The power of a promise. That is what Jennifer Walters is feeling in her new environment. She is overseeing the planet Sakaar while her cousin is away. Keeping order on a war-raging planet. Seems like an easy gig, right?
We’re all about to find out as SHE-HULK is running the show while the other Green Goliath is away!
PLANET SHE-HULK #1 by Stephanie Phillips, Aaron Kuder, Sonia Oback, & Joe Caramagna kicks off an all new saga involving a Hulk and their own planet.
Let’s not wait any longer and dive into the story!
PLANET SHE-HULK #1 by Stephanie Phillips, Aaron Kuder, Sonia Oback, & Joe Caramagna (Marvel Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Leave it to the genius of Phillips to present such a clash in personalities and style. Marvel readers know the history of Sakaar & Bruce Banner. Seeing Walters being asked to govern the peace instantly sets the stage for more problems. The writing showcases the struggles to maintain calmness. It also exposes Walters into the political maneuvering needed in her role.
This leads into an obstacle fit for this situation. Readers watch as Walters must slay a beast in a wedding ceremony. This sequence is filled with action. It also plants seeds for larger drama in wait. The signature moment is the wedding reception of Korven Blackjaw. Well-timed dialogue maintains Walters’ sharp humor. It also opens up for a few surprises to be thrown in. There’s a steady dose of action to take readers into the ending. Events are left with a most peculiar close. It will have fans guessing until next issue without question.
Kuder and Oback goes big for the opening pages. The full page shot of Walters in action is fantastic. It is followed up by a two page splash of her next opponent. From here, the mood shifts to a more tense flare. The promise made is broken up timely with Walters’ notorious 4th wall breaking. It doesn’t take long to bring back the wild ways of Sakaar. This leads right into the Korven Blackjaw nuptials.
The fight with the monster is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Panels move fast giving the conflict a larger feel. This comes to a head via another two page splash. Walters eyes tell a tale while slaying the beast. Events goes from combat to cordial with the reception. A half panel image welcomes Walters into the festivities. Cordial talk is interrupted by a shocking attack. Readers watch the frantic scenes take off the page. When the smoke clears, the final page leaves a full mic drop moment to wrap events up with.
FINAL GRADE: 9.4
Jennifer Walters watch of Sakaar is filled with savagery and superb style in its’ debut. Phillips’ writing casts the lead into uncharted territory with an engaging hook. Kudar and Oback bring out the bold visuals fitting for such an epic. This has all the makings for an instant classic.
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