WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE #1

[MattBrady]

From Marvel

During Civil War, reporters Ben Urich and Sally Floyd brought readers a unique look at the street level view of the conflict and they’ve returned just in time to witness a threat larger than the Marvel Universe has ever faced! In World War Hulk: Front Line #1 (of 6), the journalistic duo bring you a unique perspective on the opening shots of this summer’s “incredible” event and the initial conflict between Hulk & Iron Man that might just level Manhattan! This limited series reunites the Civil War: Front Line creative team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Ramon Bachs to deliver a nuanced look at how the regular world is affected by Hulk’s war, all wrapped up in eye-catching covers by John Watson. Just who wants to help our intrepid reporters take down J. Jonah Jameson and how will the Front Line newspaper figure into it? And when one of Hulk’s allies is murdered by an unknown assailant, the NYPD is put on notice—if this mystery isn’t solved, New York City won’t be standing for much longer!

World War Hulk may have just begun, but it’s already quite the “smash” hit with fans and critics alike. “World War Hulk looks like it’s going to be a blast,” said Squashua of Aint-It-Cool-News.Com.

Troy Brownfield of Newsarama.Com praised the World War Hulk tie-ins released thus far, predicting that the story may just be “one of the all-time definitive Hulk stories.”

Over at IGN.Com, Richard George concurred, calling World War Hulk a “must-read,” deeming early issues “a revelation.”

Grab your press pass and hang out on tight as World War Hulk: Front Line #1 shows you a side of World War Hulk that you won’t find anywhere else. Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on this issue, as all World War Hulk tie-ins and subsequent new printings have sold out at Diamond (though issues may be available at the retail level) and interest continues to grow in this summer’s greenest and meanest comic book blockbuster!

WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE #1 (of 6) (APR072304)
Written by PAUL JENKINS
Penciled by RAMON BACHS
Cover by JOHN WATSON
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—6/07/07, On Sale—6/27/07

[Tusko]

I'm buyin' this.

[Densus]

1º post!

Looking forward to see who the Hulk is going to smash!

I'm totally going to buy this!

EDIT: 2º post... =(

[davew]

I didn't enjoy the original Frontline very much, and I only have a passing interest in WWH (and that's down to John Romita Jr.'s art), so I think that I'll give this series a miss.

On another note, it's interesting that all of the new (mainly Marvel-centric) stories posted today are being posted in the secondary position on the front page, whereas the (DC-related) Teen Titans movie story is remaining in the top position. I thought that stories were usually posted chronologically on Newsarama - is there a reason for this change (are stories now being ordered by perceived importance?) or is it just a glitch?

[turk9]

I'm signed up for just about every WWH title and tie-in.

Gotta say, though, is it really that big of a deal to see a spaceship appear over New York City in the Marvel Universe? You would think it'd be a bit more "ho-hum" by now. Happens about three times a week and twice on Tuesdays.

turk

[BKThomson]

I'm just waiting for Sally to ask the Hulk 'Do you know what mySpace is or who won the last American Idole?'

[KraziJoe]

Looks like Hulk might have some atheletes foot.

[Grendel Prime]

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The mystery benefactor is Dan Didio.

Hulk need to shave toes.

[Mk.III]

Originally Posted by davew

On another note, it's interesting that all of the new (mainly Marvel-centric) stories posted today are being posted in the secondary position on the front page, whereas the (DC-related) Teen Titans movie story is remaining in the top position. I thought that stories were usually posted chronologically on Newsarama - is there a reason for this change (are stories now being ordered by perceived importance?) or is it just a glitch?

As far as I'm aware Newsarama's always reordered the front page as they see fit. I think the WWH variant cover got a bump ahead of some newer stories yesterday as well so it's pretty much happening all the time.

[coolmvm]

Originally Posted by BKThomson

I'm just waiting for Sally to ask the Hulk 'Do you know what mySpace is or who won the last American Idole?'

And then the smashing begins, anew.

[davew]

Originally Posted by Mk.III

As far as I'm aware Newsarama's always reordered the front page as they see fit. I think the WWH variant cover got a bump ahead of some newer stories yesterday as well so it's pretty much happening all the time.

Ah, hadn't ever noticed it before.

[Squashua]

Holy $#!+, I got quoted.

I'm in the big leagues!

And momma said she never thought I'd amount to anything.

Here is a link to the full review.





