World War Hulk begins...

It's in Hulk#106 by Greg Pak and Gary Frank that World War Hulk begins.

It's a pity then that I read World War Hulk Prologue first (because logically a prologue comes before the main story) so from one point of view I've got off to a bad start with Marvels 2007 summer crossover.

But taking things in their correct order, the story's not too bad. Issue 106 is probably the best of Greg Pak's run so far and, ironically, the Hulk's not in it. Instead we get a depowered She-Hulk, Doc Samson and an interesting new character Amadeus Cho (a teenage genius).

Gary Frank's art is perfect for this type of story and the supporting cast begin to take their places ready for ol' greenskin to return to Earth from space.

Rating 7.5/10

The Hulk still doesn't make it back in this prologue by Peter David with Al Rio, Lee Weeks and Sean Phillips handling the art chores. But he's on his way and getting closer.

The book basically brought new readers up to speed with what happened on Planet Hulk and looked back at some of the Hulk's past encounters with Reed Richards, Iron Man, Doc Strange and Black Bolt. The people he holds responsible for sending him into space.

What pleases me is that She-Hulk looks to be a major character in the series. I do hope so. Although she'll need to regain her powers soon to take an active part.

Rating 6/10.