https://www.cbr.com Read up on the latest Hulk franchise News, Reviews and Features from the team at CBR. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:06:30 GMT en-US hourly 60 In every Look Back, we examine a comic book issue from 10/25/50/75 years ago (plus a wild card every month with a fifth week in it). This time around, we head back twenty-five years to June 1998, when Peter David's historic run on Incredible Hulk came to an end.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:06:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-peter-david-run-ending-anniversary/ With Bruce Banner's previous adventure hurtling him across the cosmos to places unknown, returning home to Earth seems like it would be a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, that couldn't be further from the case. While Bruce may have gotten back to the familiar territory of living life on the road, his life change is also driving him down a dark path that even the Hulk might not be prepared to face.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:50:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-bruce-banner-monster-era-return-marvel/ The Hulk has always been a character that's been more about the internal struggle between being civilized and letting out the animal within. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe has consistently given Hulk the time to grow and evolve from that concept, he never had time to really dissect what went on in both the Bruce Banner and Hulk personas. That said, while The Incredible Hulk was an honest attempt at exploring his struggle, Ang Lee's Hulk was solely focused on this idea.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-2003-best-teaser-trailer-marvel/ The Hulk is back on Earth in his new ongoing series, The Incredible Hulk, by writer Philip Kennedy Johnson, artists Nic Klein and Matthew Wilson, and letterer Cory Petit, but that's not necessarily good news for the jade giant, as he finds himself with a bounty on his head with all of the Marvel Universe's monsters on his trail.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:09:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-hunted-marvel-monsters-man-thing/ The Hulk has always been at the crossroads of horror and heroism, with titles focusing on the characters often finding the balance between the inherent terrifying elements of the Hulk's story with the typical superhero storytelling of the Marvel Universe. But the Hulk arguably works best when the balance shifts further into the frightening aspects, with titles like Immortal Hulk highlighting what makes the character so frightening — especially in contrast to the other heroes and villains of the surrounding universe.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-hulk-horror-hellboy-connection-marvel-comics/ When genius scientist Bruce Banner got exposed to gamma radiation, he transformed into the Hulk, a jade giant capable of massive destruction. What others saw as a monster was actually the manifestation of his inner rage that acted to protect Banner from the harsh realities of the world, like a coping mechanism. However, with their strained relationship now beyond repair, an enraged Hulk wants complete control over Banner's body. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson with artwork from Nic Klein and Matthew Wilson and lettering by VC's Cory Petit, The Incredible Hulk #1 from Marvel Comics opens a new chapter in the Green Goliath's life. With the Green Door shut, monsters have come out to play.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:46:52 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-the-incredible-hulk-1-review/ Marvel Comics and DC Comics have a weird history of copying each other's characters. More often than not, this was just coincidence. After all, neither Marvel or DC can own an entire character archetype or trope. However, some DC characters were so similar to a certain Marvel hero that DC could be rightly accused of plagiarism.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-copying-marvel/ Superman has been the biggest icon of the superhero genre since his creation in 1938's Action Comics #1. In the almost 90 years since his creation, the hero has enjoyed a number of crossovers, adventures and battles that have defined his comics. Superman has battled many characters in the DC Universe and beyond. However, there are still a number of fights fans have been waiting years to see materialize.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-best-anticipated-fights-dc-comics/ Guest DLC characters are nothing new to fighting games, with many of them featuring characters from different franchises. Soul Calibur has featured Star Wars characters, and Mortal Kombat has had surprise guests ranging from Robocop to the Joker. And though it hasn’t been as DLC yet, Street Fighter has a long history of collaboration with Marvel.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/street-fighter-6-guest-dlc-marvel-characters/ Marvel Comics has no shortage of powerful superheroes who run the gamut when it comes to fantastic and unusual abilities. While some Marvel heroes have a litany of superpowers that make them massive threats, other heroes manage to get by with only one superhuman ability.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:20:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-best-powerful-heroes-only-one-power/ Marvel's heroes are the most popular superheroes around. While the MCU plays a big role in this, Marvel has long controlled the top sales spot in the superhero comic industry. The great thing about the publisher's heroes is how different they are. From science heroes to patriotic ones, the most popular Marvel heroes also achieve epic wins.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-popular-heroes-best-wins/ The Immortal Hulk (by Al Ewing and Joe Bennett) dragged Bruce Banner and every single one of his personalities into a devastating spotlight, leading to the emergence of some of the Hulk's most terrifying transformations ever. While the Hulk has gone through plenty of incredible transformations before, two of Marvel's possible future timelines are menaced and protected by their own green behemoths: Hulk 2099 and the world-conquering Maestro.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 19:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-2099-vs-maestro-who-wins/ Marvel's heroes have always had a special something that made them so great. For many of them, that started right at the beginning. A great origin story is very important, and that's somewhere Marvel has always excelled. Reaching back into the Golden Age, Marvel has done an amazing job of introducing new heroes.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-heroes-best-first-appearances/ Hulk is the mightiest and most monstrous "hero" in the Marvel Universe, with his best stories emphasizing this point. There's perhaps no better example of this than Immortal Hulk, which both honored the jade giant's history while heavily reinventing him and his mythology. Lauded by fans and critics and putting the character back on the comic book map, Immortal Hulk has become perhaps the character's finest hour.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-series-problems-correct-marvel/ Even with the MCU losing steam, Marvel has been a kingmaker for years, introducing the public to superheroes in ways they never imagined possible. All of this came from the comics. Marvel's popularity comes from the characters. Marvel's creators made characters that completely broke the mold, redefining old tropes and introducing readers to new ones who can never truly be replicated.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:50:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-best-revolutionary-characters/ An unexpected journey through the interdimensional Crossroads brought Spider-Man face-to-face with an enraged Hulk, primordial perils, and Marvel's prehistoric superheroes. Every step of the trek was nothing short of thrilling, but one turn in particular introduced a horrifying element to the action. While the wall-crawler is busy catching up with Devil Dinosaur and Moon Boy, his unwitting travel companion, Bruce Banner, became acquainted with Dinosaur World's greatest threat, and he unleashed the demonic Guilt Hulk to deal with it in Symbiote Spider-Man: Crossroads #3 (by Peter David, Greg Land, Frank D'Armata and VC's Joe Sabino).

