Should this board become a regular Hulk Forum after WORLD WAR HULK ends?

[Mike Smash!]

Everyone,

I have asked Jonah to keep this board alive after the WORLD WAR HULK event ends after issue #5. I believe that there is alot of interest in Ol' Greenskin lately and fans are getting excited about him.

And with four Hulk books coming out every month (INCREDIBLE HULK, THE HULK, MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK and SHE-HULK), and an upcoming movie, I think it's worthy of it's own board.

I am certainly willing to keep working on this forum, but to do that, I need to know that people would like to see it happen and would post here if it did?

So... what do you think? Would you support the return of the Hulk forum? If it came back, would you post here?

[Brad Barton]

So... what do you think? Would you support the return of the Hulk forum? If it came back, would you post here?You've definitely got my vote. I know I haven't been as active on this board as I once was, but with all the Hulk related goodness on the horizon I could definitely see myself hanging around a lot more. Hulk's hotter than he's ever been right now, it seems silly to me to do away with his forum at such a prominent time in the characters history!

I definitely think the board should stay. CBR wouldnt be quite the same w/out it, and it has many solid regs that consider it their original "homebase" on CBR, including me.

The way I see it, the DC forum has Sub-forums for it's two most popular characters (Supes & Bats), I think it's perfectly fitting that Marvel should have Subs for it's two most popular characters (Spidey & Hulk).

[Young Avenger]

The Hulk hasn't been this hot for a very long time and with 4 Hulk ongoings and the Warbound mini coming I think the Hulk is worthy of his own forum. I plan on picking THE HULK when it comes out on January so you have my support.

[Dr. Chaos]

With so much going on for the character right now, It's worth it if you ask me.

Like it's been said, the Hulk hasn't been this big in a long time, it can definitely support it's own forum.

[thronzeblast]

With all the stuff coming out fo wwh it definately should stay.

[Lord Moon]

Absolutely.

And besides where would all the Iron Man fans go otherwise?

[Bulky Brent]

I would like to see this forum stay.It may not be as Prominent as the other forums but their has been some really good Hulk/WWH discussion ever since the forums opened. You've got my support.

[Silver Knight]

Same here I have had the most fun argueing on Hulks behalf in recent months and would love to continue.

(besides it would get under Magneto Rocks skin like crazy, oh yeah)

[drwho]

Well you forget there are still a lot of Aftersmash tie ins coming out plus other mini series so I would think it would be worth keeping around until those end.

[Kevinroc]

I support keeping this board as a general Hulk forum. As drwho said, we are getting several Aftersmash tie-ins (such as the Warbound and Damage Control minis).

[Crimson]

After all the WWH hype goes down... I'd expect the Hulk discussion to go down. I mean a matter of months before Planet Hulk the Hulk forum we did have had hardly any discussion going on.

[Clobberin' Time]

Can you put it to a vote?

I vote for the Hulk board to stay!

[Brad Barton]

After all the WWH hype goes down... I'd expect the Hulk discussion to go down. I mean a matter of months before Planet Hulk the Hulk forum we did have had hardly any discussion going on.Right, but let me draw up a quick comparison:

Then = 2 Hulk titles to discuss (The Incredible Hulk and She-Hulk), and neither of them were very "Hot".

Now = 6 Hulk titles to discuss (The Incredible Hulk, Hulk, She-Hulk, Marvel Adventures Hulk, Aftersmash and Warbound. + any continued WWH and PH discussions + unforseen One-shots/Mini's/Reprints that might, and probably will, occur.) Thats a lot of Hulk to shoehorn back into the Marvel U forum.

And with the exception of possibly MA Hulk, all of them are "Hot". (and I've noticed MA Hulk picking up steam...)

[mike627]

Sure I'll post here.The Hulk needs a forum.:cool:

[OneDown]

As long as Pak is writing the Hulk I'm on board.

[stealthwise]

Not really. If Hulk deserves a board, then the Green Lantern titles definitely deserve one as well, given there was at one point (and may be in the future) a GL title, a GL Corps title, a Guy Gardner mini, an ION book, and Kyle Rayner tied into Countdown, etc.

I'm thinking that CBR could use an overall contraction in the number of boards it has.

