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The Incredible Hulk (1978 TV series) The Incredible Hulk is an American television series based on the Marvel Comics character The Hulk. The series aired on the CBS television network and starred Bill Bixby as Dr. David Bruce Banner, Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk, and Jack Colvin as Jack McGee. In the TV series, Dr. David Banner, a widowed physician and scientist, who is presumed dead, travels across America under assumed names, and finds himself in positions where he helps others in need despite his terrible secret: in times of extreme anger or stress, he transforms into a huge, incredibly
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The Incredible Hulk (1978 TV series) The Incredible Hulk is an American television series based on the Marvel Comics character The Hulk. The series aired on the CBS television network and starred Bill Bixby as Dr. David Bruce Banner, Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk, and Jack Colvin as Jack McGee. In the TV series, Dr. David Banner, a widowed physician and scientist, who is presumed dead, travels across America under assumed names, and finds himself in positions where he helps others in need despite his terrible secret: in times of extreme anger or stress, he transforms into a huge, incredibly
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who also wrote or directed some episodes. The series ends with David Banner continuing to search for a cure. In 1988, the filming rights were purchased from CBS by rival NBC. They produced three television films: "The Incredible Hulk Returns" (directed by Nicholas J. Corea), "The Trial of the Incredible Hulk", and "The Death of the Incredible Hulk" (both directed by Bill Bixby). Since its debut, "The Incredible Hulk" series has garnered a worldwide fan base. David Bruce Banner, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician and scientist employed at the Culver Institute who is traumatized by the car accident that killed
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and its subsequent television films. Created by Universal Studios, it starred Bill Bixby as Dr. David Banner and Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk. It does not follow the comic book-fantasy format, omits the typical villains or supporting characters, and Hulk does not speak, but only growls and roars. In this series, David Banner becomes the Hulk, is assumed dead, and goes on the run while being pursued by tabloid investigative reporter Jack McGee (Jack Colvin), who is bent on proving that the creature exists. The two-hour pilot movie, which established the Hulk's origins, aired on November 4, 1977. The series
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adult show that kids could enjoy. He took a comic book character and made him somewhat plausible. Women liked it and men liked it and teenagers liked it... It was beautifully done. He changed it quite a bit from the comic book, but every change he made, made sense." For the role of Dr. David Banner, Kenneth Johnson cast Bill Bixby—his first choice for the role. Jack Colvin was cast as "Jack McGee", the cynical tabloid newspaper reporter—modeled after the character of Javert in "Les Misérables"—who pursues the Hulk. Arnold Schwarzenegger auditioned for the role of the Hulk but was
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The Incredible Hulk Returns The Incredible Hulk Returns is a 1988 American made-for-television superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk which serves as a continuation of the 1978–1982 television series "The Incredible Hulk". In "The Incredible Hulk Returns", Dr. David Banner, a scientist who transforms into a green-skinned superhuman monster when enraged, believes that he has found a potential cure for his condition, but he is sabotaged by the inexplicable arrival of the arrogant warrior-god Thor, who has been banished from Valhalla. The two then team-up to battle a rising criminal organisation. Bill Bixby returns as Banner
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Studios co-produce the project. Bill Bixby was going to direct the TV-movie, in addition to reprising the role of David Banner. However, Universal eventually cancelled the project. Hammond said he was told that Lou Ferrigno was unavailable to reprise his role as the Hulk, because he was in Italy filming Hercules. However, in his 2003 autobiography My Incredible Life as the Hulk, Ferrigno stated that he was never contacted about the project, adding that he had recently finished filming Hercules II and that his availability was not an issue. The Amazing Spider-Man (TV series) The Amazing Spider-Man is the first
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Banner. Banner is forced to end his relationship with Shaw and once again leaves to find a cure. Unlike the preceding series which was produced by MCA/Universal, this film and the following two sequels were produced by New World Television (New World was Marvel's owner at the time) and Bill Bixby's production outfit, which, in association with NBC, took over the "Hulk" television franchise from former broadcaster CBS. Bill Bixby recruited Nicholas Corea, who wrote and/or directed many episodes of the "Incredible Hulk" TV series, to write and direct "The Incredible Hulk Returns". Stan Lee was a consultant on the
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The Death of the Incredible Hulk The Death of the Incredible Hulk is a 1990 American made-for-television superhero film, the last of three revival films based on the 1978–1982 television series "The Incredible Hulk". Bill Bixby reprises his role as Dr. David Bruce Banner and Lou Ferrigno returns to play the Hulk. It was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Prior to Bill Bixby's death in 1993, there was talk of a movie "The Rebirth of the Incredible Hulk" television movie which would resurrect the character. David Banner (Bill Bixby) masquerades as David Bellamy, a mentally challenged janitor, to gain
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was released again, 13 years later on DVD by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment on June 3, 2003. The Death of the Incredible Hulk The Death of the Incredible Hulk is a 1990 American made-for-television superhero film, the last of three revival films based on the 1978–1982 television series "The Incredible Hulk". Bill Bixby reprises his role as Dr. David Bruce Banner and Lou Ferrigno returns to play the Hulk. It was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Prior to Bill Bixby's death in 1993, there was talk of a movie "The Rebirth of the Incredible Hulk" television movie which
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appears as a Harlem bystander, a role that was written for him by Norton, who is a fan of "The Wire". Paul Soles, who voiced Banner in the 1966 "The Marvel Super Heroes" cartoon, appears as Stanley, a kindly pizza restaurant owner who helps Banner. Additionally, the late Bill Bixby appears, in a scene on his TV comedy-drama "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" on a television Banner is watching at the beginning of the film. Rickson Gracie has a small role as Bruce Banner's martial arts instructor; despite Gracie's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background, he is credited as an Aikido instructor. Peter
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culture memes. One of the most iconic characters in popular culture, the character has appeared on a variety of merchandise, such as clothing and collectable items, inspired real-world structures (such as theme park attractions), and been referenced in a number of media. Banner and the Hulk have been adapted in live-action, animated, and video game incarnations. The most notable of these were the 1970s "The Incredible Hulk" television series, in which the character was portrayed by Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno. The character was first played in a live-action feature film by Eric Bana, with Edward Norton and Mark Ruffalo
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from the local authorities or McGee. Prior to the beginning of the series, a different version was used for the second pilot movie, "The Return of the Incredible Hulk" (later re-titled "Death in the Family"): Main Recurring Often Banner's inner struggle is paralleled by the dilemmas of the people he encounters, who find in Dr. Banner a sympathetic helper. Producer Kenneth Johnson stated, "What we were constantly doing was looking for thematic ways to touch the various ways that the Hulk sort of manifested itself in everyone. In Dr. David Banner, it happened to be anger. In someone else, it
