In a
distant galaxy, the mage Chen K'an recites an incantation over a mystical pool.
Splashing water from the pool forms a puddle that, in turn, casts the
reflections of Dr. Banner and Bereet. At that moment, Dr. Banner, Rick Jones
and Bereet are in an underground cave in Europe where they've discovered a
grand supply of Krylorian equipment that has apparently been abandoned for some
time. Dr. Banner and Bereet speculate on the condition and purpose of this
equipment when Banner is suddenly zapped away in a ball of energy. As it turns
out, Banner has been transported to Chen K'an's castle. Upon
seeing Bruce Banner materialize, Chen K'an apologizes then explains that it's
not Banner he wants, but rather "--the monster locked within." Chen
K'an transforms Banner into his raging alter ego but quickly tires of the
Hulk's threats to "smash," so he bestows upon the goliath just enough
of Banner's mind to allow for a crude but moderate level of reasoning and
craftiness. Chen K'an explains that he wants the Hulk's help in acquiring
something called the Star of Catalax. Hulk is reluctant to help until Chen Khan
explains that his world was once a magnificent place where its inhabitants
spent their energies exploring gifts of the higher mind. The mage recounts how
he was once attacked during a meditative spell by demons controlled by his
enemy, a sorceress named Lyissa.
The attack had, for a time, separated the mage's physical and astral forms. By the time Chen K'an had heeled himself, he found his world left in ruins. His own words condemn it as "--a land of savage barbarians, ravaged by mutations and unholy cannibals." The Hulk agrees to help. Using monstrous leaps, he carries Chen K'an across the land toward Tyroc, Citidel of Terror, where resides Chen K'an's enemy, Lyissa. On the way, the pair is attacked by a horde of winged demons, which are dispatched by The Hulk easily enough. Next, Chen K'an observes a cannibal feeding upon a dead corpse, and the sight disgusts him, reminding him how far his world has fallen. Chen K'an dispatches the cannibal, but it's not long before the pair is attacked again by a larger and more formidable demon.
The Hulk engages the creature in battle. Both tumble into a murky body of water; after a period of time, only the Hulk resurfaces. In her own citadel, Lyissa pouts and postures until Chen K'an arrives with the Hulk. The mage demands that Lyissa surrender the Star of Catalax. The sorceress responds by opening a mystical doorway to a fearsome, dark dimension. A horde of vile creatures of every shape and size come pouring through. Fighting side-by-side, the Hulk and Chen K'an battle courageously against overwhelming odds until Chen K'an steps away to directly engage Lyissa in battle. After a trying conflict, Chen K'an manages to banish the demons and their mistress away.
Having now gained the Star of Catalax, Chen K'an expresses his gratitude for the Hulk's help. The Hulk asks how the Star will save the mage's fallen world. Chen K'an explains that nothing can save his world; instead, he wants to use the star's power to destroy it. Chen K'an transports the Hulk out of harm's way then proceeds to destroy the planet. The planet endures various stages of physical upheaval before exploding into fragments. The Hulk reappears somewhere in France, speaking out loud in his standard dim & brutish manner again. He claims to feel very sad, only he cannot remember why.
The story is a remmorable tale.It's only flaw is first,despite Marvel Fictional history,you wish Chen K'an and the Hulk stay together longer.Their relationship is much like Remo Willian and Chun.Second,the story is too short.
Two of my favorite artists paired in a once-in-a-lifetime 30 page epic! I never in my wildest dreams would have imagined teaming Starlin with Nino, but man, did their styles ever work well together. You can still see the power of Starlin's figures (as well as their Ditko-esque poses), his mind-bending layouts, and his trade-mark freaky aliens, but Nino gives it all the otherworldly, hallucinatory edge that perfectly complements Starlin's pencils. I'm not gonna explain the whole story (it's another of Starlin's cosmic, self-destructive, end-of-the-world fables); if you wanna read it, pick up the Essential Rampaging Hulk--you'll be glad you did! Nope, I'm just picking out a dozen pages that demonstrate the power and cosmic-awesomeness of the Starlin/Nino team. You might wanna have a friend nearby so they can put your eyeballs back into their sockets when ya get through!