[CMBMOOL]

I say there should be a forum about the Hulk titles, but then there should be a forum about Iron Man as well. :D

I agree for the Increase of more forums about different comic book characters. :D

[vapinospidey]

Ya buddy. We want IRON MAN! :evilsmile

[Karl H]

Merge it into the MU forum. Is there really enough traffic to justify another board?

[Shai Hulud]

I just visit the Hulk section on this board.So its definitely a yes for me.

[1WEBHEAD]

Eh, I'll wait to see where we are here this time next year and then decide whether it's worth it or not.

[Mike Smash!]

Eh, I'll wait to see where we are here this time next year and then decide whether it's worth it or not.Well, unless this is made into a regular board, we won't be here this time next year.

[Bulky Brent]

This Forum should be up at least for the duration of the Aftermath of this event.Even though the movie coming out in June it has nothing to do with WWH.
Merge it into the MU forum. Is there really enough traffic to justify another board?
The discussion here has been Great and it proves that the Hulk and Hulk related stuff is worthy of having it's own board.

[Magneto Rocks]

Of course it should, I assumed that would be the case. All fans deserve a board they can talk about their character/favourites of choice and with his massive high profile, there's never been a better time for a Hulk-one.

I will not, you'll be happy to hear, be staying on myself beyond the crossover which conerns characters I personally care about of course, but I wish the rest of you who will stay all the best of luck.

[Lombardo!]

no. definately not.

if Annihilation lost it's board JUST AS IT'S IN ITS PROLOGUE STAGE OF IT'S SEQUEL, then Hulk should lose his board once his event is over.

meanwhile, we need a cosmic marvel board! esp with Captain Marvel returning. Hell, Hulk might even be a part of it, depending on where he ends up after WWH

[g-dawg]

no. definately not.

if Annihilation lost it's board JUST AS IT'S IN ITS PROLOGUE STAGE OF IT'S SEQUEL, then Hulk should lose his board once his event is over.

meanwhile, we need a cosmic marvel board! esp with Captain Marvel returning. Hell, Hulk might even be a part of it, depending on where he ends up after WWH

well according to the higher ups the annihilation boards weren't getting as much traffic as the other boards at that time to warrant its existence.

As much as I would like to have the same sentiments (I felt like a part of me was lost when the annihilation boards went down) as Lombardo, I still think that the Hulk can get a chance at keeping his board.

If I wasn't hopped up on caffeine right now, though, I'd say 'tear down the hulk forum!'. :D

[worstblogever]

Six comics, plus he's got a movie on the way that would also feasibly create more Hulk specific threads.

It needs to stay.

[Magneto Rocks]

Six comics, plus he's got a movie on the way that would also feasibly create more Hulk specific threads.

It needs to stay.

Six? :s

I can only think Incredible Herc, HULK, and Marvel Adevntures. (And let's face it, the last one doesn't really count) I suppose we can count Warbound, but it's a miniseries. And I suppose we could count Damage Control, but it's not exactly Hulk specific and is only 3 issues anyway. So I can think of 5 while including 3 very suspect comics, I'm not seeing where 6 comes from.

Not saying it doesn't deserve a board, because it does, but I don't see how it has 6 comics.

[Brian M.]

For the sake of National Security and the fate of the Free World...I'd say keep it. You people are too dangerous out in the general public. Isolation works best:D

[Magneto Rocks]

For the sake of National Security and the fate of the Free World...I'd say keep it. You people are too dangerous out in the general public. Isolation works best:D

Aah, so apply X-Board rationale here, eh? Yes, that could work...

:p

[Brad Barton]

Six? :s

I can only think Incredible Herc, HULK, and Marvel Adevntures. (And let's face it, the last one doesn't really count) I suppose we can count Warbound, but it's a miniseries. And I suppose we could count Damage Control, but it's not exactly Hulk specific and is only 3 issues anyway. So I can think of 5 while including 3 very suspect comics, I'm not seeing where 6 comes from.

Not saying it doesn't deserve a board, because it does, but I don't see how it has 6 comics.Well, you forget She-Hulk, which is most certainly a Hulk Board title. The Warbound mini will, depending of course on how it sells, likely go into an ongoing. I can't see them hugely promoting these characters as co-stars of a major Marvel event like they did, then putting them on the shelf to rot....if theres still enough interest, they'll keep them around.

