Summary
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Kerry Callen's hilarious fan art parody of Hulk vs. Wolverine with a toaster adds absurdity and humor to an iconic comic book moment.
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The original image of Hulk vs. Wolverine is praised for its badass energy, which makes it perfect for parodies and references like Cullen's artwork.
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Callen is an expert in creating comic book parodies, and his unique take on the iconic image adds a level of humor fans won't find anywhere else.
Warning: Contains spoilers for Deadpool and Wolverine! There was no shortage of hilarious moments in the MCU's latest blockbuster, Deadpool & WolverineHow even some of the film's most badass parts have bits of humor woven into them - including one in particular: Hulk vs Wolverine. As Deadpool traverses the multiverse looking for the perfect Wolverine to partner with, one of the Logans he finds is in the middle of a battle with the Hulk, and Deadpool's inclusion makes the moment absolutely hilarious. And now, one piece of fan art makes this already comical moment even funnier.
In a post on Instagram by MAD contributor/freelance illustrator and art director Kerry Callen (caption: kerrycallen), the artist shared a piece of artwork that parodies one of the most iconic moments in Wolverine and Hulk's shared Marvel Comics history. The moment in question was originally depicted on the cover of The Incredible Hulk #340, which features the Hulk in the reflection of Wolverine's claws right before a fight. The banner, however, is a little different.
Rather than the Hulk appearing in the reflection of Wolverine's claws, he appears in the reflection of a special shining toaster. Wolverine is still screaming his battle cry, as is the Hulk. The only difference is that Wolverine is fighting the Hulk with a toaster for some reason, and it seems that neither of them think it's weird. The absurdity of this piece is hysterical, and the artwork itself is outstanding, making this piece an absolute treat to behold. And the most interesting part? This artwork is somehow funnier than the gag Deadpool & WolverineEven without Deadpool!
Why this Hulk vs. Wolverine moment is worthy of so many parodies/references
The Incredible Hulk #340 by Peter David and Todd MacFarlane
in such a short time, The Incredible Hulk #340 has two parodies/references: Deadpool & Wolverine And this artwork by Kerry Callen. That alone might make some fans ask: Why? Why is this Hulk vs. Wolverine comic so iconic? It's not the first, or even the most, impact on either of their storylines. So, why has it received so much praise, especially recently?
While there isn't one definitive reason why the image of Hulk vs. Wolverine stands above the rest, there is an obvious one: it looks so bad. Wolverine screaming a battle cry with his claws drawn, the Hulk screaming angrily in return while charging at him, his face shown in the reflection of Logan's adamantium claws - what's not to like about this image? It's simply awesome, and perfectly captures the energy of a 'Hulk vs Wolverine' matchup like no other piece of artwork ever has, and the many parodies/references it receives proves it.
'Hulk vs Wolverine (& Toaster)' is not Kerry Callen's first comic book parody piece
As previously mentioned, Kerry Callen is an accomplished professional artist with a history of MAD contributions. MAD is famously known for parodying basically everything, and that includes comic books, and Callen is responsible for creating a number of these parodies. The artist's Instagram is full of examples, both in the form of MAD collabs and personal pieces/commissions. In other words, fans will not find a better artist to create a hilarious parody of such an iconic image.
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Deadpool & Wolverine May have finally brought the favorite picture of Hulk vs. Wolverine to the big screen, but Kerry Callen definitely stepped up the parody by adding a level of absurdist humor to their original piece of artwork that fans won't get from watching Deadpool & Wolverine Alone, making this reference even funnier than what fans have in the MCU.
Source: Kerry Cullen/ Instagram