Warning! Spoilers ahead for Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen #1!Yes,Marvel Comicsjust confirmed that one of the greatest living comics exists in the Marvel Universe. Over the years, the publisher has honored dozens of real-life figures with name-drops and cameos, putting them up there with Marvel’s iconic heroes.Now Marvel is honoringa famous funnyman with an acknowledgment from one surprising hero.
InSpider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen #1by J. Michael Straczynski and Phil Noto, a collection ofMarvel’s heroes and villainsshow up for a night of fine dining. What none of them know, however, is that this is a scheme concocted by the restaurant owner, who hopes a fight will break out so he can collect the insurance money.
It isn’t long before the inevitable happens and Venom accidentally provokes a fight due to his spitting. The heroes and villains all clash with one another and all hell begins to break loose. During the fight,She-Hulk can be seen battlingTitania. While punching her foe in the fight,She-Hulk mentions that she works for comic legend Mel Brooks.
She-Hulk Confirms Mel Brooks Exists in the Marvel Universe
And She Represents Him, Too!
For those unfamiliar, Mel Brooks is one of the most lauded comedians in the entertainment industry. With a career that spans decades, Brooks is responsible for some of the most beloved comedy movies of the 20th century, includingThe ProducersandYoung Frankenstein, both of which have been adapted into award-winning Broadway plays.
It does seem a bit odd that Jennifer Walters would represent Mel Brooks, but she’s had unusual clients before. Plus, she’s one of the most well-known lawyers in New York City and if anyone wouldn’t bat an eye at being represented by She-Hulk, it’d be Mel Brooks. Not to mention,with She-Hulk’s comedic background, it’s a perfect fit.
She-Hulk and Mel Brooks are a Perfect Team
Will Fans Ever See Her Represent the Legend in Court?
It’s easy to overlook that, unlike her cousin, She-Hulk works best in comedy and some of her best stories have been ones that have a fourth wall-leaning, tongue-in-cheek vibe to them. That gels perfectly with Brooks’ comedic sensibilities, and it makes sense that She-Hulk would probably like (and even brag)about getting to represent Mel Brooks.
Chances are fans won’t be seeing Mel Brooks use She-Hulk in a legal capacity anytime soon. But it’s still cool to see Marvel honor a living legend. And who knows, maybe one day Brooks will pop up in a She-Hulk book andMarvelfans will see how much she actually vibes with the comedic icon.
Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen #1is available now from Marvel Comics.
