Written by Dan Slott
Art by Paul Pelletier; Rick Magyar; Avalon Studios’ Dave Kemp; & Virtual Calligraphy’s Crave Sharpeopoulos
Cover Art by Mike Mayhew
SUMMARY:
Published by Marvel Comics for February 2005, it’s entitled “Skeeter.” At the edge of the universe, Zuma the Watcher confers with an armored conspirator to destroy She-Hulk. Observing She-Hulk defeat Titania once more, the armored rogue is told by Zuma of Titania’s past.
Via flashback, young Mary MacPherran is a lonely and bullied blue-collar teenager who is derisively nicknamed “Skeeter” by would-be high school friends. Observing Julia Carpenter’s Spider-Woman in action, an embittered Mary (along with her friend, Marsha), become villains Titania and Volcana upon gaining super-powers from Doctor Doom during the first Secret Wars. Titania’s obsession to defeat rival powerhouse Jennifer “She-Hulk Walters begins there. Announcing his true identity, the armored being seeks Titania’s help.
REVIEW:
Bolstered by some excellent artwork (including recreations from the first Secret Wars), writer Dan Slott’s script is a well-played origin tale for Titania. Utilizing She-Hulk’s high-profile presence (and to a lesser degree, Julia Carpenter’s Spider-Woman) to explain the psychology powering Titania’s intense jealousy, Slott’s storytelling reassembles a few bits and pieces from She-Hulk’s past for what should make an intriguing showdown.
Including a terrific cover image, She-Hulk # 10 is a worthwhile read for fans of the prolonged She-Hulk vs. Titania feud, as it offers Marvel’s grudge match equivalent of Wonder Woman vs. Giganta.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
None.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7½ Stars
