She-Hulk # 27 Review
Author: Peter David
Penciler: Val Semeiks
Inker: Dave Meikis
Colors: Rob Ro
Despite of what that Mike Deadato cover tells you, there is no wall smashing in this issue. To be honest these last few issues of She-hulk haven’t been action packed. But hell, She-hulk hasn’t been the most super-hero ass stomping book since the days of John Byrne and later Dan Slott. Both concentrated on humor and remained in continuity amongst the Marvel Universe. What Peter David is doing here took a while to get used to, but I’m sure glad that I stayed on the book.
Even though this issue is a wrap up to his six issue story arc, but it really feels like a standalone issue. It seems that Larry Ryan is being blamed for the death of his wife Tanya. Of course we all know that it was Cazon who killed Tanya and Larry had to watch his wife die, not once, but twice. After Jazinda murdered Cazon, Jen and Jaz left in pursuit of Bran. They didn’t expect the authorities to arrest Larry and hold him responsible. After a misunderstanding with a jail cell door, Jen is thrown in with Larry and is forced to call in a favor from an old friend. Mallory Book shows up to defend Larry and with the help of Iron Man is able to get the case dismissed.
I loved this issue; with the return of some old characters that haven’t been seen since Slott left the book, the apology from Iron Man, the whole Al-Len-Town joke from 42nd Street, and the whole courtroom trial, what was not to love about this issue? Jazinda finally decides to share her secret with Jen and the whole conversation that Jen and Mallory share, it was all priceless. But what really sealed the deal was Jen’s feelings towards Iron Man’s apology. Semeik’s art has really improved over the years. The last I saw of his work was an issue of Wolverine in the mid 90’s when Wolverine was turned into an ogre….we won’t go there. His art is expressive and very clean. Each panel is easy to follow. I can’t wait to see where David takes this series, specially the Secret Invasion parts. A
Good review Omar. I really enjoyed this issue, it's probably my favorite issue Peter David has done so far. Seeing Mallory back in the book was great, and all the scenes with Iron Man were spot on. Plus, one has to love the Robert Downey Jr. line the reporters tell Iron Man. Peter David is writing the Iron Man movie novel adaptation so this was a nice little in joke for people pumped about the upcoming Iron Man movie.
I really hope people continue to give this book a chance. Taking over from Dan Slott isn't an easy task, but I think Peter David is doing a great job. Once again, good review.