Best She-Hulk Comics
Even though Jennifer Walters (She-Hulk) doesn’t have as much recognition as other Marvel characters like Spiderman, The Incredible Hulk, or Captain America, she has been an important character just as others in the Marvel Comics Universe.
Jennifer Walters has had a solo series and has also been a member of groups like the Fantastic Four and the Avengers. On the other hand, she is also noted for her capacity to break the fourth wall and speak straight to the audience while in her Hulk form. An aspect her character was famous for years before Deadpool became well-known for the same style of meta-humor.
She also differs from her cousin (Bruce Banner) in another way because she works as a lawyer, which enables her to have a dual life as a superhero and an advocate who frequently represents other superheroes in court.
Here is a handy list of the top She-Hulk comics you should not only read but also add to your collection.
15. Marvel Superheroes Secret Wars #1 (1984-1985)
Marvel Superheroes Secret Wars #1 explores the peculiar Marvel Heroes universe, where characters think it’s perfectly acceptable to dress in green tights and go by the name Frog-Man. Also, The Wrecking Crew, a group of dissatisfied builders who have Loki modify their tools so they might battle Thor, is one of the more entertaining C-level antagonists in the show. Even if She-Hulk: Attorney at Law tweaks that origin a little, it still maintains the sillier aspect of a group of idiots fighting superheroes rather than striving to become journeymen.
The Wrecking Crew has clashed with almost every Marvel hero and participated in significant events, like Secret Wars, despite their approach appearing to be ridiculous. The fact that Secret Wars was essentially made to promote action toys means that it is not anyone’s favorite comic series. But it does establish the Wrecking Crew’s position in the Marvel Universe and reveal Titania, She-Hulk’s archrival.
Illustrated by Mike Zeck and written by then Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter, this story laid the groundwork for 10 years of Marvel Comics storytelling to follow.
14. The Savage She-Hulk #1
In this pivotal issue, Bruce Banner, who evaded the law, shows up at his cousin Jennifer Walters’ legal firm in Los Angeles. The two have always been close. After a joyful reunion, Walters invites Banner to stay with her so that he can remain hidden for a while. However, while there, she is shot by some of the gangsters involved in a case she is working on.
Banner manages to repel them, but Walters has lost a significant amount of blood; as a result, he administers the blood transfusion himself, allowing Walters to regain consciousness before dialing 911 and leaving again. While Walters is recovering at a local hospital, the earlier attackers have come back to complete the hit. They weren’t prepared for her to be imbued with radioactive blood, so when she transforms into, She-Hulk, they are soundly defeated.
The She-Hulk that modern comic book fans are accustomed to is very different from this first issue and the remainder of her first series. It does a wonderful job of establishing aspects of her mythology that have persisted well into the current day, though, and it’s a promising start for one of Marvel’s strongest and most significant female superheroes.
13. “Jen Again” (She-Hulk #1-5, 2022)
Jen Walters has finally abandoned the vicious Hulk character after the events of “World War She-Hulk” and taken back control of her personality and life. Jen finds herself engaged in an underground superhero Fight Club as well as being plagued by frequent opponent Titiana as she attempts to rekindle her legal career and reap the benefits of becoming, She-Hulk.
It’s best to think of “Jen, Again” as a soft relaunch rather than a bit of a retread. The show serves as a reminder of everything we adored about the character after years of She-Hulk portraying him. Additionally, Jen seems new and grounded in a completely new way thanks to best-selling author Rainbow Rowell’s writing, especially when it’s illustrated by Rogê Antônio and colored by Rico Renzi.
12. Single Green Female
She-Hulk is kicked out of the Avengers mansion and sacked from her law company due to her wild lifestyle. She now needs to figure out how to make ends meet. Fortunately, she manages to land a job with the firm Goodman, Lieber, Kurtzberg & Holliway, which exclusively handles matters involving superheroes. She wasn’t hired by the law company for her superhuman experience, though; as a result, Jennifer Walters must take the lead while She-Hulk remains in the background. She might still run across someone else in the Marvel Comics universe, of course.
Although this six-issue miniseries has little bearing on She-overarching Hulk’s narrative, it is crucial for fans of the character’s peculiar brand of humor. “She-Hulk: Single Green Female,” which is primarily a courtroom comedy (though there is still a lot of action), is full of hilarious moments and gives readers a better understanding of the character’s distinct identity as an irreverent lawyer and superhero. You can get a sense of what this miniseries is about if you can picture Ally McBeal — if she were enormous, green, and capable of piercing a concrete structure.
