That's wild! I never would have guessed your Hulk run was anything but a smash hit. I actually started buying Hulk because of the cover to #425. I recognized you from that Venom mini-series, which I drew from like crazy.
I'd love to see a mythic Hulk story in your current style(s)!
Hi Liam, recently I've been reading Peter David's stories from The Incredible Hulk, impressed by the depth of imagination and psychological insight in them. One of my favourites is one you drew, from issue #426: Betty Banner is dying, and in her mind's eye she sees herself as a little girl again, talking to a shining lady who wants to bring her to heaven... but instead Betty chooses to stay on earth to help Bruce work through his anger. Such a simple and beautiful story. Thank you for drawing that!
Thanks Steve! It's a mixed bag, but time has actually be quite kind. At conventions I probably get more love for this series than anything else, with the possible exception of Wonder Woman. :-)
Thank you. Peter was, it has to be said, a harsh critic of my work and made it very clear to me he didn't like it, but I'm sorry we never got to talk properly about why. I did speak to him by phone once, but was left feeling very bruised.
The only hulk run I ever bought, I didn't like the previous artists' rendition of him. You were the ONLY artist to get him and his world just right. Mysterious, dangerous, handsome AND wild all at the same time is hard to balance.
I really enjoyed and appreciated your Hulk run. I still have and cherish those comics very much. Your panel layouts were incredible and dynamic. The sense of detail and depth was sublime. I had never seen anything like that before! I got the American issues (that were way beyond my budget then) because of the epic grandeur you added to those pages.
Your Hulk was a true force of nature and to me, a humble reader in a tiny Atlantic island, was unparalleled. Not even the McFarlane issues were so epic visually (to me).
I am surprised to see they were being created with so much personal and emotional effort.
Thank you for sharing these memories with us, that really add an extra layer to the appreciation of the artwork!
What a lovely reply! Thank you! And I'm glad that time has been kind. For reasons I never really understood, my run was considered controversial at the time and really split the audience. Now? I think those that hung onto their issues really cherish it. Thanks again!
That's wild! I never would have guessed your Hulk run was anything but a smash hit. I actually started buying Hulk because of the cover to #425. I recognized you from that Venom mini-series, which I drew from like crazy.
I'd love to see a mythic Hulk story in your current style(s)!
Hell yes! I'd love to see a prestige plus format one shot or miniseries with your take on Hulk. Instant pull
Hi Liam, recently I've been reading Peter David's stories from The Incredible Hulk, impressed by the depth of imagination and psychological insight in them. One of my favourites is one you drew, from issue #426: Betty Banner is dying, and in her mind's eye she sees herself as a little girl again, talking to a shining lady who wants to bring her to heaven... but instead Betty chooses to stay on earth to help Bruce work through his anger. Such a simple and beautiful story. Thank you for drawing that!
Hey Kenneth! I recall that I really pushed myself on the storytelling side with that issue - lots of extra panels... Glad you enjoyed it!
I never saw these issues Liam, but I have to say those covers are absolutely awesome!!!
Thanks Steve! It's a mixed bag, but time has actually be quite kind. At conventions I probably get more love for this series than anything else, with the possible exception of Wonder Woman. :-)
Man-thing is a awesome character.
I only bought the Hulk back then because of your art! Now I want to dig those issue out in my collection!
Appreciated! Thank you. :-)
I think most normal people are their own worst critics. FWIW, I enjoyed those issues - and I think the art still stands up.
Thank you. Peter was, it has to be said, a harsh critic of my work and made it very clear to me he didn't like it, but I'm sorry we never got to talk properly about why. I did speak to him by phone once, but was left feeling very bruised.
The only hulk run I ever bought, I didn't like the previous artists' rendition of him. You were the ONLY artist to get him and his world just right. Mysterious, dangerous, handsome AND wild all at the same time is hard to balance.
Very much appreciated! Thank you. I think my series has, interestingly, aged well. At the time it was dividing the audience for some reason.
I really enjoyed and appreciated your Hulk run. I still have and cherish those comics very much. Your panel layouts were incredible and dynamic. The sense of detail and depth was sublime. I had never seen anything like that before! I got the American issues (that were way beyond my budget then) because of the epic grandeur you added to those pages.
Your Hulk was a true force of nature and to me, a humble reader in a tiny Atlantic island, was unparalleled. Not even the McFarlane issues were so epic visually (to me).
I am surprised to see they were being created with so much personal and emotional effort.
Thank you for sharing these memories with us, that really add an extra layer to the appreciation of the artwork!
What a lovely reply! Thank you! And I'm glad that time has been kind. For reasons I never really understood, my run was considered controversial at the time and really split the audience. Now? I think those that hung onto their issues really cherish it. Thanks again!
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