Written by Charles Soule
Art by Javier Pulido; Muntsa Vicente; & VC’s Clayton Cowles
Cover Art by Kevin Wada
SUMMARY:
Released by Marvel Comics for September 2014, this issue is entitled “The Zealous Advocate.” Disturbed by her client Kristoff Vernard’s brazen courtroom abduction by his father (Doctor Doom), Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk leaves Brooklyn to consult Matt Murdock in San Francisco. After their ‘date night’ bashing punks, She-Hulk stealthily infiltrates Latveria for a face-to-face consultation with Doom and his repressed adult heir.
Back in Brooklyn, Jennifer and her staff (including Patsy “Hellcat” Walker) will next probe the enigmatic ‘Blue’ file.
REVIEW:
While Charles Soule’s script delivers some well-played moments (i.e. Jennifer & Matt’s chat atop the Golden Gate Bridge and a glimpse of their platonic ‘date night’), the rudimentary visuals are underwhelming. Conveying a hip artistic style reminiscent of on-line comics, the problem is that it gives this issue an unimpressively minor league look. Kevin Wada’s cover image is frankly Issue # 4’s best image.
Though She-Hulk fans should like Soule’s semi-comedic plot, that is really this comic’s only selling point.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Breaking the fourth wall, She-Hulk introduces the story on the first page. Also included here are the credits. The credits are also playfully included on a later page. An unusual add-on is the back cover. It’s the first-of-six segments in a Marvel cross-promotion storyline with Harley Davidson. The plot’s villains are The Wrecking Crew.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5½ Stars