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one of the layout artists for "The Incredible Hulk". The character design for both Bruce Banner and the Hulk were based on the artwork of Sal Buscema, who penciled the Incredible Hulk comic during the 1970s and 1980s. There is also the more frequently remembered quirk that whenever the Hulk transformed back to Bruce Banner, his clothes would miraculously return to normal (instead of being with only what is left of his pants, as happens in the comics and subsequent media). Also, the series would frequently reuse the same stock sequences when Banner transformed into the Hulk. Bruce Banner was
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Hulk himself. Johnson also omitted the comic book's supporting characters, instead using original character Jack McGee. Johnson changed the name of the Hulk's comic book alter ego, Dr. Bruce Banner, to Dr. David Banner for the TV series. This change was made, according to Johnson, because he did not want the series to be perceived as a comic book series, so he wanted to change what he felt was a staple of comic books, and Stan Lee's comics in particular, that major characters frequently had alliterative names. According to both Stan Lee and Lou Ferrigno, it was also changed because
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to sabotage the re-merge experiment. He is interrupted by Rick, whom he hurls into the vat containing Banner and the Hulk. The experiment malfunctions, and the vat erupts; from it emerges a gamma-powered, hulk-like Jones, who escapes into the night, as the distraught but healthy Banner suddenly transforms into the Grey Hulk. "The Incredible Hulk and She-Hulk" begins where the first season concluded, with the Grey Hulk in the mountains, solely pursued by the still insane Ross. An altercation between the two results in an avalanche that puts Ross in a coma, and knocks out Banner. When Banner comes to,
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on the John Jakes novels of the same names. In 1979 she played the role of Dr. Gabrielle White in "The Incredible Hulk" and would go down in TV "Hulk" lore as one of the few characters who knew David Banner (alter ego of the title character) was alive and was the creature. Her work in television paid off and she quickly made the transition to cinema. She starred opposite Jack Lemmon in his Oscar-nominated film "Tribute" in 1980, and in "Crossbar", the film about a high jumper who loses his leg and still participates in the Olympic trials, with
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of fantastical elements. This was the second Hulk animated series: in 1966, the Hulk appeared in 13 seven-minute segments as part of TV's "The Marvel Super Heroes". The series focuses on Dr. Bruce Banner attempting to cure himself of his transformations into the Hulk, and the Hulk defeating various monsters and villains whilst fending off the army's attempts to subdue and capture him. The 1982 "Incredible Hulk" series featured accompanying narration by Hulk co-creator Stan Lee. Some of the same background music tracks were used for "Dungeons & Dragons". Boyd Kirkland, who became a writer/director for "" and "", was
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battle Doctor Doom once more, or participate in a fight during Jennifer's high school reunion party (where She-Hulk temporarily changed back to Jennifer). The episode "Mind Over Anti-Matter" features Doctor Strange and She-Hulk journeying into the mind of Bruce Banner when Banner is possessed by an evil demon alien. Banner in the process turns into a monstrous Dark Hulk. She-Hulk provides levity at the sorcerer's expense by referring to him as Doctor Peculiar and other variations of his name. The Grey Hulk's mob persona of "Mr. Fixit" surfaced for a brief appearance. The series concluded on a heavily rushed and
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had suffered child abuse. Later Hulk writers Peter David and Greg Pak have called these stories an influence on their approaches to the character. Mantlo left the series for "Alpha Flight" and that series' writer John Byrne took over "The Incredible Hulk". The final issue of Byrne's six issue run featured the wedding of Bruce Banner and Betty Ross. Writer Peter David began a twelve-year run with issue #331 (May 1987). He returned to the Roger Stern and Mantlo abuse storylines, expanding the damage caused, and depicting Banner as suffering dissociative identity disorder (DID). In 1998, David killed off Banner's
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the network ordered that She-Hulk be made a regular co-star. As a result, the series was officially renamed "The Incredible Hulk and She-Hulk". The second season also featured the Grey Hulk, who previously made two cameo appearances in the first season. The first season begins with Dr. Robert Bruce Banner already established as the Hulk and on the run, captured by the military after another attempt at ridding himself of the beast within goes awry. He eventually escapes, and falls into the hands of the Leader who is served by Gargoyle and Abomination. The intervention of mutated cave dwelling gamma
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2000) the series was restarted as "The Incredible Hulk" vol. 3 New series writer Paul Jenkins developed the Hulk's multiple personalities, and his run was followed by Bruce Jones. Jones' storyline featuring Banner being pursued by a secret conspiracy and aided by the mysterious Mr. Blue. Jones appended his 43-issues of "Incredible Hulk" with the limited series "Hulk/Thing: Hard Knocks" #1–4 (Nov. 2004 – Feb. 2005), which Marvel published after putting the ongoing series on hiatus. Peter David, who had initially signed a contract for the six-issue "Tempest Fugit" limited series, returned as writer when it was decided to make
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his home in Oak Park, California on September 17, 2009. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Dick Durock Richard "Dick" Durock (January 18, 1937 – September 17, 2009) was an American actor and stuntman who appeared in over eighty films and over seven hundred television episodes. He was perhaps best known for playing Swamp Thing in both the feature films "Swamp Thing" and "The Return of Swamp Thing" and the . Durock played a Hulk-like creature on the television series "The Incredible Hulk", two-part episode titled "The First", in which it was revealed that David Banner
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Dick Durock Richard "Dick" Durock (January 18, 1937 – September 17, 2009) was an American actor and stuntman who appeared in over eighty films and over seven hundred television episodes. He was perhaps best known for playing Swamp Thing in both the feature films "Swamp Thing" and "The Return of Swamp Thing" and the . Durock played a Hulk-like creature on the television series "The Incredible Hulk", two-part episode titled "The First", in which it was revealed that David Banner was not the first man to become such a creature; another scientist accidentally created one some thirty years before, also
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puts the good of his country before all else. He is romantically attracted to Betty Ross, who is in love with Bruce Banner, which adds fuel to his enmity for the Hulk. Though Talbot was mostly used as a romantic rival and general adversary for Banner, the two sometimes work together to battle greater menaces. The character has appeared in various media adaptations, including novels, video games, animated films and TV series. In the 2003 film "Hulk", he is portrayed by Josh Lucas, while Adrian Pasdar portrayed him in the television series "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", which is part of
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strong green creature, who has been named "The Hulk". In his travels, Banner earns money by working temporary jobs while searching for a way to either control or cure his condition. All the while, he is obsessively pursued by a tabloid newspaper reporter, Jack McGee, who is convinced that the Hulk is a deadly menace whose exposure would enhance his career. The series' two-hour pilot movie, which established the Hulk's origins, aired on November 4, 1977. The series' 82 episodes was originally broadcast by CBS over five seasons from 1978 to 1982. It was developed and produced by Kenneth Johnson,
