The Incredible Hulk (2023-2025) #27

The Incredible Hulk (2023) (Single Issues)

by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Kev Walker (Artist), Nic Klein (Cover Art)

HERO OR MONSTER? Hulk has finally found the solitude he no more enemies, no companions, not even Banner. But deep in the Appalachian Mountains, when his peace is interrupted by a young boy in danger, Hulk wonders if Charlie was right about him… COULD he be a hero again after all? One of Hulk's newfound allies is taken, hinting at an unseen threat emerging! The ramp-up to a shocking new Hulk event begins here!

Genres: Marvel

Kindle Edition

Published July 30, 2025

About the author

Phillip Kennedy Johnson earned a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas, where he served as Teaching Fellow for the Department of Jazz Studies, and a Bachelor of Music degree from Eastern Kentucky University. SFC Johnson has performed with the Lexington Philharmonic, Dallas Opera, Washington Symphonic Brass, and the Moscow Ballet, and was a member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra from 2004 to 2005. SFC Johnson remains active as a composer, arranger, teacher, and clinician, and also enjoys a second career as a writer of comics and graphic novels. His work has been published by DC Comics, Marvel Comics, BOOM! Studios, and more.

Reviews

[AviChaim Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

This issue strikes a great balance between feeling like part of the larger ongoing story while also delivering a classic Hulk tale. It centers on Hulk reflecting on his role as a monster and his desire to be something more normal. When he meets a young boy in the woods who quickly bonds with him, the story takes on a surprisingly heartfelt tone. Hulk genuinely enjoys the boy’s company, which makes the eventual reveal hit even harder.
The twist that the child was actually a ghost, having been killed by his abusive father, adds a dark emotional weight that pushes Hulk into a rage. Seeing Hulk respond by delivering a sense of justice to the father felt both fitting and powerful. As a self-contained story, it lands all the right emotional beats and tells a complete, impactful narrative in a single issue.
The artwork was solid but did not particularly stand out compared to the strength of the story itself. Still, the emotional core carries the issue. I would definitely recommend it.
Grade: B+

[Francisco Cesar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Phenomenal issue. Everything I love about the Hulk mythos and in a single self contained issue.

[Wm · Rating 5 out of 5]

This standalone chapter inside PKJ's epic is so good I'm tracking down a passing-around copy because all my non-comics-nerds friends NEED to read it.

[Abdelali Zarzis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Good short story

[Sisi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Страхотен брой, не очаквах такъв обрат. Един от любимите ми.