skaar Son Of Hulk #1
Marvel Comics
Pak, Garney & Mounts

You forgot Hulk had a son? Maybe that’s because he didn’t. His pregnant wife died sending Hulk back to Earth in a fit of rage. Well, it turns out his son survived the fire pits and explosions and emerged after his pops left his world. Skaar invites readers to munch on the Conan of Marvel super hero universe with this savage tale. If you like sword and sorcery wrapped into your Hulk titles then this issue is for you!

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Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Weekly Rankings For 06/11/08

Here are this week’s comics ranked prior to reading them, based upon past performance and advance information released on each issue:

6. Hulk Raging Thunder #1
5. Skaar Son of Hulk #1
4. Star Wars Rebellion #14
3. Green Arrow & Black Canary #9
2. Action Comics #866
1. Green Lantern Corps #25

Here are the rankings after the first read through with a mini-review:

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