More pages might given more more explore the elements,that tell the story.It's written on knowledge,if you know the kind of stuff Jim Starlin write ok,otherwise a new reader might not get it.Also,the Hulk has forget the story,in it's not apart of future Hulk history-future,being the Hulks early 1960's future history.Nobody,but us readers witness the events and thats ashame,since a tale should change the protagonist-in this case the Hulk,but it dosen't he's dum and forgot it,as if it never happenned.Much of the story,like with Captain Marvel,Adam Warlock,Darklon,Dreastar and others revolves about death and suicide,a major element of Mister Starlins own mental thoughts.
cover art by Jim Starlin (pencils) and Daina (inks); Great Moments in Hulk History article by Doug Moench, art by Ed Hannigan; Hulk Prologue, script by Doug Moench, art by Jack Kirby; The Other Side of Night, script by Jim Starlin (plot) and John Warner (script), Pencils by Jim Starlin, Inks by Alex Nino; Gallery of Villains Hulk article by David Kraft, art by Keith Giffen; and Return from Oblivion, Script by John Warner, Pencils by Val Mayerik, Inks by Sonny Trinidad. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.
The attack had, for a time, separated the mage's physical and astral forms. By the time Chen K'an had heeled himself, he found his world left in ruins. His own words condemn it as "--a land of savage barbarians, ravaged by mutations and unholy cannibals." The Hulk agrees to help. Using monstrous leaps, he carries Chen K'an across the land toward Tyroc, Citidel of Terror, where resides Chen K'an's enemy, Lyissa. On the way, the pair is attacked by a horde of winged demons, which are dispatched by The Hulk easily enough. Next, Chen K'an observes a cannibal feeding upon a dead corpse, and the sight disgusts him, reminding him how far his world has fallen. Chen K'an dispatches the cannibal, but it's not long before the pair is attacked again by a larger and more formidable demon.
The Hulk engages the creature in battle. Both tumble into a murky body of water; after a period of time, only the Hulk resurfaces. In her own citadel, Lyissa pouts and postures until Chen K'an arrives with the Hulk. The mage demands that Lyissa surrender the Star of Catalax. The sorceress responds by opening a mystical doorway to a fearsome, dark dimension. A horde of vile creatures of every shape and size come pouring through. Fighting side-by-side, the Hulk and Chen K'an battle courageously against overwhelming odds until Chen K'an steps away to directly engage Lyissa in battle. After a trying conflict, Chen K'an manages to banish the demons and their mistress away.
Having now gained the Star of Catalax, Chen K'an expresses his gratitude for the Hulk's help. The Hulk asks how the Star will save the mage's fallen world. Chen K'an explains that nothing can save his world; instead, he wants to use the star's power to destroy it. Chen K'an transports the Hulk out of harm's way then proceeds to destroy the planet. The planet endures various stages of physical upheaval before exploding into fragments. The Hulk reappears somewhere in France, speaking out loud in his standard dim & brutish manner again. He claims to feel very sad, only he cannot remember why.
The story is a remmorable tale.It's only flaw is first,despite Marvel Fictional history,you wish Chen K'an and the Hulk stay together longer.Their relationship is much like Remo Willian and Chun.Second,the story is too short.
Two of my favorite artists paired in a once-in-a-lifetime 30 page epic! I never in my wildest dreams would have imagined teaming Starlin with Nino, but man, did their styles ever work well together. You can still see the power of Starlin's figures (as well as their Ditko-esque poses), his mind-bending layouts, and his trade-mark freaky aliens, but Nino gives it all the otherworldly, hallucinatory edge that perfectly complements Starlin's pencils. I'm not gonna explain the whole story (it's another of Starlin's cosmic, self-destructive, end-of-the-world fables); if you wanna read it, pick up the Essential Rampaging Hulk--you'll be glad you did! Nope, I'm just picking out a dozen pages that demonstrate the power and cosmic-awesomeness of the Starlin/Nino team. You might wanna have a friend nearby so they can put your eyeballs back into their sockets when ya get through!
More pages might given more more explore the elements,that tell the story.It's written on knowledge,if you know the kind of stuff Jim Starlin write ok,otherwise a new reader might not get it.Also,the Hulk has forget the story,in it's not apart of future Hulk history-future,being the Hulks early 1960's future history.Nobody,but us readers witness the events and thats ashame,since a tale should change the protagonist-in this case the Hulk,but it dosen't he's dum and forgot it,as if it never happenned.Much of the story,like with Captain Marvel,Adam Warlock,Darklon,Dreastar and others revolves about death and suicide,a major element of Mister Starlins own mental thoughts.
cover art by Jim Starlin (pencils) and Daina (inks); Great Moments in Hulk History article by Doug Moench, art by Ed Hannigan; Hulk Prologue, script by Doug Moench, art by Jack Kirby; The Other Side of Night, script by Jim Starlin (plot) and John Warner (script), Pencils by Jim Starlin, Inks by Alex Nino; Gallery of Villains Hulk article by David Kraft, art by Keith Giffen; and Return from Oblivion, Script by John Warner, Pencils by Val Mayerik, Inks by Sonny Trinidad. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.
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