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so that Bruce Banner can help cure a gamma-based outbreak unintentionally caused by Gargoyle (in his search to cure his disfigurement). Over the course of the season running sub-plots gradually unfold, centering mostly on several of the supporting cast, the season slowly covers the following: These plot threads converge in the three-part season finale "Darkness and Light", where Betty's gamble pays off and the Hulk and Banner are separated. The Hulk emerges virtually mindless and unrestrained. Banner feels responsible and confronts the creature in an armored battle suit. The Leader finally gains the power of the Hulk, but the strength
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played Max Berns, a film producer who was a caring father figure to Burt Reynolds in the stuntman tribute, "Hooper". In the late 70s, He appeared in the third season of the popular television series, "The Incredible Hulk" as D.W. Banner, the father of the main character, David Banner, in the "Homecoming" episode. Marley's Broadway credits include "The Investigation" (1966), "Sing Till Tomorrow" (1953), "The Strong Are Lonely" (1953), "Skipper Next to God" (1947), and "Johnny Doodle" (1942). Elsewhere on stage, Marley appeared in the world premiere production of Edna St. Vincent Millay's poetry drama, "Conversation At Midnight" in 1961
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blood transfusion that transforms her into the She-Hulk. Jennifer takes immediate delight in her transformed body (in the model of Sensational She-Hulk) and chooses to remain in her She-Hulk form full-time. Dorian Harewood reprised his role of War Machine from the solo "Iron Man" animated series in the episode "Helping Hand, Iron Fist". He originally stops Rick Jones from seeing Tony Stark (voiced by Robert Hays, who was also reprising his "Iron Man" role) at Stark Enterprises, but takes him to Stark after Jones explained that he needed Stark's help to find Bruce Banner. He later alerts Stark of the
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Elaine Banner Elaine Banner or Elaine Walters is a fictional and supporting character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character appeared later in multiple spin-offs and dramatizations of the "Hulk" and She-Hulk comic book titles. She was created by writer David Kraft and artist Mike Vosburg. She first appeared in "The Savage She-Hulk" Vol 1 #15 of April, in 1981. She is the sister of Susan and Brian Banner, the wife of Morris Walters, and the Aunt of Bruce Banner who would grow up to be the Gamma-Powered superhero known as the Hulk; while her daughter
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It was eventually published in "Marvel Fanfare" #29. Al Milgrom briefly succeeded Byrne before new regular writer Peter David took over with issue #331 (May 1987), the start of an 11-year tenure. He returned to the Stern and Mantlo abuse storyline, expanding the damage caused, and depicting Banner as suffering dissociative identity disorder (DID). In issue #377 he merged Banner, the green Hulk, and the grey Hulk into a single being with the unified personality, intelligence, and powers of all three. David claimed he had been planning this from the beginning of his tenure on the series, and had held
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to stop Hulk and reverts to his human form, Robert Reynolds. Reynolds' sacrifice moves Hulk, who reverts to Bruce Banner. Angered, Warbound member Miek attacks Banner. Rick Jones pushes Banner aside and is injured, causing Banner to return to Hulk form. As the Hulk attacks the Warbound, Miek reveals the explosion that started this war was not caused by the Illuminati, but by Red King loyalists. Miek chose not to prevent it, hoping the incident would encourage the Hulk to keep destroying. Overwhelming rage causes the Hulk to unwillingly radiate energy that threatens Earth. Stark activates a series of weaponized
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Paul Jenkins developed the Hulk's multiple personalities, and his run was followed by Bruce Jones with his run featuring Banner being pursued by a secret conspiracy and aided by the mysterious Mr. Blue. Jones appended his 43-issue "Incredible Hulk" run with the limited series "Hulk/Thing: Hard Knocks" #1–4 (Nov. 2004 – Feb. 2005), which Marvel published after putting the ongoing series on hiatus. Peter David, who had initially signed a contract for the six-issue "Tempest Fugit" limited series, returned as writer when it was decided to make that story the first five parts of the revived volume three. After a
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was retitled "The Hulk!" and printed in color. In 1977, two Hulk television films were aired to strong ratings, leading to an "Incredible Hulk" TV series which aired from 1978 to 1982. A huge ratings success, the series introduced the popular Hulk catchphrase, "Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry", and broadened the character's popularity from a niche comic book readership into the mainstream consciousness. Bill Mantlo became the series' writer for five years beginning with issue #245 (March 1980). Mantlo's "Crossroads of Eternity" stories (#300–313, Oct. 1984 – Nov. 1985) explored the idea that Banner
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"Indestructible Hulk", by writer Mark Waid and artist Leinil Yu. "Hulk" vol. 2 became "Red She-Hulk" with issue #58 (Dec. 2012). In 2017, "The Incredible Hulk" was relaunched with issue #709 with the series using "legacy numbering". However, the main character will be Amadeus Cho instead of Bruce Banner, since Cho succeeded Banner as the Hulk as shown in the "Totally Awesome Hulk" series The Incredible Hulk (comic book) The Incredible Hulk is an ongoing comic book series featuring the Marvel Comics superhero the Hulk and his alter ego Dr. Bruce Banner. First published in May 1962, the series ran
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and from Bruce Banner based on his emotions, and wearing tattered purple trousers; whereas in the claimed time frame he spoke fluent if gangsterish English, transformed via a gamma ray machine, and wore neat purple trunks. With its retitling to "The Hulk!", the series turned to using stories set contemporaneously with the majority of Marvel publications (including its sister title "The Incredible Hulk"). It also adopted the same formula of the popular "Incredible Hulk" TV series: human interest driven, with no supporting cast, no supervillains, and no guest stars. Although "Rampaging Hulk" / "The Hulk!" was intended to feature stand-alone
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Hulk in other media The Marvel Comics character called the Hulk has appeared in many types of media other than comics, such as animated and live action TV series, films, books, video games, comic strips, and stage shows. The Hulk debuted in television in 1966 as part of "The Marvel Super Heroes" animated series. Produced by Grantray-Lawrence Animation, headed by Grant Simmons, Ray Patterson and Robert Lawrence, the series is in stop-motion comic book form, with radio personalities Max Ferguson voicing the Hulk and Paul Soles voicing Bruce Banner. The 39 seven-minute segment episodes were shown, along with those featuring
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to become his own teenaged version of the Hulk. Rick is later cured after The Leader absorbed his power in order to restore his own with the help of the Gargoyle. Meanwhile, General Ross, betrayed by Agent Jones during the finale, breaks down. Though hospitalized and in critical condition, Ross interrupts Banner's wedding ceremony and threatens to kill Banner, who suffers a cardiac arrest, the separation from the Hulk finally taking its toll. This leads Banner's friends into concluding that he and the Hulk must be merged again, or both will die. Ross flees, but later returns in an attempt
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creatures, Banner's loyal friend Rick Jones, and the love of his life Betty Ross (like in many comic book incarnations, Betty along with Doc Samson is seen here trying to find a cure for Bruce Banner, who becomes the Hulk whenever enraged), is enough to liberate the Hulk and he becomes a fugitive again, with a more aggressive General Ross, Betty's father, continuing his pursuit. However, in "And the Wind Cries... Wendigo!", Hulk and General Ross had to work together to save Betty after the Wendigo (a curse placed upon an Indian) captured her. As in the comics, Thunderbolt Ross
