Anyone Else Getting a Bit Tired Of The Red Hulk?

[Robo Ape]

He isn't a very interesting character to be blunt, the only interest it seems to me is to who is the red hulk.

He has so far been portrayed as a big-headed bore, with little to mark him out as an original character. So he uses a gun, what's clever about that as far as the character goes?

I can only hope he is soon gone from the Hulkverse.

[Kutulu]

He isn't a very interesting character to be blunt, the only interest it seems to me is to who is the red hulk.

He has so far been portrayed as a big-headed bore, with little to mark him out as an original character. So he uses a gun, what's clever about that as far as the character goes?

I can only hope he is soon gone from the Hulkverse.

Personally I am rather interested in the Red Hulk and he seems to be bringing new interest to the comic. He's a version of the Hulk which is kind of showing what Hulk could do if he had a different personality, similar to Bizarro to Superman, etc..

He's only been in the comic for 3 issues and a side story so far.

[DarienA]

Personally I am rather interested in the Red Hulk and he seems to be bringing new interest to the comic. He's a version of the Hulk which is kind of showing what Hulk could do if he had a different personality, similar to Bizarro to Superman, etc..

He's only been in the comic for 3 issues and a side story so far.

Long time Hulk readers like myself have seen different versions of the Hulk before, so this isn't exactly a new thing...

[agrich]

If the comic didn't suck, I'd be interested. Since it does, sure, I'm tired of him. Although I'm mostly just tired of Loeb-McGuinness doing the book.

[ZT4]

It'll reach it's natural conclusion, but generally I like it.

[Britannic]

Could have been a great spin on the formula if not for the truly shite writing. Art is great, captures the feel of the book nicely but the story is just tripe. In better hands this could have been a gem. So yes I am tired of the Rulk and the way they took what was turning into a truly stellar book and turned it into this.

[Zomling]

Long time Hulk readers like myself have seen different versions of the Hulk before, so this isn't exactly a new thing...

Agreed, I'm willing to stick with it for now. My major gripe, other than the "death" of the Abomination is the poor perfmance of Marvel in delivering this book on time.

Of course this will, hopefully, resolve itself soon and we can get back to the adventures of Bruce Banner, the Incredible Hulk.

I'm keen to discover the identity of Rulk, but beyond that I don't really see a long term future for the character, unless it turns out to be Banner (somehow).

[SUB-ZERO MKA]

Even though the writing is trash, I still like the Red Hulk. Its fun to speculate who he is and I can't wait to find out who he is.

[Boy of Steel]

i think its quite interesting and the art is great so i think its going good. The Red Hulk seems to have something... funny about him.

[ivesaidway2much]

I hate Loeb as much as the next comic fan, but I think the Red Hulk has potential. It's been written as a big, dumb action series. The only problem is that too many battles occured off-panel. If that problem gets worked out, with McG drawing it, I think the book could be OK. Although, I will admit I'm long past caring about the identity of Red Hulk's alterego. But then again, I'm certainly not going to read a Loeb book for its good plotlines.

[PatchMadripoor]

I like the look and attitude of the Red Hulk, and some of the mystery behind who he is, what he can do and how he came to be. I hope it leads into a new look at the Hulk that we haven't seen before, instead of just another gamma creature.

[Dr. Chaos]

Nope, I'm actually quite fond of what we've seen so far so it's a shame this is more of an "illusion of change" thing than it is anything else. I'd say The Green Hulk will take over the book permanently by issue 20-25 at the latest.

And visually speaking, this is probably my all time favorite Hulk character design.

[ivesaidway2much]

Nope, I'm actually quite fond of what we've seen so far so it's a shame this is more of an "illusion of change" thing than it is anything else. I'd say The Green Hulk will take over the book permanently by issue 20-25 at the latest.

And visually speaking, this is probably my all time favorite Hulk character design.A shame? Bruce Banner's Hulk has 40 years worth of comics, 2 movies, a TV show, and soon to be 4 cartoon series under his belt. The only shame is that Marvel apparently doesn't think he deserves to have his own book.

[Dr. Chaos]

A shame? Bruce Banner's Hulk has 40 years worth of comics, 2 movies, a TV show, and soon to be 4 cartoon series under his belt.
Yes, it is a shame.

