PLANET SHE-HULK #4 – Review – Weird Science Marvel Comics

Written by: Stephanie Phillips
Art by: Emilio Laiso
Colors by: Fabi Marques
Letters by: VC’s Joe Caramagna
Cover art by: Emilio Laiso, Sonia Oback (cover A)
Cover price: $3.99
Release date: February 11, 2026

Planet She-Hulk #4, by Marvel on 2/11/26:. She-Hulk faces mind-wiped boyfriend Jack of Hearts as Korven’s rigged prosecutor in a brutal gladiator trial to save innocent Quade from execution.

First Impressions

This issue hits like a zero-point energy blast right to the gut. You walk away pumped from the raw emotional punches and that arena showdown, but scratching your head at how it twists love into a weapon. Overall, it’s a thrilling ride that entertains hard, even if the setup feels like a stacked deck from page one.

Recap

Issue three ramps up the chaos on Sakaar with Wildebot attacks ravaging civilians, as Jennifer Walters shields folks while Korven Blackjaws bails for his own skin. Conrad bites it heroically, not even his first death that week, underscoring the disposable lives under Korven’s thumb; Jennifer’s narration tallies nineteen days of funerals, weddings, botched coronations, all while chasing her vow to Bruce Banner. She clashes with a Thousand Eyes zealot preaching Sakaar’s lost glory and Hulk meddling, then flashes back to law school thoughts on justice clashing with raw power. Rowan Creed frames Quade as the Thousand Eyes boss behind the Wildebot mess, Korven buys it and hauls Quade off despite Elara’s pleas to Jennifer, who saw Quade fighting the cultists herself. Korven flips the script, appointing Jennifer as Quade’s lawyer against cosmic powerhouse Jack of Hearts as prosecutor in a trial stacked for spectacle.

Plot Analysis (SPOILERS)

A flashback opens with Jennifer reminiscing about falling for Jack of Hearts back on Earth, sharing his heroic tales before cutting to present-day Sakaar, where a mind-altered Jack blasts her in Korven’s throne room. Korven threatens to slaughter Quade and all prisoners unless Jennifer fights Jack in trial by combat to prove Quade’s innocence in Myrren’s murder. Distraught, Jennifer cries in the woods until gladiator Juno consoles her, bonding over suppressed emotions and the value of fighting for what’s precious.

Meanwhile, Rowan Creed assures Korven his purchased, mind-wiped Jack will kill Jennifer and Quade reliably. Jennifer sneaks into the dungeons to grill Quade on the murder knife bearing his insignia; he recounts his brutal past killing his twin brother Thale as gladiators, admitting he’s a killer but swears Elara reformed him. She vows to defend him anyway, then gears up for the arena, banking on pushing Jack’s unstable zero energy past his fragile control.

The trial erupts in the arena with Jack unleashing cosmic fury, Jennifer enduring blasts while stalling to overload his power. She launches Quade to safety, catches him after a brief scare, and claims victory over the downed Jack, demanding Quade’s release. But Korven reveals Juno stabbed Quade fatally, the rigged jury already deeming him guilty.

The issue closes on Jennifer’s shock at Juno’s betrayal, setting up more turmoil on war-torn Sakaar.

Writing

Pacing rockets from emotional flashbacks to dungeon heart-to-hearts and explosive arena brawl without a dull panel. Dialogue snaps with natural grit, like Juno’s gladiator wisdom on tears or Quade’s raw twin-killer confession, driving stakes sky-high. Structure layers setup, character beats, and cliffhanger payoff masterfully, mirroring Jennifer’s lawyer smarts in comic form.

Art

Panels burst with clarity in every chaotic blast and tear-streaked face, no muddled action ever. Composition frames throne room standoffs and arena overloads dynamically, pulling eyes right to emotional cores. Colors amp mood from warm Earth flashbacks to searing cosmic oranges, syncing perfectly with zero-energy chaos.

Character Development

Jennifer’s motivation shines as torn lawyer-lover, consistent in her vow-driven desperation and battery-like resilience against Jack. Quade gains relatable depth via his gladiator trauma and Elara redemption, making his innocence plea hit home. Even villains like Korven and Rowan stay true to power-hungry scheming, while Juno’s twist builds on her established grit.

Originality & Concept Execution

Blending courtroom drama with gladiator deathmatch on Hulk’s wild planet delivers fresh Hulk-adjacent thrills, nailing the “lawyer in arena hell” premise. Mind-wipe twists on romance and unstable powers innovate without gimmicks, paying off the series’ promise of Jennifer imposing order on anarchy.

Positives

The arena fight nails art-writing synergy, with dynamic compositions and snappy dialogue making every blast and stall feel visceral and earned, boosting entertainment value through pure spectacle. Jennifer’s emotional arc from heartbroken rant to strategic battery overload showcases rock-solid character consistency and relatability, turning her into the standout hero worth rooting for. Pacing keeps the structure electric, merging fresh legal-gladiator fusion originality that executes the Sakaar chaos premise with zero filler.

Negatives

The quick Juno heel turn undercuts character build-up from prior issues, trading depth for shock and leaving her motivation feeling tacked-on despite solid dialogue elsewhere. Korven and Rowan’s scheming, while consistent, leans predictable in the throne room threats, dialing back originality by recycling tyrant tropes without new spins. Some zero-energy exposition dumps slow the arena peak slightly, hurting pacing purity amid otherwise tight structure.

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The Scorecard

Writing Quality (Clarity & Pacing): [2.5/4]
Art Quality (Execution & Synergy): [3/4]
Value (Originality & Entertainment): [1/2]

Final Verdict

Planet She-Hulk #4 earns rack space in tight budgets through arena fireworks and jury gut-stabs, delivering promised legal-alien mashup thrills. However, dragging exposition keeps it from all-timer status. Add it to your pull list for killer fights and heart-wrenching twists that demand your time. Skip it only if rigged trials and cosmic ex-drama bore you to tears.

6.5/10

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