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the New Powers Act, the Avengers are given Truman Marsh as their government liaison who even replaces the Bruce Banner-regressed Hulk with Red Hulk until the incident where Leader gamma-enhances him enough for Hulk to return. As the Avengers disassociate themselves with Truman Marsh during the Inhuman Registration Act that involves Registration Disks placed on them, Truman Marsh assembles Red Hulk, Black Panther, Songbird, Ant-Man, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Vision as the Mighty Avengers. The superhero fight lasts when the Inhumans Karnak, Gorgon, Inferno, Haechi, Flint, Iso, and Ms. Marvel get mind-controlled through the disks by Ultron posing as
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is shot to death by the police who arrive at the scene. In the 2003 film "Hulk", Brian, renamed David Banner (a reference to the television series), appears as the main antagonist in the film and is portrayed by Nick Nolte as an old man and by Paul Kersey as a young man in the film's prologue and subsequent flashbacks. The character's antagonist name, as stated by Ang Lee, is simply called The Father. In the film, David is a genetics researcher who, in his quest to improve on humanity, experiments on himself. After his wife, Edith gives birth to
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left the program to pursue his music career full-time. Crump's stage name "David Banner" is taken from the lead character of the television series, "The Incredible Hulk". With several of his friends, Banner sent some demo tapes to Jackson, Mississippi radio station, WJMI. In 1999, Banner and rapper Kamikaze as the duo, Crooked Lettaz, released "Grey Skies" (Penalty Recordings). In 2000, Banner released his solo debut album, "Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1". Released on the independent label, Big Face Records, the album sold around 7,000 copies. When the album's single, "Like a Pimp", became a radio hit, Banner began to
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his beloved wife, Laura. Haunted by his inability to save her, Banner, in works at studies people who summoned superhuman strength in order to save their loved ones. Banner hypothesizes that high levels of gamma radiation from sunspots contribute to the subjects' increase in strength. Impatient to test his theory, Banner conducts an unsupervised experiment in the lab, bombarding his own body with gamma radiation. This triggers his transformation into a , , green-skinned savage creature, with a sub-human mind and superhuman strength. Banner and his colleague investigate the transformation but when she is killed in an accident and he
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is a 3-star general who sends Army forces and Hulkbusters (Dr. Craig Saunders, Jr. and Dr. Samuel J. La Roquette (later Rock and Redeemer) were also mentioned as members) to capture or destroy the Hulk. He also fights the Hulk personally, using a laser gun Bruce Banner created against the creature in "Return of the Beast, part 1 and 2", and again in "Darkness and Light part 3". Glenn Talbot was shown acting as the right-hand man of General Ross. He is also shown to have a romantic interest in Betty Ross, but she constantly rejects him because he never
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Michael Donovan Michael David Donovan (born June 12, 1953) is a Canadian voice actor and director known for his voice on the series "Conan the Adventurer" where he played the lead role of Conan. He is also known for his work as the voices of Phong, Mike the TV, Cecil, and Al on "ReBoot". Donovan has also provided the voice of Wolf Bronski in "Exosquad", Sabretooth in "", Grey Hulk in "The Incredible Hulk and She-Hulk", and Carnage in "Spider-Man Unlimited". He provided the voices of Spike the Dog and Droopy on the hit WB series "Tom & Jerry Tales".
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Hulk: The End Hulk: The End is a one-shot comic book published by Marvel Comics. Written by Peter David, pencilled by Dale Keown and inked by Joe Weems, the story depicts a possible future for the Hulk like all of the other The End stories. It is an adaptation of a prose story of the same name by Peter David from "The Ultimate Hulk" short story collection (). The story follows the narrative of Bruce Banner and the Hulk following a war which ended in a violent nuclear holocaust that only he could have survived. Banner begins the story, talking
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does a very good job of hiding his disdain for either Bruce Banner or the Hulk. Traveling across the nation and beyond, even venturing into the coldest depths of Canada, Banner meets kindred spirits also battling similar problems, fights beings of pure energy, and must endure an alliance with the Gargoyle to provide the antidote to a viral epidemic that nearly takes Betty's life and countless others. Not even his family is safe from the terror his hidden powers bring, as his best friend and cousin Jennifer Walters is critically injured by Doctor Doom, forcing Banner to give her a
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Lou Ferrigno, Rex Smith and John Rhys-Davies. Despite the film's title, writer/executive producer Gerald Di Pego has stated that the idea of having the Hulk actually go on trial was never even discussed. On the run again after the events of the previous TV movie, David Banner is working up north under the name David Belson. Disenchanted and overwhelmed, David makes his way towards a large city with the hopes of renting a room and staying incognito. Unbeknownst to him, the city he arrives in is under the control of a powerful underworld crime boss named Wilson Fisk but is
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sits outside the cave, musing in his inner monologue: "Banner is gone...got rid of him last night." As he remembers the confrontation, he realizes that if he were ever to change back to Banner, he would die also. The Hulk is glad, because he does not need Banner, only for the truly tragic realization to come upon him: "Hulk...strongest one there is. Hulk..."only" one there is...Hulk feels...cold." Hulk: The End Hulk: The End is a one-shot comic book published by Marvel Comics. Written by Peter David, pencilled by Dale Keown and inked by Joe Weems, the story depicts a possible
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cancer in November 1993, but Gerald Di Pego (writer/executive producer of "The Trial of the Incredible Hulk", "The Death of the Incredible Hulk", and "Revenge of the Incredible Hulk") revealed that the film was cancelled before Bixby's health began to decline, due to disappointing ratings for "Death of", and that Banner was to have been revived without the ability to change into the Hulk at all, only reverting to (still non-speaking) Hulk form in the film's final act. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the two-hour pilot has a score of 57% based on seven reviews, for an average rating of
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satellites that open fire on the Hulk, leaving him unconscious in his Bruce Banner form. S.H.I.E.L.D. later imprisons Banner in a facility three miles underground, with the other Warbound members having been taken into U.S. military custody. Namor was spared from the Hulk's wrath, as Hulk discovered early on that Namor was the sole Illuminati member who voiced his opposition to banishing the Hulk from the outset and predicting Hulk's eventual return and quest for vengeance. With the conclusion of the "World War Hulk" storyline, the series "The Incredible Hulk" was replaced with "The Incredible Hercules", which officially replaced the
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had to be removed every 15 minutes because he found wearing them physically painful, and the green fright wig he wore as the Hulk was made of dyed yak hair. Joe Harnell, one of Kenneth Johnson's favorite composers, composed the music for "The Incredible Hulk". He was brought into the production due to his involvement with the series "The Bionic Woman", which Johnson had also created and produced. Some of the series' music was collected into an album titled "". The show's main theme, "The Lonely Man"—a sad, solo piano tune—is always heard during the closing credits—which usually shows Banner
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the show's 1976–1978 run, and was a guest star in season 2 of "Fantasy Island". Muldaur guest-starred on "The Incredible Hulk", playing the part of Helen Banner, David Banner's sister, in the Season 3, episode "Homecoming" in November 1979. In 1981, she played a nun in the fifth-season episode "Sanctuary". In 1975, she made a guest appearance in an episode of "The Rockford Files" as "Mrs. Bannister", a woman who has an affair with a former cellmate of the series' title character. During this time, Muldaur also appeared on "Police Woman", "Quincy M.E.", "The Streets of San Francisco", "The Love
