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Nic Klein--The Incredible Hulk #1 (2023)
Artist: Nic Klein (All)
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DescriptionEver since I was a kid, I've loved reading the Incredible Hulk. I've always been fascinated by the Jekyll and Hyde nature of the Bruce Banner/Hulk relationship. Through the years, many talented writers and artists have put their own spin on the Green Goliath with varying degrees of success. Sometimes the title was changed and you had the Indestructible Hulk and the Savage Hulk, the Immortal Hulk and World War Hulk, Planet Hulk, the Totally Awesome Hulk and even the (adjective-less) Hulk. But now at last, THE INCREDIBLE HULK is back. Writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, acclaimed for his horror storytelling in titles like Alien and Marvel Zombies: Resurrection has teamed up with artist Nic Klein, who’s just come off a hugely successful run on Thor. Together they’re taking Marvel’s biggest, baddest monster to new levels of horror.I recently picked up this absolutely stunning cover art to Incredible Hulk #1 from a Felix Art Drop, featuring a massively bulked-up Hulk looming ominously over the solitary figure of Bruce Banner. It's a nod to the original Hulk #1, which also showed a massive Hulk towering over Bruce Banner. But on this cover Banner is hiking along an abandoned railroad track, clearly trying to escape his troubled past--and his green doppelganger. The Hulk has other ideas. Scowling in disapproval, Hulk reaches down as if to grab him. Close behind Banner, a horde of misshapen monsters scream and roar as they follow him along the tracks. And as if that were not scary enough, a malevolent skull-like face can be dimly seen in the sky above the Hulk. I’ve only read the first two issues but it’s already clear that The Incredible Hulk is returning to its roots as the ultimate horror story. As the blurb on the cover says, “The Age of Monsters Has Begun.” I’m excited...and a little frightened. Social/Sharing |
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West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
One is the loneliest number! But he is not alone, just look at that hoard behind him!
Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Stunning painting which stands on its own while also serving as a beautiful homage to the cover of the first issue of The Incredible Hulk volume one ! Congrats on adding this gem to your collection !
Michael McIsaac 
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Wowza! Klein even got my favorite comic book staple in there - a water tower!
Jason Richardson
Member Since 2022
2 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Great pick up! I can hear the theme music to the TV show right now.
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
That is an awesome piece and I am jealous of it. Congrats!
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Klein's tenure on the green goliath is a already impressive. Great cover (with matching air cuts between the 2 ;)
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Really? 'I’m excited...and a little frightened. ' Its a comic.Grow up Calvin. You will be telling us next that your stuffed toy cat is a real tiger. Lol. I cannot even remember the last time a comic scared me....Wait a moment, ...You were only saying that for comic effect. Nice cover by the way.
Jason G
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Gorgeous cover! Hulk really stands out against that red background. I really love Nic's watercolor covers.
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Yup, frightening is the word 🙀 Just impressive in every respect! And I love the hairdos 😸
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
This is really nice. He really brings out Banner's loneliness.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Congrats on this cover - it is nice to see a splash of color and modern art in your amazing collection. Thanks for sharing!
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
The mushroom cloud silhouette created by the Hulk's mass is striking and befits a #1 cover to a new Hulk series. Klein's color work is also noteworthy. Vivid colors in the upper half of the piece and darker, somber tones in the lower half create a nice contrast between the worlds of Banner and his alter ego. Congrats, Bill.
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Absolutely jawdropping. Having a first issue Marvel cover is cool on it's own but one of this quality?! Wow.
Klein is a generational artist and this shows clearly why that is.
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Drawn to devastating impact by the modern master. That red backdrop for our poised Hulkster is divine.
Anthony D.
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Amazing cover. Congrats on grabbing this! It's a beauty.
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Nic Klein's art on the Thor books was fantastic so I was stoked to see him on the new Hulk series. From the massive Hulk and the monsters creeping up behind Banner to the subtle threatening eyes in the background, this homage to Kirby's original Incredible Hulk #1 cover is an instant masterpiece, congrats!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
What a cover piece, so beautifully described by you. It's a beautiful and terrifying piece. In the published cover you don't really see the face in the sky very well (just see the peering eyes) but in the raw painted piece it's so much more ominous and clear. INCREDIBLE find, HULK congrats!!
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
So much to take in here. Just excellent work. Looks larger than standard - how big is the piece?
Bill J
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 8/24/2023
André . wrote:
So much to take in here. Just excellent work. Looks larger than standard - how big is the piece?
Only slightly larger than modern size--11 x 16"
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Bill J wrote:
Only slightly larger than modern size--11 x 16"
Wow. Even more impressed with the amount of detail he fit in at that size. Beautiful.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 8/24/2023
High reminscent of the 70's Hulk Magazines spurred on by the Bixby show. It's a fresh stripped down take by Klein that creates that loner trying to escape his past and escape the beast that's inside of him. Klein might have taken inspiration from his Comic Art Live appearance and modelled his Banner after a hair dyed skinny type wearing a jean jacket. Perhaps these train tracks lead to Umatilla, Florida?
