THE INCREDIBLE HULK

HULK

Hulk is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee
and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of The Incredible Hulk (May 1962). In his comic book
appearances, the character is both the Hulk, a green-skinned, hulking and muscular humanoid possessing a vast degree of
physical strength, and his alter ego Bruce Banner, a physically weak, socially withdrawn, and emotionally reserved physicist, the
two existing as independent personalities and resenting of the other.





Following his accidental exposure to gamma rays during the detonation of an experimental bomb, Banner is physically
transformed into the Hulk when subjected to emotional stress, at or against his will, often leading to destructive rampages and
conflicts that complicate Banner's civilian life. The Hulk's level of strength is normally conveyed as proportionate to his level of
anger. Commonly portrayed as a raging savage, the Hulk has been represented with other personalities based on Banner's
fractured psyche, from a mindless, destructive force, to a brilliant warrior, or genius scientist in his own right. Despite both Hulk
and Banner's desire for solitude, the character has a large supporting cast, including Banner's lover Betty Ross, his friend Rick
Jones, his cousin She-Hulk, sons Hiro-Kala and Skaar, and his co-founders of the superhero team the Avengers. However, his
uncontrollable power has brought him into conflict with his fellow heroes and others.





Lee stated that the Hulk's creation was inspired by a combination of Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.[3] Although the
Hulk's coloration has varied throughout the character's publication history, the most usual color is green. He has two main
catchphrases: "Hulk is strongest one there is!" and the better-known "HULK SMASH!", which has founded the basis for numerous
pop culture memes.