Such a great observation so true👌

Hermes let’s just be thankful it’s here 🙏🏾✨ and now it can utilize its deep catalogue

Yeah hulk hasn’t really had a “great” run except maybe Peter David’s run. Hulk has always been one of my favorite characters bc I felt bad for him as a kid. Immortal is up there w Jason Aaron’s Thor and fractions Hawkeye and hickmans FF as the best marvel books of the modern age

Of all the Superheroes I've encountered when I came back to Canada from Taiwan as a kid, the Hulk spoke to me on a subconscious level while I was still but a child. His emotional world is an allegory of mine when I did my own shadow works in my mid 30's, and it's there where I became aware of the roots of my raging outburst; my repressed sadness from my early childhood trauma of neglect by my ill mother. As an infant, my evolutionary survival mechanism took over and suppressed my emotional expression of sadness, by freezing my crying response altogether so that I won't be detected by others, since my initial encounter with my own mother is one of neglect and indifference. I felt all of that repressed feelings of my sadness all at once, as I genuinely cried for the very first time for myself. Now, almost a decade has passed, and my angry self sounds more like the immortal Devil Hulk, angry yet focused, and capable of explaining exactly what behavior patterns I've observed that I was angry about. The Immortal Hulk series is by far a superior writing when I seen such parallels.

@@gnarrcan108 I personally found Greg paks run on the hulk to be pretty good, at least in terms of writing a good hulk story

Yes but ur also acting like he’s the only great writing of the hulk. There’s bn plenty more

I feel like Hulk's story in the MCU is unfortunately over despite there being so much more that could be said. Oh well, that's why I care more about the comics. Unlimited potential.

Matt Draper The “professor “ hulk is supposed to show in the She-Hulk Disney + tv show. As well as General Ross. So at least there’s that. But yeah, I wish movie goers would have the chance to experience the deep complexity of the character on the big screen. But awesome video as always. I knew your eloquent analysis would do the story justice!

This is why I prefer the older comics to the MCU. MCU is too limited in their creativity.

I'd pay good money to see a R-Rated Immortal Hulk movie, though unfortunately that movie will likely never be made.

That and Universal is stingy with the character but if the MCU's first horror movie, Multiverse of Madness, is successful then they might do just that. Considering that Ruffalo is in talks for Hulk's future.....

They're like brothers its so sweet

Savage Hulk is the innocent kid Bruce used to be so that makes sense.

You forgot Daredevil by Chip Zdarsky

And Venom, X-men and many more

It so GOOOD. I´m glad I snatched signature from Al in TB

I mean they're two green giants written as horror stories by British writers.

@@ShinbrigTV not to mention both apply body horror, both are monsters of broken origins so to speak not to mention both are use to explore the meaning of humanity when one is viewed as anything but human

Hell, one of the issues is an explicit reference to the Anatomy Lesson.

@@deadpool630 I love that issue.

Great analysis! Bruce is definitely receding while all the other personalities are growing stronger and more nuanced. I think what Bruce chooses to do in his core personality is going to affect whether he becomes the world breaker possessed by the One Below All in #25 or push him in a better direction.

Sara Cohle that’s what’s so great about this run. Al has been able to Mature Gray hulk and evolve his character without contradicting any of What Peter David did with him, while also not falling back on the tired enforcer in Las Vegas trope that every other writer uses with Joe. “Mr. Fixit” always felt like an act that Gray hulk was putting on, at least in my view( and his conversation with Samson in the “ incoming” one shot just strengthens that feeling) and it’s refreshing to see him move past it to something more genuine. As for Bruce, I agree with everything you said. It’s so telling that Devil Hulk and Joe are both able to be on good terms and connect with Betty, even in her harpy form, and yet, Bruce can’t talk to her at all or make any headway. He’s the one who doesn’t have social skills and is needy( which Joe points out to him). Not the hulks. And ironically, Bruce is the personality that loves Betty the most. Such good stuff. It’s interesting that all the way back at the end of the first issue, Bruce asked the hulk if he was a bad person. And seeing how things are right now, maybe Bruce IS a bad person. Not from a morality standpoint, but a social one. And I think that’s more harmful and destructive in Bruce’s case.

