REVIEW: She-Hulk - 30

Well, it's nice to say that issue thirty of She-Hulk continues the pace from book twenty-nine (which fans were crying out for), but has Peter David finally found his feet in telling Jennifer-She-Hulk tales?

Short answer - probably not. Slightly longer answer - good lord I hope not.

***SPOILER ALERT***

Although this book is a fun read (Jennifer ending up in bed with Hercules, then booting him out with his trousers around his ankles did make me smile), it's still not up to the standard of Dan Slott's run. Yes, I know I probably should be cutting Peter a little more slack than I am at the moment, yes, I know he did define much of Hulk history, and yes, I know all about how Dan has a different writing style.

And yes - I do know that Dan's latest work has put him on my 'kick in the balls' list.

But you know what - this is a good comic book, but it isn't Dan Slott She-Hulk good. Peter seems to have forgotten how to write anything above 'good' or 'passable' Jennifer stories. And although this issue does fall into the 'good' box - I'm still not feeling it as a series so far.

So, by the skin of its teeth (because of the ending, and the nice Herc cameo), She-Hulk issue 30 scrapes a score of...

Pete's Score: 4 out of 5
(pick it up and give it a go - then let me know what you thought)

REVIEW: The Incredible Hercules - 117

Alright - I know I've said this before - but Hercules and Amadeus Cho are definitely crying out for their own book (and not just a Hulk 'stand-in' comic).

***SPOILER ALERT***

Issue 117 picks up right where 116 left Herc and Amadeus - deep in Skrull territory, with Athena convincing a council of gods that they must take up arms to fight the coming invasion. Oh - and adding a little sidenote that Herc will be leading everyone into battle.

A tiny detail, but more than enough for Hercules to kick a truck into touch over in a hissy fit (as Athena neglected to mention that small detail to him in their travels). Sure enough, all the gods (apart from the Asgardians [Thor's tribe], who haven't been invited because of their recent troubles) agree to be part of the fight - and lend the services of Snowbird, Tecumotzin (Ajak of the Eternals), Amatsu-Mikaboshi and the God-Eater.

Just as they depart on their mission however, they see the beginnings of the Skrull invasion on earth (and can do nothing about it - tying nicely into Secret Invasion issue 1), and wonder if Athena's eyes have always been so... green...?

This issue, as with the one before it, is fantastic on multiple levels. Both the artwork from Rafa Sandoval and script from Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente never miss a beat, with both always beautifully portraying the epic world of the gods. And not only that - both also tie in perfectly to Secret Invasion, giving us what might be the beginnings of an interesting 'sneak peek' to the background plan of how the Skrulls will be dealing with the gods...

Pete's Score: 4 out of 5
(thoroughly recommended as before - not only an issue to buy, but a book you should subscribe to)