Samurai Hulk!

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 21:13 -0700

I just ran across this image which was posted today over at the Last Comic Blog - http://thelastcomicblog.blogspot.com/20 ... t-art.html

Post by **Maka** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 21:49 -0700

Hulk Like Hair Smash

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:25 -0700

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

Thomas Froehling · Post by **Thomas Froehling** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:38 -0700

Looks great;

But won't the armour just fall off, when he becomes "HULK" ?
So why don it anyway ??

I wonder....

Post by **Mayhem** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:59 -0700

I guess he got dressed after changing heh...

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:52 -0700

Thomas Froehling wrote: But won't the armour just fall off, when he becomes "HULK" ?
So why don it anyway ??

I wonder....

It's the same reason his pants don't rip off when he becomes the Hulk.

This is actually a con sketch that was commissioned at the last SD con. I've redesigned him to be even "Hulkier".

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 15:02 -0700

I can't wait for Stan's Hulk story to get published.

Hulk is one of my top 5 favourites and Stan is my number 1 favourite creator. Its a no brainer if Im picking this up or not!

MikeM

Usagi · Post by **Usagi** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 20:38 -0700

Thats just so funny....

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 21:48 -0700

Stan Sakai wrote:I've been asked to contribute an 8-page story for Marvel's yet untitled "independent creators" mini-series. The idea is to let indie creators have a hand in doing a story with Marvel characters. Each comic will have a 8 or 10 page lead-in by an established creator, then 4 page stories by some up-and-comers.

I was thinking of a Samurai Hulk story. I like the visual of an armor-clad Hulk rampaging through a likewise clad army. I just have to think of a story to go around that visual.

I was hoping to ask a couple questions to add to the information which has already been given concerning the upcoming story.

Is there any information on a possible release date yet?

Is it still going to be an eight page story like originally described?

From your first description, it sounds like you are both writing and drawing the story. Is that correct?

Because it is a Marvel comic, can we assume it will be in color? And if so, who will be doing that job?

Will you be providing the cover art for the comic as well?

Any new thoughts on the project now that you have come this far on it?

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:33 -0700

Steve Hubbell wrote:
I was hoping to ask a couple questions to add to the information which has already been given concerning the upcoming story.

Is there any information on a possible release date yet?

Is it still going to be an eight page story like originally described?

From your first description, it sounds like you are both writing and drawing the story. Is that correct?

Because it is a Marvel comic, can we assume it will be in color? And if so, who will be doing that job?

Will you be providing the cover art for the comic as well?

Any new thoughts on the project now that you have come this far on it?

I'm being interview about the project tomorrow. I'll let you know when it has been posted.

Yes, I am doing an 8-page lead story--writing, lettering, and drawing. Tom Luth will be doing the coloring. The story and series has not yet been put on the schedule, so I do not know when it will be published.

I have been asked to do a cover, but I do not know if it will be for this particular issue. I've always liked Spider-Man, so may do one with him and Doc Ock.

oxthowe · Post by **oxthowe** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:47 -0700

what other "indies" will be drawing stories like this? Sergio Aragones or Jeff Smith, perhaps?

Lady Keiko_ronin Usagi · Wed Oct 24, 2007 15:16 -0700

Boy, I would hate to battle against him.

That look on his face is deadly

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 16:44 -0700

I'm intrigued as to how the concept of a "Samurai Hulk" will pan out, especially when exhibiting emotion was considered a sign of weakness among warriors. Superheroes don't get much more 'emotional' than the Hulkster.

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 16:46 -0700

Ben wrote:I'm intrigued as to how the concept of a "Samurai Hulk" will pan out, especially when exhibiting emotion was considered a sign of weakness among warriors. Superheroes don't get much more 'emotional' than the Hulkster.

I'm thinking of having the Hulk story revolve around the tea ceremony and flower arranging.

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 15:48 -0700

oxthowe wrote:what other "indies" will be drawing stories like this? Sergio Aragones or Jeff Smith, perhaps?

The working title is "Marvel Underground". Sergio and Jeff are not involved. The only others I know who are doing stories are Paul Pope and Paul Chadwick.