@@Dhampir101980 Al ewing address many aspects of Bruce's psyche and how his new D.I.D system reflects the changes in not only his alter personalities but the core that is bruce. He may not be a perfect but this series is actually making him evaluate in a sense. I mean Joe and D. Hulk are clear examples of alters that truly reflect aspect Bruce truly lacks in both a social and psychological standpoint. I believe there was a comic storyline about the hulk and banner separating that show what banner would be if he didn't have the hulks as an outlet to his issues, a heartless bastard the needed the hulk to be something while other like Betty, Ross, Rick and even Jen with or without a complete people but Bruce needs the hulk to gain a semblance of self. Ewings run will finally give us the answer of who Bruce is at the core his true self without his alters, is he a good man or a bad own only time will tell

Ricardo Ramos I think you’re referring to the “Hulk Asunder” storyline from Jason Aaron’s run. Overall, I thought it was a mess, just because it undid all of character development that Bruce and Hulk went through with each other during Greg Pak’s run. Although, I will admit that it does pave the way for the depiction of Bruce being even more dangerous without the hulk to vent his anger that Al hinted at during the issue were Bruce talks with Cho at the diner...

@@Dhampir101980 that's the one but you do have a point hulk asunder was all over the place but at least something good did come out of it

As a Moon Knight fan, I totally agree. Al Ewing deserves to write Moon Knight, and take his lore to new heights.

I always thought that neither had direct control. For the first time maybe ever there was no conflict between Bruce and hulk. They both felt exactly the same and neither were gonna let kicking him off earth and destroying Sakaar slide. If hulk is better suited to a task he did it, so hulk was definitely the main pilot but if something required brains Bruce took over. Hulk even receded to reveal Bruce to strange so he’d get close. Turns out it was 2 man operation and they dewdass tricked him in perfect sync. I could be wrong but that’s how I saw it reading the story for the first time

@@ianharrison5758, oh I know and agree about Bruce being in agreement/ sync with the Hulk during that run. I’ve just always wondered which Hulk it was originally going into the story because it wasn’t Savage Hulk.

I was really blown away by the series when it first came out and leaned so heavily into horror. But then when you think about it, it makes total sense. Ewing is a really fantastic creator.

^This

He did a video of Flex Mentallo that’s really stellar. It was the one that got me on glued this channel.

It's very different from your typical Hulk story so you may really enjoy it!

Thank you!

Y'know I've been trying to find a panel (like u side to do) of black panther using a rifle or SMG and being drawn funny. I think it was drawn by Jack Kirby, please correct me if I'm wrong. Btw can u help me find it?

Thanks! Loved covering this series. There’s just so much to talk about inside it.

Now hopefully people will stop asking about Immortal Hulk in that video's comments.

Constantly brilliant! I’m excited for every issue.

It’s a pretty great Hulk!

I'm fond of that old video. New Moon Knight video sometime this year!

@@MattDraper I'd love for you to do something with Infamous Iron Man or the 2015 Secret Wars!

Is the next video on the original moon knight run?

I think Marvel handles broken characters a little better than DC overall. It feels weird when DC wants to go in a super dark direction, but it fits with Marvel better, depending on the character and story.

One word - Vision

In regards to the original comment, I believe this would be due to the natures of the characters and the universes they inhabit. DC has "godlike" characters and tends to do better with exploring large themes, like a god trying to live among men, and the power of courage and will. Marvel has "people" heroes, characters that are more grounded in reality and closer to you and me, and because of that they tend to do better when exploring smaller themes and "normal life" problems like struggling to pay the rent AND be a superhero. DC's characters are more like physical embodiments or manifestations of ideas. Like Batman, for example would be the physical manifestation of justice. Wonder Woman would be Truth. Superman would be hope. Marvel's characters are best when they're "normal people", not these large themes personified. Both companies do good with their respective themes and character explorations, they're just different. Which is good. I wouldn't want both companies trying to do the same thing. But, that's not to say that each company ONLY has characters like one or the other. Batman's descent into depression after having his back broken by Bane, often hallucinating his parents in near death experiences, and worrying about a Robin dying show us glimpses into this broken man who's struggling in his mission. But, they're usually briefer glimpses. I can't imagine DC trying to take one of their major "godlike" characters and trying to do "Demon In A Bottle". Could they? Sure, if it's written well, but it's not really suited to the nature of a DC character or the universe they inhabit. Can you do "Kingdom Come" with Marvel characters? No, '94's Marvels is NOT the same as Kingdom Come. They deal with different themes. But, could they tackle large themes like that? Sure, if it's written well. But, I find something more akin to Spider-Man PS4 to be better suited to Marvel characters (in general).