11. Avengers #46-50, 2022
She-Hulk is frequently the most noticeable gamma-irradiated bruiser on the Avengers, despite the fact that her relative Bruce was a founding member. She gives Earth’s Mightiest Heroes the strength they need, as well as the self-awareness to deal with bad situations. That is until Jen turned into the Hulk after losing her She-Hulk identity. Jason Aaron and Javier Garron examine Jen’s new position on a team as Tamaki and Leon tackle this novel aspect in the solo Hulk book.
World War She-Hulk is a five-part Aaron and Garron novella which highlights Jen’s Hulk state. The Winter Guard, a group of Russian Avengers, target Hulk directly as they launch their assault, turning her darkest dread into reality and pitting her against her allies.
The story examines the true cost of being a hulk even though it features all the typical Marvel oddities, including a shockingly emotional turn by Gorilla Man.
10. Marvel Graphic Novel #18, The Sensational She-Hulk
She-Hulk is disappointed that her cousin Bruce Banner’s birthday is today but that she can’t attend the celebration because he’s on the run. Wyatt Wingfoot, her lover, lifts her spirits with a special night out. They are apprehended by S.H.I.E.L.D. operatives and taken to a helicarrier, interrupting their date.
Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury has been instructed to detain She-Hulk in order to stop her from going on the rampage and endangering the lives of innocent people. She-Hulk manages to escape their jail with the help of Wingfoot, and when she loses her cool, chaos ensues. She cannot, however, change back to her Jennifer Walters form because of the conflict (at least for a while).
She-Hulk began dating Wyatt Wingfoot while she was a member of the Fantastic Four, and the two make a wonderful couple. Wingfoot is still able to hold his own in a fight even without superpowers. He has always been a fan of She-life Hulk’s as a superhero, and it’s fun to see them fight crime together. Additionally, John Byrne, the author, and illustrator, is free to explore the character in more mature directions due to the graphic novel style.
9. She-Hulk #1 (2022)
She-Hulk leaves the Avengers and embarks on a journey to reinvent herself. It’s never that easy for She-Hulk, though, as her intentions are derailed when Titania, an old rival, approaches her. The two opponents agree to spar with one another in private to get off some pent-up rage after realizing after some great punching that they just want to fight.
She-Hulk concentrates on her profession and finds new employment now that her relationship with a longtime enemy has calmed down. She-Hulk appears to have her life under control once her friend Janet Van Dyne (Wasp) helps her find an apartment. That is until a long-dead ancient hero unexpectedly shows up in her house.
Because it creates a brand-new status quo for She-Hulk and paves the way for adventures unbound by previous continuity, this new solo series is the ideal entry point for new fans. There are still plenty of references to She-lengthy Hulk’s past, though, so legacy enthusiasts will also be satisfied. It’s a stripped-down comic that highlights the character’s unique qualities from her formative years.
8. Hunt for the Intelligencia
In the “World War Hulks” crossover storyline, the Intelligencia, an organization of supervillains that includes Klaw, The Tinkerer, Red Ghost, Trapster, and Wizard, have coerced all of the different Hulks into fighting each other. The sequel to that tale is “She-Hulks,” in which She-Hulk joins forces with Lyra, a young Hulk-ette who is the daughter of the Hulk and Thundra, to defeat the Intelligencia. She-Hulk and Lyra will need to use more than just their fists to defeat this dangerous collection of masterminds; they will also need to utilize their brains.
Many of Marvel Comics’ spinoffs appear forced and unrelated to the main plot because the publisher is notorious for overusing its crossover titles. It may not have anything to do with “World War Hulks,” but “She-Hulks: Hunt For The Intelligencia” is still a lot of fun to read. The witty banter is top-notch, and the side stories about She-Hulk teaching Lyra how to live a life as near to that of a typical adolescent girl as possible have a lot of heart.
7. All-New Savage She-Hulk
Situated in the “Marvel Comics’ “All-New Savage” series, “Dark Reign” era She-Hulk “follows Lyra, the daughter of Thundra and Hulk in a different future. To save her people, the Femizons, who face extinction, she is brought back in time to the present. As part of her job, Lyra must assassinate the greatest hero in history in order to deprive the rival clans of their potential idol, which should persuade them to put an end to their conflict with her people.
Lyra is challenged by She-Hulk, who prevails in their duel because, unlike her and the other Hulks, Lyra loses strength under duress. She-Hulk decides to work with Lyra when Norman Osborn gets involved, however, it turns out that her objective is trickier than it seems.