40 years of stories doesn't make me want more of the same old same old, call me crazy..but it makes me want something new, something fresh and for now, thats what The Red Hulk is giving me. A fun twist on The Hulk that we haven't seen for awhile.

Loeb seems compelled to skid right past the character development of Planet Hulk and WWH and turn The Hulk back into a third person speaking retard so I'm not in any rush to see what he could do with a Banner only book.

The only shame is that Marvel apparently doesn't think he deserves to have his own book.
Right, because trying new things means Marvel is blacklisting the Green Hulk, it seems pretty obvious that Banner and his id will continue to play a big part to come in the series.

[ivesaidway2much]

Yes, it is a shame.

40 years of stories doesn't make me want more of the same old same old, call me crazy..but it makes me want something new, something fresh and for now, thats what The Red Hulk is giving me. A fun twist on The Hulk that we haven't seen for awhile.The Hulk with a different personality. Wow, you're right. I've never seen anything like it before. I mean, he's attacking heroes and gamma-mutated monsters. Heck, he's even smashing stuff. It's probably the most original thing I've ever read. I hear he's going to be fighting Thor soon, too. I have to admit I've always wondered what a Thor vs. Hulk fight would look like.

Loeb seems compelled to skid right past the character development of Planet Hulk and WWH and turn The Hulk back into a third person speaking retard so I'm not in any rush to see what he could do with a Banner only book.The third person speaking retard hasn't been a part of the book in almost a decade. Wouldn't that be new and fresh if he had his own comic again?


Right, because trying new things means Marvel is blacklisting the Green Hulk, it seems pretty obvious that Banner and his id will continue to play a big part to come in the series.The Hulk is probably the second, or at worst third, most well-known character in all of Marvel. Him not having a book is practically tantamount to blacklisting him. It's like reducing the X-men to background characters in X-factor.

[Ptrvc]

Its not so much that I hate this "Red Hulk," its just that I don't see why he has to take the place of good old green skin Hulk.

[Hulk_Is]

I hate how they keep tauting Red Hulk as he's been forever part of Hulk lore. I mean, they've got him in, I guess, the new Hulk game on the 360. Why? We get it, he's uber-powerful and can hang with a Thor not holding back.

The only interest I have is: Will his character be devoloped well enuff to really keep him part of Hulk history? That is, if they have plans on an extended stay of Red Hulk. If so, hope we don't get another Sentry forced upon us. :wink:

Besides, I hate Red for the Hulk.

[Drdmx]

I'm liking the Red Hulk.

You always see forums arguing over Hulk deserving the harrassment he gets, with the argument that if he were truly the monster that heroes portray him as, everyone would be in trouble.

Enter the Red Hulk. A Hulk with power that seems to dwarf everyone elses, and really truly just doesnt care. He actually has intent with the destruction, damage, and carnage he creates.

In a way, I feel like Loeb is giving readers a different perspective, and letting the long time Hulk detractors see what happens when the Hulk fits the bill. But no, enter the band wagon Loeb haters that just have to rip on the writing, no matter what.. I really dont understand what's so difficult. If you dont like it, dont buy, read, or follow the book.

[Kutulu]

I'm liking the Red Hulk.

You always see forums arguing over Hulk deserving the harrassment he gets, with the argument that if he were truly the monster that heroes portray him as, everyone would be in trouble.

Enter the Red Hulk. A Hulk with power that seems to dwarf everyone elses, and really truly just doesnt care. He actually has intent with the destruction, damage, and carnage he creates.

In a way, I feel like Loeb is giving readers a different perspective, and letting the long time Hulk detractors see what happens when the Hulk fits the bill. But no, enter the band wagon Loeb haters that just have to rip on the writing, no matter what.. I really dont understand what's so difficult. If you dont like it, dont buy, read, or follow the book.

^^ Co-signed. Everybody constantly putting Hulk down and saying he'd do poorly in so-and-so situation, Red Hulk is basically Hulk with no conscience. We get to see what Hulk would be like if he wasn't so concerned with everybody's safety. It also counters anybody who states that the Hulk doesn't have that power, because hey - it's a new character, just because his name has Hulk in it doesn't mean he's limited by Hulk's powerset.

