Subscribers-Only Updates
Hulk Volumes 7–9: A Tribute to Sal Buscema and the Bronze Age Smash
By
Julio MM
January 23, 2026
The latest update brings together three new Hulk compilations — Volumes 7, 8, and 9 — covering an essential stretch of stories from 1974 to 1977. These collections gather material from The Incredible Hulk (1966), the Hulk Annual, various Defenders titles, and a variety of guest appearances across the Marvel Universe, including Fantastic Four, Thor, and Marvel Team-Up.
This period represents one of the most formative eras in Hulk history, and for me, it carries a deeply personal resonance. Many of the stories in these volumes were drawn by the legendary Sal Buscema, who sadly passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. Sal wasn’t just another great Marvel artist — to me, he was the definitive Hulk artist. His energetic, expressive, unmistakably classic Marvel linework from the 70s and 80s shaped my love for comics and helped define how I see the character to this day.
These volumes are more than just archival collections. They’re a celebration of a creative voice whose impact still echoes through every thunderous leap and every clenched green fist. This update is shared in gratitude and admiration for Sal’s legacy, and in appreciation of the timeless stories he helped bring to life.
RIP, Sal.
Julio Molina-Muscara
A great admirer