It’s out action featuring the newest stars to be of Disney Avengers and the Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.! Featuring art pulled directly from the animated series, this sneak peek at the two newest animated series from the geniuses at Marvel Animation promises to make this the best yet!

This comic book brings the Hulk and his team into a new adventure, but unfortunately, it falls short. While the concept behind this comic book of a Hulk-led team promises action and camaraderie, the execution struggles to deliver a coherent and engaging narrative.

This comic book begins with Hulk, She-Hulk, Red Hulk, A-Bomb, and Skaar teaming up to tackle threats too big for ordinary heroes. While this lineup offers potential for dynamic interactions and thrilling battles, the plot feels thin and lacks depth. The narrative jumps between action sequences without providing a strong central storyline to anchor the comic book, making it difficult for me personally to become fully invested.

The character development in this comic book is pretty minimal, with the team feeling more like a collection of personas rather than a cohesive unit. The interactions between team members lack the depth needed to explore their unique dynamics and relationships. Dialogue often feels flat and expository, failing to capture the distinctive voices and personalities of these larger-than-life characters.

The creators of this comic book aim to inject humor and lightheartedness into the story, but the attempts at comedy often fall flat. The humor feels forced and lacks the wit necessary to elevate the narrative beyond a series of disconnected events. This lack of engaging dialogue contributes to the overall flatness of the story, preventing it from resonating emotionally.

The artwork itself in this comic book struggles to elevate the story. The illustrations effectively capture the chaotic nature of the team’s adventures, but they lack the detail and dynamism needed to make the action truly engaging. The character designs are faithful to their animated counterparts but don’t bring anything new to the table.

The pacing of this comic book is pretty uneven, with scenes that either linger without building tension or rush through potentially engaging moments. This inconsistency affects the overall flow, preventing the story from developing momentum or emotional resonance. Key plot points are introduced abruptly, leaving readers without a clear understanding of the stakes or significance of the events unfolding.

Despite its shortcomings, the issue does offer a glimpse into the potential for fun superhero antics with the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. With more focused storytelling and robust character exploration, subsequent comic books in this series could delve deeper into the themes and offer more satisfying narrative arcs.

I Give This Book 2 / 5