Incredible Hulk #601 starts off with a small conflict between a powerless Bruce Banner and an abusive father on a subway, but then quickly morphs into a conflict between Bruce and his own son. The book also includes a tangent story on She-Hulk that is equally as interesting, but not quite as long.
Story: Greg Pak does a wonderful job creating an intriguing story line that starts off slow, but quickly climaxes to rapid action and rapid twists. The only negative aspect of Pak’s writing is that he plays off the child abuse scenario too lightly and doesn’t even have Banner contact any kind of authorities. Other than that, the story is very strong and even without the Hulk, there still was plenty of action to satisfy any reader.
Art: Ariel Olivetti is a truly amazing artist. The realism in the comic book was simply amazing and at times made it feel as though I was looking at photographs. The artwork really helps reel readers in and feel as though they are in the book themselves, without being so realistic that it appears fake. The contrast and tone in the panels is equally amazing as well and makes the feelings of the story really apparent.
Overall: Issue #601 of the Incredible Hulk comic series is an amazing read and a pleasure to look at. Not only is the story captivating enough to ensnare any reader, but it also has some of the most beautiful artwork you will ever find in a comic book. This issue is a true necessity for any serious comic collector, amateur comic collector, or actually anyone who just enjoys a good read and some stunning art!
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