To sum up - so far I'm loving the new Red Hulk! :biggrin:

[Lunal]

Rulk is fine by me, I've seen lots of versions of Hulk and this is just another one. i just wish Marvel would get these issues out in a more timely manner.

One thing about Red Hulk that bothers me - i am beginning to fear he has the Wolverine disease. Where he acts all badass like a killer but never really follows through. So what if he killed Abomination - the guy dies every six weeks. Who cares if he "killed" Wendigo - that creature can't die. So he says he can kill She Hulk any time he wants to - prove it or shut it. He's kind of a pansy, all talk and punches but nothing much else. Its not that I hope someone important dies, but this guy is sort of beginning to build his rep on killings that either 1) completely irrelevant or 2) never happen. Wolverine disease.

But I am on board, for now. Just hoping this comic gets somewhere beyond the punches soon.

[CMBMOOL]

I'm kind of tired of the writing of the book, but I'm still curious of the ID of the Red Hulk. :redface:

[ivesaidway2much]

I'm liking the Red Hulk.

You always see forums arguing over Hulk deserving the harrassment he gets, with the argument that if he were truly the monster that heroes portray him as, everyone would be in trouble.

Enter the Red Hulk. A Hulk with power that seems to dwarf everyone elses, and really truly just doesnt care. He actually has intent with the destruction, damage, and carnage he creates.

In a way, I feel like Loeb is giving readers a different perspective, and letting the long time Hulk detractors see what happens when the Hulk fits the bill. But no, enter the band wagon Loeb haters that just have to rip on the writing, no matter what.. I really dont understand what's so difficult. If you dont like it, dont buy, read, or follow the book.I'm guessing you're not a Hulk fan. It actually makes a fair amount of sense from the perspective of a Hulk classic fan. Red Hulk vs. Green Hulk could very well develop into zero-sum game.

If Banner's Hulk gets his own book, Loeb's Hulk becomes fairly irrelevant. Because there can only be one strongest one there is and we all know who that is. If Loeb's Hulk continues to be successful, Marvel might wait a long while (especially when you factor in the delays that are already creeping into the title) before giving Hulk classic a comic. After all, Hulk is selling far better than Incredible did before WWH. Right now, Loeb's book is the only one where Hulk fans can actually read about the character in 616 Marvel. What happens when that is no longer true.

One character's gain is the other's loss and vice versa. It's not that surprising to me that people are picking sides. It's Phylla vs. Quasar on an even bigger stage.

[Drdmx]

I'm guessing you're not a Hulk fan. It actually makes a fair amount of sense from the perspective of a Hulk classic fan. Red Hulk vs. Green Hulk could very well develop into zero-sum game.

If Banner's Hulk gets his own book, Loeb's Hulk becomes fairly irrelevant. Because there can only be one strongest one there is and we all know who that is. If Loeb's Hulk continues to be successful, Marvel might wait a long while (especially when you factor in the delays that are already creeping into the title) before giving Hulk classic a comic. After all, Hulk is selling far better than Incredible did before WWH. Right now, Loeb's book is the only one where Hulk fans can actually read about the character in 616 Marvel. What happens when that is no longer true.

One character's gain is the other's loss and vice versa. It's not that surprising to me that people are picking sides. It's Phylla vs. Quasar on an even bigger stage.

I'm a Hulk fan plenty. I just dont feel like it should be a life impacting decision on whether or not I read an ongoing about a character. ESPECIALLY based on the writer. It just strikes me as common sense that if i breeze through the issue at the shop, I either like it, or I dont. Are you telling me that because I like the current way the Red Hulk story is going that I'm not a Hulk fan? Wow.....


I'm not saying Loeb is some great writer. But it annoys me the people that come on the forum every time a book is mentioned with his name and waste their life posting negative comments about the guy. Considering his involvement with Hulk related books, why even bother coming to a Hulk forum? :confused:

[ivesaidway2much]

I'm a Hulk fan plenty. I just dont feel like it should be a life impacting decision on whether or not I read an ongoing about a character. ESPECIALLY based on the writer. It just strikes me as common sense that if i breeze through the issue at the shop, I either like it, or I dont. Are you telling me that because I like the current way the Red Hulk story is going that I'm not a Hulk fan? Wow.....Ok, I was wrong about you not being a Hulk fan. But my point still remains that the success of the Red Hulk right now is at the expense of the original Hulk.


