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During the events of Civil War II, Jennifer Banner/She-Hulk was nearly killed by Thanos - the encounter left Jen in a coma. After waking up from a coma, Jen learns of the death of her cousin, Bruce Banner. Now reeling from these events, Jen tries to pick herself up and get her life back on track, but with much difficulty.
This is only the second She-Hulk title I’ve read (the first Charles Soules’ run), but I’m happy to say I really enjoyed this! It’s certainly high on the angst, and it’s hard to feel sympathy for superheroes whenone of their own dies (because let’s be real - dead isn’t dead in Superhero World) , but I felt like Tamaki’s writing was sensitive and convincing with regards to Jen’s grief.
I will admit that I didn’t care that much for the plot - Jen goes back to lawyering and takes on an Inhuman client who’s being unfairly evicted from her apartment - but Jen’s character development and recovery from hertraumatizing near-death experience made up for it, personally.
I will admit that this title isn’t super friendly to new Marvel readers. I haven’t read Civil War II, but I read titles that feature characters who interact with Jen/She-Hulk (Spider-Woman and Hellcat), but had I not read those titles previously, or had any knowledge of events and/or characters involved in Civil War II, I would have been hella confused. Also, the Inhuman side-character was never explained which might be confusing for new readers. I don’t read a TON of superhero comics, but I’ve read enough that I’m kind able to roll with the punches when I encounter things I don’t get/understand (I just assume it’s tied into the larger comic mythos somehow), but this might be offputting for readers who don’t normally read supe titles.
This is only the second She-Hulk title I’ve read (the first Charles Soules’ run), but I’m happy to say I really enjoyed this! It’s certainly high on the angst, and it’s hard to feel sympathy for superheroes when
I will admit that I didn’t care that much for the plot - Jen goes back to lawyering and takes on an Inhuman client who’s being unfairly evicted from her apartment - but Jen’s character development and recovery from her
I will admit that this title isn’t super friendly to new Marvel readers. I haven’t read Civil War II, but I read titles that feature characters who interact with Jen/She-Hulk (Spider-Woman and Hellcat), but had I not read those titles previously, or had any knowledge of events and/or characters involved in Civil War II, I would have been hella confused. Also, the Inhuman side-character was never explained which might be confusing for new readers. I don’t read a TON of superhero comics, but I’ve read enough that I’m kind able to roll with the punches when I encounter things I don’t get/understand (I just assume it’s tied into the larger comic mythos somehow), but this might be offputting for readers who don’t normally read supe titles.
I love this series. While the final issue didn't hit every note I'd hoped for while wrapping up this first arc, i also know this is only the beginning of Jen's development.
Seriously. This series is smart and emotional and deep and I love it
Seriously. This series is smart and emotional and deep and I love it
Based just on these first six issues, She-Hulk is shaping up to be one of the better post-Civil War II comics. The portrayal of Jen's PTSD and grief was realistic and heartbreaking (I did actually cry at the dream sequence with Bruce). It's a little unclear, though, if she's simply unable to turn into the Hulk, if she can't control it, or something else. Maybe it would have made more sense if I'd kept up with the CWII mess better than I had.
One more thing, though: Carol needs to keep Bruce's name out of her mouth for the rest of her life. It was pretty insulting that she goes to the opening of the new school wing named after Bruce. (Also pretty insulting that he had to die for any of that recognition and praise to happen. I hope he's flipping all y'all off in the afterlife.)
One more thing, though: Carol needs to keep Bruce's name out of her mouth for the rest of her life. It was pretty insulting that she goes to the opening of the new school wing named after Bruce. (Also pretty insulting that he had to die for any of that recognition and praise to happen. I hope he's flipping all y'all off in the afterlife.)
I really like She-Hulk, but this is so much more than I expected. Tackles loss, grief and fear in such a heartfelt way, accompanied by a lovely art style that reminds me of manga. Highly recommended. (Takes place after Civil War II, but everything you need to know for this story is recapped at the beginning.)
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PTSD and body horror make the perfect mixture for this She-Hulk reset. The series also has a little of the feel of the original Hulk TV series where you can go issues without big green showing up turning She-Hulk into something akin to the shark in Jaws. It results in a very effective and interesting story and I'm curious where things go from here.
My goodness, I LOVED this.
This volume mainly centred around Jen Walters recovering from the second Civil War. She's trying to get back into her job and her clients, but she's also suffering from PTSD. I really liked getting into her head and reading about her struggle. Something during the second Civil War changed her, so that now if she transforms into the Hulk, the consequences are more severe. We don't even SEE the new Hulk form until the very last issue, which I thought was super effective. Also I loved that the story was written by a woman.
I'm really pumped to read vol 2.
This volume mainly centred around Jen Walters recovering from the second Civil War. She's trying to get back into her job and her clients, but she's also suffering from PTSD. I really liked getting into her head and reading about her struggle. Something during the second Civil War changed her, so that now if she transforms into the Hulk, the consequences are more severe. We don't even SEE the new Hulk form until the very last issue, which I thought was super effective. Also I loved that the story was written by a woman.
I'm really pumped to read vol 2.
Jennifer Walters, attorney at law and big green superhero, spent most of Civil War II in a coma, waking to find her cousin, Bruce Banner, had been killed by Hawkeye.
The first six issues of She-Hulk compiled here are slow, with very few flashy action scenes or moments of great heroism. Instead we see a very human-looking Jen Walters starting her first day at a new lawfirm, trying very, very hard not to fall apart. The physical and emotional trauma she endured manifesting as irritability, fear, and a desire to isolate herself, Jen tries to get back to "normal" without getting triggered by every mention of her cousin's name.
Her first client is a young woman being unlawfully evicted. Her story, of violence and trauma, mirrors Jen's, but in her case there was no cosmic supervillain, just ordinary human violence, but the toil it takes on the mind is just the same.
I liked the slowness of these issues, it felt like you were really digging into her psyche while also giving the reader hope that the brave heroine will return - she's just got to sort her head out first.
The first six issues of She-Hulk compiled here are slow, with very few flashy action scenes or moments of great heroism. Instead we see a very human-looking Jen Walters starting her first day at a new lawfirm, trying very, very hard not to fall apart. The physical and emotional trauma she endured manifesting as irritability, fear, and a desire to isolate herself, Jen tries to get back to "normal" without getting triggered by every mention of her cousin's name.
Her first client is a young woman being unlawfully evicted. Her story, of violence and trauma, mirrors Jen's, but in her case there was no cosmic supervillain, just ordinary human violence, but the toil it takes on the mind is just the same.
I liked the slowness of these issues, it felt like you were really digging into her psyche while also giving the reader hope that the brave heroine will return - she's just got to sort her head out first.
I haven't read cape comics in a while but picking this up made me want to get back into them. Absolutely adored this. Loved how grief and trauma was dealt with and the overall hopeful message. Must-read for She-Hulk fans.