She Hulk 2: Superhuman Law

She Hulk 2: Superhuman Law 

By Dan Slott & various (Marvel Comics)
ISBN 0-7851-1570-6

The second volume of this incarnation of the Sexy Green Giant, Superhuman Law sees a sort of promotion for our heroine as she is seconded by the Universal Court known as the Magistrati.

Once there she is becomes a circuit judge for a sector of space that still uses a form of trial by combat as their legislative principle, which leaves plenty of room for both burly humour and hopefully a little self-examination among the progagonists and fans.

On returning to Earth she is called on to defend her fellow avenger Hercules from an Excessive Force suit brought by one of the many villains he’s thrashed in his career, showing even more thought for the consequences of a comic-book life-style.

The book concludes with an extended adventure as Jen’s old foe Titania gets hold of ultimate power and goes on a spree of destruction that eventually involves most of New York’s superhero community. The art is courtesy of Bobillo, Pelletier, Sasa, and Rick Magyar.

These volumes are a rare treat. A high concept that’s universally accessible to newcomer and fan alike, inconspicuous continuity, great gags, lots of action and great art. What more could you want?

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