The begining of Peter Davids classic run, 22 Mar 2005
When most people think of the Hulk they think green. Well think again, this is Peter Davids Grey Hulk - an intelligent, devious, grey goliath. The traditional green Savage Hulk represents one facet of Bruce Banners mind, whilst this grey incarnation represents another. This givers David the opportunity to really explore how and why the various Hulks represent suppressed parts of Banners psyche. Coupled with this, we have some exciting action, made all the more appealing by the artwork of a young Todd McFarlane of Spider-man and Spawn fame. Some of Todds very early work in this volume is a bit weak, partly due to some bad inking. However, once we get about halfway through, he seems to have ironed out his creases and gives us the quintessential depiction of the Grey Hulk.

This first TPB collects issues 331-339. Make sure you read Peter Davids introduction at the beginning of the book, as he explains some background continuity that is required before you start reading the actual story. If you enjoyed this volume and want more, there is an out of print TPB called Hulk: Ground Zero which continues on from issue 340 with Grey Hulks legendary encounter with Wolverine.

The begining of Peter Davids classic run, 22 Mar 2005
When most people think of the Hulk they think green. Well think again, this is Peter Davids Grey Hulk - an intelligent, devious, grey goliath. The traditional green Savage Hulk represents one facet of Bruce Banners mind, whilst this grey incarnation represents another. This givers David the opportunity to really explore how and why the various Hulks represent suppressed parts of Banners psyche. Coupled with this, we have some exciting action, made all the more appealing by the artwork of a young Todd McFarlane of Spider-man and Spawn fame. Some of Todds very early work in this volume is a bit weak, partly due to some bad inking. However, once we get about halfway through, he seems to have ironed out his creases and gives us the quintessential depiction of the Grey Hulk.

This first TPB collects issues 331-339. Make sure you read Peter Davids introduction at the beginning of the book, as he explains some background continuity that is required before you start reading the actual story. If you enjoyed this volume and want more, there is an out of print TPB called Hulk: Ground Zero which continues on from issue 340 with Grey Hulks legendary encounter with Wolverine.

genius, 25 Aug 2005
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If you have the dvds Steer clear, 13 Jun 2005
i love family guy it is my favourite program which is why i bought this even though i did not know what it was because it did not say.It is a comic of two of the episodes: i am peter here me roar which is when peter gets in touch with his feminine side and death is a bitch where peter tries to get out of paying his medical charges by pertending to be dead.Although i find it tremendously funny it is not the same reading it and i have seen these episodes many times before.

The begining of Peter Davids classic run, 22 Mar 2005
When most people think of the Hulk they think green. Well think again, this is Peter Davids Grey Hulk - an intelligent, devious, grey goliath. The traditional green Savage Hulk represents one facet of Bruce Banners mind, whilst this grey incarnation represents another. This givers David the opportunity to really explore how and why the various Hulks represent suppressed parts of Banners psyche. Coupled with this, we have some exciting action, made all the more appealing by the artwork of a young Todd McFarlane of Spider-man and Spawn fame. Some of Todds very early work in this volume is a bit weak, partly due to some bad inking. However, once we get about halfway through, he seems to have ironed out his creases and gives us the quintessential depiction of the Grey Hulk.

This first TPB collects issues 331-339. Make sure you read Peter Davids introduction at the beginning of the book, as he explains some background continuity that is required before you start reading the actual story. If you enjoyed this volume and want more, there is an out of print TPB called Hulk: Ground Zero which continues on from issue 340 with Grey Hulks legendary encounter with Wolverine.

genius, 25 Aug 2005
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If you have the dvds Steer clear, 13 Jun 2005
i love family guy it is my favourite program which is why i bought this even though i did not know what it was because it did not say.It is a comic of two of the episodes: i am peter here me roar which is when peter gets in touch with his feminine side and death is a bitch where peter tries to get out of paying his medical charges by pertending to be dead.Although i find it tremendously funny it is not the same reading it and i have seen these episodes many times before.

Good enhancment, 01 Jul 2001
After writing mostly Fantasy-influenced stories with throlls, faeries and wizards which worked out good for him, Neil Gaiman takes a risk here with the further creation of a character who later turns out to be one of the most popular members of the cast of a superhero title according to many. I myself take quite some characters over her (Billy Kincaid, Violator, Jason Wynn) but as a character that's supposed to be the perfect opposite of the Hellspawn she's indeed a very satisfying new (at the time) character. Luckily most of the story stages in Heaven and Hell, places Gaiman is familiair with since he explored them many times over already and THAT shows. His writing is being aided by the art of Greg Capullo who I think started here in showing himself to be worthy to take up drawing Spawn after McFarlane. It's obviously NOT the perfected art Capullo shows of later when he gets to draw 'Spawn' yet though, to be honest. I don't have a specific word for it but it's showing that typical "Image-look' that most Image books had in their early days.

