I believe this was Byrne's first solo outing for Jen, and it isn't quite the finished product - the fourth wall remains intact, the plot a fairly standard runaround (albeit one with odd echoes of seventies Doctor Who) - but this is very much the modern She-Hulk. And I've never read any of his She-Hulk before, but I'm aware its breaking of the fourth wall prefigured Deadpool, and Byrne's retooling of Jen Walters paved the way for her subsequent wonderfully quirky solo series from the likes of Slott and Soule. It can be tough to remember now he's the epitome of silly old bastards on the comics Internet, but there was a time when John Byrne's always somehow shiny art was the look of utmost modernity in Marvel comics. 1 I would be more impressed, but I had very high expectations.
So maybe if I had read this before The Sensational She-Hulk by John Byrne Vol. I believe this is John Byrne just starting to mold the character, she doesn't yet break the 4th wall. Overall, a pretty bland plot with little to no pay off, but some great stunning (vintage) artwork. Um, I know Wyatt doesn't have super strength but he is a skilled fighter and has also been known to kick some ass. The excuse they use is that she doesn't want Wyatt Wingfoot to be hurt, so she complies. I was certain that when they told her to strip in front of a whole troop of SHIELD soldiers she would make some smart ass remark and start with the round-house kicks.nope.
It made me feel icky to sit through such a strong character being humiliated instead of kicking ass.
There are two scenes where She Hulk has to strip in front of men, and another scene where she is laid out in compromising positions. She still has some good quips and the foundational difference between her and Banner is laid, She-Hulk actually prefers being big and green. Plus this doesn't have the same level of humor and fun you expect from She Hulk. The story leaves a lot to be desired and the main "villain" was pretty anti-climatic. 2 1/2 Stars, but I rounded up because.She hulk
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