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This December, Marvel Comics is launching a new series following the viridescent life of Jennifer Walters. The new series, Hulk, will showcase Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer) and Nico Leon (Ms. Marvel) as they explore the next phase in Walters life, one that sees her leaving the She-Hulk name behind.

After her near-fatal wounding by Thanos during this summer's Civil War II, Walters is eager to return to her life as a lawyer and superheroine. Apparently, the shift from She-Hulk to Hulk was intended to reveal the emotional state of Walters post-Civil War.

“The title ‘She-Hulk’ evokes light-hearted stories about a Jennifer Walters who is at peace with herself and in full control of her powers. This isn’t that book. On the other hand, the title ‘Hulk’ implies all of the baggage that comes with that comic’s 50+ year history — the ongoing battle with the monster within — and that’s why it’s more appropriate for this series," shared Marvel editor-in-chief Axel Alonso.

“Jen is absolutely shaped by the trauma she’s experienced. Much of it was inspired by thinking about how different people deal with the hard things that happen in their lives, how memory, trauma, can infuse our whole being, be a physical presence in our lives. I was really into the idea of a Hulk, of the ability to transform into something close to monstrous, that’s still human, and heroic. It was interesting to think about what’s human about Hulk and vice versa," added Eisner Award winner Tamaki.

“I think one of the most interesting and unique challenges in drawing her in this series will be to share with the readers her inside struggles. All heroes have their own internal struggles, but in this series, Jen will be dealing with something new and huge that is happening inside her own mind. The great challenge will be to share that feeling with the readers. It is a serious topic and it needs our most careful approach,” Leon said.

Hulk #1 launches from Marvel Comics this December.