Celebrating the Legacy of the Incredible Hulk! Over 50 years ago, gamma-irradiated scientist Bruce Banner unleashed the monstrous self that overhauled his body and mind. Now, we’re breaking down the Hulk’s entire history...in 708 issues! Get all caught up before reading Hulk’s Legacy reboot in Incredible Hulk #709, brought to you by creators Greg Pak and Greg Land!
Hulk first appeared in Incredible Hulk (1962) #1, but after a six-issue stint, bumped to the pages of Tales to Astonish. Bruce Banner’s story proved a ‘Hulk Smash’ through #101. Hulk also collected some unique foes here – read the Abomination’s first appearance in #90!
This triumph of a series often pitted Banner against his greatest threat – his own rage. Equal parts stirring action and involved character study, Hulk reached new popularity thanks to this modernized take. And stick around for the final act! It all culminates with Hulk’s banishment to space in Planet Hulk…followed by his vengeful return to Earth in World War Hulk! Read both events now, available as Discovers!
“Who is the Hulk?” is the question on everyone’s lips from the onset of this series. The Abomination’s grizzly murder has all signs pointing to the Gamma-Green giant…but how is that possible with Banner under government hold? Enter…the rampaging Red Hulk! And be witness to Rick Jones horrifying transformation into A-Bomb!
It’s a whole grouping of Gamma! Bruce Banner tries to harness (and subdue) the extraordinary abilities of his growing collective. Alongside his son Skaar, cousin She-Hulk, and ex-wife Red She-Hulk, Hulk must navigate a playing field with an ever-growing number of irradiated beings. Oh, and the identity of the Red Hulk’s still at large! Want ripped-to-rubble action? Look no further!
The Green Goliath and Bruce Banner, merged no longer. Now separate from his host, the Hulk secludes himself to Subterranea, venerated as a hunter to the Moloids that live there. But Bruce Banner is floundering. Traumatized by the impact of Hulk’s destruction, the doctor loses himself to gamma research on an old nuclear testing site – but his island “paradise” is at risk of becoming the Island of Dr. Moreau!
Hulk: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Banner approaches Maria Hill with an unusual proposition: in exchange for S.H.I.E.L.D.’s scientific resources, Banner will surrender the Hulk for use as a targeted weapon. But even with the Hulk on S.H.I.E.L.D.’s leash, will Bruce be able to control his curse of anger?
Who shot Bruce Banner? Straight off the cliffhanger in Indestructible Hulk #20, Bruce lies at death’s door – and this threshold injury seems calculated. But even if he does recover, Banner will lose the genius mind that he hoped would redeem his legacy. Who wants Banner down for the count? And just what is Maria Hill planning?
Amadeus Cho is the TOTALLY AWESOME Hulk! The teen genius and former ally to Hulk and Hercules steps up from sidekick to super hero. Instead of becoming the mindless beast of his predecessor, Amadeus’ Hulk keeps his intellect…and throws some cool gadgets into his arsenal! First up? A battle with Lady Hellbender, an alluring alien queen.