Review Detail

HULK TEACH! is a comical graphic novel that features Banner as a teacher - who turns into the Hulk. Middle school can be pretty tough, as Banner is learning when he tries to teach. There's a lot going on - so when he gets annoyed and it turns into anger, he becomes the Hulk! It turns out the kids love Hulk, and he feels the same, so maybe this school year will be anything but boring.

What I loved: This is a fun story with a lot of comedy that kids can appreciate it. Middle school can be a pretty frustrating time for kids, so it is very relatable that Banner feels the same. Hulk makes all the difference in getting the kids (and Banner) through the school year - and saves the middle school day!

Other familiar Marvel characters make appearances in various places to add to the fun of the book. The art style is unique with expressive characters and choice of color- the book is black-and-white, except for the Hulk who is, of course, green. This works well to tell the story and adds to the joy of the scenes in which the Hulk appears.

The text can be a bit dense in some places, so this would work best for older middle grade readers who can parse through the story and appreciate a more thorough explanation/conversational text throughout.

Final verdict: HULK TEACH! is an engaging and relatable middle grade graphic novel that readers can enjoy and giggle along with. Recommend for older middle grade readers who enjoy superheroes!