Written by Dan Slott
Art by Juan Bobillo; Marcelo Sosa; Chris Chuckry; & VC’s Dave Sharpe
Cover Art by Adi Granov
SUMMARY:
Published by Marvel Comics for June 2004, this self-contained, 32-page issue is entitled “Class Action Heroes!” Newly evicted from Avengers Mansion, Jennifer “Jen” Walters becomes a superhuman law specialist for the upscale firm of Goodman, Lieber, Kurtzberg, & Holliway.
After viewing samples of her firm’s odd clientele, Jen meets her first client: the atomically-powered ‘Danger Man,’ who wishes to sue for negligence re: his own origin. Observing some parallels in her own life, Jen comes to appreciate a supposedly lame case she has been assigned to.
Note: Scarlet Witch, ‘Awesome’ Andy, Doctor Strange, & the Wasp (Janet Van Dyne) appear in cameos.
REVIEW:
Semi-parodying lawyers, writer Dan Slott smartly devises wonky humor and terrific in-jokes (i.e. the law firm’s basement archives), which rivals John Byrne’s take on She-Hulk. More significantly, the right elements of everyday human poignancy and self-reflection are well-played. For instance, seeing Jen ruminate over a comic book depicting her own origin as She-Hulk is a terrific depth-building sequence.
The same applies to blue-collar dad Danger Man’s homelife being painfully jeopardized by his unwanted predicament. Impressively, Slott offers a plausible means for a compassionate Jen to realize her She-Hulk persona isn’t necessarily her greatest strength. His thoughtful scripting meshes well with the art squad’s low-key style, though the flashy cover image is the visual highlight. All elements considered, She-Hulk # 2 is an underrated Marvel gem.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
None.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
