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Real Name: Dr. Robert Bruce Banner
Alias: The Hulk
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Created by: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
First Appearance: "The Incredible Hulk" #1 (May 1962)
Origin:
Dr. Bruce Banner is a brilliant scientist who, due to a gamma radiation accident, transforms into the Hulk, a colossal green-skinned behemoth with immense strength. While working on a gamma bomb, Banner noticed a teenager on the testing ground and rushed to save him, exposing himself to the radiation. This exposure led to his transformative condition.
Powers and Abilities:
Incredible Strength: As the Hulk, Bruce Banner possesses superhuman strength, allowing him to lift and destroy massive objects.
Durability: The Hulk's skin is nearly impervious to most forms of injury, making him extremely resilient in battle.
Regenerative Healing: The Hulk can heal rapidly from injuries, including fractures and wounds, often at an accelerated rate.
Gamma Radiation Emission: In moments of extreme anger, the Hulk can emit bursts of gamma radiation, posing a danger to those around him.
Transformation Trigger:
Emotional State: Bruce Banner transforms into the Hulk in moments of extreme anger, stress, or fear. The trigger is his emotional state.
Banner's Intelligence in Hulk Form: The Hulk retains Banner's intelligence and knowledge, making him a formidable and strategic force.
Alter Egos:
The Savage Hulk: The most common and iconic version, known for his childlike intelligence and incredible strength.
Smart Hulk (Professor Hulk): A version where Hulk and Banner's personalities merge, resulting in a Hulk with Banner's intelligence and Hulk's strength.
Gray Hulk (Joe Fixit): A cunning and gray-skinned version of Hulk with a different personality, often working as a bouncer in Las Vegas.
Personal Struggles:
Dual Identity: Bruce Banner constantly grapples with his dual identity, the scientific genius, and the destructive force that is the Hulk.
Pursuit by Authorities: The Hulk is often pursued by military and government agencies who view him as a threat, leading to a life of constant evasion.
Relationships:
Betty Ross: Banner's complicated romantic relationship with Betty Ross, daughter of General Thaddeus Ross, has been a central aspect of his character.
Friendships in the Superhero Community: Despite his struggles, the Hulk has been a valuable member of superhero teams like the Avengers.
Contributions:
Scientific Achievements: Beyond the Hulk, Bruce Banner is a renowned scientist with expertise in gamma radiation, physics, and biochemistry.
Avengers Membership: Hulk has been a key member of the Avengers, contributing his immense strength to the team's efforts.
Adaptations:
Live-Action Films: The Hulk has been portrayed by various actors in live-action films, with Edward Norton and Mark Ruffalo being notable portrayals in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Animated Series: The Hulk has appeared in numerous animated series, bringing his adventures to a younger audience.
Bruce Banner's struggle with the consequences of his gamma radiation accident, his inner turmoil, and his larger-than-life alter ego, the Hulk, make him one of the most complex and iconic characters in the Marvel Universe.

Description

Real Name: Dr. Robert Bruce Banner
Alias: The Hulk
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Created by: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
First Appearance: "The Incredible Hulk" #1 (May 1962)
Origin:
Dr. Bruce Banner is a brilliant scientist who, due to a gamma radiation accident, transforms into the Hulk, a colossal green-skinned behemoth with immense strength. While working on a gamma bomb, Banner noticed a teenager on the testing ground and rushed to save him, exposing himself to the radiation. This exposure led to his transformative condition.
Powers and Abilities:
Incredible Strength: As the Hulk, Bruce Banner possesses superhuman strength, allowing him to lift and destroy massive objects.
Durability: The Hulk's skin is nearly impervious to most forms of injury, making him extremely resilient in battle.
Regenerative Healing: The Hulk can heal rapidly from injuries, including fractures and wounds, often at an accelerated rate.
Gamma Radiation Emission: In moments of extreme anger, the Hulk can emit bursts of gamma radiation, posing a danger to those around him.
Transformation Trigger:
Emotional State: Bruce Banner transforms into the Hulk in moments of extreme anger, stress, or fear. The trigger is his emotional state.
Banner's Intelligence in Hulk Form: The Hulk retains Banner's intelligence and knowledge, making him a formidable and strategic force.
Alter Egos:
The Savage Hulk: The most common and iconic version, known for his childlike intelligence and incredible strength.
Smart Hulk (Professor Hulk): A version where Hulk and Banner's personalities merge, resulting in a Hulk with Banner's intelligence and Hulk's strength.
Gray Hulk (Joe Fixit): A cunning and gray-skinned version of Hulk with a different personality, often working as a bouncer in Las Vegas.
Personal Struggles:
Dual Identity: Bruce Banner constantly grapples with his dual identity, the scientific genius, and the destructive force that is the Hulk.
Pursuit by Authorities: The Hulk is often pursued by military and government agencies who view him as a threat, leading to a life of constant evasion.
Relationships:
Betty Ross: Banner's complicated romantic relationship with Betty Ross, daughter of General Thaddeus Ross, has been a central aspect of his character.
Friendships in the Superhero Community: Despite his struggles, the Hulk has been a valuable member of superhero teams like the Avengers.
Contributions:
Scientific Achievements: Beyond the Hulk, Bruce Banner is a renowned scientist with expertise in gamma radiation, physics, and biochemistry.
Avengers Membership: Hulk has been a key member of the Avengers, contributing his immense strength to the team's efforts.
Adaptations:
Live-Action Films: The Hulk has been portrayed by various actors in live-action films, with Edward Norton and Mark Ruffalo being notable portrayals in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Animated Series: The Hulk has appeared in numerous animated series, bringing his adventures to a younger audience.
Bruce Banner's struggle with the consequences of his gamma radiation accident, his inner turmoil, and his larger-than-life alter ego, the Hulk, make him one of the most complex and iconic characters in the Marvel Universe.