1981 Incredible Hulk 262 final page 22 by Sal Buscema
Artist: Sal Buscema (All)
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DescriptionBill Mantlo really captures the essence of the Incredible Hulk during the time period with this great closing page to issue 262. I love the final dialog box “His agony carries him into the night! For all his power, the Hulk knows he can never change the nightmare of his own existence!”And if you are playing a game of Marvel Jeopardy, you will be set with such classic lines as “Hulk is Hulk”, “Hulk is the strongest there is”, “Puny Human”, and “Hulk is nothing but a MONSTER!” … I’ll take Bronze Era Hulk Quotes for a thousand Alex (we all no what quote would be in this spot). I love Sal’s work here with him handling pencil and ink work at this time – such a well-illustrated page. If you read this comic when it came out as I did, I am sure you get the musical reference with the setup for issue 263. Social/Sharing |
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Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/12/2021
Another mean and green highlicht in your "incredible" collection ! This great end-page is one of the strongest ones there is and nothing less than a monster :)
Paul Roach 
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 8/12/2021
Great page, with a lovely Sal Hulk half-splash to close the story. (So, was the story after the next one called "I feel the sky tumbling down"?)
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/12/2021
Paul Roach wrote:
Great page, with a lovely Sal Hulk half-splash to close the story. (So, was the story after the next one called "I feel the sky tumbling down"?)
Winner Winner! Marvel changed it, albeit slightly, to "And the Sky Come Tumbling Down!"
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 8/12/2021
When your son is a dire wraith and you need to keep him sedated all the time with needles... I think you're the lousy monster, your jerk store doctor. People can be cruel in order to avoid looking at themselves in the mirror. Poor misunderstood Hulk. Sal pen and inks bring out his sadness and inner turmoil as his self worth destructs taking in a more powerful blow than any monster can dish out.
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 8/12/2021
Wow! Fantastic piece that captures the Hulk vibe!
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/12/2021
such a great image of the Hulk. Sal is the man.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/12/2021
Wow, this has to be one of my favorite Sal Buscema Hulk pages ever! That last panel image, all those signature Hulk lines, the emotion in that first panel, the way the Hulk literally launches himself towards the next issue ...fantastic piece!!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/12/2021
Paul P Spiderversity wrote:
Wow, this has to be one of my favorite Sal Buscema Hulk pages ever! That last panel image, all those signature Hulk lines, the emotion in that first panel, the way the Hulk literally launches himself towards the next issue ...fantastic piece!!
Thanks Paul, that means a lot coming from you - I know you are a big fan of Sal's art. Much appreciated!
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/12/2021
What an awesome end page. Such anguish and self-loathing - I love it!
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/12/2021
I’m not a Sal fan but I really enjoy seeing cool people scoring stuff they love. Great page!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/13/2021
This is a fabulous end page to add to your already impressive Hulk collection, Dave. I have to say, the fact that the Hulk spouts so many of his most classic lines all on this one page is at least half the reason I love it so much. Bonus!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/13/2021
Apologies to Trimpe, Keown and Byrne fans, but Sal's Hulk remains the definitive version. Great example!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/13/2021
Carlo M wrote:
Apologies to Trimpe, Keown and Byrne fans, but Sal's Hulk remains the definitive version. Great example!
Couldn't agree more! When it comes to the Hulk, Sal is the King!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/13/2021
A classic Sal Hulk action pose to go with the many Hulkisms. Color me green with gamma rays!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/13/2021
Hulk is trying to jump after my soaring appreciation of this page. You're gonna fall short, bubaleh. This is one of my favorite Sal Hulk pages to be posted here. That splashy jump is incredible, and it's perfect Hulk dialogue. A little braggadocio, and a little of the trauma slipping out. What a super cool score. Huge congrats!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/13/2021
wow this is a killer Sal Hulk page congrats very nice!!!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 8/14/2021
Holy damn!!!!! That's amazing to see!!!! Congrats on this one bud!! Another Beauty for your amazing collection.
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/17/2021
Oh come on Hulk stop feeling sorry for yourself,lol.Great splash here !
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/9/2021
Michael Weigant wrote:
Oh come on Hulk stop feeling sorry for yourself,lol.Great splash here !
LOL, missed this one! So true, he's probably about to break out a song "Nobody likes me
Everybody hates me
Guess I'll go eat worms"
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/17/2021
Love it! Self reflection time. Sticks and stones?! Not so sure :) Definitely some poignant storytelling - check out those expressions. And of course it's hard to beat a large Sal B. leaping Hulk image! Congrats, Dave!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/25/2021
Man, this is the quintessential Hulk page! It's got everything--a memorable moment, powerful language, and especially, Sal Buscema's classic portrayal of the Hulk! That final panel is the bomb!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/25/2021
Bill J wrote:
Man, this is the quintessential Hulk page! It's got everything--a memorable moment, powerful language, and especially, Sal Buscema's classic portrayal of the Hulk! That final panel is the bomb!
Thanks Bill! That's a great description and I totally agree. Well said!
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/26/2021
The Cult of Sal is pleased, Hulk as Frankenstein at his pathos-drenched best!
Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 2/10/2023
Wow, Hulk really feels like he is jumping out of the page and is about to grab you! What an awesome image and fantastic artwork!
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