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one driving to see Jennifer’s dance recital with two of her friends. Morris and Jennifer were heartbroken when it happened. 1. The Savage She-Hulk Vol 1 #15 Elaine Banner Elaine Banner or Elaine Walters is a fictional and supporting character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character appeared later in multiple spin-offs and dramatizations of the "Hulk" and She-Hulk comic book titles. She was created by writer David Kraft and artist Mike Vosburg. She first appeared in "The Savage She-Hulk" Vol 1 #15 of April, in 1981. She is the sister of Susan and Brian Banner,
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testing area. When Banner went out to see who it was, the man turned out to be Solomon Grundy. The bomb went off fusing Grundy and Banner together. When Banner gets angry he becomes Grundy, but the creature made a name for itself, calling itself Skulk. The Earth X series featured a vastly different take on the character, one in which the Hulk and Bruce Banner have finally achieved separation. However, they still rely on each other with Banner becoming a blind child who sees through the Hulk's eyes. In an interview in "Comicology Volume I: The Kingdom Come Companion",
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is uncooperative, but Murdock has faith that he is innocent and is determined to prove so. One night while asleep in jail, David has a nightmare about his upcoming trial and dreams about transforming into the Hulk on the witness stand. The stress of this causes him to transform in reality, and the Hulk goes berserk and breaks free of the prison. Subsequent events see David Banner team up with Daredevil who reveals his identity as Matt Murdock. Matt tells David about his origins which David initially has trouble accepting. Daredevil also reveals that he has an ally on the
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and less intelligent Green Hulk and the more streetwise, cerebral Gray Hulk, and of being a journeyman hero, which were inspired by "The Incredible Hulk" #312 (October 1985), in which writer Bill Mantlo (and possibly, according to David, Barry Windsor-Smith) had first established that Banner had suffered childhood abuse at the hands of his father. These aspects of the character would later be used in the 2003 feature film adaptation by screenwriter Michael France and director Ang Lee. Comic Book Resources credits David with making the formerly poor-selling book "a must-read mega-hit". David collaborated with a number of artists who
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enemies. The game includes the voice talent of Ron Perlman, Richard Moll, and Neal McDonough, who reprises his role of Bruce Banner which he first began in the 1996 Incredible Hulk animated series. Players are able to unlock different versions of the hulk including Joe Fixit, Grey Hulk, The Abomination, and a version where Bruce doesn't evolve into the Hulk but still contains it's rage and powers. Players can also unlock different coloured shorts as well. The game's prologue reveals that Bruce Banner has exiled himself in a cabin in the American badlands as he attempts to create a machine
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with his father, Bruce learns that the radiation unleashed something that was already in his DNA, and that David Banner plans to have Betty killed by his dogs, which now have similar powers to the Hulk thanks to David mutating them with gamma radiation. Bruce is then attacked by Talbot who accused him of going behind the back to cut him from the work, leading to a second transforming into the Hulk. The Hulk seriously injures Talbot before leaping to save Betty. After being wounded in a lengthy struggle, he kills David's dogs and changes back into Bruce before being
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he is arrested and placed on trial, while Rick Jones, almost an afterthought, continues his own reign of terror. Banner's cousin Jennifer, the She-Hulk, tries to help him out in court. After defending the entire court house from an attack by the Leader and successfully locating and restoring Rick to normal, both Banner and Jennifer travel together, lying low. Aside from a small continuation of the premiere episode, the season featured very little ongoing arcs, the only ones of note were the following: The remainder of the season saw Banner and Jennifer either team-up with characters such as Doctor Strange,
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disappears, a reporter publishes a story blaming the "Incredible Hulk" for both his and his colleague's apparent deaths. Banner endlessly drifts from place to place, assuming different identities and odd jobs to support himself and sometimes to enable his research. He finds himself feeling obliged to help the people he meets out of whatever troubles have befallen them. Meanwhile, McGee continues to pursue the mysterious monster, whom he believes got away with a double murder. Towards the end of each episode, Dr. Banner almost always flees the town, scared that publicity over the Hulk's rampages will eventually bring unwanted scrutiny
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Guilt Hulk Guilt Hulk is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted usually as an antagonist to the Hulk. Created by writer Peter David and artist Dale Keown, the character first appeared in "The Incredible Hulk" Vol. 2, #377 (January 1991) as a malevolent representation of Bruce Banner's abusive father, Brian Banner, that manifests itself in Banner's childhood memories. A malevolent alternate personality of Bruce Banner, the Guilt Hulk embodies all of Bruce's guilt, shame, and regrets. Existing within Bruce's mind, the entity seeks to manifest and run amok in the
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accidentally kills Edith when she tries to stop him. Bruce is taken into foster care, with the memories of his mother's death blocked out, and David is confined to a mental institution. Thirty years later, after being released from the institution and after Bruce becomes the Hulk, David, convinced the Hulk to be his "true son", tests the Hulk by sending three "hulk-dogs" to kill Betty Ross. While the Hulk defeats them, David attempts to replicate the Hulk's powers, giving himself Absorbing Man/Zzzax-like abilities. After both he and Bruce are captured by the military, David engages the Hulk in battle
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gotten cancer from the Gamma Bomb. Marlo Chandler Marlo Chandler is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Peter David, she first appeared in "The Incredible Hulk" #347 (September 1988), and became an ongoing supporting character, first in that book, and later in the "Captain Marvel" series published between 1999–2004. She is the wife of Rick Jones, a perennial sidekick to the Incredible Hulk, and was a best friend to Betty Ross, the wife of Hulk's alter ego Bruce Banner. In keeping with her introduction during a storyline in which the Hulk
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Marlo Chandler Marlo Chandler is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Peter David, she first appeared in "The Incredible Hulk" #347 (September 1988), and became an ongoing supporting character, first in that book, and later in the "Captain Marvel" series published between 1999–2004. She is the wife of Rick Jones, a perennial sidekick to the Incredible Hulk, and was a best friend to Betty Ross, the wife of Hulk's alter ego Bruce Banner. In keeping with her introduction during a storyline in which the Hulk was involved with organized crime, Marlo's
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the Hulk comic into a TV show. Johnson made several changes from the comic book, in part to translate it into a live-action show that was more believable and acceptable to a wide audience, and in part because he disliked comics and thus felt it best that the show was as different from the source material as possible. In the character's origin story, rather than being exposed to gamma rays during a botched atomic testing explosion, Banner is gamma-irradiated in a more low-key laboratory mishap during a test on himself. Another change was Banner's occupation, from physicist to medical researcher/physician.
