Ultimate Avengers: Next Generation

Title

Ultimate Avengers: Next Generation

Library Link
Ultimate avengers / [writer, Mark Millar ; penciler, Carlos Pacheco ; inkers, Dexter Vines & Danny Miki with Allen Martinez, Victor Olazaba & Tom Palmer ; colorist, Justin Ponsor ; letterer, VC's Cory Petit
Millar, Mark.

10 Second Review
The Marvel Ultimate series restarts their most popular titles with a more modern perspective. This book picks up after the events of Ultimatum. Nick Fury has been fired and Captain America has gone rogue. Tony Stark's big brother lends a hand as well as a kinder, gentler Hulk.

This is an interesting story that provides a new take on Red Skulls origin.
However, it seems mundane compared with the pre-Ultimatum story-line.

Notes
War Machine plays rough.

Learning Curve
Moderate: Readers new to the series might be confused.

World War Hulk: X-Men

Title

World War Hulk: X-men

Library Link
World war Hulk X-Men Hulk : WWH - X-MenSlott, Dan.New York : Marvel ; London : Diamond [distributor],c2008.Year: c2008Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
A loose collection of World War Hulk stories to include X-men, Ghost Rider, Ant Man and others.
This collection does not tell a cohesive story but collects several small, incomplete stories.

Notes
Good for those interested in World War Hulk details.

Learning Curve
Low if read after World War Hulk

Reading Order
Read World War Hulk first.

World War Hulk: Incredible Hercules

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World War Hulk: Incredible Hercules

Library Link
The incredible Hercules  Pak, Greg.New York : Marvel ; London : Diamond [distributor], c2008.Year: c2008Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
Hulk was captured, shot into space, landed on hostile planet, enslaved, rebelled, then took over hostile planet. Now he's back to Earth looking for revenge against those that shot him into space.
 (same timeline/story as WWH but with different characters/perspective)
Story focuses on those that support Hulk to include Hercules and Amadeus Cho.

Notes
Amadeus Cho is the seventh smartest person in the Marvel universe.

Learning Curve
Low if read after World War Hulk

Reading Order
Read World War Hulk first.

The Heroic Age

Title
The Heroic Age

Library Link
The heroic age / writers Brian Michael Bendis ... [et al.] ; artists, John Romita ... [et al.]


10 Second Review
Evil/crazy Norman Osborn (The Goblin) has been defeated and replaced by Steve Rogers (original Capt. America).  The Superhuman Registration Act has been repealed and it is no longer illegal to be a super hero.
Basically, the Marvel universe is back to normal.  New teams are being formed with some small suprises.
 
While this book is larger then most graphic novels, there is not much in the way of story.
It appears to be single issues of several separate titles combined to form one book.
The good news is that this book can serve as a 'sampler' for readers that may be undecided over which title to follow.  Lots and lots of Marvel heroes are covered.

Notes
"Hulk is the smartest one there is."

Learning Curve
Low: This would be a good starting point for new readers

Marvel Zombies 2

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Marvel Zombies 2

Library Link

Marvel
zombies 2 / writer, Robert Kirkman ; artist, Sean Phillips
Kirkman,
Robert.

10 Second Review
After a universal tour, the Marvel zombies return to Earth and find a small group of survivors.

The weakest of the four zombie books, this book is predictable and reads like old-school Marvel.
You can skip this book and not get lost.

Notes
Forge plays a major role in the book

Learning Curve
Low: If read in order

Reading Order
Chronological

Marvel Zombies

Title
Marvel Zombies

Library Link

Marvel
zombies / writer, Robert Kirkman ; artist, Sean Phillips
Kirkman,
Robert.

10 Second Review

This is a bit tough to follow….

…Marvel Zombies takes place in an alternate universe in the Ultimate Fantastic Four universe (which in turn is an alternative to the traditional Marvel universe).

Regardless, planet Earth gets the zombie virus and all super-humans get a bad case of the brain munchies.

Absurd but fun this book gives the reader a very unique look at their favorite heroes.

Notes
Try to guess the last super-hero to survive.

