Incredible Hulk #34 (2002) – Newsstand, Romita Jr./Palmer, Kaare Andrews Cover For Sale

Series Name: Incredible Hulk, Vol. 2
Issue #: 34
Year: 2002
Story Title: \"The Morning After\"

Details:

• Opens the acclaimed \"Return of the Monster\" story arc by writer Bruce Jones — the celebrated run that redefined the Hulk as a horror-tinged fugitive thriller with Banner hunted by mysterious forces

• Features the powerful artistic pairing of John Romita Jr. on pencils and Tom Romita Jr. on inks — a defining visual style for the early 2000s Hulk era

• Newsstand edition; cover by Kaare Andrews (who provided covers for issues #34–54)

Credits:

• Writer: Bruce Jones

• Penciler: John Romita Jr.

• Inker: Tom Palmer

• Colorist: Studio F

• Cover Artist: Kaare Andrews

• Publisher: Marvel Comics

• Pages: 25

• Color: Color

• Cover Price: $2.25

OVERVIEW

The first chapter of Bruce Jones\'s landmark \"Return of the Monster\" arc, widely regarded as one of the best Hulk runs of the modern era. Jones strips the book back to a paranoid thriller with Banner as a fugitive, while John Romita Jr. and Tom Palmer deliver gritty, cinematic visuals that perfectly match the tone. Kaare Andrews\'s striking painted cover is the first of his acclaimed run on the title. A strong pick for fans of modern Hulk, Bruce Jones, and John Romita Jr.