The Incredible Hulk
Summary
Bruce Banner ’s gamma - irradiate alter ego was introduced to theMarvel Cinematic Universein 2008’sThe Incredible Hulk , but the titulary behemoth is not the franchise ’s only loop of Hulk . Like the Marvel Comics universe , the MCU has bit by bit introduced a miscellany of Hulk characters , ranging from allies to villains and even alternate Hulks from other reality . Among The Hulk ’s defining trait are his madness and potentially limitless strength , which are loop . While Hulk is already powerful to begin with , his military posture is potentially illimitable , make him easily one of themost powerful characters in the MCUand giving him a decided vantage over his opponents .
In the MCU , Bruce Banner ’s root is castrate from its original incarnation . While Banner was expose to da Gamma shaft of light by an experimental explosive in the comic , his MCU counterpart knowingly exposed himself to the re to test an attempted recreation of the Super Soldier Serum ( though Banner believed he was creating a way to protect soldiers against radiotherapy poisoning ) . Throughout theMCU enfranchisement , several character have become Hulks , typically through exposure to Bruce Banner ’s irradiated blood , usually granting them comparable ability . Thus far , the MCU has seven Hulks , though an eighth may seem in a forthcoming installment .
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8Bruce Banner/Hulk
Debuting in 2008’sThe Incredible Hulkand becoming an original fellow member of The Avengers , Bruce Banner is the original and most notable iteration of The Hulk . Like his comic counterpart , The Hulk is one of the strong being in the MCU , but his strength is virtually unlimited , as The Hulk ’s strength increases with his anger . While this makes The Hulk potentially invincible , several opponents managed to work around it . Tony Stark caught The Hulk while the latter was disorder and knocked him unconscious using the Hulkbuster Iron Man armour inAvengers : Age of Ultron . InAvengers : Infinity War , Thanos overtake The Hulk before he could augment his durability with fad .
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7Emil Blonsky/Abomination
Emil Blonsky became possessed with defeating The Hulk inThe Incredible Hulk , having prove no match for him even when endow by the Super Soldier Serum . In the film ’s third routine , Blonsky forces Doctor Samuel Sterns to inject him with Bruce Banner ’s irradiate blood and give him the same venereal infection of da Gamma rays . This , combined with the Super Soldier Serum , turn Blonsky into a Hulk - like being , appropriately dubbed the Abomination . While Blonsky is intrinsically stronger than The Hulk at first , The Hulk step by step overpowers Abomination due to his strength being augmented by his wrath , an ability that Abomination lacks .
6Jen Walters/She-Hulk
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Jennifer Walters , who star in the Disney+ seriesShe - heavyweight : Attorney at Law , make headway exchangeable abilities to her cousin-german , Bruce Banner , follow her accidental exposure to his profligate . As She - Hulk , Walters maintains her intelligence , computer storage , and personality in her newfangled form and can transform to and from her human form at will ( like her comic vis-a-vis ) . While extremely strong , She - Hulk is designate to not be quite as strong as the original Hulk , as she only overpower her cousin due to Bruce both halt back and being in “ Smart Hulk ” shape , in which he is less prostrate to fury and thus less potential to augment his lastingness .
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5Hulk King
Todd Phelps is an original fictitious character make forShe - Hulk : Attorney at Law , who later becomes the super - powered “ Hulk King . ” Phelps is the founder and leader of the cybercriminal system have it away as Intelligencia , which , in the mainstream Marvel funny universe , is the name of a team of ultra - intelligent Marvel supervillains . In the time of year finale ofShe - Hulk , Phelps gains Hulk - like top executive from a serum derive from Jennifer Walters ’s stemma . While Phelps does not get an chance to show his abilities , it is good to assume that he is not as substantial as She - Hulk , as his powers are derive from a weaker variant of the original Hulk .
4Skaar
Introduced inShe - Hulk : Attorney at Law , Skaar is Bruce Banner ’s son and a fresh Hulk . In his brief visual aspect , Skaar does not demonstrate his abilities , but if his comical counterpart is any indication , he may be one of the MCU ’s most powerful beings . In the comics , Skaar is a hybrid of a gamma - mutated human and the humanoid specie from Sakaar make love as the Shadow People . While Skaar could potentially be potent than his Fatherhood , he has yet to be depicted as capable of shoot down Bruce Banner . Despite this , Skaar has a unique ability from his paternal lineageknown as the “ Old Power , ” which gives him power over the Earth itself .
3Happy Hogan/Purple Hulk
Marvel’s What If…?
An substitute universe Happy Hogan becomes a Hulk variant in theMarvel ’s What If … ?season 2 instalment “ What If … Happy Hogan Saved Christmas ? ” after accidentally injecting himself with a serum derive from Bruce Banner ’s line of descent . As a purple Hulk , Hogan come out to be as powerful as the original behemoth , making brusque work of the reprogrammed Iron Legion , stand firm a trouncing from the Hulkbuster ( Iron Man Mark 44 ) suit , and enduring the combined might of four of the Avengers fellow member . Hogan ’s military strength and lastingness appear to transcend those of the original Hulk , but Hogan most likely lack the power to augment his strength with anger , which would make Banner the strong Hulk .
2Dr. Samuel Sterns/The Leader
Dr. Samuel Sterns was do up for a likely return as the classic Hulk villain The Leader at the destruction ofThe unbelievable Hulk . After having an undefended wound in his drumhead contaminated with Bruce Banner ’s rip ( a notable change from the comics),Sterns became a Hulk with a unique powerset . Rather than increasing his forte , the gamma - irradiated blood boosted his already high mind . Sterns is due to bring back to the MCU inCaptain America : Brave New World , but he also appeared in 2012 ’s MCU - set comic seriesThe Avengers Prelude : Fury ’s Big Week , in which he is captured by Black Widow and hold in SHIELD hands .
1Honorable Mention: General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross/Red Hulk
The Incredible Hulk & Captain America: Brave New World
General Thaddeus " Thunderbolt " Ross is one of the antagonists ofThe Incredible Hulkand he reappears inCaptain America : Civil War . While the MCU ’s Ross has remain in human mannequin thus far , he is set to play a role inCaptain America : Brave New Worldand is hypothesized to become Red Hulk like his laughable counterpart . If Ross becomes Red Hulk in the MCU , he may be the first Hulk loop to fit the original giant ’s speciality . As Red Hulk , Ross retains his intelligence , personality , and memories and his military capability is also potentially measureless . Unlike the original Hulk , however , Red Hulk ’s strength is augment by radiation engrossment rather than cult .
