Incredible Hulk Issue 425, Pg 2 - Gary Frank
Artists: Gary Frank (Penciller) , Cam Smith (Inker) , Joe Rosen (Letterer) , Peter David (Writer)
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DescriptionMy search for examples of my absolute favorite early runs in comics brought me to this page from Incredible Hulk #425 by the stellar Gary Frank. While Peter David was the beating heart of that run, he also served as connective tissue for a slew of tremendous artistic talent. This was a bittersweet issue because we bid farewell to both Gary and Cam Smith midway through the over-sized issue (along with the end of the Pantheon saga). BUT the latter half brought on the new artistic team of Liam Sharp and Robin Riggs who I grew to love in equal (but different) measure. That's a story for another time though.Gary Frank holds a special place for me because he softened the blow of Dale Keown's departure from the book. Maybe it was the handful of rocky fill-ins between Dale leaving and Gary coming on (I won't disparage the fill-in artist here). Maybe it was the WCW-styled slow tease of his entrance (a la Goldberg) - first the cover to and a pinup in #400, then covers to #401 & #402 and then finally #403 where he bust in exhaling pyrotechnic smoke. SUPER stoked to have this page in my collection and a HUGE thank you to the collector who graciously parted with it. The quest continues! Social/Sharing |
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Chris Snorek 
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/20/2022
I recall the time after Keown and I said recently that those were huge shoes to fill. This is a great example of how Frank rose to the occasion.
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
Posted on 6/20/2022
Chris Snorek wrote:
I recall the time after Keown and I said recently that those were huge shoes to fill. This is a great example of how Frank rose to the occasion.
It had be daunting AF following THE modern Hulk artist in Keown. 100% agree Gary walked in with swagger and never looked back.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/20/2022
I thought Gary had just a SPECTACULAR run on Hulk. And maybe I'm in the minority, but I really liked Cam's inking on him during that run. Great half splash you got here. Just a beautiful example of this exceptional art team.
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
Posted on 6/20/2022
E DLS wrote:
I thought Gary had just a SPECTACULAR run on Hulk. And maybe I'm in the minority, but I really liked Cam's inking on him during that run. Great half splash you got here. Just a beautiful example of this exceptional art team.
Definitely a big fan of Cam's line over Gary's pencils. It made the transition from Mark Farmer pretty smooth as well IMO. You're defintiely not in the minority!
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/20/2022
Love that you were able to check that box and grab a sought-after piece. Congrats, E!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/20/2022
James S wrote:
Love that you were able to check that box and grab a sought-after piece. Congrats, E!
And good looking out to you, my OA angel!
T Shen
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/20/2022
Totally agreed with Gary Frank softening the blow of Keown's departure. Two absolute legends back to back on the book and any page from their run are absolute treasures. Huge congrats Eranga!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/20/2022
T Shen wrote:
Totally agreed with Gary Frank softening the blow of Keown's departure. Two absolute legends back to back on the book and any page from their run are absolute treasures. Huge congrats Eranga!
Thanks, T! I love that awesome page you have featuring Hela!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/20/2022
Great representative Frank Hulk piece! Hulk is just so darn handsome when Frank add's his touch.
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/20/2022
Ian Saint wrote:
What a great Hulk/Darth Vader page. Congrats!!!
Ha! Unofficial crossover...my art just tripled in value!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 6/20/2022
Yeah, can you feel it, baby
(Ooohooo) Eranga2
(Ooohooo)
(Ooohooo)
(Ooohooo) Come on, Hulk it, c-come on, swing it
(Ooohooo) Come on, Hulk it, c-come on, swing it
(Ooohooo) One, two
(Ooohooo) Three, now we come to the Hulk off
It's such a good Pantheon!
It's such a Hulk sensation!
It's such a good Pantheon!
It's such a Hulk sensation!
Yo, it's about that time
To bring David's rhythm and the rhyme
(Ooohooo) I'm a-gettin' Frank so get yours
I wanna see Hulks coming out of art stores
(Ooohooo) On the brush tip is how Cam's inkin' this
Strictly tip top, joy, Gary Frank in this
(Ooohooo) Bringin' this to an angry Jason
Black, white, Cam, Frank, feel the Pantheon
Come on, come on
Feel it, feel it
Feel expectation
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/20/2022
That's a great page by Gary, really enjoyed his times on the book. Congrats!
Ted Latner
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/20/2022
Congrats! Gary Frank Hulk pages aren't easy to come by these days and that top panel is great!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 6/20/2022
Gary's hulk was fun . Had a real youthful quality about him. And squeezable cheeks too! Congrats on this pick up!!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/21/2022
Peter David was certainly blessed with some amazing artists during his long tenure on the Hulk, and Gary Frank belongs high up there on the list. Very cool half splash of the Hulk here. Congrats on the pickup!
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/21/2022
Even as a teen, I remember not being able to choose which one I preferred between Keown (more bombastic and aggressive) and Frank (better at emotions and likely plain storytelling). Very cool page.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/21/2022
Congrats on acquiring this, Eranga! Much like Tom Grummett had an impossible task following Pérez on New Titans, so to did Gary Frank after Keown left the book. But he stepped up and created a well crafted and regarded run of his own!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/21/2022
GREAT page from a GREAT run. That top splash is very nice. Congrats! Thanks for sharing!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/21/2022
Eranga SMASH! Man, I loved his run on Hulk, too. How can you not like these stylings? It's so crisp and detailed, with great inks. Hey liked the Frank/Smith team. A gamma explosion of congrats!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/21/2022
Cool page from an awesome run!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/21/2022
Great Frank example from the run! Agree, seeing Keown leave was tough. But if there was someone who could follow him...it was Gary. Congrats!
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