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[noncore-kid]

After WWH (and probably the X-Event this winter) (and probably the 2008 Event NA#31's last page supposedly kicks off) I hope Jenkins finds a way to make this book work without having to rely on crossover events and it becomes an ongoing sometime.

[bigdaddyhub]

The big reveal at the end of frontline will be that Tony Stark sent the Hulk to space intentionally grounding him on the Warplanet so that hulk would come back and beat the smack out him so bad that he would forget what a punk he's been...oh, and make millions more.

[Razak]

Can't wait to see what kind of insanely idiotic crap Jenkins has Sally spewing this time around.

I'm just waiting for Sally to ask the Hulk 'Do you know what mySpace is or who won the last American Idole?'

Christ, I'd pay $20 just to see that idiot ask the Hulk something like that, only to have him smash her into a thin red paste.

[Bevbos]

I said I wasn't gonna buy this, but I'm liking that preview.

[Doctor_Chronos]

Is the character of Sally meant to be shallow, selfish, shortsighted, and a little stupid? I mean was that not the intent and it is just our perception of her or is she some sort of commentary by Jenkins on American culture and the control that mass media and celebrity has over what appears to be the majority of Americans?

[davew]

I certainly don't think that Sally is meant to be wholly likeable or sympathetic.

[Darthphere]

Originally Posted by Doctor_Chronos

Is the character of Sally meant to be shallow, selfish, shortsighted, and a little stupid? I mean was that not the intent and it is just our perception of her or is she some sort of commentary by Jenkins on American culture and the control that mass media and celebrity has over what appears to be the majority of Americans?

Maybe, probably, possibly.

[purplerocket]

Originally Posted by noncore-kid

After WWH (and probably the X-Event this winter) (and probably the 2008 Event NA#31's last page supposedly kicks off) I hope Jenkins finds a way to make this book work without having to rely on crossover events and it becomes an ongoing sometime.

I think this book kinda has to be tied into an event of some sort. I cant see it working or that many people buying it if its not.

[willyd]

I'm really hoping Jenkins provides more of those Civil War: Frontline end-of-issue comparison think pieces, where, say, a fight between Ms. Marvel and the Falcon is compared to the Battle of Britain, or Speedball's imprisoning is equated with Japanese-American internment in WWII. Those were classy. Maybe a comparison of life in the Warsaw Ghetto, with life in Hulk-owned Manhattan? Paul Jenkins, master of subtlety.

Everyone is very, very grateful for how you saved Spider-man after Howard Mackie, clones, year-one, et al nearly destroyed the character. And you did good work on the Hulk, after Byrne took the character off a cliff. Stop coasting. Civil War: Frontline and Civil War: the Return were two of the worst books of the last year. Sally Floyd is an egregeous Mary Sue, and unlike Bendis' indulgences with Jessica Jones, there doesn't seem to be any way for her not to be an indulgent, whiny shrew.

[Hypestyle]

Originally Posted by Razak

Can't wait to see what kind of insanely idiotic crap Jenkins has Sally spewing this time around.


Christ, I'd pay $20 just to see that idiot ask the Hulk something like that, only to have him smash her into a thin red paste.

heh-heh-heh..

[Darthphere]

Originally Posted by willyd

Sally Floyd is an egregeous Mary Sue, and unlike Bendis' indulgences with Jessica Jones, there doesn't seem to be any way for her not to be an indulgent, whiny shrew.

What makes you think he wants her to be more than that?

[Maurice M]

Originally Posted by willyd

I'm really hoping Jenkins provides more of those Civil War: Frontline end-of-issue comparison think pieces, where, say, a fight between Ms. Marvel and the Falcon is compared to the Battle of Britain, or Speedball's imprisoning is equated with Japanese-American internment in WWII. Those were classy. Maybe a comparison of life in the Warsaw Ghetto, with life in Hulk-owned Manhattan? Paul Jenkins, master of subtlety.

Everyone is very, very grateful for how you saved Spider-man after Howard Mackie, clones, year-one, et al nearly destroyed the character. And you did good work on the Hulk, after Byrne took the character off a cliff. Stop coasting. Civil War: Frontline and Civil War: the Return were two of the worst books of the last year. Sally Floyd is an egregeous Mary Sue, and unlike Bendis' indulgences with Jessica Jones, there doesn't seem to be any way for her not to be an indulgent, whiny shrew.

I totally agree.

I really like Jenkin's work, but what a mess Frontline became.

[sweetmisery]

Originally Posted by turk9

I'm signed up for just about every WWH title and tie-in.


turk

That makes two of us.