And Marvel Adventures Hulk is a great read. As I said before, it really seems to be picking up steam as sort of a monthly baggage-free, fun Hulk romp.

So right there we've got at least 4 strong titles, 2 strong mini's and possibly another ongoing. Then factor in any other possible mini's we may get as the year progresses, spinning out of the Initiative and The whole "Red Hulk" storyline. See, thats way more titles than the Avengers have, yet they have a sub-forum. (And, IMO, not nearly as rabid a fan-base.)

Oh, and don't forget Ultimate Hulk topics as well, which can go either here or the Ultimate Board, It seems.

[Magneto Rocks]

Well, you forget She-Hulk, which is most certainly a Hulk Board title. The Warbound mini will, depending of course on how it sells, likely go into an ongoing. I can't see them hugely promoting these characters as co-stars of a major Marvel event like they did, then putting them on the shelf to rot....if theres still enough interest, they'll keep them around.

And Marvel Adventures Hulk is a great read. As I said before, it really seems to be picking up steam as sort of a monthly baggage-free, fun Hulk romp.

So right there we've got at least 4 strong titles, 2 strong mini's and possibly another ongoing. Then factor in any other possible mini's we may get as the year progresses, spinning out of the Initiative and The whole "Red Hulk" storyline. See, thats way more titles than the Avengers have, yet they have a sub-forum. (And, IMO, not nearly as rabid a fan-base.)

Oh, and don't forget Ultimate Hulk topics as well, which can go either here or the Ultimate Board, It seems.

Fair enough, I guess. But Marvel Adventurs books tend to generate one thread per issue and nothing more. And you say "two strong minis" but as I said, Damage Control doesn't really count as a Hulk one, and I think Warbound is very unlikely to spin off into an ongoing without strong support. The mini is probably a test balloon.

However, you're DEFINITELY wrong to say that's more titles than the Avengers, who have, at a quick count, nine ongoings (Cap, Iron Man, Ms Marvel, Thor, Initative, New, Mighty, Marvel Adventures, Classic) and that's not including Wolverine or Spidey, both of whom between them have the equivalent of five ongoings and could technically be put in the Avengers forum as well. And no offence, but the Avengers fanbase is MUCH louder and larger than the Hulk one. Less rabid, perhaps.

But all that aside, we basiclaly agree so why are we disputing semantics?

[Hrungr]

Also keep in mind that that the "3rd arc" after WWH is supposed to be it's own independent 12-part mini-series as well (and not rolled into IH like many expected it would).

I think so long as there's enough traffic here it should remain it's own board.

[Ogrebear]

Hulk board rocks!

Hulk board stay!

[firstmode]

We need a cosmic board way more than a hulk board.....

[Cayman]

It should be the Hercules board.

[Siddon]

No, I the night of the biggest event in Hulk history and you still only have the same amount of people that visit the X-forum.

A Mini-series forum makes the most sense to me.

[stingerman]

The Annihilation Wavehttp://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=188641 seeks an ally in taking down the Marvel Universe Board!

We swarmed.....they took down our board and merged us with MU..
We fight!

WWH Board is in danger.....WWH Board is angry....the angrier... the stronger....WWH Board SMASH MU Board!!

:evilsmile

[Brad Barton]

No, I the night of the biggest event in Hulk history and you still only have the same amount of people that visit the X-forum.

A Mini-series forum makes the most sense to me.To be fair, when I was online at around 7 or 8am this morning there were 80 people viewing the Forum. 80 people at 7 in the morning is damn impressive.

Also, with the release of WWH #5 today, we now learn that there is another series we didn;t previously know about -- "Skaar, Son of the Hulk". Now, whether this is an ongoing or a mini is unclear, but either way it's yet another title to discuss among the 6 or 7 we already previously established.

2008 is going to be a huge year for Hulk, I can feel it. He's going to be a Top 10 property all the way. Hell, sales and popularity-wise he's nipping at Spideys heels right now, and after "One More Day" he'll officially have more ongoing titles than the Webslinger, to boot.

Have I stumped for the forum enough yet, Mike? ;)

[Mike Smash!]

