the darker, more twisted direction the character has taken. The latest issue pushes the boundaries even further, delving deeper into the grotesque transformation and psychological struggles of the Hulk. Fans cannot get enough of this intense and captivating storyline.
The Hulk, once a vibrant green superhero who affiliated with The Avengers, has his origins rooted in a different time. He emerged from the era of monster-centered horror comics, a time when children were enthralled by these tales but the industry had to adapt due to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority.
Although elements of bodily horror have always been present, recent years have seen the Hulk embracing this theme to a greater extent. Typically, this is portrayed through the horrifying transformation of Bruce Banner into the Hulk, but the latest issue diverges from this convention.
Hulk fans love the unique body horror of his latest transformation
In The Incredible Hulk #5, an uncommon occurrence takes place as the Hulk undergoes a transformation into Bruce Banner. The series of panels depicting this is undeniably horrifying.
Fans had a strong reaction to Hulk's latest transformation back into Bruce Banner, as shown in
Marvel Comics.Fans adored the panels, bearing in mind that Hulk enthusiasts have an inherent fascination with the grotesque metamorphosis associated with him.
“This could easily be my ultimate Hulk transformation," expressed Comic Book Panels I Fell In Love With. Ashley Talks Comics! added that the panels resembled the transformation of LEGO Hulk as viewed by other LEGO characters.
This is what the Lego Hulk transformation looks like to other Lego pic.twitter.com/yi1P2uXVbm
— Ashley Talks Comics! (@ComicGirlAshley) October 18, 2023
The creative team behind the Hulk has taken body horror to a new level with a shocking reversal of the Jade Giant's transformation back into Bruce. The complete image, which is not shown here, is undeniably repulsive. pic.twitter.com/SwPiSgFwdk
— Liam McGuire (@LiamRMcGuire) October 18, 2023
Some users were more candid in expressing their emotions, with one commenter stating simply, "That is truly terrifying."
The allure for many lies in the imaginative nature of the visuals. Often, Hulk transformations occur out of sight or in brief transitions, and Banner's return to his normal self is typically portrayed in a straightforward manner, with Hulk simply shrinking. This graphic portrayal of such a seldom shown occurrence brings a sense of novelty.
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