Learning Curve
Moderate to High: New readers will find this hard to follow.

Reading Order
Chronological

World War Hulk Damage Control

Title
World War Hulk Damage Control

Library Link

World
War Hulk. Damage control
New York, NY : Marvel Pub., c2008

10 Second Review
In the Marvel Universe, after a major disaster (like a Hulk rampage) the only company to call is Damage Control. Damage Control will clean up the mess and rebuild the city. For a hefty fee, of course.

This is a fun book for Marvel fans that has a 'behind the scenes' feel. Readers new to Marvel will likely be confused by a fairly large number of B list superheroes.

Notes
Goliath lends a hand

Learning Curve
Moderate to High: Readers new to Marvel will likely be confused.

Reading Order
N/a

Hulk Return of the Monster Vol 1

Title
Hulk Return of the Monster Vol 1

Library Link
The Incredible Hulk.

Return of the monsterJones, Bruce.New York : Marvel Comics, c2002.Year:
c2002Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
Bruce Banner tries yoga to keep his temper at bay while avoiding assassins who rise from the dead and work for a mysterious organization. Good story but slow pace.

Notes
Dialog is scarce in this visually driven storyline.

Learning Curve
Low

Reading Order
N/a

World War Hulk

Title:
World War Hulk

Library Link:
WWH - World War Hulk

Hulk (Comic strip)Pak, Greg.New York : Marvel ; London : Diamond [distributor],
2008.Year: 2008Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
Hulk was captured, shot into space, landed on hostile planet, enslaved, rebelled and then took over hostile planet. Now he's back to Earth looking for revenge against those that shot him into space. Hulk comics usually means more action then story but there is plenty of story here.

Notes
Hulk is probably the strongest creature in the Marvel universe

Learning Curve
Moderate to High – Lots of non-title characters but the most important are explained or introduced.

Reading Order
Read this first if interested in the World War Hulk story line.

Hulk: The End

Title
Hulk: The End

Library Link
Hulk : the end

EndDavid, Peter (Peter Allen)New York : Marvel Pub., c2008.Year: c2008Format:
BOOK

10 Second Review
The Hulk travels to the future to fight himself. A series from the 1990's set in the far future complete with mohawks and futuresque slang. The illustrations are a bit dated but should appeal to Hulk fans.

Notes
Rick Jones makes an appearance.

Learning Curve
Low

Reading Order
N/a

Ultimate Hulk vs. Iron Man: Ultimate Human

Title
Ultimate Hulk vs. Iron Man: Ultimate Human

Library Link
Ultimate Hulk vs. Iron Man : ultimate human

Ellis, Warren.New York : Marvel ; London : Diamond [distributor], 2008.Year:
2008Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
The Marvel Ultimate series restarts their most popular titles with a more modern perspective. For this book Bruce Banner (Hulk) goes to Tony Stark (Iron Man) for help with his anger management.

Notes
Fans of the traditional Marvel story line may not care for Ultimate changes.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
N/a

Hulk: Red Hulk

Title
Red Hulk

Library Link
Hulk.

Red HulkLoeb, Jeph.New York : Marvel, 2008.Year: 2008Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
Hulk appears to have turned red, developed some bad habits and odd symptoms. Hulk means more action then story.

Notes
A-Bomb and Thor make an appearance

Learning Curve
Moderate: Lots of non-title characters but either explained or background.

Reading Order
None but takes place after World War Hulk

World War Hulk: Warbound

Title
World War Hulk: Warbound

Library Link
Warbound

Pak, Greg.New York : Marvel ; London : Diamond [distributor], 2008.Year:
2008Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
Hulk was captured, shot into space, landed on hostile planet, enslaved, rebelled and then took over hostile planet. Now he's back to Earth looking for revenge against those that shot him into space. To aid him, he brought along friends he made on the hostile planet. These friends are referred to as Warbound. This graphic novel tells the story of what happened to the Warbound after Hulk's attack.

Notes
Guest Star the Leader

Learning Curve
Low if read after World War Hulk

Reading Order
Read World War Hulk first.