To be fair, when I was online at around 7 or 8am this morning there were 80 people viewing the Forum. 80 people at 7 in the morning is damn impressive.

Also, with the release of WWH #5 today, we now learn that there is another series we didn;t previously know about -- "Skaar, Son of the Hulk". Now, whether this is an ongoing or a mini is unclear, but either way it's yet another title to discuss among the 6 or 7 we already previously established.

2008 is going to be a huge year for Hulk, I can feel it. He's going to be a Top 10 property all the way. Hell, sales and popularity-wise he's nipping at Spideys heels right now, and after "One More Day" he'll officially have more ongoing titles than the Webslinger, to boot.

Have I stumped for the forum enough yet, Mike? ;)You don't need to convince me. Only Jonah Weiland, the site's owner.

He's very skeptical of starting a Hulk board.

[Brad Barton]

He's very skeptical of starting a Hulk board.Well, is it a question of how much traffic the board gets, or are there other factors? I would imagine that the WWH board gets more traffic than a large portion of the more "niche" boards here at CBR. It's certainly not the slowest by any means...

[Siddon]

To be fair, when I was online at around 7 or 8am this morning there were 80 people viewing the Forum. 80 people at 7 in the morning is damn impressive.

Also, with the release of WWH #5 today, we now learn that there is another series we didn;t previously know about -- "Skaar, Son of the Hulk". Now, whether this is an ongoing or a mini is unclear, but either way it's yet another title to discuss among the 6 or 7 we already previously established.

2008 is going to be a huge year for Hulk, I can feel it. He's going to be a Top 10 property all the way. Hell, sales and popularity-wise he's nipping at Spideys heels right now, and after "One More Day" he'll officially have more ongoing titles than the Webslinger, to boot.

Have I stumped for the forum enough yet, Mike? ;)

It's a maxi that goes for 12 issues. My biggest problem with a Hulk forum (aside from hating the comics) is that it's been done and it failed. Having a cosmic forum makes more sense because you have the events, films, and topics that will go on for more then a few weeks. If I were to break up the franchises in the Marvel Universe this is how I would do it

Avengers
(Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Avengers, AI, Mighty Avengers, Avengers Classic, Ms Marvel, Doctor Strange, Iron Fist)

Cosmic titles/Fantastic Four
(Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Fantastic Four, Nova, Silver Surfer, Annhilation, Quasar, Inhumans)

Marvel titles/Hulk
(Heros for Hire, Hulk, Daredevil, Namor, Thunderbolts, Runaways, Order, MAX series, MoonKnight, Punisher, Ghost Rider, Deadpool)

[Mike Smash!]

It's a maxi that goes for 12 issues. My biggest problem with a Hulk forum (aside from hating the comics) is that it's been done and it failed. Having a cosmic forum makes more sense because you have the events, films, and topics that will go on for more then a few weeks. If I were to break up the franchises in the Marvel Universe this is how I would do it

Avengers
(Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Avengers, AI, Mighty Avengers, Avengers Classic, Ms Marvel, Doctor Strange, Iron Fist)

Cosmic titles/Fantastic Four
(Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Fantastic Four, Nova, Silver Surfer, Annhilation, Quasar, Inhumans)

Marvel titles/Hulk
(Heros for Hire, Hulk, Daredevil, Namor, Thunderbolts, Runaways, Order, MAX series, MoonKnight, Punisher, Ghost Rider, Deadpool)

Hulk titles:

The Incredible Hulk, Hulk, Marvel Adventures Hulk, She-Hulk, WWH: Aftersmash, WWH Aftersmash: Warbound, WWH Aftersmash: Damage Control, Skaar: Son of Hulk..

Not to mention a new Hulk movie coming out next year.

[Magneto Rocks]

But of those titles you listed, Mike, one is a 3 issue miniseries, one is a ONE-SHOT and one is a 5 issue series. And the 3-issue series is really Hulk in name only, and Marvel Adventures titles never generate that many threads. So by the time the Skaar series has come about, two of the other series' you mentioned will already be over or ending.

[Slumber Hulk]

I'd like to see it continue.

[1WEBHEAD]

Hulk titles:

The Incredible Hulk, Hulk, Marvel Adventures Hulk, She-Hulk, WWH: Aftersmash, WWH Aftersmash: Warbound, WWH Aftersmash: Damage Control, Skaar: Son of Hulk..

