Since the premiere of Marvel’sShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law, there has not been a shortage of discussion surrounding the witty superhero miniseries. Despite critics offering mixed-to-favorable reviews – particularly praising Tatiana Maslany’s performance as Jennifer Walters – viewers continue to double down on their gripes with the show.Several points of contention have made their way to social media discourse throughout the months ranging from thecreator’s choice to choose a comedic tonal directionto the quality of the show’s visual effects for Jen’s almost seven-foot-tall jade alter ego. However, the show has garnered the most criticism for its perceived lack of commitment to source material authenticity. Amid the continuing debate, the prolific comic writer Dan Slott took to Twitter to defendShe-Hulkfrom its continued backlash and address fans' criticism of the limited series.Slott has been penning comics for Marvel since the early 2000s, helping launch the iconic series in 2004. His interpretation built upon John Byrne’s satirized version and further developed the Jen Walters/She-Hulk character. According to his tweet, he has “written the most issues of She-Hulk than anyone” and has read every single comic under the She-Hulk banner, making Slott more than qualified to comment on the sitcom’s source accuracy. He goes on the record stating the Maslany-led series is “the most comic book accurate show in the MCU” to date.
Slott’s defense continues by highlighting another significant condemnation from watchers of the series. Many viewers and comic book loyalists were turned off by Jen’s twerking scene with Meg The Stallion, likening the post-credit addition to the inevitable fall of Marvel. He argues exactly why the action still falls within the comics’ characterization of Jen.
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She-Hulk Paid Homage to Dan Slott Throughout the Series’ First Season
Marvel has become widely known for its easter eggs, creating a culture of paying extra attention to seemingly minor details within their movies and television series. InShe-Hulk: Attorney At Law, the show used them toforeshadow several upcoming MCU entries, including Fantastic Four and X-Men. The series also used them as a homage to the veteran Marvel comic writer Dan Slott, in addition to his “special thanks” credit in each episode. After Jen becomes stuck at the retreat in episode 7, the tow truck that arrives to save her bears the name “Slott’s Towing,” a direct reference to the writer.
Slott took to Twitter to express appreciation for his addition to the live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe in a heartwarming tweet, which can be viewed below:
