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Hulk by Neil Hansen

Location: Hulk
Artists: Neil Hansen (All) ,  Spyder  (All) ,  Bannen   (All)

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Artwork Details
Location: Hulk
Title: Hulk by Neil Hansen*
Artist:  Neil Hansen (All) ,  Spyder  (All) ,  Bannen   (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Illustration
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 80
Likes on CAF: 6
Comments: 6
Added to Site: 3/25/2026

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“With Hulk... when he's breaking out of his 'normal' character, Bruce Banner, and is becoming a huge - er - hulk, you have to figure, with that sudden huge growth, skin and muscles are going to be stretching and popping all over the place. I liked drawing some of that stretching, where it looks like he might be in pain and very uncomfortable with some of that stretching. Maybe bits of muscle and skin are still holding on to their old size and shape and are pulling at each other. I didn't go overboard with this, as I'm not reinventing him a new look, but I enjoyed playing with it a little.”
Neil Hansen

Neil Hansen ,Spyder, or Bannen. I’m a little ashamed to admit this but until recently I didn’t know these were the same person. I worked at Memphis Comics from around ’86 to the mid 90’s. it was a really cool time to work at a comic shop. First comics was putting out some of my favorite comics, but I never put two and two together to figure out that Spyder was the same artist that did the independent comic Icon Devil. And to confuse me more now Neil signs his artwork Bannen.
I happened upon a splash page online from Savage Sword a while back. It was credited to Tim Truman and Neil Hansen. So I looked up Neil and found his website, onelifeonedeath.com. (which I found very interesting.) which then led me to look him up on CAF. I found his page and saw he had posted recently so I contacted him. We sent various e-mails over the next few months with me being interested in a commission from him. To be honest I really didn’t expect to get one but I was really enjoying hearing from Neil and hearing more of his story. Then out of the blue he posted a Hulk piece and I didn’t see it until he emailed me about it. I think it’s a fantastic take on the Hulk. I’m so excited to add a piece of Neils art to my collection. His style is unique, almost hyper detailed but not like Darrow. Its his own voice.
Thanks again Neil for allowing me to have a piece of your World.
There is also a pretty cool youtube video up dedicated to his Marvel series “Untamed”. Definitely worth listening to.

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Paul Roach Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 3/25/2026

Eww - Hulk saliva. The viewing angle is great here, with Hulk's left fist dominating the piece. The background details are really helpful - I didn't know any of that. Great piece!

Danny Kiihnl Member Since 2022
Posted On 3/25/2026

Paul Roach wrote:
"  Eww - Hulk saliva. The viewing angle is great here, with Hulk's left fist dominating the piece. The background details are really helpful - I didn't know any of that. Great piece!
 "

Thanks. I really liked working with Neil 

Neil Hansen Member Since 2006
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Posted On 3/25/2026

Thank you for your interest in this one, Danny. I'm honored to have my first Hulk pinup ever be included in your esteemed Home For Wayward Hulk Pinups! There are some genius pieces in there and I appreciate being in their company.

My second Hulk pinup, as you know, is almost finished and I'll be uploading it soon. It's a calm, brooding piece, opposite of yours which is in dynamic action. I miss the action one already but I'm glad it's in the best home.

As for personal names: I don't mean to hijack your comments section, but since it was brought up I'll respond:

I was actually given a different first name at birth, and Neil is my middle name. But Neil stuck instead. Then my sister, who was a year older, had trouble saying 'baby' so she always called me 'Boby'. Then they shortened it to 'Bo' and my dad and sister have called me Bo since I was a baby. Mom did too, but changed back to calling me 'Neil' when I was a teen. 'Spyder' is a memorial pen name - had an uncle who used to hitchhike everywhere (he was mentally disabled and couldn't drive), had long legs and was always walking so his nickname was Spider. When he died young by drowning, I started using his nickname as my own pen name, in memory of him. I don't know why I substituted the 'y' for the 'i' but I was young and probably thought it was 'cool'. 'Bannen' came from another source but I won't get into that one here.

In short: sticking to one name, like most people, has never been an issue with me. My name has changed over my lifetime, so I'm at ease and fluid with adopting new names. I don't care about 'branding' to a single name, in my art or otherwise. It's all good fun and I don't take the name branding seriously. Been using Bannen as a pen name for about 20 years now.

Thanks again,

Neil / Bo/ Spyder / Bannen (ha ha)

Danny Kiihnl Member Since 2022
Posted On 3/25/2026

Neil Hansen wrote:
"  Thank you for your interest in this one, Danny. I'm honored to have my first Hulk pinup ever be included in your esteemed Home For Wayward Hulk Pinups! There are some genius pieces in there and I appreciate being in their company.
My second Hulk pinup, as you know, is almost finished and I'll be uploading it soon. It's a calm, brooding piece, opposite of yours which is in dynamic action. I miss the action one already but I'm glad it's in the best home.
As for personal names: I don't mean to hijack your comments section, but since it was brought up I'll respond:
I was actually given a different first name at birth, and Neil is my middle name. But Neil stuck instead. Then my sister, who was a year older, had trouble saying 'baby' so she always called me 'Boby'. Then they shortened it to 'Bo' and my dad and sister have called me Bo since I was a baby. Mom did too, but changed back to calling me 'Neil' when I was a teen. 'Spyder' is a memorial pen name - had an uncle who used to hitchhike everywhere (he was mentally disabled and couldn't drive), had long legs and was always walking so his nickname was Spider. When he died young by drowning, I started using his nickname as my own pen name, in memory of him. I don't know why I substituted the 'y' for the 'i' but I was young and probably thought it was 'cool'. 'Bannen' came from another source but I won't get into that one here.
In short: sticking to one name, like most people, has never been an issue with me. My name has changed over my lifetime, so I'm at ease and fluid with adopting new names. I don't care about 'branding' to a single name, in my art or otherwise. It's all good fun and I don't take the name branding seriously. Been using Bannen as a pen name for about 20 years now.
Thanks again,
Neil / Bo/ Spyder / Bannen (ha ha)
 "

I don't consider it hijacking. lol. Just more of the story. Thanks again

Bill J Member Since 2009
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Posted On 4/15/2026

Sensational drawing of the Hulk by Neil Hansen! I love the way Hulk seems to be bursting right off the page! Love the huge left fist reaching right out towards us! Neil's scratchy edgy inks give Hulk a sense of frantic energy. Amazing pick-up, congrats!

Danny Kiihnl Member Since 2022
Posted On 4/15/2026

Bill J wrote:
" Sensational drawing of the Hulk by Neil Hansen! I love the way Hulk seems to be bursting right off the page! Love the huge left fist reaching right out towards us! Neil's scratchy edgy inks give Hulk a sense of frantic energy. Amazing pick-up, congrats! "

i agree 100 percent  lot of movement in the drawing. neil posted another hulk on his page that is just as cool as this one

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