Strange Tales #3

The third and final chapter of this Marvel MAX anthology arrives with a cover by Stan Sakai that's an absolute delight — a grinning, armor-clad Hulk bursts through a hail of arrows, sending panicked samurai warriors scattering in every direction, their expressions a perfect mix of terror and disbelief. Sakai's cartooning brings an unmistakable energy to the scene, blending Marvel muscle with a playful, almost woodblock-print sensibility. Inside, Nick Bertozzi contributes to what has been a wonderfully offbeat 2010 anthology series, and this closing issue promises the same irreverent spirit that made the run such a refreshing corner of the Marvel universe.