I'm not saying Loeb is some great writer. But it annoys me the people that come on the forum every time a book is mentioned with his name and waste their life posting negative comments about the guy.Is it somehow not a waste of life to post positive comments about the guy?

Considering his involvement with Hulk related books, why even bother coming to a Hulk forum? :confused:I actually like both She-hulk and Incredible Herc quite a bit. And I'm really looking forward to Skaar. I also enjoy Marvel Adventures Hulk, and Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes(which features the Hulk) isn't half-bad either.

[Ptrvc]

But my point still remains that the success of the Red Hulk right now is at the expense of the original Hulk.\r.

Exactly.

Nothing wrong with Red Boy, I just don't like it that he has basically stolen Green Hulk's title.

[Drdmx]

Ok, I was wrong about you not being a Hulk fan. But my point still remains that the success of the Red Hulk right now is at the expense of the original Hulk.


Is it somehow not a waste of life to post positive comments about the guy?



Red Hulk is a new character with good potential. There's a lot of hype throughout Marvel about the character and whether or not anyone likes it, he's going to get a push. From a business perspective in Marvel, why would you not exploit that? I actually think it's good to see an actual villain stepping up and getting some time in the limelight, rather than hero vs hero. If the Hulk has to take a backseat to him over the course of an issue or two, I'm fine with that. Odds are anyway that the Hulk will most likely have something to do with Rulks ultimatel being defeated.

Like I said before, in no way am I defending Loebs honor. I'm just saying that some people make it a point to go on a tangent every time his name is mentioned. If the guys selling books, I'm sure in Quesada's eyes that the point is very moot.

[Drdmx]

Ok, I was wrong about you not being a Hulk fan. But my point still remains that the success of the Red Hulk right now is at the expense of the original Hulk.


Is it somehow not a waste of life to post positive comments about the guy?



Red Hulk is a new character with good potential. There's a lot of hype throughout Marvel about the character and whether or not anyone likes it, he's going to get a push. From a business perspective in Marvel, why would you not exploit that? I actually think it's good to see an actual villain stepping up and getting some time in the limelight, rather than hero vs hero. If the Hulk has to take a backseat to him over the course of an issue or two, I'm fine with that. Odds are anyway that the Hulk will most likely have something to do with Rulks ultimatel being defeated.

Like I said before, in no way am I defending Loebs honor. I'm just saying that some people make it a point to go on a tangent every time his name is mentioned. If the guys selling books, I'm sure in Quesada's eyes that the point is very moot.

[Rahul]

What I dont like about the Red Hulk is that they gave the Green Hulk's intelligence to him.

[Robo Ape]

I'm liking the Red Hulk.

You always see forums arguing over Hulk deserving the harrassment he gets, with the argument that if he were truly the monster that heroes portray him as, everyone would be in trouble.

Enter the Red Hulk. A Hulk with power that seems to dwarf everyone elses, and really truly just doesnt care. He actually has intent with the destruction, damage, and carnage he creates.

In a way, I feel like Loeb is giving readers a different perspective, and letting the long time Hulk detractors see what happens when the Hulk fits the bill. But no, enter the band wagon Loeb haters that just have to rip on the writing, no matter what.. I really dont understand what's so difficult. If you dont like it, dont buy, read, or follow the book.

You may think he is some new perspective on the Hulk character but to me he is just some old blowhard. I didn't really pay a lot of attention to who was writing the title, though the writing isn't much use now you come to mention it, I was complaining purely on the basis that the character offers nothing new really. Much of this called originality in the character has been seen in the Hulkverse in one form or the other before.

I fail to see how giving him a gun, making him Red & giving him a big mouth makes for an interesting character.

To be blunt why are we having this second rate version of the character forced on us when the Green guy hasn't even got a title to call his own?

[Kutulu]

You may think he is some new perspective on the Hulk character but to me he is just some old blowhard. I didn't really pay a lot of attention to who was writing the title, though the writing isn't much use now you come to mention it, I was complaining purely on the basis that the character offers nothing new really. Much of this called originality in the character has been seen in the Hulkverse in one form or the other before.

