Originally posted by Digi
Very little is terribly nuanced at the main companies. So to an extent, you have a point. But none of the other characters have had their persona inverted so fully for the sake of appeasing a fan base. Hulk is literally unrecognizable as a character compared to what originally made him unique.Lobo was created as a parody of Wolverine. He was intended to be over-the-top absurd. Then fans fell in love with him, so they kept it. At least Lobo retained a healthy sense of irony in his titles. Hulk basically became a roid rage parody, but with none of the levity.
I agree with everything you've said. In regards to his persona being flipped, that has always been a part of the character, since the beginning. Again, I can understand why you dont like the character because everything you've stated has always been and to like Hulk, you have to accept all of the above. I think Marvel should have stayed with WWH, but, whataver...I guess they want to have options on when to use and when not to use the character.
I agree with Lobo as well but I think he is as broken as the Hulk is, hell, I think it could possibly be on a higher level.
As for your other comment, I'm not taking this serious...this is a friendly debate. I think I know you enough to know that you are a cool guy to debate with. I have enever seen you go on the deep end with someone, even during a deep discussion. I still think you need to read a lil more Hulk though...you'll probably end up liking the character again because honestly, he is far away from being one dimensional.