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-resurrects-guilt-hulk/ Marvel’s new Incredible Hulk series promises a scarier more gruesome Hulk story in a thriller that turns away from Marvel’s goofier iterations of the character. The return to the classic horror take on the character is largely inspired by Al Ewing’s Immortal Hulk, which delves into the horror of living with a fractured psyche. Bruce Banner and Hulk are best portrayed in this way, as creatures of psychological horror rather than mainstream superheroes. In interviews with Phillip Kenedy John and Nic Klein, the new creative team reveals their influences are the same classic stories that inspired Stan Lee's Incredible Hulk, mainly Frankenstein, and Jekyll and Hyde.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 01:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-hulk-reboot-horror-different-marvel/ With the exponential rise in prominence of characters like Doctor Strange, the Scarlet Witch, and Magik, Marvel's magical realm has been starting to spread its wings in film and television. Even Storm has been dabbling in magic. The old days of science fiction standing above the world of heroes are long gone.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 15:50:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-greatest-sci-fi-heroes/ Many variations of superhero powersets come with positive benefits. For example, flying comes with incredible freedom, while super speed gives almost any character an edge. However, even simple superpowers can corrupt even righteous characters like Superman, especially when writers look at them through a more realistic lens.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 18:20:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superpowers-that-turn-heroes-bad/ Power creep has become an inescapable feature of superhero fiction. Characters like Spider-Man and Thor have been around for over 60 years, and creators need to continually raise the stakes to keep fans invested. Superheroes' power levels grow over the years, naturally leading to even more impressive feats.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 11:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-worst-power-creeps/ Marvel is the number one comic publisher when it comes to sales, creating best-selling comics month in and month out. Thanks to the MCU, the publisher has also become the biggest name in pop culture, adding even more to the brand's popularity.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 19:40:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/popular-marvel-characters/ The boisterous former X-Men villain Juggernaut has always claimed to be virtually unstoppable. However, the Hulk traditionally has been one of the few Marvel characters capable of standing up to him. The powerful pair have fought many times over the years, and in Juggernaut #2 (by Fabian Nicieza and Ron Garney) the titular heavyweight again clashed with the Hulk to determine who really is stronger.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 18:31:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-stronger-than-juggernaut/ This is Wrap it Up, about comic book series canceled before they can conclude and how they are sometimes concluded in other comic book series. This time around, we look at how Adam Warlock's first comic book storyline was resolved in the pages of the Incredible Hulk.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 23:52:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-adam-warlock-wrapped-up/ Superhero comic books may be built on fantastic scenarios and intense action, but the real meat of the stories comes from human emotion. Romance and melodrama can be the most exciting, heartbreaking, and juiciest parts of a comic book. Any long-running comic book is bound to throw one or more of its title characters into an intense romance.

