Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Trailer

You don't have to be a Hulk fan to be excited about Marvel's new ABC series hitting this fall. So stoked I am shoving another blueberry poptart down my throat. This looks like it could be what the TV show Heroes should of been. And everybody favorite agent is back Mr. Coulson. Wondering how this fits in the story line with Marvel Studio's cinematic releases from Iron Man to Thor. My guess this will be taking place before the Avengers movie on the time line. From the trailer I heard the infamous Hulk growl. This opens up so many doors and very smart move by Marvel. Stay tuned in to Gamma Cosmic Herald for more updates on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Make Mine Gamma!

Deviants, Attuma and Hulk: A Shared World

It wasn't by chance that I was reading Thor: Deviants #1-4 and Lemuria came up. First thing that popped in my head was.."hold on, is this the same Lemuria Hulk and Attuma's forces clashed at?" After digging around the internet for a bit. I discovered Lemuria was the home to the Deviant race before it sanked to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

"Eventually, the Deviants took control of Lemuria. Queen Zartra fled to Atlantis to marry its monarch, Kammuu. She was slain shortly before the Great Cataclysm that sunk Lemuria, caused by the Celestials' bombing of Earth." http://marvel.wikia.com/Lemuria_%28Deviant%29

When reading Indestructible Hulk #4 Attuma knew who Hulk was. Scouring around I found out Namor and Hulk teamed up against Attuma before. Here is a lil tidbit from Marvel Wiki

"Later, Attuma's ship recovered the monstrous Hulk who was found dying in the ocean. Hulk was given a serum that allowed him to survive underwater, and he escaped, but not before Attuma's scientist learned to replicate Hulk's gamma ray-induced superhuman powers. After testing it on his assistant Vashti, Attuma was given Hulk-like powers and he began a rampage through Atlantis. Attuma was confronted by both Namor and the Hulk and defeated, leading to Namor reclaiming his throne shortly afterward."

Also while reading this..it is so obvious Waid stole alot of his storyline from Hulk and Attuma's past encounter. It is okay to build on someone else hard work if you are adding value to it. The saying is true "There is no idea new under the sun". What Waid did do was have Attuma find and exploit Lemuria for its Alchemy. And find a way for Hulk to interact with Attuma again. I applaud Mark Waid for doing that. Just it would be nice if he builds his own lane when writing Hulk next time. Attuma thus far written by Mark Waid is a excellent adversary for Hulk.

"The Second Host of the Celestials arrived on Earth circa 16,000 BCE. The Deviants, in the middle of another assault on Atlantis, attacked the Celestial ship. In retaliation, the Celestials bombed Lemuria. At the same time, the Atlanteans opened their magma vents to drive off the Deviants. The bomb destroyed Lemuria, and the shock waves from it, combined with the open vents, sank Atlantis. This Great Cataclysm reshaped the Earth's surface. ^[2]"

 So many doors are now open for Banner and Hulk. Working with S.H.E.I.L.D. gives a writer some wiggle room to give Hulk a plausible reason to be in the situation he is in. If Hulk is in outer space or time traveling..it doesn't seem to out of place. There lies Pak's problem..not enough background story and transition to the next arc. Hopefully Mark Waid revisits Lemuria with Hulk in one form or the other. Trying to stay optimistic about a Deviant and Hulk story. Waid has laid some ground work for this to happen. Will he capitalize on it is a another question. Alchemy and Magic mixed with the write Hulk story is a win/win. I know lots of Hulk fans want to see Hulk go cosmic for a bit. Lemuria has so much rich history tied to it(now including Hulk) There is no reason why Celestials can't be mentioned in a Hulk comic. Doesn't mean he has to fight them..he would lose..but knowing Hulk is lurking around the unexplainable puts a smile on my face. Hopefully Year Two of Indestructible Hulk we see more Cosmic and magical elements play out in Waid's run.

Celestials

Indestructible Hulk: Blind Rage Preview

Indestructible Hulk#9

This new arc will feature the pens of Matteo Scalera @ScaleraMatteo and Writer Mark Waid @MarkWaid. Looking forward to Murdock and Banner interacting with each other. It has been a long time since Daredevil and Hulk worked together. I will admit I haven't read any of Waid's Daredevil as of yet. Maybe this arc will change my mind. Is it me or is S.H.E.I.L.D. scared to get there hands dirty anymore with Hulk around. I see villians with hand guns shooting at Hulk. It makes me wonder why they need him in a situation like this. Quintronic Man, Attuma and Mad Thinker I can see them using him against them. Hopefully there is a reason Banner is squaring off against goons with handguns.

Indestructible Hulk#9

Indestructible Hulk#9

Indestructible Hulk#9

Indestructible Hulk Progress Report 1.0

INDESTRUCTIBLE HULK: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1-5                   
                      

Waid writes a excellent Banner. In love with Banner having a supporting cast. Not so sure about Mark trying to infuse street level writing with a walking Gamma Nuke like Hulk. It seems Mark Waid is afraid of unleashing Hulk. Even the one he has promised us hasn't shown up yet. The Force of Nature that was shoved down our throats has not come to pass. Mark is giving us a healthy dose of seeing Banner and Hulk. But it is painstaking obvious he favors writing Bruce Banner more. We have not seen any depth or emotion from Hulk. He refuses to really acknowledge Hulk as a being in some sense. Two to three word sentences seems to be too much to ask for in a Hulk comic. One thing I can say for Mark..is his line up of opponents for Hulk. Quintronic Man, Attuma to Frost Giants. Attuma is the only one thus far that has me excited to see him and Hulk interact again. Not really digging the Frost Giants or Hulk's interaction with them. Bringing in Walt to me was a mistake. Yes he is a legend..but Yu's pencils would of been better suited for Asgard and this arc. Imagine if Matteo was drawing Gods and Monsters or at least rotating issues. My fingers are crossed for Year Two of  Indestructible Hulk. 

Gods & Monsters  Review coming soon

Writing 9/10

Story 8/10

Art 8/10

Character Development 7/10

AVERAGE RATING: 8