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into Hulk to help Spider-Punk fight Kang. For the "Marvel 2099" imprint, Gerard Jones and Dwayne Turner created a new version of the character. First appearing in "2099 Unlimited" #1, John Eisenhart, a selfish film producer in "LotusLand" (future Hollywood) is inadvertently exposed to gamma radiation by the Knights of the Banner (a cult worshipping the original Hulk) who intend to create a Hulk of their own. As the Hulk, Eisenhart finds himself representing freedom to a closed-off society. A "Hulk 2099" series was published for 10 issues. In the "Bullet Points" mini-series, Peter Parker finds himself on the test
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television show." The Hulk's strength is far more limited than in the comic book, which Johnson felt was necessary for the show to be taken seriously by viewers. The Hulk still retained a healing factor, however. For instance, in "The Harder They Fall", Banner is in a serious accident that severs his spinal cord, leaving him paraplegic, but after his next transformation into the Hulk he is able to walk within minutes while in that form, and Banner's spine is completely restored by the end of the episode. In the majority of episodes, the only science fiction element was the
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drives him mad, forcing him to abandon the power and restore it to the creature. At the beginning of season two the Leader turned back in Samuel Sterns and is degraded by Gargoyle in the same way as before. With the help of Grey Hulk, the Leader went back to his old form. Also in the season finale of the first season, Rick Jones falls into the radiation-saturated Nutrient Bath, (which had been used to separate Hulk and Bruce Banner, and was at that moment being used to fuse them back together), Rick soaks up enough of the gamma radiation
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The Incredible Hulk (1996 TV series) The Incredible Hulk is an American animated television series starring the Marvel Comics character the Hulk. It ran two seasons, for 21 episodes, on the television network UPN from 1996 to 1997. Lou Ferrigno, who portrayed Universal's version of the Hulk on the live-action TV series from 1978 to 1982, provided the Hulk's voice. The show often featured cameo appearances by characters from other Marvel cartoons of the period. In the second season, the show's format, after UPN decided that season one was too dark, was changed, and to give "female viewers a chance",
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people as warmonger shape-changers. Following Roger Stern, Bill Mantlo took over the writing with issue #245 (March 1980). Among the adversaries Mantlo created for the series were the U-Foes and the Soviet Super-Soldiers. Mantlo's "Crossroads of Eternity" stories, which ran through issues #300–313 (Oct. 1984 – Nov.1985), explored the idea that Banner had suffered child abuse. Later "The Incredible Hulk" writers Peter David and Greg Pak called these stories an influence on their approaches to the series. After five years, Mantlo left the title to write "Alpha Flight", while "Alpha Flight" writer John Byrne took over the series and left
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Rebecca Banner Rebecca Banner is a fictional character, a supporting character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is the wife of Brian Banner, and the mother of their son Bruce Banner, who would grow up to be the gamma-powered superhero known as the Hulk. Created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema, the character made her first appearance in "Incredible Hulk" #267 (January 1982). Rebecca Banner was the mother of Bruce Banner who eventually grew up to become the superhero known as The Hulk. During college Rebecca met, fell in love and eventually married Brian Banner and
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and Bruce's cousin would become the super-heroine known as The She-Hulk, when Bruce saved her life with a blood transfusion. Elaine Banner was created by Writer David Kraft and artist Mike Vosburg in "The Savage She-Hulk" Vol 1 #15 of April, back in 1981. Elaine Banner is the sister of Susan Banner and Brian Banner. During their childhood, all three of them including their Mother were physically and mentally abused by their alcoholic father, Bruce Banner. For years they suffered but eventually they pulled through until he died. Even though Elaine and Susan learned to put it behind them' their
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Sweden, and Germany, "20th Century Fox Home Entertainment" and "Clear Vision Ltd." has released all six seasons on DVD as of November 24, 2008 and September 6, 2010. Other releases The Incredible Hulk (1996 TV series) The Incredible Hulk is an American animated television series starring the Marvel Comics character the Hulk. It ran two seasons, for 21 episodes, on the television network UPN from 1996 to 1997. Lou Ferrigno, who portrayed Universal's version of the Hulk on the live-action TV series from 1978 to 1982, provided the Hulk's voice. The show often featured cameo appearances by characters from other
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first study the creature. Over the course of a week, both scientists, with the help of Pratt's scientist wife Amy (Barbara Tarbuck), construct a force field cage and sensors to track Banner's vitals. On the night of the observation, David is rigged with a tranquilizer to sedate him once the readings have been recorded. Banner shocks himself with an electrical rod and transforms into the Hulk. The energy cage restrains the Hulk until Pratt has his readings, and Amy activates the tranquilizer. Banner reverts to normal, and Pratt and Amy photograph the closing puncture wound from the tranquilizer. Banner later
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site for a Gamma bomb and absorbs a large dose of gamma radiation, becoming the Hulk. In a further twist, later in the series, in an attempt to find a cure for Peter, Dr. Bruce Banner examines specimens taken from the test site and is bitten by a radioactive spider, becoming Spider-Man. Parker is killed by Galactus and Banner is killed by an Inheritor during the "Spider-Verse" event. In "", there is a green troll version of Hulk that lives on Eurth called Greenskyn Smashtroll. He is depicted as former member of the Champions of the Realm who has fallen
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punished for eternity. In the series "Marvel Zombies", the Hulk has been infected with a virus which makes him into an undead zombie (he is actually infected by the zombie Fantastic Four). Although he still retains his strength and invulnerability, he no longer heals, is losing weight because of his now-deteriorating tissue, does not feel pain and now craves human flesh. The zombie Hulk's transformations are physically controlled purely by his appetite — after feeding, he transforms back into Banner, who is also a zombie, until the hunger returns. When Hulk first transforms back into Banner, his stomach starts to
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Reindeer" in 1964.<ref name=LFP /Soles went on to voice Bruce Banner the alter ego of the Hulk and his friend Rick Jones in the 1966 "Incredible Hulk" cartoon series from The Marvel Super Heroes program. He also voiced fellow Marvel superhero Spider-Man in the original animated television series also from the late 1960s, and he played "The Lawbreaker" on the CBC panel quiz show "This Is the Law" in the 1970s, and played Costas Stavros on the Canadian soap opera "Riverdale". In 2001, Soles took over the role of Shylock the Jew in the Stratford Festival of Canada production of
