Carlos Morales
This week PLANET HULK: WORLDBREAKER #5 & STRANGE ACADEMY: FINALS #5 wrap their limited series runs.
PLANET HULK: WORLDBREAKER #5!
In 2006, writer Greg Pak along with artists Carlo Pagulayan and Aaron Lopresti crafted PLANET HULK, one of the most iconic stories to ever grace the pages of Incredible Hulk.
Considered a modern Marvel masterpiece, PLANET HULK told the rousing story of Hulk’s time on the alien planet Sakaar after being exiled from Earth by the Illuminati. The epic story arc had a defining impact on Hulk that’s still felt today and went on to inspire spinoffs and media adaptations.
This week, Pak’s returns to this storyline taking place a thousand years into the future and in the present comes together in ashocking expansion and culmination of the mythos of Sakaar.concluding this week in PLANET HULK: WORLDBREAKER #5!
PLANET HULK: WORLDBREAKER #5 (of 5)
WORLD BROKEN!
A thousand years in the future, green-skinned Haarg, like Tala and her brother Balo, are reviled and persecuted on Planet Sakaar. So when Balo was kidnapped by an evil priestess, Tala enlisted the help of her Grandpa Cho, the Jen, and Korg of Krona to break him free. But as the priestess reveals her true endgame, only the power of Banner, the Green Scar himself, can stop her. But is that just part of the priestess’ plan? Our story of prophecy, damnation and redemption comes to a shattering conclusion!
Creative Team
- Writer: Greg Pak
- Artist(Penciller): Manuel Garcia
- Inker: Cam Smith
- Colorist: Chris Sotomayor
- Letterer: VC’s Joe Caramagna
- Designer: Anthony Gambino
- Cover Artists: Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Paz, & Chris Sotomayor
- Variant Cover Artists:
- Editor: Mark Paniccia
- Assistant Editor: Mikey J. Basso
- Associate Editor: Danny Khazem
- Format: Limited Series – Final Issue
- Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/ 36 pages
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STRANGE ACADEMY: FINALS #5
Skottie Young and artist Humberto Ramos’ return to continue the spellbinding adventures of the students at Doctor Strange’s school for the mystic arts wraps this week in STRANGE ACADEMY: FINALS #5
Throughout their original run, the two powerhouse creators revitalized the mystical side of the Marvel Universe with the introduction of new captivating characters like Emily Bright, Doyle Dormammu, and Zoe Laveau.
Now find out who survives finals…
Dustin Weaver Report Card Variant Cover:
David López Variant Cover:
Jay Anacleto Variant & Virgin Variant Covers:
STRANGE ACADEMY: FINALS #5
THE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF MARVEL MAGIC BEGINS HERE!
And some will stand, while some will fall… LEGACY #23
Creative Team
- Writer: Skottie Young
- Artist: Humberto Ramos
- Colorist: Edgar Delgado
- Letterer: VC’s Clayton Clowes
- Editor(s): Nick Lowe
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Humberto Ramos & Edgar Delgado
- Variant Cover Artist(s): Dustin Weaver; David López; Jay Anacleto
- Format: Limited Series
- Page Count/Cover Price: 28 pages/$3.99
Don’t miss the exciting conclusions to PLANET HULK: WORLDBREAKER #5 & STRANGE ACADEMY: FINALS #5 on shelves and digital platforms on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from Marvel Comics