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Hulk

After being bombarded with an overwhelming dose of gamma radiation, nuclear physicist Bruce Banner transformed into an all-green persona! The Hulk transformation, triggered by his temper and adrenaline- Banner had to master a higher level of anger management skills. Over the years, the Hulk's good side has managed to muscle its way into being the most powerful, character in the Marvel Universe!

The Hulk's Greatest Moments

THE COMING OF THE HULK

in Incredible Hulk (1962) #1

The Hulk first comes out to play following Bruce Banner's exposure to a powerful gamma bomb. This version of the super strong anti-hero, however, has gray skin and only transforms at nightfall, leaving Banner a confused wreck with ripped up clothes by morning!

ENTER: PETER DAVID

in Incredible Hulk (1962) #331

Writer Peter David's landmark 11-year run begins here! While on the run from the Hulkbusters, the tension between Bruce Banner and his beleaguered friends only increases. Witness the return of the brutish grey Hulk and follow his journey from rampaging beast to Las Vegas bouncer and beyond!

UNIFICATION

in Incredible Hulk (1962) #377

With the help of Doc Samson and Ringmaster, Bruce Banner finally pulls the handful of drastically different Hulks all vying for control of his body into one all-new, all-powerful Hulk! But with a new Hulk must also come all-new problems!

HULK: ASUNDER

in Incredible Hulk (2011) #1

After being split from his puny human persona, the Hulk has retreated underground where he now thrives as a hunter alongside the monstrous Moloids! But whatever peace the brute has found below the surface won't last for long, for he has to face his newest enemy-Bruce Banner!

INDESTRUCTIBLE HULK

in Indestructible Hulk (2012) #1

Faced with a legacy of destruction, Dr. Bruce Banner teams up with S.H.I.E.L.D. to provide him with the equipment and space to create scientific miracles. The only catch: S.H.I.E.L.D. gets to use his Hulk out fits how they see fit-usually by dropping him on costumed terrorists!