From the latest volume of Hulk, we go backwards to volume 1. Why did I choose these 2 issues from the 400+ choices? First, these 2 issues is the culmination of the Hulk's past few years of storylines where he finally reverted back to savagery and this time total savagery thus setting the direction for the next phase of his series. Secondly, these are 2 issues that got me started collecting Hulk and loving it whenever there are tons of action. Hehehe!#299 - we see the Hulk being manipulated by Nightmare and as a result, Bruce whose personality is tucked away in a hidden corner of the Hulk's mind has no choice but to turn into the Hulk even in that corner of the mind (yes, very confusing but you have to read it to enjoy it and enjoy it you will).
#300 - we see the Hulk as a complete monster this time and the world's heroes coming to either subdue him or help the fall out of his rampage. Example: DD and Spider-Man are wise enough to know they are no match for the Hulk and went about trying to contain the fallout. Power Man is stupid enough to think he can even slowdown the Hulk. Same as his partner Iron Fist. We see the Avengers as well and finally Dr Strange who came up with the solutionIt is interesting to note how Strange felt at the end of this saga. Yet years later, during the Planet Hulk run, basically Strange and his mates did the same thing except that they used a scientific method achieving same result. Sort of makes you wonder, eh? Why would they do the same thing again?
Anyway these are amongst the best 2 issues of Hulk's entire run. Action galore and lots of character development and pathos. Try it. Enjoy!
Ratings: 8/10
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