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the DC-Marvel Crossover "Batman vs the Incredible Hulk", Banner infiltrated a Wayne tech project as a lowly technician to get close to an experimental gamma-ray gun. The Joker attempted to steal the gun but was nearly thwarted when Banner transformed into the Hulk, although he bought time by tricking Hulk into fighting Batman, who only just managed to defeat the Hulk by tricking him into inhaling knockout gas. When the Hulk reverted to Banner, Bruce Wayne surprised him by offering Banner full access to the project. The Joker's real reason for stealing the gun was to fulfill a bargain with
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can harm Bruce too, Brian is shot to death by policemen who were alerted and arrived at the scene' saving Bruce. 1. The Incredible Hulk Vol 1 #267 Rebecca Banner Rebecca Banner is a fictional character, a supporting character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is the wife of Brian Banner, and the mother of their son Bruce Banner, who would grow up to be the gamma-powered superhero known as the Hulk. Created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema, the character made her first appearance in "Incredible Hulk" #267 (January 1982). Rebecca Banner was the mother
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Alex Ross said that the design of Earth-X Banner and Hulk was based on the appearance of Moon-Boy and Devil Dinosaur. In other tales, possible futures for the character have been shown. Using a post apocalyptic wasteland as a backdrop, the Peter David written "" one-shot features an elderly Bruce Banner as the last surviving inhabitant of Earth, the Hulk having hidden in a cave during a nuclear war until he was released by the Recorder sent to confirm humanity's demise. After Bruce has spent time traveling Earth, transforming into the Hulk at night and when attacked by the mutated
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Incredible Hulk- The Complete Series" on DVD in the UK on September 30, 2008. They subsequently released the complete series (not including the three post-series TV movies) on Blu-ray on December 12, 2016. The TV series led to a syndicated newspaper strip that ran from 1978 to 1982. It used the same background and origin story as the TV series but narrated stories outside the TV series. In 1979, a Hulk "video novel" in paperback form was released, with pictures and dialog from the pilot. The Incredible Hulk (1978 TV series) The Incredible Hulk is an American television series based
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plot by Morgan le Fay to trick Bruce Banner into capturing Hulk so that she can harness his powers and take over Battleworld. After Bruce Banner and Hulk reunited in the same body, Hulk helps Black Widow and Captain Marvel fight off Morgan le Fay and her horsemen before returning to Avengers Tower. Weirdworld "Weirdworld" was a fantasy series created by Doug Moench and Mike Ploog for American company Marvel Comics, set in a dimension of magic. A comic book series titled "Weirdworld" debuted in 2015 as a tie-in to the "Secret Wars" storyline, followed by a six issue series
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and provokes the Hulk transformation to defeat the Leader, over Banner's protests and despite the knowledge that the Hulk's physiology will adapt to the nanodes and render them useless in preventing further transformations. The Hulk subsequently escapes and Tony apologizes to Banner for not being able to help him. Ultimate Human Ultimate Human (originally titled Ultimate Hulk vs. Iron Man) is an American comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics. The limited series set in the Ultimate Universe, is written by Warren Ellis and pencilled by Cary Nord. The series deals with a desperate Bruce Banner pleading with Tony
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Thunderbolt Ross General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross (also known as Red Hulk) is a fictional character who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Ross, the archenemy of the Hulk, is a United States military officer, the father of Betty Ross, ex-father-in-law of Glenn Talbot, father-in-law of Dr. Bruce Banner, and was head of the Gamma Bomb Project that turned Banner into the Hulk. After the creation of the Hulk, Ross pursues the creature with a growing obsession, and after learning that Banner and the Hulk are one and the same, Ross hunts Banner as well. In 2008, Ross
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series "Mad Men" as Arthur Case. He also voiced the role of Bruce Banner in the "Wolverine vs. the Hulk" episode of the animated TV series "Wolverine and the X-Men". He reprised the role as a recurring character in the TV series "". "Wolverine and the X-Men" and "The Avengers: Earth's Mightest Heroes" are set within the same continuity. In May 2012, Mann joined the ensemble cast of Diego Luna's historical biopic of Cesar Chavez titled "Cesar Chavez", which also stars Michael Peña, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson, John Malkovich, and Wes Bentley. Mann starred as billionaire computer hacker Nolan Ross
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were represented by reprints of "Sensational She-Hulk" #1 and "Savage She-Hulk" #1. Dan Slott's last issue is #21; with 33 issues, Slott has written the most solo issues of She-Hulk. Peter David became the new writer with "She-Hulk" #22. Marvel Comics announced that "She-Hulk" #38 (February 2009) would be the final issue of the series. Peter David commented on his blog that sales of the book were hurt due to discrepancies between his book and Jeph Loeb's "Hulk" series, caused by editorial error: The mantle of She-Hulk is challenged by Lyra, the daughter of Hulk and Thundra, who is the
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limited to: future "Falcon Crest" and "Castle" co-star Susan Sullivan in the original pilot; Brett Cullen, also of "Falcon Crest"; Kim Cattrall, of "Sex and the City" fame; Ray Walston, co-star of Bixby's first series, "My Favorite Martian"; Brandon Cruz, co-star of "The Courtship of Eddie's Father"; Lou Ferrigno, who along with starring as the Hulk, appeared in one episode ("King of the Beach") as a different character, Bixby's ex-wife Brenda Benet; and in an uncredited role, the bodybuilder and professional wrestler Ric Drasin played the half-transformed Hulk in "Prometheus" (parts 1 and 2). Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the
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The Incredible Hulk (comic book) The Incredible Hulk is an ongoing comic book series featuring the Marvel Comics superhero the Hulk and his alter ego Dr. Bruce Banner. First published in May 1962, the series ran for six issues before it was cancelled in March 1963, and the Hulk character began appearing in "Tales to Astonish". With issue #102, "Tales to Astonish" was renamed to "The Incredible Hulk" in April 1968, becoming its second volume. The series continued to run until issue #474 in March 1999 when it was replaced with the series "Hulk" which ran until February 2000 and
