One of the new books that really surprised me last month was Skaar: Son of Hulk. The first issue of that book really blew me away and I was really looking forward to the ongoing series. Unfortunately, the second issue that was released this week does not hold up to the same amazing standards as the first.

If you are new to Skaar, the basic premise of the book spins directly out of the events of Planet Hulk. Those of you who read Planet Hulk will remember our green friend getting it on with Caiera the Oldstrong (perhaps only a female with Oldstrong powers can take on the Hulk) on Sakaar. She got pregnant and all seemed to be looking up for Hulk, until his ship blew up and destroyed the capital city, killing Caiera in the process. Very emotional moment; I would recommend reading Planet Hulk if you haven’t. Hulk thought that his unborn son was killed in the process, but little did he know, Skaar survived and was somehow born out of a radioactive swamp or something (the comic never really explains that very well, so I just let it go). After the break, I’ll review this issue and tell you why I think this book is going down hill really fast.

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