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Really just a perfect modern Hulk example. Love when the Hulk is just monstrous like this. The ominous face in the far background is a great horror touch.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Kinda liking that long 70's hair on Bruce and Hulk. Anyway, quite a dramatic piece that gives a slight nod to the iconic design of ASM #50.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
The INCREDIBLE Hulk is back! But let's face it, the "incredible" was always implied with all those other Hulk titles. This is a beautiful cover! Love that contrast between the red and green. Kind of Christmasy. Congrats, Bill, on another spectacular addition!
Malvin V
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Wow, what a great image of Hulk! An instant classic!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Another stunning Klein piece. Love his versatility and in this case beautifully done water colors
Bob Goerder
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
The INCREDIBLE Hulk!--An INCREDIBLE Cover!!---CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
A sort of Bruce Banner biography! Marvel heroes have to carry they back pack! It makes me think about Peter Parker and his big big back-pack (ASM50). Colossal artwork! I love it!
Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Nic's Hulk looks so good here! Congrats on adding a #1 cover to your awesome collection!!!
Wolvie Fan
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Such a massive Hulk! Heluva cover, Bill. Keep 'em coming!!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
What an amazing watercolor painting of the Hulk! I love this version of the Hulk - scary yet recognizably still a man. What a score! Big congratulations!
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Brilliantly conceieved and executed. Klein looks like he's seen some European comic art up close and blends his influences in a cool way.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 8/24/2023
Nic with a little deodato stylings going on! Very nice!
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/25/2023
I think I'd rather have a train barrelling down the tracks. Haunting.
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/25/2023
Congrats Bill! The Hulk isn't a spaceship - he's a lonely man.
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 8/25/2023
Congrats on the pickup! It certainly isn't subtle with the horror overtones, like something in a post-apocalyptic setting. And the choice of red/orange in the background certainly adds to that feeling of dread.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/25/2023
Many congrats, Bill! This is a truly stunning cover by a wonderfully gifted artist. And it is rare to have such a cover rendered in such striking color as well.
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/25/2023
Those watercolors are beautiful and really make for a nice contrast and overall tone.
I am unfamilar with the content of the story, but I imagine someone says "Get a haircut ya hippie!" to Banner or Dennis Leary tells him to "pull up yer' pants!' and then that's when he Hulks out. :P
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/25/2023
Wow, that is quite the Hulk cover, reminiscent of the classic Rampaging Hulk painted covers, love the beasts on either side, big congrats!!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/25/2023
Bill, this checks so many boxes as a Klein AND Hulk piece. #1 issue, Klein colors, channels the Ferrigno/Bixby show but with this new story's horror element, GREAT shot of Klein's Hulk...is that it?! :) That background character in red did remind of Mumm-Ra from Thundercats :) That's a plus in my book! Congrats on this piece, which both works as a standalone image as well as a preview of things to come!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/25/2023
Such a powerful way to kick off the new arc and series! Incredible cool to see Klien's traditional color work.
David Kwock
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 8/25/2023
Wow what a bad ass cover! Seeing the art from this books really makes me want to pick it up. Big congrats on another fantastic piece!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 8/26/2023
Outstanding cover! I'm really enjoying the art in this series
Will K
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/26/2023
Even with the Hulk looming over Banner, he's still chased by those goblins ? So much foreboding with the eyes and rural backdrop in the red background !!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/26/2023
Powerful Hulk image with a modern vibe, congrats Bill!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 8/26/2023
This cover has the potential to be iconic and very memorable! Congrats on adding another gem! I love Klein's massive Hulk!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/26/2023
An absolutely fabulous looking cover and so appropriate looking for a first issue to launch a new series. The pencils and inks are so lovely! While I prefer black and white art, I have to give props to Klein, because I actually like the colors as well. Interesting to see that Marvel has decided to continue this book with the Horror theme, too. Kudos, Bill!
Ken Martin
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/27/2023
Bill you have done it again! You get the best classic covers and then you get a fantastic new cover for the collection as well. I was wondering where this fantastic color cover would end up. Congrats!
Imran A
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Nick Klein knocked this one out of the park, congrats Bill!
Tim D
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/28/2023
Huge congrats! A great looking take on the hulk. I have fallen off marvel pretty hard, but may have to check this out.
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/29/2023
This just pops right off the screen. Congrats, Bill!
REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 8/29/2023
Impressive cover, Hulk in the background hovering over a pensive Banner perfectly conveys the concept that a medal always has two sides :) and you never know which one you'll come across once launched :D
congratulations Bill
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/30/2023
Great piece--love that it's not just a pin-up cover, there are layers of storytelling and elements to decipher. And enjoying this new series so far! Congrats!
Michael Kirton
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/30/2023
Awesome cover. Always enjoy seeing Nic's colours.
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 9/6/2023
Holy Calamity Scream Insanity! What a piece. Love this and big congrats on it.
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/20/2023
Outstanding! Klein's approach at the Hulk creates a very memorable image! This is a very beautiful watercolor cover.
Kevin A
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/21/2023
Congrats on the future calls you'll get about this from museums asking to borrow this. I can only imagine the colors in person.
colin L
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/12/2024
This is the piece i'd love have from your collection. Its just so darn cool!
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