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Hulk. No matter how powerful he became, his heart could still be shattered by Betty Ross, the daughter of General "Thunderbolt" Ross. The series has been collected into a single volume. Hulk: Gray Hulk: Gray is a comic book limited series written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Tim Sale. The series ran for a total of six issues which followed the early years of Bruce Banner and his problems as the Hulk. Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale also collaborated on other limited series such as: "", "", and "". Each series, like "Hulk: Gray", followed the early years of
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in an attempt to trap his creation a female clone of Spider-Man). She, under the alias "Dr. Julia Carpenter'" is caught and nearly experimented upon, but rescued by Spider-Man. Meanwhile, Sterns injects himself with a serum, thus changing into a Hulk/Leader hybrid. Sterns is later defeated by both Spider-Woman and Spider-Man. In the film universe, Bruce Banner / Hulk is initially played by actor Edward Norton in "The Incredible Hulk" but is replaced by Mark Ruffalo from "The Avengers" onwards. In his first appearance in "The Incredible Hulk" Banner is part of a program that attempts to recreate the Super-Soldier
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General Ross sends his troops to arrest Talbot, who is now wearing a special nuclear-powered Hulkbuster. Hulk joins the fight and defeats Talbot, throwing him into the air where he explodes. Despite everything Banner has done to help, General Ross still captures Banner and takes him and Betty away. Afterwards, Blonsky forces Sterns to inject him with Banner's gamma-irradiated blood, transforming him into the monstrous Abomination, who then rampages through the city. Seeing as he's the only one who can stop him, Banner jumps from the helicopter and transforms into the Hulk. After a lengthy battle, Hulk defeats the Abomination
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Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and Sub-Mariner also from that series. They were all based on the early stories from "The Incredible Hulk" and "Tales to Astonish" comic book series from Marvel. The series shows Bruce Banner's origin of becoming the Hulk and struggling to keep his dual identity a secret from everyone, as well as trying to maintain his romance with Betty Ross, friendship with Rick Jones—the only one knowing that Banner and the Hulk are the same, and first battling super-villains such as the Leader. The Hulk appeared in the 1978–1982 live action television series, "The Incredible Hulk",
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to bring Banner's intelligence to the Hulk, and came to love him. The Hulk helped to form the Defenders. In the 1980s, Banner once again gained control over the Hulk, and gained amnesty for his past rampages; however, due to the manipulations of supernatural character Nightmare, Banner eventually lost control over the Hulk. It was also established that Banner had serious mental problems even before he became the Hulk, having suffered childhood traumas that engendered Bruce's repressed rage. Banner comes to terms with his issues for a time, and the Hulk and Banner were physically separated by Doc Samson. Banner
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series has already treated She-Hulk and Iron Man like ragdolls who crumple under the awesome might of Red Hulk. Now it's Thor's turn". Claiming bad dialogue, poor pacing and maltreated characters, Schedeen stated that Ed McGuinness' artwork was the only saving grace for the title. Sam Elliott plays General Ross in the 2003 film "Hulk" directed by Ang Lee. William Hurt portrays Thunderbolt Ross in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, where he fills an antagonist role. He first appears in "The Incredible Hulk" (2008), in which he hunts down Bruce Banner/Hulk, during which one of his subordinates, soldier Emil Blonsky,
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arrival of General Ross, S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Gabriel Jones, and a squad of Hulkbusters. War Machine fights some of the Hulkbusters alongside Jones and Iron Man. Sasquatch appeared in episode "Man to Man, Beast to Beast" voiced by Peter Strauss (Walter Langkowski) and Clancy Brown (Sasquatch). In that episode, Bruce Banner comes to Canada hoping to find his old friend, Dr. Walter Langkowski (Sasquatch) to get a cure for himself and get rid of Hulk forever, only to find that Walter has developed a bestial alter ego while using himself as a test subject to make a breakthrough in gamma radiation.
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Hulk: Gray Hulk: Gray is a comic book limited series written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Tim Sale. The series ran for a total of six issues which followed the early years of Bruce Banner and his problems as the Hulk. Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale also collaborated on other limited series such as: "", "", and "". Each series, like "Hulk: Gray", followed the early years of the different Marvel Comics heroes. Bruce Banner's life was torn apart by the explosion of the Gamma Bomb. From that moment on, he unleashed the strongest creature on Earth, The Incredible
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and Lou Ferrigno reprises his role of the Hulk. Eric Kramer makes his first and only appearance as Thor and Steve Levitt stars as Donald Blake. This was also Jack Colvin's last appearance as Jack McGee. Dr. David Banner has been gainfully employed at the Joshua-Lambert Research Institute (as David Bannion) where he and a team of scientists are putting the final touches on a Gamma Transponder, which he intends to use to cure him of his ability to turn into the Hulk. He has not changed into the Hulk for two years since he met a young widow, Maggie
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works at the newspaper run by Jonah Jameson. Near the end of the "1602" series he was bitten by spider giving him strange powers. When he dons a webbed mask and a leather doublet, Parquagh becomes 'The Spider'. Peter also appears to have some feelings for Virginia, even though he is too shy to express them. He is the Spider-Man of 1602. David Banner, was an advisor to James VI and I. Towards the end of "1602" he is caught in the energies of the Anomaly and becomes a brutish monster. He is this world's Incredible Hulk. Uncommonly, The Hulk
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writer and artist team who created the Hulk for Marvel Comics, both made cameo appearances in the series. Kirby's cameo was in the season two episode "No Escape", while Lee appeared as a juror in "Trial of the Incredible Hulk" (the 1989 post-series TV movie). Initially the Hulk's facial make-up was quite monstrous, but after both pilots, the first two weekly episodes and New York location shooting for the fourth, the design was toned down. The makeup process used to transform Ferrigno into the Hulk took three hours. The hard contact lenses Ferrigno wore to simulate the Hulk's electric-green eyes
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to stop the Lizard. Written by Neal Barrett, Jr. The plot of the book is that the Super-Skrull is on the loose, looking to kill the sci-fi writer Berkley Whitmore. He attacks the writer just before an awards ceremony. Peter Parker is accompanying Joy Mercado as a photographer/writer duo to cover the story. It also turns out that Whitmore and Dr. Bruce Banner (aka Hulk) are good friends from way back, and Banner is attending the ceremony, somewhat from the shadows, since Banner is stuck in permanent Hulk mode, but with the mind of Banner. His wife Betty Banner and
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