]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 14:40:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-romance-downsides/ Marvel has given readers amazing heroes, but the publisher has never been scared to give readers other versions. Marvel didn't debut multiverse stories in superhero comics, but they went further with them, using books like What If...? to show darker sides of everyone's favorite heroes. Since then, Marvel readers have seen many evil versions of their favorite iconic heroes.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 15:50:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/iconic-marvel-superheroes-evil-versions/ The Avengers may be a force for good in Marvel Comics, but not all of Earth's Mightiest Heroes see eye-to-eye when it comes to crimefighting. While certain heroes uphold moral principles that keep them from causing too much harm to their enemies, other Avengers prove to be particularly brutal in their brand of justice.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 19:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-most-brutal-members-marvel-comics/ Welcome to the latest edition of CBR's Marvel Monthly Fan Q&A. Every month, we work with Marvel to give fans a chance to ask their favorite creators questions about the publisher's upcoming titles. This month, we sent your questions to the author behind DC's Action Comics and Marvel's Alien -- Phillip Kennedy Johnson. This June, Johnson is teaming up with artist Nic Klein for a brand new series starring the Hulk.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/incredible-hulk-phillip-kennedy-johnson-fan-qa/ One of the most intriguing debates in the Marvel Universe has always been if the Hulk can be killed. Many of Bruce Banner's foes tried time and time again but to no avail. Even in his human form, it was hard for Bruce Banner to hurt himself, with the Jade Giant inside protecting his very essence.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 20:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/joe-fixit-hulk-immortality-electro-marvel/ The Incredible Hulk and Green Lantern writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson explained why John Stewart would ultimately defeat the Green Goliath in a Marvel/DC crossover battle.

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 17:00:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/green-lantern-beat-hulk-marvel-dc-crossover/ Even though he's not technically a mutant, Juggernaut was recently called upon to defend the mutant paradise Krakoa from the wrath of the Immortal Hulk. Juggernaut #2 (by Fabian Nicieza and Ron Garney) featured the green Goliath and the unstoppable step-brother of Charles Xavier at each other's throats once again. Although that issue didn't include a fight with a clear victor, it's not the first time these two titans have come to blows.

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 19:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-vs-juggernaut-stronger/ Hulk writer and artist Ryan Ottley explained why the Green Goliath's latest series needed to end early.

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 16:13:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-jade-avengers-series-end-early/ In Marvel's current Hulk run, Bruce Banner has unleashed his most monstrous Hulk. Sadly, this being is one that hates him: the evil Titan Hulk. While Bruce had some modicum of control over the Green Goliath of old, Titan's acting on his own, and he's intent on destroying the Hulk Planet that Monolith rules over.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-titan-persona-leader-marvel/ One of Marvel’s strongest heroes seemingly met his match in the recent Hulk ongoing series. Marvel’s jade giant encountered an even more powerful transformed state known as Titan who could become one of the strongest comic book characters around. Of course, both Hulk and Titan have stiff competition in the Marvel universe.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:30:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-powerful-characters-in-the-marvel-universe/ While Bruce Banner's trip through the farthest reaches of space has brought him face-to-face with some of the most astonishing figures the Marvel Universe has to offer, it has also unleashed a monster from deep within unlike any he has ever known before. Worse still, both Bruce and the Hulk have so far been utterly incapable of freeing themselves from Titan's grasp. Of course, that isn't all too surprising considering Titan's origins from deep within the darkest Hell of them all, although that revelation is hardly any consolation when it is ushering in the return of Marvel's Below-Place.