About the story: The Angelic warrior Angela is celebrating her 100.000th birthday in her own unique fashion when all of a sudden the Hordes of Heaven come to place her under arrest. She's being put on trial for treason and conspiring with a Hellspawn (See the events in Spawn #9 to see what happened), among other things. It soon becomes clear to most that she's being set up and her friends attempt to help her. In doing so they need to get Spawn from earth and take him to heaven un-noticed to testify for Angela, the woman who once tried to kill him.

This story takes place right after #10 and is really a very good enhancement to the early days of the ongoing Spawn series. In saying that I'm also saying that it's definately NOT for people who haven't been reading the first 10 issues of Spawn, or at least #9 and 10 where the first Spawn/Angela meeting takes place. It explains a lot about some changes Angela went through between #9 and the later issues, which aren't addressed in the Spawn series itself. So when you've been a Spawn reader you must surely get this because it will only make your experience and understanding of Angela better, because it ties up some loose ends. If you haven't you should think about getting Spawn #9 and 10 first (#9,10 + the Angela minies makes a perfectly good stand-alone story without you having to go further into Spawn afterwards), or not get Angela at all. The story won't make sense otherwise.

Artwork out of this world, 16 May 2001
Artwork is amazing with an average story line. Not typical spawn but makes an interesting alternative.

Brilliant Spawn spin-off, 17 Feb 2001
This story is written by Neil Gaiman (creator of the Sandman), which means that my expectations were very high. I was not disappointed. A well thought out story with believable interesting characters and exquisite artwork. An absolute must for every Spawn fan.

Todd McFarlane, one of the comic industry's true mavericks, now stands regularly accused of creative negligence and an overt interest in corporate gain. Yet, his seminal dark superhero creation Spawn still has much to offer and interest, if you can bypass the series' inadequacies, commonplace in this 12th volume comprising issues 59-64. The bulk of it focuses on Spawn's plot to avenge himself on his former boss and murderer, Jason Wynn. In the midst of his vengeful plans, Spawn must save baby Cyan from the rancid clutches of Clown and, what does his impromptu meeting with the fallen angel Angela hold for the future? While Greg Capullo still provides excellent artwork (Spawn is the visual equivalent of an explosion of black glass), McFarlane is now forcefully proving that he is a far from effective writer. Cloying sentimentality, ham-fisted religious debate and narrative waffle consistently undermines the flow of the series' hard stories. Yet, when Spawn suddenly regains his true face, McFarlane shows he is still capable of maintaining the intense torment and anger that makes Spawn so intriguing. Even so, Spawn's military precision attack on Wynn's stronghold and his confrontation of his nemesis is excellent stuff and most rewarding to see the all-powerful Wynn finally have the squeeze put on him. Spawn taking control of his situation rather than being consumed by it has been long overdue as is seeing the tormented hero finally getting some payback--or is he succumbing further to Hell's rule? This far in, the key to enjoying Spawn is loyalty and patience, but will it be rewarded with more Spawn toys? Danny Graydon

The begining of Peter Davids classic run, 22 Mar 2005
When most people think of the Hulk they think green. Well think again, this is Peter Davids Grey Hulk - an intelligent, devious, grey goliath. The traditional green Savage Hulk represents one facet of Bruce Banners mind, whilst this grey incarnation represents another. This givers David the opportunity to really explore how and why the various Hulks represent suppressed parts of Banners psyche. Coupled with this, we have some exciting action, made all the more appealing by the artwork of a young Todd McFarlane of Spider-man and Spawn fame. Some of Todds very early work in this volume is a bit weak, partly due to some bad inking. However, once we get about halfway through, he seems to have ironed out his creases and gives us the quintessential depiction of the Grey Hulk.

This first TPB collects issues 331-339. Make sure you read Peter Davids introduction at the beginning of the book, as he explains some background continuity that is required before you start reading the actual story. If you enjoyed this volume and want more, there is an out of print TPB called Hulk: Ground Zero which continues on from issue 340 with Grey Hulks legendary encounter with Wolverine.

genius, 25 Aug 2005
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If you have the dvds Steer clear, 13 Jun 2005
i love family guy it is my favourite program which is why i bought this even though i did not know what it was because it did not say.It is a comic of two of the episodes: i am peter here me roar which is when peter gets in touch with his feminine side and death is a bitch where peter tries to get out of paying his medical charges by pertending to be dead.Although i find it tremendously funny it is not the same reading it and i have seen these episodes many times before.

