Incredible Hulk #5

I'm in a consistent state of wonder about The Incredible Hulk, always curious about where it could possibly go next. Read Full Review

Foreman brilliantly captures the horror elements of the story as well as the body horror moments of transformation. A fantastic looking issue that leans into the horror and suspense elements of the story. Read Full Review

The devil's in the details and the offer being made to Bruce is definitely going to be full of that. There's a lot going on in this issue and it is a smart use of Man-Thing overall as even just its presence works well to create a certain mood and atmosphere. The material with Hulk works very well since you unedstand his desire to just be left alone but also that there may be enough to make him want to get involved just to smash it all down. The material with Betty is hard to watch but that transformation sequence from Hulk to Bruce is just horrifying to watch unfold. I won't forget that soon. Read Full Review

The Incredible Hulk #5 shifts away from the repetition of the monster-of-the-month model to give attention to the Eldest and fill out Hulk's motivation in his ongoing struggle with Banner. Johnson's story is well-written and ups the anticipation level for where the series is headed, and Foreman's art is a bit better than the last issue. Read Full Review

The art by Travel Foreman works well with the monster designs, the Hulk's transformation, and the gruesome action, not so much with the facial expressions. The Swamp Siren wasn't really a threat to either Hulk or Man-Thing, and just like Brother Deep, her backstory is more interesting than what we get in the comic. However, the ending was the most intriguing part as it makes the stakes more personal for Bruce while also raising questions about the new villain the Eldest and their goals. Read Full Review

sawright20

Oct 20, 2023

This is just a phenomenal series, and I like the short arcs. The backup was unnecessary, I really wish Marvel and DC would just do away with them, but at least this one was directly related to the main issue.

JerBearMI

Nov 06, 2023

The transformation artwork will stay with me

BatSledge

Jan 22, 2024

Probably my favorite issue so far. I have a soft spot for Foreman’s art, dating back to his days drawing DC’S ANIMAL MAN for The New 52. Nice twist at the end with an exciting moral quandary for Banner!

derbycomics

Oct 18, 2023

This is the conclusion to the two-issue arc following Hulk’s run-in with Man-Thing as he’s pulled into the Nexus of All Realities and learns more about the dangers awaiting him. Phillip Kennedy Johnson gives us a lot of Hulk-character development that’s a nice contract to Bruce’s development that we got previously in the series and presents a much more complex psychological state of affairs between the two personalities. Johnson is really swinging for the fences in his deep introspection of two characters who share the same body and through five issues, he’s hit home runs every time. The new dilemma that becomes apparent in this issue is the revelation that the Eldest can permanently separate Bruce from Hulk, freeing Bruce to live his own life once and for all. I honestly don’t know what will happen next, but I trust that Johnson has a lot more planned up his sleeve and he’ll tell it all in a compelling fashion — whichis one of the most refreshing feelings to have as a fan. Travel Foreman’s guest artist spot for these past two issues has also been a nice change of pace from Nic Klein’s work, without feeling like a complete pivot, though I’m excited to have Klein back on main art duties going forward. more

ResearchReader

Oct 20, 2023

Story itself is great. PKJ once again writes a great horror. The art however is really hit or miss. I personally think we need the main artist back. Marvel keeps shuffling around artists for books and it really hurts everything. This art feels to 'scratchy and simple'. Does some of the horror pages well but otherwise a miss. One thing I really do love is the one page written story PKJ wrote about the monster. You get a nice horror story lore dump. I really enjoy how he twisted the knife. Builds up a possible tragic back story but nope, the monster really did deserve everything that happened to it/what Hulk did to it. The fact it was just a written story with no art really goes to show that PKJ is just a solid writer. He doesnt need art t o carry him. Just unfortunate that the art in this issue was a detractor. Back-up story was ok but uninspiring. Pretty good work by Vita standards though so I count that as a win. more

Screaming Enigma

Oct 21, 2023

As much as I think Foreman has done a pretty solid job of filling in on this series, I can't wait for Nic Klein's return in the next issue. As for the story itself, it continues to be really interesting and well-written. Johnson writes both Hulk and Bruce nicely, and he continues to make me invested in Charlie's character. Plus, I particularly enjoyed how this ended with Betty's meeting with Bruce. This series continues to be really intriguing and well-put-together as a whole. The backup for this issue was solid as well.

CrazyforRAMU

Jul 24, 2025

I found Travel Foreman's art underwhelming in the last issue. Now the pendulum swings the other way, and I am delightfully overwhelmed. Mr. Foreman's Hulk is magnificent and distinctive. His blocking and layouts are imaginative, and his action scenes are full of passion. It helps that Mr. Johnson has given him a great script to work with, full of wild ideas and psychological horror and fiery conflict. The prose isn't flowery, but every word is picked for maximum impact. Even the back-up strip is pretty good. It's short on plot, like most strips of this length, but it slots tightly into the title's status quo, scores some good character insights, and hints at a promising road ahead of Victor Alvarez--if he ever gets the spotlight to wa lk it. more

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Oct 18, 2023

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Loafy Trophy

Oct 19, 2023

I thought this was the strongest issue of PKJ's run to date. The first 3 issues felt very, very Hellboy in nature, almost to the point it was distracting. And while I can't entirely shake that feeling this issue, I thought the Bruce-Betty interaction was great and pulled everything back into focus. The bargain she offered Bruce finally pulled the story in a unique direction and I think it creates some excellent tension going forward. I could take or leave the backup, it mostly felt out of place here.

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Loafy Trophy - Jun 14, 2024

Yes, I liked issue #5 more than the previous 4. Pretty easy to understand, you inbred troll.

DDJamesB

Oct 18, 2023

I hate this 4.99 back up story stuff Marvel has been pulling. Besides the back up story I didn't care about at all, the issue was pretty decent. Once again, it's light on story but lots of really cool art.

fzanca

Oct 22, 2023

I can't believe they bumped this up to $5.00 with a backup story by Vita Ayala that I didn't even bother reading. Come on. Though I was a little put off by the art in this issue, I do like the horror vibe, the Lovecraftian monster, the moments between Hulk and Banner, and Charlie and her "brother." Man-Thing is a nice addition to the ensemble. Let's get the original artist back. Check Out My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/XNTZCZ3u9vk

Kenjamin

Aug 22, 2024

Art: 3/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 6.5/10