]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-titan-hell-origin-marvel/ Some Marvel heroes struggle to have a civilian life, but others have been able to even form a family while also working to save the world. These superheroes' offspring rarely have regular lives. It's very common for them to inherit superpowers and follow their parents' path.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:31:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-heroes-stronger-than-parents/ The flexible tone of the Marvel Universe is one of the benefits of the superhero genre. It's a setting that allows for grounded stories, fantastical tales, and genre shifts. This is especially prevalent with horror, with plenty of stories over the years turning classic heroes into horrifying monsters.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/what-if-hulk-horror-monster-avengers-marvel/ The DC Universe will feature movies, TV shows and other projects based on DC characters both popular and obscure. The rebooted shared universe will be James Gunn's attempt to get DC on equal footing with his former home Marvel Studios in terms of making DC properties into massive hits. In fact, his love of the less than mainstream could see DC beat Marvel at its own game.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 02:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/how-dcu-can-avoid-hulk-spider-man-issues-mcu/ Marvel's heroes jumped to prominence in the Silver Age, quickly becoming the most famous heroes in comic. This has been compounded in recent years with the MCU, but even before that, the decades of success are extremely impressive. Marvel has kept their heroes fresh, upgrading the characters in a variety of ways.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:40:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-heroes-best-upgraded-versions/ Superman is The Man of Steel, the wayward son of Krypton who possesses strength enough that he stands alongside the gods themselves. The Incredible Hulk is a man cursed with power unimaginable, a strength capable of splitting planets in half, yet unable to control the roiling emotions within his own heart. Debates have raged for countless years as to which of these two powerhouses is truly the strongest. Being as Superman is in the DC universe and Hulk in the Marvel universe, the chances of them meeting are very low, thus leaving the answer to the age-old question always unanswered. Unanswered, that was, until Superman’s greatest foe brought the two heroes together in a fight that could have destroyed the entire world.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-hulk-fight-lex-luthor-dc-marvel/ Marvel Unlimited features an overwhelming amount of acclaimed and historic comic book runs. The most influential comics are constantly spoken of because of their influence on the stories that followed. It's easy to miss the comics that didn't have much of an impact. As a result, the non-canon anthology series What If...? could be the most overlooked series.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:50:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/what-if-best-marvel-comics-marvel-unlimited/ The Marvel Universe is filled with thousands of characters, some beloved more than others. But before the Marvel Cinematic Universe made Iron Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy household names, Marvel's biggest points of popularity were Spider-Man, the X-Men and the Incredible Hulk. In fact, the Hulk may have been the most profitable hero for the longest time thanks to the hit live-action series that was released in the 1970s. However, when Hulk was released in theaters with a movie in 2003, the response wasn't nearly as positive.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-2003-good-movie-marvel/ The Incredible Hulk is one of Marvel’s most tragic characters. Possessing a strength unrivaled across the universe, the Hulk stands as one of the most supremely powerful beings of all time. But such strength and power come at a terrible cost: eternal solitude. Overwhelmed with emotions he can scarcely control or understand, the Hulk is as dangerous and unpredictable as he is heroic. It is a dichotomy that has always left the Jade Giant fleeing from the world at large. Once upon a time, there was a moment in the Hulk’s life where there was love and peace, but it was taken from him. Once there had been a woman that had completed the Hulk and her name was Jarella.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/what-if-hulk-wife-lived-marvel/ Being a superhero comes with tough decisions. Life and death choices that can change the fate of the Marvel Universe. The Avengers have had their fair share of difficult debates to mull over; there are often too many directions to go in to truly be certain about the path that has been decided on.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 14:40:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-most-regrettable-decisions-marvel-comics/ Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider and became Spider-Man. Bruce Wayne's parents were killed and that led him on a path to becoming Batman. The Green Lantern Ring found Hal Jordan and had him join the Green Lantern Corps. Each of these heroes shares a common thread: they unwillingly became superheroes. If some of the most famous comic characters became superheroes by accident, then gaining superpowers on purpose shouldn't be that difficult.

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:27:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/easiest-ways-gain-superpowers/ Between their time spent serving as integral parts of iconic superhero teams such as the Fantastic Four, the Thing and the Hulk have encountered nearly every kind of friend and foe imaginable. Of course, that doesn't mean the Marvel Universe doesn't still have plenty of surprises in store for the two powerhouse heroes. In fact, the latest discovery that they have made might shake their entire world to its very core, which is all the more surprising due to it being one of the smallest secrets they could have possibly uncovered.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-the-thing-clobberin-time-sorcerer-supreme-marvel/ The Thing and the Hulk have a longstanding rivalry that started back in Fantastic Four #12 (by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Stan Goldberg and Artie Simek) in the '60s and has continued to this date. Comic fans often like to see their favorite superheroes come out on top, and creators have indulged both camps through the decades. Even though the two have recently developed a friendship, the spirit of their rivalry is still very much alive.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/clobberin-time-thing-hulk-rivalry-marvel/ The Thing, a member of the Fantastic Four, and the Incredible Hulk share the misfortune of being transformed into monsters at the same time they became superheroes. Feared and despised as abominations on their home planet, these two misunderstood heroes have only found acceptance when venturing to distant planets or alternate dimensions. Clobberin' Time #1 (by Steve Skroce, Bryan Valenza, and VC's Joe Sabino) transports the two titans to a distant time and place where they are tasked with defending a peaceful tribe of beings known as the Nubs. The Nubs' instant acceptance of the Thing and Hulk shows how much more enlightened and understanding they are than their Earthly counterparts.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 02:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/thing-hulk-aliens-acceptance-marvel/ In Joe Fixit, Bruce Banner's having a torrid time trying to assert dominance over his body. Here, Marvel's charting out more backstory to when Joe (aka the Grey Hulk) took over Bruce Banner's body, acting as a Las Vegas mob enforcer, who loves pummeling guys at a casino. Shockingly, Kingpin managed to brainwash Joe, eager for a bodyguard like Mr. Fixit to fight Daredevil and any other hero he may come up against.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-joe-fixit-important-marvel/ Many Marvel fans have bemoaned the dissolution of the marriage between Spider-Man and Mary Jane, which had been one of the most iconic relationships in comic book history. Though they've remained separated in the mainstream continuity, books such as Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows (by Dan Slott and Adam Kubert) have explored a world where the two remained together. As infamously iconic as their split was, there's another marriage that might be worthy of a second look.