Good enhancment, 01 Jul 2001
After writing mostly Fantasy-influenced stories with throlls, faeries and wizards which worked out good for him, Neil Gaiman takes a risk here with the further creation of a character who later turns out to be one of the most popular members of the cast of a superhero title according to many. I myself take quite some characters over her (Billy Kincaid, Violator, Jason Wynn) but as a character that's supposed to be the perfect opposite of the Hellspawn she's indeed a very satisfying new (at the time) character. Luckily most of the story stages in Heaven and Hell, places Gaiman is familiair with since he explored them many times over already and THAT shows. His writing is being aided by the art of Greg Capullo who I think started here in showing himself to be worthy to take up drawing Spawn after McFarlane. It's obviously NOT the perfected art Capullo shows of later when he gets to draw 'Spawn' yet though, to be honest. I don't have a specific word for it but it's showing that typical "Image-look' that most Image books had in their early days.

About the story: The Angelic warrior Angela is celebrating her 100.000th birthday in her own unique fashion when all of a sudden the Hordes of Heaven come to place her under arrest. She's being put on trial for treason and conspiring with a Hellspawn (See the events in Spawn #9 to see what happened), among other things. It soon becomes clear to most that she's being set up and her friends attempt to help her. In doing so they need to get Spawn from earth and take him to heaven un-noticed to testify for Angela, the woman who once tried to kill him.

This story takes place right after #10 and is really a very good enhancement to the early days of the ongoing Spawn series. In saying that I'm also saying that it's definately NOT for people who haven't been reading the first 10 issues of Spawn, or at least #9 and 10 where the first Spawn/Angela meeting takes place. It explains a lot about some changes Angela went through between #9 and the later issues, which aren't addressed in the Spawn series itself. So when you've been a Spawn reader you must surely get this because it will only make your experience and understanding of Angela better, because it ties up some loose ends. If you haven't you should think about getting Spawn #9 and 10 first (#9,10 + the Angela minies makes a perfectly good stand-alone story without you having to go further into Spawn afterwards), or not get Angela at all. The story won't make sense otherwise.

Artwork out of this world, 16 May 2001
Artwork is amazing with an average story line. Not typical spawn but makes an interesting alternative.

Brilliant Spawn spin-off, 17 Feb 2001
This story is written by Neil Gaiman (creator of the Sandman), which means that my expectations were very high. I was not disappointed. A well thought out story with believable interesting characters and exquisite artwork. An absolute must for every Spawn fan.

The first book, 30 Jul 2004
This is infact a reprint collectors edition of the first volume of spawn, it is a shame that someone has spoilt a lot of the later storyline in their review.

Spawn is one of the greatest comics i have ever read, i bought this a while back and wasnt dissapointed, unfortunately the second volume is very hard to come by and i have not yet been able to get it.

If you have any interest in comics then read this! If you dont... then still read it, its awesome, nothing like many of the cheesy superhero comics usually created by marvel

well worth buying, 07 Jun 2002
Spawn :Retribution was the first Spawn book i ever read and I immediately found myself sucked in to this dark and addictive series.this is a collection of moral tales which feaure spawn as a background figure; it explains just enough to understand the background of what's going on and sets the range for spawn to find his moral footing. it also introduces 'the curse', another psycho for spawn's gallery of enemies. After a pear shaped beginning, Spawn begins to realise that he's nothing but a pawn in the games of heaen and hell, and rwalises that he can use his powers to the advantage of others, not just himself. what follows is a moving trek home, and an account of the lives he effects on his way, as well as an insight into his constant torture.

Rebirth of Billy, 31 Mar 2002
For those who aren't familiar with Spawn this is not the best place to start as it is late in the series, but it is definately one of most memorable to fans. Acension eventually signals the return of one of the first "bad guys" Spawn encounters, back in Spawn 5, Billy Kincaid. Billy Kincaid was a child molestor who managed to avoid the Law but Spawn eventually introduced his pancreas to an icecream scoop (see Spawn 5). In Acension he returns more evil than ever with the power to turn the normal person into a crazy murderer.

As a Spawn Fan I loved this book as it is a compelling piece in Spawns understanding of what he must do to save humanity. I'd recommend this to Spawn fans and new-comers to the series alike, unlike past Spawn Compilations the story is not so complicated.

"Boys Screamed, Girls Screamed, so I made him scream and scream and scream"

Excellent, Amazing and Fantastic Detail on The Drawings, 01 Sep 2001
The Story is amazing, I've been a collecter of comics and I find this fantastic. Spawn Collecters, this is a must have Graphic Novel!!!!!!

Another classic from the dark pit that is mcfarlanes mind, 23 Mar 2001
Yet another gripping novel in the Spawn series although previous reading of others in the series is required to understand just what is going on. We are once again dragged into the torture that is Spawns life with only the homeless vagrents and the scum of the earth to keep him company, that is with the exception of Cogliostro telling what to do and what not to do and confusing the man formerly known as Al Simmons more than ever. This is a book that belongs on the shelf of any Spawn fan, preferably nestling comfortably inbetween its predecessor and its follower.