Not to mention a new Hulk movie coming out next year.

well since you put it that way, I say it should stay until it runs outta steam. . .

[MNM]

The Hulk can't sustain the amount of titles that are going to be centred around it for too long, so I don't see how a Hulk board could sustain enough independant traffic to support itself now the big event is over.

[stingerman]

The Hulk can't sustain the amount of titles that are going to be centred around it for too long, so I don't see how a Hulk board could sustain enough independant traffic to support itself now the big event is over.

Maybe they will switch it to the Incredible Hercules Board. :D

[Mike Smash!]

The Hulk can't sustain the amount of titles that are going to be centred around it for too long, so I don't see how a Hulk board could sustain enough independant traffic to support itself now the big event is over.Well, the event just ended and you just posted for the first time here.

[dabig2]

Since a whole ton of Hulk-related stuff is coming out, it's better to keep it contained to this board. Plus She-Hulk too.

And the upcoming movie helps give it a little more emphasis on keeping the board separate from the Marvel Universe board. Won't be long till it's flooded with casuals and "is this movie a sequel or relaunch?"

Keep the board at least through summer 08. That's the smartest decision.

[Spiffy]

With 3 ongoing Hulk related series (if you count She-Hulk and Hercules' takeover of "Incredible" as well as this new adjectiveless Red thing)? As well as a 12-issue long max--series for Hulk Junior? And no doubt tons of one-shot "Aftersmash" stuff?

Yeah. I think that merits a forum.

[Brad Barton]

Well, the event just ended and you just posted for the first time here.Exactly. I think the event ending has actually kicked off into something larger. In fact, after "One More Day" concludes and Spidey gets whittled down to one title, Hulk will have more true ongoings than any other solo Marvel property.

[MNM]

Well, the event just ended and you just posted for the first time here.

Yeah but I was only here to finish reading about WWH, then saw this question which I thought was interesting. I wont be staying as the announced stuff for the Hulk doesn't interest me.

[cable guy]

Definitely.

With the new Hulk movie coming out and all... interest should be high.

[Magneto Rocks]

Exactly. I think the event ending has actually kicked off into something larger. In fact, after "One More Day" concludes and Spidey gets whittled down to one title, Hulk will have more true ongoings than any other solo Marvel property.

Two?

Hulk and Marvel Adventures. Because you can't count Skaar or Herc as "true Hulk solo ongoings", since neithe rstars Hulk.

[Dagger]

Yay! I'm pro-Hulk! And is it confirmed if Skaar is a maxi or an ongoing? Each article I read about it switches it's status!

[Brad Barton]

Two?I think we're all pretty sure Incredible "Herc" is temporary, so I'd say more like 3.

And you know what? Even if it were only two, thats still more than any other solo Marvel property, is it not?

[Siddon]

I think we're all pretty sure Incredible "Herc" is temporary, so I'd say more like 3.

And you know what? Even if it were only two, thats still more than any other solo Marvel property, is it not?

Not

Wolverine (5 titles)
Punisher (2 titles)
Iron Man (2 titles)

[Brad Barton]

Wolverine (5 titles)
Holy hell, Wolverine's got 5 solo titles?? If thats the case, they're not publicizing 3 of them very well, because the only ones I'm aware of are Wolverine and Wolverine Origins. (is there a "Marvel Adventures Wolverine"?)

But yeah, both Wolverine and Punisher have 2 solo titles as well, I brain farted that.

[Magneto Rocks]

Whereas Iron Man was just ignored? :p Hell, one could make a case Tony should have his own board if titles alone are a basis. Let's see, two solo ongoings, one team book, an upcoming movie, a major continuous role in Captain America in which he is a principal character, fresh out of being a major character in TWO massive crossovers with a third coming up, recurring guest star role in Avengers: The Initiative, The Order and New Avengers, PLUS he'll be a major character in HULK and obviously makes a massive number of general guest appearances. THE TIME IS NOW! :p

[Brad Barton]

Whereas Iron Man was just ignored? :p Hell, one could make a case Tony should have his own board if titles alone are a basis. Let's see, two solo ongoings, one team book, an upcoming movie, a major continuous role in Captain America in which he is a principal character, fresh out of being a major character in TWO massive crossovers with a third coming up, recurring guest star role in Avengers: The Initiative, The Order and New Avengers, PLUS he'll be a major character in HULK and obviously makes a massive number of general guest appearances. THE TIME IS NOW! :pYeah, because Stark doesn't get nearly enough face-time. He guest stars in virtually every Marvel title, every month.