]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 14:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-hulk-renew-your-vows-marvel/ In the aftermath of Joe Fixit #3 (by Peter David, Dee Cunniffe, Yildiray Çinar, Ariana Maher, Carlos Lao, and Adam Del Re), the Kingpin has just lost a massive asset in form of a mind-controlled Joe Fixit, who unbeknownst to the crime lord was actually the Hulk. With options limited for the self-proclaimed 'King of New York', the summary for the next issue reveals that Kingpin has tasked members of the Sinister Six to eliminate the former Avengers member.

]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/joe-fixit-hulk-spider-man-sinister-six-elimination-marvel/ Over the years, Benjamin Grimm, better known as The Thing, has become an irreplaceable member of the Fantastic Four, an endearing husband and a loving father to his adoptive Skrull and Kree children. One thing that has never changed is his famous battle cry, "It's Clobberin' Time!" Making its first appearance in 1964's Fantastic Four #22, the catchphrase has become synonymous with the character, with famous wrestlers like CM Punk using it in their entrance. Clobberin' Time #1 reignites one of Marvel Comics' greatest rivalries as the debut issue of this miniseries goes a different route, reuniting the Hulk and Thing in a team-up. This kaiju-infested, space-time-bending issue features story and art from Steve Skroce, colors from Bryan Valenza and letters from VC's Joe Sabino.

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:34:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/review-marvels-clobberin-time-1/ Marvel has introduced readers to many powerful characters over the years. While the publisher's heroes aren't as well-known for being powerhouses, the Marvel Universe is full of people with amazing abilities. Many of them have mastered their powers, honing them to perfection. However, often times many of their powers aren't the gift they seem to be.

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-characters-overreliance-powers/ Marvel's heroes have stood the test of time, with the oldest being nearly a century old. Over the years, they've fought epic battles against dastardly villains, saving the day with stakes ranging from street level to universe shaking. Their powers and abilities have played key roles in each of these victories, but some get more hyped than others.

]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-marvel-superheroes-most-underrated-powers/ 2023 has kicked off in a big way for Marvel Comics and the Avengers. With Earth's Mightiest Heroes celebrating their 60th anniversary this year, Marvel has decided to turn back the clock to the formative days of the Avengers, and show fans a never-before-seen story in Avengers: War Across Time.

]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2023 17:11:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-war-across-time-comic-best-reveals/ One of the most horrific journeys Bruce Banner has been on is currently taking place in the pages of the current Hulk run. Admittedly, he's had a torrid time against the Avengers over the years, with Iron Man, Captain Marvel and Black Panther trying to take him out for harming innocent people in The Immortal Hulk, nodding to why the Illuminati saw it fit years prior to banish him in Planet Hulk.

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/doctor-strange-dspayre-titan-hulk-marvel/ With over 60 years in the comic book industry, Marvel Comics has spawned so many stories featuring many superheroes and villains that readers still adore to this day. As a result, Marvel has established certain tropes that have become mainstays in the countless comic book series out there, for better or for worse.

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:20:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-most-common-tropes/ The Hulk is one of Marvel's toughest heroes, and it's reflected in his many times savage personality. Knowing for being the "strongest there is" and smashing anything that gets in his way, the character would seemingly lend himself mostly to physical combat. More recently, however, the Jade Giant has taken on more cerebral pursuits.

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:09:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-stories-cerebral-marvel/ While Bruce Banner had hoped to escape all the terror and tragedy on Earth when he took to the cosmos, he instead ended up embroiled in them more than ever before. Even when sequestered in a world comprised only of other Gamma Mutates, Bruce has been pitted against the seemingly unstoppable Titan for control of the Hulk. Of course, there is far more to Titan's emergence than merely unresolved trauma, though Bruce never expected to discover that his worst self was the product of a classic supernatural villain.

]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2023 19:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-dspayre-titan-doctor-strange-marvel/ Immediately following the Hulk's appearance in 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron, the green-skinned Avenger wasn't seen much in the MCU. However, the Hulk made a huge splash three years later with his return to Marvel Studios in Thor: Ragnarok. The Jade Giant had relocated to the planet Sakaar, where he took part in the Grandmaster's Contest of Champions.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:14:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-sakaar-comics-thor-ragnarok-comparison/

