Virtual Adept

Incredible Hulk: Prelude to Planet Hulk - this is a fairly short little trade paperback especially considering a lot of panels are just art with no text. Took very little time to absorb this. The story seems a bit too expanded, but it is at least an interesting one if somewhat predictable. This explains what Hulk was doing before getting kidnapped to “Planet Hulk”, from Incredible Hulk 88-91. It is worth reading because it ties in directly to Planet Hulk which is fantastic. 7.5/10

Publisher’s Book Description
Bruce Banner has finally found a semblance of peace. Here, in the isolated interior of Alaska, he hopes to protect the rest of humanity from the Hulk’s never-ending rampage by secluding himself in self-imposed exile. Banner is confident that his plan will work - after all, who would be foolish enough to actually come looking for the Hulk? But when Nick Fury comes calling, you know there’s trouble for someone involved. This story sets up next year’s Planet Hulk event. Collects Incredible Hulk #88-91; Hulk Handbook 2004.

Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk - this over-sized hardback collects that last several issues of Incredible Hulk (92-105) where the big green guy gets sent to another planet. Extremely cool story about how Hulk conquers a very hostile planet. Very gripping, I was never bored for the entire run of about 10 or so issues. This world is harsh but that kind of environment is perfect for the Hulk. Hulk makes a bunch of new enemies and a few friends and all hell breaks lose as the “Worldbreaker” shakes things up. This all ties in directly to the current marvel mini-event, World War Hulk. If you want to know why WWH is happening, you need to read Planet Hulk first. Highly recommended. 9/10

Publisher’s Book Description
Savage alien planet. Oppressed barbarian tribes. Corrupt emperor. Deadly woman warrior. Gladiators and slaves. Battle axes and hand blasters. Monsters and heroes… and the Incredible Hulk! Let the smashing commence! This deluxe hardcover collects the entire Planet Hulk saga, plus extras! Collects Incredible Hulk #92-105, Giant Size Hulk #1 and the “Mastermind Excello” story from Amazing Fantasy #15.