The majority of “All-New Savage She-Hulk” is a Lyra narrative, but Jennifer Walters is also significant. The entire Hulk mythos is nicely expanded throughout the miniseries. The future? Maybe some of these other Hulks will join the expanding MCU now that Marvel Studios has made, She-Hulk the center of attention. The friendship between She-Hulk and Lyra, which is developed further in “She-Hulks: Hunt For The Intelligencia,” is also hinted at throughout the story, making it worthwhile to read.
6. Cosmic Collection
The planet Yor’s strongest female fighter was just slaughtered, and now Unum, a formidable alien woman, is searching the cosmos for even more formidable women to battle. She-Hulk and her Super-Skrull buddy Jazinda are among the superpowered women on Earth that the Collector is inexplicably teleporting away. To keep them safe from Unum’s fury, all of the women eventually find themselves in a safe place.
This collection of ladies also includes She-Hulk, Jazinda, Mantis, Quasar, the Lady Liberators, and other Guardians of the Galaxy characters. When Unum arrives, ready to murder so much prey at once, they are no longer safe. What, though, is she aiming to accomplish?
5. Red She-Hulk #58-67
The altered identity of General Thaddeus E. “Thunderbolt” Ross’s daughter, Betty Ross, who has been Bruce Banner’s long-term love interest, is known as the Red She-Hulk. Betty’s superpowers as Red She-Hulk are comparable to those of Jennifer Walters’ She-Hulk, but she can also absorb and emit energy.
Red She-Hulk gained notoriety for a while after making appearances in several “Hulk” comics, taking over an ongoing series (thus the high issue number stated above). In “Hell Hath No Fury,” which sees the crimson giantess take on a military program building super troops that she fears will have disastrous effects on humanity’s future, her solo exploits get off to a fast start.
Betty Ross has always been an intriguing and nuanced character in the Hulk side of the Marvel Comics universe, so it’s a breath of fresh air to see her join the good fight in “Red She-Hulk.” Although the tone of this series is a tad darker than that of the Jennifer Walters-She-Hulk adventures, Ross is wonderfully portrayed.
The story has some humor to counteract the series’ overarching melancholy. This run demonstrates that Ross’ Red She-Hulk is more than capable of standing on her own.
4. Solo Avengers #14
For those who are unfamiliar, each issue of the “Solo Avengers” series included storylines that concentrated on only one member of the Avengers, giving that character depth in a stand-alone story that was mostly unconnected from the rest of the Avengers’ stories. She-Hulk receives a subsidiary plot in this issue, while Hawkeye receives the main one.
She-Hulk only receives secondary attention in this issue, but it’s still a great read. The story “Court Costs!” follows Jennifer Walters as she challenges the contentious Mutant Registration Act in the Supreme Court, but Titania’s attempts to start a brawl outside the courthouse keep interrupting her.
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2. Fantastic Four Vol.1 #265
After the “Secret Wars” crossover, in which numerous heroes and villains were enigmatically transported to Battleworld by the Beyonder, the She-Hulk storyline takes place. They included Mister Fantastic, the Human Torch, and the Thing, leaving an expectant Invisible Woman on Earth.
The heroes eventually prevailed and were free to return to their homes, but the Thing chose to stay on Battleworld so that he might change back into his human form. She-Hulk elected to replace the Thing in the Fantastic Four because they were good friends, a role she’d occupy intermittently for decades after.
It’s not exactly an action-packed problem, but She-Hulk still needs to address it. She-Hulk was a surprising but outstanding member of Marvel’s original family under the pen of renowned comic book writer and artist John Byrne (who also had a significant impact on “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”).
1. She-Hulk Vol. 1 #159-163, Jen Walters Must Die
She-Hulk is the target of longtime Hulk adversary Samuel Sterns (the Leader), but because he is aware that She-Hulk needs more than just intellect to overcome the Jade Giantess, he coerces Professor Robyn Meiser Malt, a devoted She-Hulk supporter, into abducting her. The Leader then commands Malt to receive a gamma radiation boost from her blood, giving her comparable superhuman abilities. Malt is then coerced into a fight with She-Hulk, but She-Hulk takes advantage of the situation to engage in a physical struggle with “herself” to resolve an ongoing internal conflict.
The Leader has always been a fantastic antagonist for the Hulk, and this storyline demonstrates that he’s equally effective against She-Hulk. This is because the Hulk is frequently needed to use his tremendous intelligence to defeat opponents who rely on force. However, this tale excels as a study of PTSD.
Bruce Banner had recently passed away (only to later return), and the heroes, including She-Hulk, had experienced a permanent upheaval of the status quo. In thjs storyline she deals with loss and identity in a way that hasn’t frequently been seen in “She-Hulk” comics, and it was handled with all the grace (and punching) it deserved.
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