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/deadliest-hulk-titan-kills-planet/ Though the comic book movie ecosystem has exploded in recent years, superhero teams are still a rare delight. Perhaps due to the difficulties of establishing multiple interesting characters, the vast majority of comic book movies follow a single hero as they fight injustice, annihilation, or whatever is the current threat.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:51:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/underrated-marvel-superhero-teams-make-great-movies/ In 2022, the Planet Hulk: Worldbreakers miniseries kicked off a story exploring the possible future of one of Marvel's most famous heroes. The Hulk has been an incredibly interesting character in Marvel Comics for decades, and the series sought to celebrate the Jade Giant's legacy.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:00:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/planet-hulk-worldbreaker-reveals-surprises/ Marvel has held the top of the superhero comic sales chart in a choke hold for years now. The company's heroes have become the most acclaimed in the US, and the publisher has created icons that have moved past the comics. The MCU is the most popular cinematic franchise, and Marvel basically controls the board across the pop culture landscape.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-loved-despised/ It appears that Marvel hero Doctor Strange is responsible for the Hulk murdering multiple people.

]]> Sat, 11 Mar 2023 20:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/doctor-strange-responsible-magic-hulk-rampage/ Welcome to the 883rd installment of Comic Book Legends Revealed, a column where we examine three comic book myths, rumors and legends and confirm or debunk them. This time, our first legend is about how close we came to a Mike Wieringo/Todd Dezago Incredible Hulk run.

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:13:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-mike-wieringo-todd-dezago-peter-david-bobbie-chase-bob-harras/ The far-flung future of Planet Hulk: Worldbreaker has introduced some of the most horrifying villains the titular behemoth has ever faced. Worst still, Bruce Banner has closed himself off from the rest of his world rather than join the battle. At least, that was the case until the specter of the Hulk's greatest loss reminded him exactly what it is he would be fighting for, and how far the love of his life would have gone to save it.

]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/planet-hulk-worldbreaker-bruce-banner-caiera-marvel/ The X-Men are a part of Marvel's big three teams, alongside the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. The greatest mutants on Earth have all been members of the team, many of them becoming legends by being X-Men. The group has saved the Earth and the universe many times over, and battles against the racism of humanity.

]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:40:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-heroes-outside-xmen/ Ang Lee took on the big task of directing Marvel's 2003 Hulk movie and one of the film's stars is detailing why the experience was "torture" for the critically acclaimed filmmaker.

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:23:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-ang-lee-torture-broke-him/ Rian Johnson’s new series, Poker Face, is one of his most successful works to date. Starring Natasha Lyonne as the hero, Charlie Cale, Poker Face is a mystery series that returns to the “case-of-the-week” style used by many popular mystery shows. Johnson’s powers as a storyteller are on full display here as he takes the mystery formula and turns it into something fresh for the modern audience.

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:21:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/detectives-inspired-poker-face/ The Marvel Universe is full of all kinds of heroes. Some heroes are team players while others are loners. On more than one occasion, a massive threat requires all the heroes to work together in a huge team up, but with so many different personalities, they're not all going to get along.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:30:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strange-marvel-superhero-rivas/ One of the most intriguing components of the new Hulk run is how Bruce Banner has set up the Green Goliath. The Hulk has been turned into the "Starship," with Bruce operating his psyche, and the behemoth using the gamma energy of the remaining Hulks as fuel. However, Bruce has been cautious about exposing their mind after integrating into a mysterious planet of gamma mutates.

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 20:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-starship-titan-david-banner-control-marvel/ Marvel's focus on family has led to some of the most compelling comic book narratives in the industry's history. However, parent problems are seemingly becoming more common, as both the heroes and villains of Earth-616 adapt to the impact that their upbringing has had on them. Toxicity can come in many forms.

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:45:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-most-toxic-parents/ While DC Comics is the leader in the number of sidekicks per hero, Marvel Comics has introduced plenty of successful sidekicks for the various heroes of their universes. With many heroes getting one-off sidekicks like Spider-Man’s sidekicks Alpha and Rek-Rap, they don’t tend to last long before being replaced or killed off.

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-most-influential-sidekicks/ Kingpin's plan to ruin Joe Fixit after the bodyguard embarrassed him in Joe Fixit #1 (Peter David, Yildiray Cinar, Matt Milla, and Dee Cunniffe) has been put into motion. Thanks to an unknown neurotoxin procured by the so-called 'King of New York City' at the beginning of Joe Fixit #2 (Peter David, Yildiray Cinar, Matt Milla, Dee Cunniffe, and VC's Ariana Maher), the crime lord has put Joe Fixit under mind control. With this chemical weapon, Kingpin has finally been able to make big pushes into the Las Vegas criminal underbelly by using Joe Fixit to take power away from his competitors.

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/joe-fixit-kingpin-hulk-brainwash-marvel/ The Incredible Hulk isn’t known for his winning personality. As such, his list of close allies is and has always been short. Many of the heroes he’s fought alongside have turned against him at one point or another, and he has a bad habit of lashing out and taking on a more villainous or monstrous role.

