Incredible Hulk Art

The Incredible Hulk is a popular Marvel Comics character and has been the subject of many movies, TV shows and comic books. The Hulk’s story is rich in mythological imagery and he has become one of the most recognizable faces in the history of superheroes.

The Hulk first appeared in 1962 and has since gone on to appear in many different incarnations. The gamma-irradiated green monster is known for his immense strength and ferocity. He is a symbol of both destruction and regeneration. Artists have portrayed the Hulk in a variety of styles and from many perspectives. Some of the most recognizable Hulk art has been created by Jack Kirby.

In the late 1960’s the Hulk was among Marvel’s most popular characters and was starring in his own title, The Incredible Hulk. The series, formerly called TALES TO ASTONISH, ran from #68-87 (June 1965 – October 1966). Kirby did full pencils and some layouts, but the bulk of the work was done by penciller Steve Ditko with inker George Roussos.

Bill Bixby starred in the television series The Incredible Hulk, which fueled even more interest in the Green Goliath. Marvel responded by launching a second Hulk title, Rampaging Hulk, a black and white magazine-style comic for older readers (much like their companion titles THE TOMB OF DRACULA, HOWARD THE DUCK and SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN).

Marie Severin became the main artist on this new title, drawing the first 23 issues. She captured the Hulk’s dual nature by contrasting images of the rage-fuelled monster with the chastened human inside. She also drew some beautiful painted cover pieces for this short-lived title and its subsequent relaunch as the more TV-style HULK! MAGAZINE.

When John Byrne took over the book, he gave it a major facelift and recast the Hulk as a stronger and more powerful figure. He drew the Hulk in a style that was clearly influenced by Kirby’s original.

After the death of editor Stan Lee, the Hulk returned to a monthly schedule and ran through #113 (Feb 2008). It then relaunched as Indestructible Hulk with writer Mark Waid and artist Marc Silvestri. Despite the change in title, this version of the Incredible Hulk lasted through issue #600 (Nov. 2012).

In 2013 a third Incredible Hulk title was launched, retitled Red She-Hulk and written by Jeph Loeb and drawn by Greg Pak. This version of the Hulk lasted through issue #635 (Oct. 2013).