@@kevrulz06 First off. SHORTEN YOUR EXPLANATION TO 50 WORDS OR LESS!!!!! Second. I completely agree, but at times it's hard for me to identify with a struggle that Superman, Wonder Woman, or Batman might be going through in any given story; though there are some I absolutely enjoy of them. (Trying to get more into Wonder Woman right now.) I guess I just like seeing someone like the Sentry watching the Hulk on TV, as he rampages through New York; knowing he can stop him ALMOST without trouble, but his Agoraphobia (fear of panic and helplessness) keeps him confined to the house.

@@duncan2by4 George Perez's Wonder Woman is probably the best starting point to read WW. I got the first omni, and I'm so glad I did. All other origins for WW are just a poor man's George Perez WW. A good place to see personal struggle would be Mike Grell's Green Arrow. At least The Longbow Hunters miniseries. Oliver struggles with continuing superhero action despite being in his early 40s, wants kids even though Dinah doesn't. Percy's Rebirth Green Arrow tackles his feelings about trying to fight "the man" when he is "the man". I hear King's Mister Miracle is supposed to really ground the hero and give him real life struggles. I have the book, but haven't read it yet.

Dilsher Dhaliwal true, but it also states that the grandmaster didn’t really have to do anything, that it was just the hulk doing what he does

His resurrection has nothing to do with the Grandmaster.. Hulk is Immortal.

Hope you liked it!

Matt Draper I enjoy all your videos, I always learn something new and that’s something I never get with other channels that make videos in this style

Thanks!

Whatever you think about politics in comics, it's pretty much impossible for a single issue to "ruin a series forever."

He's a bitter cynic with his head up his ass a majority of the time

@@SnakeRoadComicsOfficial3677 He said Fan4stic was a good movie. I wouldn't trust his judgement, plus he rambles on too much with clickbait-y titles. I used to like him but not so much nowadays.

@@Noname-ut1ye I especially can't stand his fans. Apparently "thinking for yourself" is too much for them and being told that "house of x is terrible" must mean that "Johnathan Hickman is ruining marvel" (I'm not even kidding someone actually comment on that video.

@@ravindupadmanath2802 I see that alot too. Immortal Hulk #28 wasn't "woke". It injected current events into it but that doesn't mean it's woke. The whole lot of them are just bummed out pessimists. Heck, they're all fear mongering right now about DC shutting down because Dan Didio left. It's ridiculous. I don't necessarily agree with the side they're against, but I don't agree with them either. I like a good balanced middle ground. And you're right, their fans don't think for themselves. They just regurgitate what they say with little or no thought and attack you for criticising their viewpoints because it doesn't line up with their own(like the people they, themselves are against. Ironic). I feel so much better after unsubscribing from Zach and EVS.

Thanks!

Yeah you’re probably right on that.

@@MattDraper Will you ever talk about it? :) Pretty underrated run for sure..

Thanks! I've been meaning to read Ice Cream Man, I hear only great things about it.

Someday!

Thanks! I’m hoping to read Life Story soon, so we’ll see!

I'd like to eventually cover all of Sale and Loeb's colors series. Right now, I don't know what I would say about it, but I'm sure it'll happen in some form someday.

I think it’s a pretty interesting direction. Hulk vs Capitalism makes sense for what the series has set up prior to it and I’m interested to see where it leads.

Ikr 🤣