Rampaging Hulk #9, page 21 (Sal Buscema and Rudy Mesina)
Artists: Sal Buscema (Penciller) , Rudy Mesina (Inker)
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DescriptionThis page is from a Marvel black and white magazine devoted to our jolly green giant. It was quite a good (if somewhat underrated) series. As you can see from this page, the judicious use of ink wash made up quite a bit for the absence of color. This is a particularly striking page which contains not only the Hulk but also other members of the Avengers as well (including Iron Man in his yellow armor (a particular favorite of mine), the Wasp, Ant Man and the Mighty Thunder God). Splendid pencils by the redoubtable and ever reliable Sal Buscema and inks by Rudy Mesina (who worked in Filipino comics before availing Marvel comics of his talents as an inker as well as letterer on many Marvel titles). In addition to the wonderful artwork, there is a wistful nostalgic feel to this page. Social/Sharing |
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Ruben DaCollector 
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/14/2022
This is my favourite issue of Rampaging Hulk, for obvious reasons, I think. This is one of the best pages in the story, not only for the pulse-pounding action, but for the quality character content as well. Not only does the page offer a money shot featuring the entire original Avengers team in a classic "running towards the reader" pose, but it's followed up by a second money shot featuring a classic Hulk vs Thor battle and I haven't even mentioned all the wonderful things going on in al lthe other panels!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/14/2022
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
This is my favourite issue of Rampaging Hulk, for obvious reasons, I think. This is one of the best pages in the story, not only for the pulse-pounding action, but for the quality character content as well. Not only does the page offer a money shot featuring the entire original Avengers team in a classic "running towards the reader" pose, but it's followed up by a second money shot featuring a classic Hulk vs Thor battle and I haven't even mentioned all the wonderful things going on in al lthe other panels!
Many thanks as always, Rubén! I can always count on you and Marcus to always comment with an insight and passion that comes from a real love and knowledge of the hobby. Thanks so much for augmenting my description immeasurably and with great eloquence as well as insight.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/14/2022
The whole page is quite splendid in terms of nostalgia during the heyday of The Hulk TV show. It was meant to be distributed where magazines are sold and it introduce new audiences to the Marvel Universe of characters. This does so in a major way to bring in the Avengers in battle when Hulk was the A-List star.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/14/2022
Marcus Wai wrote:
The whole page is quite splendid in terms of nostalgia during the heyday of The Hulk TV show. It was meant to be distributed where magazines are sold and it introduce new audiences to the Marvel Universe of characters. This does so in a major way to bring in the Avengers in battle when Hulk was the A-List star.
Many thanks, Marcus! All my observations in response to Rubén's comment apply equally to you. And thank you for this additional insight as well.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 11/14/2022
The middle 2 panels are insane! Just a great rock-em, sock-em pick up!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/14/2022
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:
The middle 2 panels are insane! Just a great rock-em, sock-em pick up!
Many thanks, Duke! It is indeed. The page really looks awesome in person.
Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 11/14/2022
Claasic art. Sal was doing some of his best work in this time period.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/14/2022
Miki Annamanthadoo wrote:
Claasic art. Sal was doing some of his best work in this time period.
Thanks so much, Miki! Yes, I agree that Sal was doing some of his best work at that time. The inking by Rudy Mesina is great too.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/14/2022
Rick W wrote:
Outstanding battle page!
Many thanks, Rick! And many congratulations on your recent awesome Chaykin Darth Vader piece!
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 11/14/2022
Such a cool page, love the ink wash look, big congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/14/2022
stephen yarish wrote:
Such a cool page, love the ink wash look, big congrats!
Many thanks, Steve! Yes, as mentioned, the ink wash really embellishes the artwork!
Paul Roach
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 11/14/2022
That was a superb issue. Sal's pencils often suited Filipino inks, like with Steve Gan in Skull the Slayer. The raw savagery of the Hulk really comes across, and the explosive third panel is exceptional. Fabulous page.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/14/2022
Paul Roach wrote:
That was a superb issue. Sal's pencils often suited Filipino inks, like with Steve Gan in Skull the Slayer. The raw savagery of the Hulk really comes across, and the explosive third panel is exceptional. Fabulous page.
Many thanks, Paul, for your very perceptive observations! The Filipino artists were wonderful artists and, when inking, provided such lush inks. Alfredo Alcala comes readily to mind for his work on Conan.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/15/2022
Wow! I mean, how much action and awesomeness can an artist fit on a page?? Apparently a ton! And I love the art wash effects. No need for color here! This is a really beautiful page, congrats!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/15/2022
Paul P Spiderversity wrote:
Wow! I mean, how much action and awesomeness can an artist fit on a page?? Apparently a ton! And I love the art wash effects. No need for color here! This is a really beautiful page, congrats!!
Many thanks, Paul! I absolutely agree with the ink wash effects. It not only served the purposes required for the black and white magazine but is an added visual bonus for the original art itself.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/16/2022
Hands down my favorite issue in the series. Loved the story and Sal Buscema art in this book is absolute top notch. Glad to have a page from the story as well - congrats on adding one to your collection also!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/16/2022
Dave W wrote:
Hands down my favorite issue in the series. Loved the story and Sal Buscema art in this book is absolute top notch. Glad to have a page from the story as well - congrats on adding one to your collection also!
Thanks so much, Dave! I hadn't realized that you had a page from this book as well - and Hulk vs Hulk at that! That is an awesome page indeed! Many congratulations!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 11/16/2022
What a great looking page filled with amazing characters. Love this piece.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/16/2022
Ian Saint wrote:
What a great looking page filled with amazing characters. Love this piece.
Many thanks, Ian! And many congrats on your new Nova page!
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/18/2022
All the best about Hulk stories with extra rampage! I love b&w art made for b&w publications. Mesina's tonal washes are superb, and all the art is cleanly visible without the occasional muddied pitfalls that can come from the coloring process. Excellent page!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/18/2022
Jeffrey Wedding wrote:
All the best about Hulk stories with extra rampage! I love b&w art made for b&w publications. Mesina's tonal washes are superb, and all the art is cleanly visible without the occasional muddied pitfalls that can come from the coloring process. Excellent page!
Many thanky, Jeff! And, if I may say so, you make an excellent point about the attractiveness of black and white magazines (particularly to original art collectors such as ourselves inasmuch as what we have is what everyone sees as well).
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