Seriously though, Stark fits comfortably into the Avengers board, and Logan fits comfortably into the X-board. Hulk and all his related properties don't really fit comfortably anywhere...

[Magneto Rocks]

I'd argue Hulk fits quite comfortably into the Marvel Universe board.

Unless of course he is not part of the Marvel Universe?

I don't even know why I'm arguing since I agree with you in essence, it must just be well honed tradition. ;) Still, I want to take the X-Men Solution with Hulk fans and lock you up in your own little board of iniquity where you won't trouble normal folk :p

[Brad Barton]

I'd argue Hulk fits quite comfortably into the Marvel Universe board.

Unless of course he is not part of the Marvel Universe?Well, of course he's part of the MU, just as Spidey is. (though I think you'd agree he's most certainly the "Black Sheep" of the MU) Spidey has his own board because his popularity warrants it. At the present time, Hulk is in that same boat.

I don't even know why I'm arguing since I agree with you in essence, it must just be well honed tradition. ;) Still, I want to take the X-Men Solution with Hulk fans and lock you up in your own little board of iniquity where you won't trouble normal folk :pKinda like when George Carlin said we should build a wall around Nebraska and give it to the convicts? :p

[Magneto Rocks]

Why would anyone inflict that on Nebraska when there's a perfectly good New Jersey right there!?

[crazy lombardo]

I think the World War Hulk is still a subject because of the effect of this comic on other Marvel Universe comics. This forum is important because there's going to be discussion of other possible endings, the fact that Cho was not in the last issue. In terms of the upcoming Secret Invasion series WWH readers can take a stab at who among the heroes is a Skrull. The question sort of irritates me but Doc Samson has given me a dose of some heavy gamma lotion so I'll stay calm.

[StoneGold]

Just using the criteria that this thread only got five pages in a little less than a month... probably not.

[Mister Mets]

I think it's a good idea given the upcoming Hulk movie, the upcoming Loeb/ Mcguiness run (which is pretty much guaranteed to see great numbers, and cause much discussion) and other projects (Incredible Herc, Peter David on She-Hulk, Son of Hulk)

[Hrungr]

I don't see what all the debate is about myself. So long as there's sufficient traffic, and with all the Hulk-related goodness coming out next year there should be, it's probably a good idea to keep it as a separate board.

If the traffic falls off, then go ahead and fold it back in.

[thronzeblast]

I don't see what all the debate is about myself. So long as there's sufficient traffic, and with all the Hulk-related goodness coming out next year there should be, it's probably a good idea to keep it as a separate board.

If the traffic falls off, then go ahead and fold it back in.

Pretty much...

[Renzo]

Pretty much...

Pretty much^2...

[RolandJP]

Great Idea!!! How about a Gamma Ray thread, that way she-hulk is included as well

[Brad Barton]

I don't see what all the debate is about myself. So long as there's sufficient traffic, and with all the Hulk-related goodness coming out next year there should be, it's probably a good idea to keep it as a separate board.

If the traffic falls off, then go ahead and fold it back in.I think that's pretty much what they're doing, but good point.

[nuclearman]

I'd support it and comment after each issue of Incredible came out.

[Tobias Drake]

We do have two Hulk ongoings coming out of this. I'd say yes.

[Spider-Sense]

I say yes.

[Deadpooligan]

Now that's it's official, and I'm just curious... but...

Did I miss a crossover or something? World WAY Hulk? ;)

[Superheroic]

That was right before Planet Hulk. When Daniel Way was writing the book.

[Deadpooligan]

That was right before Planet Hulk. When Daniel Way was writing the book.

Very clever, Supes.

But seriously, my eyes keep getting drawn to this grievous typographical error.

Look! It's right there under the forum title! "WORLD WAY HULK"? Look, you denizens of CBR! LOOK!