Immortal Hulk #43

While a more low-key affair than we are used to seeing from the series, Immortal Hulk #43 still comes to the table with a great deal of power, both visually and narratively. Bolstered by Al Ewing's attention to character and the art team's terrifyingly good synchronicity and handle of the title's visual tone, Immortal Hulk #43 stays strong as the title heads into its final issues. Read Full Review

The Immortal Hulk #43 makes it clear that this series still has plenty to smash before it ends. Bravo. Read Full Review

This may not be the most exciting issue, but it does leave you wanting more in the best of possible ways. If youve been a fan of this series, this chapter is yet another worthy addition to the overall epic Hulk story that Ewing is telling. If youre not already a fan of this series, then youve clearly taken leave of your senses, and the world mourns the loss of your taste. Read Full Review

Joe Bennett delivers some impressive imagery throughout the issue. The panels with Joe in New York are fun, vibrant and full of energy and charm. The action is fantastic and the details catch the eye. Read Full Review

Immortal Hulk #43 continues to build tension and raise the stakes, checking off every box on the list: body horror, examination of identity, action, and a cliffhanger ending! Read Full Review

Comfort food for the comic book soul. I'll have seconds. Read Full Review

Obviously, there is no talking about this week's issue of Immortal Hulk without mentioning the controversy surrounding Joe Bennett's artwork. Unfortunately, it is a glaring issue and for an artist as good as Bennett, the offending panel is unacceptable. Joe takes a lot of great care when it comes to the details of the book. You can see it in the several other references he peppers throughout the issue. It feels too careless and if anything even adding that detail of the Jewish star, along with the misspelling of the Jewelry store feels unnecessary. It sucks because the controversy pulls away from an otherwise great issue. Joe still does great work and always has a standout panel that is unlike anything you see in other books. Read Full Review

This issue cools things down and takes it slow as Joe Fixit takes the drivers seat and takes readers on a cool yet predictable story. However, its not without a good bit of action, mystery, and suspense as it reopens a few past storylines and sets up new ones. This comic is a recommend for readers who want to see more of Joe Fixit in charge and like a slower story. But if you want more action and heart-pounding body horror, then you might want to wait for the next issue when the Hulk faces off against the U-Foes. Read Full Review

Readers will find this Joe Fixit centered issue of IMMORTAL HULK rather trivial before it concludes simply because we ultimately ended exactly where we should have started the issue" with a U-FOES showdown. Read Full Review

Overall, it was a good issue, that feels like the calm before a storm. For a few issues now, Hulk has been ripped apart and beaten to his possibly lowest point weve ever seen. Ewing appears to be building toward a moment here, and Im looking forward to see where he continues to take this series. Read Full Review

Psycamorean

Feb 04, 2021

I don't think this is a weaker issue. I really liked seeing Joe Fixit in action. After how crazy last arc was, I think some readers are finding that the slower pace is a hindrance. And side note: the antisemitism in the art by Joe Bennett should not be tolerated. It's a shame that a talented artist like him has such idiotic opinions.

Hislight

Mar 06, 2021

Love the Hulk standing up to police brutality. The fact the I can't wait for the next issue is always a good sign. Found Joe Fixit to be a bit slow but loved the rest. Another Banger

EDiakota

Feb 06, 2021

" One more puny human, just trying to stay alive but then, i'm real good at staying alive." - JOE FIXIT

CrazyforRAMU

May 15, 2021

Joe Fixit presents Grifting 102, Peter Gyrich presents U-Foes 101, Gamma Flight meets a monster, and the U-Foes square off with the Skinny-Savage Hulk. The thoughtful/useful bits of texture presented in place of more plot development are outstanding. Joe Fixit is a fun narrator. The rundown on the U-Foes is helpful for a lot of readers, including me. The police brutality scene that brings forth the Savage Hulk has the sharp sting of contemporary realism. Even the unfortunate, possibly-unintentional inclusion of anti-Semitic imagery in the 1st edition is food for thought.

Spacey Medicine

May 24, 2021

I love you just how you are, Joe Fixit.