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 23:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/incredible-hulk-best-allies-marvel-comics/ The world of comics is no stranger to the rage monster formula. There have been enough musclebound monstrosities in comics to form a team akin to the Justice League or the Avengers if the publishers wanted to. But with such familiarity comes fatigue, and it took a fresh twist on the formula, in the form of the DCU’s own Hulk homage, Damage, to breathe new life into the rage monster routine. From one time-tested trope to another, Damage started off like many others, with the US Military’s attempts to create some sort of super soldier.

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/damage-marvel-hulk-twist-dc/ The Avengers are Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and easily the luckiest team in the Marvel Universe. Becoming an Avenger is a ticket to a world of perks that few other heroic groups get. They are the stars of the show, the public darlings, the heroes everyone looks up to. Iron Man pays their bills, and they get treated like gods on Earth.

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/bad-luck-unhappy-avengers-marvel-comics/ Marvel's Hulk Annual #1 will be told through found footage by a group of filmmakers trying to create a Cloverfield-style documentary.

]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:55:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-project-found-footage-cloverfield/ With decades worth of stories, Marvel Comics has introduced seemingly countless amount of characters into their shared universe with superpowers. As a result, both heroes and villains alike were bound to feature similar powers and abilities to each other.

]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2023 20:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-most-popular-powers/ When Marvel fans think of their favorite comic book romances, most find themselves immediately thinking of iconic couples such as Sue Storm and Reed Richards or Black Panther and Storm, and for good reason. Apart from these characters' respective relationships helping to shape who they are both as people and as heroes, they have also helped to shape the very world they inhabit. Of course, it isn't just the good guys who have managed to find love. Arguably, the most endearing romance in the entire Marvel Universe just might belong to two classic villains, and the fact that Titania and the Absorbing Man's love for one another turned them into heroes proves it.

]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2023 20:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-titania-absorbing-man-power-couple-marvel/ Mister Sinister has spent his time on Krakoa wisely, lulling everyone into a false sense of security. With his Moira Machine, which allows him to save his progress and perfect his plans, Sinister has defeated everyone in Sins Of Sinister #1. While it's the only beginning of the story, readers saw just how well-prepared Sinister was to outsmart not just the X-Men, but many other Marvel heroes.

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 23:30:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-superheroes-mister-sinister-outthinks-smarter-than/ 2003's Hulk starring Eric Bana was a frustrating experience for director Ang Lee.

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:42:01 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-eric-bana-frustrated-ang-lee-director-marvel/ Ever since Bruce Banner sealed away the Hulk within the recesses of his mind and claimed the brute's body as his own, he has piloted his living starship across dimensions in the search of some new place to call home. As luck would have it, Bruce has found exactly that in the form of an entire world of Gamma Mutates. Not only has this new world given Bruce a sense of belonging, but it has also brought out the beast within him, proving beyond any doubt that he and the Hulk aren't nearly as different as they might like to think.

]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/planet-hulk-bruce-banner-marvel/ With the likes of Marvel's Spider-Man, superhero games have risen in the video game world as a means to adapt characters just as well as blockbuster movies. However, that wasn't always the case with comic book video games often resulting in either classic gems or less-than-loved titles.

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/underappreciated-superhero-games-ranked/ The Halo Corporation has resurrected the Golden Age superhero team, the Seven Warriors of Victory, with a new roster of both heroes and villains. The new Seven Warriors of Victory have been created to act as the public face of the Halo Corporation in order to keep the planet safe. Simultaneously, the WildC.A.T.S black-ops team does Halo's dirty work. One of the newest of these characters is the former WildC.A.T.S superhero known as Maul, who has made the big transition from the original Wildstorm continuity over to the DC Universe.

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wildcats-seven-warriors-maul-hulk-copy-dc/ When Wolverine (Logan) debuted in 1974's Incredible Hulk #181 (by Len Wein and Herb Trimpe), it marked not only his first appearance but also the first of many brutal brawls with the titular Hulk. These two titans clashed many times over the years, with the Jade Giant's incredible might being matched only by Wolverine's near indestructible healing factor. However, when the Hulk's simple yet savage green iteration was temporarily overtaken by his savvy yet comparatively restrained grey incarnation, the two powerhouses found enough common ground to team up. This alliance would help lay the groundwork for a more understanding relationship between the two heroes.

]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2023 01:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-wolverine-team-up-madripoor-marvel/ Marvel's popularity came from its proclivity for creating heroes with feet of clay. These heroes became readers' favorites because they were relatable. They made mistakes, lived lives that weren't the best, and struggled with all kinds of problems. Sometimes, these mistakes have short-term consequences; other times they become definitive in the worst way.

