The film fates have been up and down for Hulk, with altering actors, a combative cut up character, and inconsistent powers. That makes him a uncommon case within the MCU, nevertheless it additionally means among the hero’s most unimaginable comedian ebook moments and occasions nonetheless have not been seen on movie.
Some regrettable moments, like Thanos destroying Hulk might have been disappointing for followers, but when Hulk’s future film appearances need to remind us why he is nonetheless a Marvel heavyweight, these unimaginable Hulk moments from the comics would smash the large display to items.
Hulk vs. Wolverine Nonetheless Hasn’t Occurred in Full
They’ve Fought A number of Instances within the Comics
Deadpool & Wolverine viewers will bear in mind a short cameo from the Hulk, teasing a showdown with Wolverine by replicating the cover art for The Incredible Hulk #380. Onscreen, although, their battle stays unseen, which means the MCU can nonetheless ship what was promised.
Whereas the cameo nature of this callout may counsel Marvel solely needed to supply a enjoyable Easter Egg, it definitely piqued the curiosity moviegoers. So ought to Marvel ever need to really ship a Wolverine vs. Hulk battle, nobody could be against seeing them duke it out.
Hulk Turns His Gamma Power Into Eye Beam Assaults
Hulk #5 by Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley
One battle that modified the status quo of Hulk’s powers takes place in a metaphysical engine room the place, while confronting unspeakable horrors, he radiates Gamma radiation from his eyes. It is not an influence that he has been seen (and even recognized) to have outdoors this metaphysical realm.
This sort of sheer badassery is one thing that is been lacking from Hulk’s MCU run, with the inexperienced big getting his bottom handed to him most of the time. If followers need to be reminded why this behemoth wields a lot greater than rage, scenes like this could make a superb begin.
Hulk vs. Sentry Was A Battle For The Ages
World Struggle Hulk #5 by Greg Pak and John Romita, Jr.
Sentry makes his MCU debut in Thunderbolts* (a.ok.a. The New Avengers), opening the door for adapting key moments with ‘the person of one million suns.’ Amongst these is his difficult friendship with Hulk, which will get all of the extra difficult throughout the “World War Hulk” arc.
When Hulk begins utilizing the planet as his coliseum, a reclusive Sentry is Earth’s solely hope. In certainly one of Marvel’s most violent match-ups, Hulk and Sentry tear one another to shreds in an evenly matched battle with the MCU’s latest Superman-level powerhouse.
Hulk’s Love, Betty Ross, Turns into The Crimson Harpy
Immortal Hulk #16 by Al Ewing and Joe Bennett
Initially showing reverse Ed Norton in The Unimaginable Hulk (2008), the return of Liv Tyler’s ‘Betty Ross’ made the discharge of Captain America: Courageous New World trigger for celebration. However Betty’s story within the comics will nonetheless be greater than followers count on.
Whereas the introduction of the Crimson Hulk/Ross household custom wasn’t what Marvel hoped, seeing Bruce Banner’s romantic curiosity rework into comedian counterpart’s Crimson Harpy alter ego would nonetheless be a implausible Hulk storyline for movie.
Hulk Learns He Truly Is, Actually, Immortal
Civil Struggle II #2 by Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez
It is a well-known incontrovertible fact that Hulk is sort of unimaginable to kill. Whereas that was once the identical in comics, Marvel ultimately revealed the reality… by killing Hulk. Throughout Civil Struggle II, Bruce made Hawkeye agree to fireplace an arrow into his head particularly designed to kill, if he threatened to lose management.
On the time, even Bruce was satisfied the strategy would work. However all it did was reveal Bruce was absolutely immortal, resulting in a resurrection as The Immortal Hulk, singlehandedly revitalizing Hulk’s position within the comics. Is now the time, Marvel Studios?
Hulk Returns To His Most Brutal, ‘Savage’ Identification
Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing and Joe Bennett
Al Ewing’s run on The Immortal Hulk proved to be the perfect reboot, reshaping the character utterly for a brand new technology. There are many moments and storylines price adapting from that sequence, however the best storyline to reboot Hulk for the MCU could be his battle with Roxxon.
CEO Dario Agger’s onslaught of monsters is sufficient to rework the Satan Hulk again into Savage Hulk, one thing that the MCU might loosely adapt to transition Bruce Banner away from his Good Hulk moniker. It is the only means for the MCU to deliver the Hulk again to his roots.
Bruce Banner Wars With The Personas in His Head
The Unimaginable Hulk #377 by Peter David and Dale Keown
One key element to Bruce Banner’s character within the comics is that the Hulk persona is a manifestation of not simply Gamma radiation, however a cut up character. Bruce has formally been identified with Dissociative Identification Dysfunction, usually showing bodily in several Hulk ‘alters.’
The grey and inexperienced Hulks have a gathering of the minds inside Bruce Banner’s mind in The Unimaginable Hulk #377, establishing the psychological workings of the Hulk as a personality. It is an essential second that provides complexity to the character, and is precisely what a film depiction calls for.
Hulk vs. Crimson Hulk Nonetheless Wants To Occur On Movie
The Comedian Rivals Go A number of Rounds On the Panel
One of the perplexing issues for audiences going into Captain America: Courageous New World was that though Crimson Hulk debuts, he by no means will get the possibility to battle or a lot as meet the Hulk. Canonically, Thunderbolt Ross and Bruce Banner are nicely accustomed to one another, however they by no means squared off as Hulks onscreen.
On the intense aspect, meaning that is nonetheless one thing that MCU followers can stay up for. Ross continues to be alive, and Banner continues to be the Hulk. The 2 are formidable adversaries within the comics, so it solely is smart to deliver this Hulk vs. Red Hulk feud from the web page to the display formally.
Hulk Cements His Energy By Holding Up A Literal Mountain
Marvel Tremendous Heroes: Secret Wars #4 by Jim Shooter, Bob Layton
It is clear that the Hulk is powerful, however the Marvel Cinematic Universe has but to showcase precisely how strong the Hulk is. Within the comics, one of many first barometers to his power was watching him carry a mountain above his head, permitting his fellow heroes to flee.
Audiences like to see powerhouses in motion, and much more so, they like to see heroes given the chance to really be heroic by saving individuals. This second knocks out two birds with one stone. Onscreen, it might go a good distance in restoring good religion again into Hulk’s fanbase.
The Future Hulk Transforms Into The Maestro
The Unimaginable Hulk: Future Imperfect #1 by Peter David and George Pérez
If the present nature of Banner/Hulk is just too troublesome to adapt, and with Marvel Multiverse shenanigans on the way in which, then it may very well be time for a rebooted Hulk to inject some comedian motion. Not as Bruce… however as Maestro.
Within the comics, Hulk becomes the tyrannical Maestro in a distant dystopian future. Because the final superhero after succesfully killing off each hero and villain, Bruce dons the brand new title to develop into a supreme overlord. In contrast to any model of the Hulk film followers have seen earlier than.

- First Look
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The Unimaginable Hulk (1962)
- Alias
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Robert Bruce Banner
- Alliance
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Avengers, Defenders, Horsemen of Apocalypse, Incredible 4, Pantheon, Warbound, S.M.A.S.H., Secret Avengers
- Franchise
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Marvel