Bruce Banner, The Hulk, and the fracturing of a hero's soul.
The Origin Spark: 1962
What happens when a forgotten hero remembers too much? The detonation of the G-Bomb didn't just create a monster; it shattered Bruce Banner's psyche, releasing distinct personalities that act as echoes of his trauma. This wasn't merely an accident of science—it was the birth of a modern myth that would ripple through the entire Marvel Universe.
First Appearance
May 1962 (Lee & Kirby)
Core Conflict
The eternal war for control.
Destruction Level
World Breaker Classification
The Fractured Mind: Alters Analysis
Banner isn't just "The Hulk." He is a system of distinct alters, each representing a different survival mechanism or emotional state. This radar chart compares their relative attributes, showing that while Savage Hulk is strong, he lacks the cunning of Joe Fixit or the malevolence of the Devil Hulk.
Psychological Fuel
Contrary to popular belief, anger is not the only fuel. The Hulk is driven by a complex cocktail of childhood trauma, repressed guilt, and a desperate need for solitude. This chart breaks down the primary emotional drivers that trigger transformations.
Echoes Through Time: Pivotal Arcs
The Grey Origin
Incredible Hulk #1 (1962)
Banner is caught in the Gamma Bomb blast. At first, he transforms only at night into the grey-skinned monster.
Joe Fixit
Incredible Hulk #347 (1988)
Presumed dead, the Grey Hulk surfaces in Las Vegas as an enforcer. Cunning, selfish, and morally ambiguous.
Planet Hulk
Incredible Hulk #92 (2006)
Exiled by the Illuminati. He conquers Sakaar, finds peace, and loses it all, fueling the greatest rage the universe has seen.
The Immortal Hulk
Immortal Hulk #1 (2018)
Horror returns. The Devil Hulk emerges to protect Banner, revealing the mystical Green Door and the One Below All.
Unbound Potential: Greatest Feats
"The madder he gets, the stronger he gets." There is no theoretical upper limit to the Hulk's strength. This chart visualizes estimated force output during his most legendary moments of destruction compared to baseline Class 100 strength.
The Gamma Legacy
Banner's origin didn't end with him. His blood, his radiation, and his enemies spawned a lineage of Gamma Mutates. This diagram traces the direct ripple effects of Bruce Banner's existence.
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William has been reading Marvel comics since the early ’90s, starting with the X-Men and never looking back. Raised on X-Men: The Animated Series, he fell in love with the characters, the drama, and the wild twists that made every issue feel like a revelation.
Marvel has always been his go-to universe—whether it’s flipping through classic origin stories or catching every MCU movie and show the moment they drop. Through Marvel Echoes, William shares the stories that shaped his fandom, hoping to help others discover the heroes, villains, and cosmic oddities that make this multiverse so unforgettable.
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