]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2023 22:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-superheroes-worst-mistakes/ Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor, has many abilities granted by the enchantments woven into the Uru metal. One of those enchantments prevents anyone from lifting it unless they are worthy, in which case, they gain the power of Thor. It's an enchantment that took some time to develop by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, but it has become ingrained in the knowledge of Thor.

]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:16:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/thor-marvel-comics-characters-cant-lift-mjolnir/ Monsters are a cornerstone of Marvel Comics, partly through Jack Kirby's special affinity for them and the industry's roots in pulp horror. Hulking brutes and animalistic heroes populate the multiverse in droves, some more popular and recurring than others. Readers can find them on the rosters of just about every team, and every hero has fought more than their share of beasts and critters.

]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2023 13:16:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-best-misunderstood-monsters/ While Marvel has produced some of the greatest and most intimidating heroes of all time, not all of them are necessarily fun-loving. Marvel is successful because they have always balanced humor with seriousness, creating the perfect mix of emotions to capture its readers' imaginations.

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 22:46:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superheroes-marvel-dont-laugh-not-funny/ Pop culture sometimes connects with older cultures through mythology, bringing readers beloved Marvel heroes like Hercules and Thor. These demigods belong to pantheons that have been carefully constructed for decades in an attempt to integrate their stories into a superheroic multiverse. Many of those original myths involve champions facing and communing with powerful creatures.

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 01:31:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strangest-legendary-beasts-marvel/ In "When We First Met", we spotlight the various characters, phrases, objects or events that eventually became notable parts of comic lore. Today, we look at the first time that Bruce Banner transformed into the Hulk by becoming angry.

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2023 16:34:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-bruce-banner-anger-transformation-debut/ In Marvel Comics, Skaar hasn’t been around for as long as Hulk and She-Hulk but he has quickly grown to be as formidable as them. Introduced in World War Hulk #5 by Greg Pak, John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson, Christina Strain, and Chris Eliopoulos, Skaar is now regarded as a fan-favorite in the ever-expanding Marvel landscape.

]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:45:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/skaar-best-hulk-marvel-comics/ It's always frustrating to see one's favorite hero suddenly rendered powerless. It's a great hook for a story, but it leaves fans wondering when the hero is going to be back in action. Some Marvel heroes have dealt with this plot twist more often than others.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-heroes-missing-powers/ Planet Hulk: Worldbreaker has given readers a close look at the Sakaar of the far-flung future, and it is just as bleak as anyone could have imagined. A thousand years after Amadeus Cho became one for himself, he is the most sought-after Hulk on the planet. Or rather, he thought he was until recently when the true motives of Sakaar's most terrifying enemies. As it turns out, the Hulk that they are actually interested in is none other than Bruce Banner, although they aren't looking to bring him back for any epic confrontation of their own.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/planet-hulk-worldbreaker-bruce-banner-marvel/ Since his inception in 1962, the Incredible Hulk has been one of Marvel's greatest superheroes, with a long career in comics, cinema, and video games. A hero who claims to be the strongest one there is, Hulk's naturally drawn challengers looking to control or defeat him, some becoming notable villains in the Marvel universe.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-foes-marvel-undervalues-sells-short/ Marvel heroes are basically the pick of the litter. The best Marvel heroes find a way to be relatable, completely heroic, and fantastic in the wildest ways. This has earned many of them massive popularity, as fans can't get enough of them. Marvel has no problem pushing its popular heroes, giving the fans what they want and often building them into something better.

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:45:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-superheroes-too-popular-to-stay-good/ Marvel ruled the sales charts in 2022. The publisher relaunched some of their biggest characters in 2022, including Spider-Man, Steve Rogers, and Sam Wilson. The X-Men books continued to be strong and crossed over with the Eternals in A.X.E. Judgment Day, the best Marvel book in years.

]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2023 23:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/overlooked-chances-marvel-comics-stories-characters-2022/ Goku is the greatest hero of the various Dragon Ball series. He's one of anime's most well-known heroes and has a legion of fans. The powerful Saiyan hero has battled against some of the most devastating threats in anime history, and many of his fans believe him to be unbeatable.

]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:45:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-characters-vs-goku-dragon-ball-z/ As much as fans love Bruce Banner's Green Hulk, the expansion of the Hulk family provided many dynamic stories over the decades. Others figures in the Hulk pantheon such as Thunderbolt Ross have become red color variations of the original. Other examples include Betty Ross's transformation into the Red Harpy and Amadeus Cho's stint as the Jade Giant. Even Savage Avengers featured Weapon H, an amalgamation of Hulk and Wolverine. Fans have also been treated to many stories with Bruce as a radically different version of the Hulk persona -- whether it be the Devil Hulk or the grey Joe Fixit.

]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-joe-fixit-kingpin-fight-mcu-moment-marvel/