I fail to see how giving him a gun, making him Red & giving him a big mouth makes for an interesting character.

To be blunt why are we having this second rate version of the character forced on us when the Green guy hasn't even got a title to call his own?

Because he is a VILLAIN, not the main character. It's the same type of deal as when Venom started showing up in Spiderman comics. Villains appear, get beaten, and make a storyline, it's how comics work. Just because the first few issues focus on Red Hulk doesn't mean that the comic is solely focused around him.

[Britannic]

The writing and art team plan to be around for about 20 issues. I would guess focusing on Rulk for most if not all of them as he's there ugly child. I wouldn't call that a short stay. This is Rulks comic. Marvel are doing a Sentry on the Book. I would gladly post positive coments about the writing on the book if it were any good.Sadly it is some of the worst vacant writing I have read in all my long years. The delays in the book are also Shameful. Again I ask, how did we go from the splendor of planet hulk to this in under a year?

[Drdmx]

You may think he is some new perspective on the Hulk character but to me he is just some old blowhard. I didn't really pay a lot of attention to who was writing the title, though the writing isn't much use now you come to mention it, I was complaining purely on the basis that the character offers nothing new really. Much of this called originality in the character has been seen in the Hulkverse in one form or the other before.

I fail to see how giving him a gun, making him Red & giving him a big mouth makes for an interesting character.

To be blunt why are we having this second rate version of the character forced on us when the Green guy hasn't even got a title to call his own?

To me your argument strikes me as one that would support this new Hulk.

You alluded twice to him being some blow hard. As I was discussing with ivesaidwaytomuch, him taking on the likes of Big Green, Thor, Wendigo... this gives him credibility. The fact that he's an actual threat to other people than just Hulk himself makes him an interesting character.

[Tobias Drake]

Rulk is fine by me, I've seen lots of versions of Hulk and this is just another one. i just wish Marvel would get these issues out in a more timely manner.

One thing about Red Hulk that bothers me - i am beginning to fear he has the Wolverine disease. Where he acts all badass like a killer but never really follows through. So what if he killed Abomination - the guy dies every six weeks. Who cares if he "killed" Wendigo - that creature can't die. So he says he can kill She Hulk any time he wants to - prove it or shut it. He's kind of a pansy, all talk and punches but nothing much else. Its not that I hope someone important dies, but this guy is sort of beginning to build his rep on killings that either 1) completely irrelevant or 2) never happen. Wolverine disease.

But I am on board, for now. Just hoping this comic gets somewhere beyond the punches soon.


If you're expecting him to massacre half the superhero population of the MU and start killing off everyone who has their own title, expect to be disappointed.

The guy has killed a fair amount of the opponent's he's fought so far, and he's only been around for three issues and a special. Give it time.

[Venom Melendez]

Agreed, I'm willing to stick with it for now. My major gripe, other than the "death" of the Abomination is the poor perfmance of Marvel in delivering this book on time.

Of course this will, hopefully, resolve itself soon and we can get back to the adventures of Bruce Banner, the Incredible Hulk.

I'm keen to discover the identity of Rulk, but beyond that I don't really see a long term future for the character, unless it turns out to be Banner (somehow).

well,it could always stick around as a villain since he is being written as one.

Either way they're bringing him down at the end of the arc so Hulk will probably get his book back then(or technically in issue 3 since he's back there).

[Venom Melendez]

Who cares if he "killed" Wendigo - that creature can't die.

The other Wendigo's ate the corpse of the dead Wendigo....it's pretty dead.

[mosdef]

well,it could always stick around as a villain since he is being written as one.

Either way they're bringing him down at the end of the arc so Hulk will probably get his book back then(or technically in issue 3 since he's back there).

Hulk is going to take over the Red Hulk's book? What about Incredible Herc? I thought that was going to revert back into Incredible Hulk.

[Venom Melendez]

Hulk is going to take over the Red Hulk's book? What about Incredible Herc? I thought that was going to revert back into Incredible Hulk.

Nah, That's Herc's book now.

''Hulk'' book is Hulk's book. Red is just there to be the villain of the first arc.

[mosdef]

Nah, That's Herc's book now.

''Hulk'' book is Hulk's book. Red is just there to be the villain of the first arc.

I didn't know that. That sucks. I really liked Pak doing Hulk.