Rhinoeat

Aug 11, 2021

Not rating the Jewery thing, cuz yeah, that's bad. Maybe he took the wrong lessons from Uncut Gems? And also misspelled Cronenberg's name, so maybe no more writing for Mr. Bennett.

Ryan

Dec 17, 2021

I appreciated the slower pace. Joe Fixit is written so well. U-Foes scenes were pretty boring though

Kalaoui

Feb 04, 2021

I enjoyed it!

C.V.R. The Bard

Feb 06, 2021

The Hulk literally saved a kid from police brutality. I am fucking done. Released at the top of the U.S. corporation's Black History Month , my favorite founding Avenger did a "brother" a solid. Now a lot of people, who do not identify as Afro-American. have been dragged through the mud for including these Rodney King - like instances in there art , as using plight for profit. Coming from California , where I have experienced and witnessed police brutality to the point where to escape such social ills, I exported myself to Middle America, I don't care how contrived that scene may seem to readers - it was too cool. I would have killed to have the Hulk have my back when I was in my teens getting my face ground into pavement by SG or LAPD , be cause each time that happened , more than likely I had a Hulk t-shirt on I copped from hot topic. Now as for the other controversy with Jewelry store , as someone with Jewish blood , the stereotypes exacerbated on that part of my DNA , I take lightly , and actually enjoy. To be considered as greedy and money-grubbing , I look at those stereotypical attributes as signs of wealth so whatever. I'm just surprised the police didn't pull over Joe Fix-It because the way Joe Bennett draws him , he looks like an 80's porn reject , which in the era of Me-Too looks kind of suspicious to me. Sketching controversy aside , here we have another gorgeous cover by Alex Ross , and Ewing's story is enlightening and adds more to the mythology surrounding Bruce Banner's MPD and the routine that he and his alters use to manage his disorder , to stay our from behind bars and ultimately to survive. I wish I was as calm as TwoYoungMen when that composite-abomination body of the Leader/Banner/Doc Samson appeared from underground like a Tremor. And as always , sympathy for the Green Goliath , who is strong enough to lift a car , but still looks as weak as ever thanks to the marriage of Ewing's story and Bennett's pencils. Fuck the controversy , because by the end of this tale , these men will go down in history as putting down the greatest Hulk-arc ever. I'm ready for #761. - Audiomack.com/cvrthebard more

Afre

Feb 03, 2021

It's not certainly bad. I'm not sure Ewing can even write a bad Immortal Hulk issue. It is a bit slower paced issue that focuses on Joe as we haven't seen him in a while. The plot moves forward a little and we get some interesting developments here and there, but ultimately it isn't the strongest issue in the series and I can understand if some readers feel that this issue is a waste. But hey, even the weaker issues are still very good and worth your time.

KittyNone

Feb 03, 2021

On the one hand, this was as good as usual. On the other, that Jewelry store window with the word "Jewery" and the big Star of David was super unnecessary and what the hell was up with that?

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Psycamorean - Feb 4, 2021

The artist claims it was a misspelling and he didn't understand how offensive the Star of David's use would be. But he's definitely an alt-right type, if his social media is any indication.

Ultimate Goblin

Jan 27, 2023

I don't understand... How is that Sterns the reason Hulk is weak? I thought it's Gyrich who sucked most of the gamma out of him... Like, he literally said that in the previous issue. Couldn't Ewing finally decide what's what? Or is it Joe (Fixit) a dumbass? By the way, the middle part was a bit boring, but Joe (Fixit) really did carry this issue. P.S. My God, I just realized, that Bennett is Joe as well. I hope I made it clear in my previous reviews where I said something about Joe Fixit and not Joe Bennett... Also what the fuck, people really made a thing out of the Jewelry scene? Do you really love to search for something to get insulted? I don't even understand what was wrong there... One fucking page...

Mout

Mar 08, 2023

Fuck the police

DDJamesB

Feb 07, 2021

It was definitely a good read but didnt seem as impactful as a lot of the recent issues. I did like the Joe Fixit outlook on things and the ending.