[Venom Melendez]

I didn't know that. That sucks. I really liked Pak doing Hulk.

Well He'll be on Skarr:Son of Hulk wich is a continuation Planet Hulk story.

[Britannic]

What makes you think Rulk will be gone after this first story arc? I haven't seen anything stating this. Quite the contrary sadly.

[Venom Melendez]

What makes you think Rulk will be gone after this first story arc? I haven't seen anything stating this. Quite the contrary sadly.

It's pretty clear that he'll be gone after the first arc of the series or at least show up now and then as a villain.

[Britannic]

How is it clear. He's still around at issue 6 and going strong. I can't see how it's clear at all. It would be great for Fans and the Hulk if he did go along with the writer. Sooner rather than later but I can't see it.

[Venom Melendez]

How is it clear. He's still around at issue 6 and going strong. I can't see how it's clear at all. It would be great for Fans and the Hulk if he did go along with the writer. Sooner rather than later but I can't see it.

Issue 6 still being part of the first arc.

[Britannic]

True, but as I said before in previous statments the team have stated they and probably Rulk would be here till issue 20. I guess we just got to hope your optomistic outlook pays off :biggrin:

[Robo Ape]

True, but as I said before in previous statments the team have stated they and probably Rulk would be here till issue 20. I guess we just got to hope your optomistic outlook pays off :biggrin:

20 issues of this character, sheesh that's going to take some patience to get through!

[ivesaidway2much]

20 issues of this character, sheesh that's going to take some patience to get through!Yeah. That's probably going to come out to 5 years, when you factor in delays.

[StoneGold]

It's pretty clear that he'll be gone after the first arc of the series or at least show up now and then as a villain.

I doubt that, but it's more likely that Bruce will take a stronger narrative hand now that he's gone green again. I mean, Red Skull has been a presence in the Cap series since the relaunch.

[Venom Melendez]

you know what i want? for Grey Hulk to come Back and beat the crap out of the Red hulk.

I belive his time has come again.

[spidervenom]

I am getting tired of him. First it's red hulk, then it'll be purple , blue, yellow, and violet hulk. then the red and regular will form the rainbow hulk squad. and their enemy will be the technicolor abomination.

[Badfish40oz]

I can't believe, that after the heights Hulk hit during/after Planet Hulk and WWH, they would take him out of his own book and start a new book about a dumb new Hulk. AND they revert the real Hulk back to before any of his development during PH or WWH.

They should have called the new Hulk book "Hulk: One More Day."

[Venom Melendez]

I am getting tired of him. First it's red hulk, then it'll be purple , blue, yellow, and violet hulk. then the red and regular will form the rainbow hulk squad. and their enemy will be the technicolor abomination.


That actually sounds amusing.

[Robo Ape]

I am getting tired of him. First it's red hulk, then it'll be purple , blue, yellow, and violet hulk. then the red and regular will form the rainbow hulk squad. and their enemy will be the technicolor abomination.

What sort of Hulk would a technicolour Hulk be?

[Leocomix]

What is great is that he's truly antisocial.

[Lord Moon]

What sort of Hulk would a technicolour Hulk be?

a FABULOUS one!

[Robo Ape]

a FABULOUS one!

It really does sound like an idea for a What If title, What If...The Hulk Was Technicolour.

[Venom Melendez]

a FABULOUS one!

woudln't that be the pink one?

[Fabio13]

Hulk: The Blackest Night.

Red Hulk Corps

Green Hulk Corps

so on...

[Radical]

The Green Hulk makes an appearance at the end of HULK #3, so maybe #4 will show the Red Hulk's ass getting kicked and the mystery getting cleared up.

Personally, I hope it's not like a Scooby-Doo ending: "My God! The Red Hulk is Old Man Smithers!" "And I would've gotten away with it too, if it hadn't been for those meddling kids!" :biggrin:

[xarathos]

Seeing as how badly the Incredible Hulk was doing, with all the number 1 big selling event and cool story where he goes into space, I can understand why they'd replace him with a book that comes out once every 2 months or so.

O.K., the saracastic part is where I talk about how bad the Hulk was doing, because it was a great series and I was enjoying it. Seriously.

[Ite]

Funny people can get tired of a character after only 3 issues...