Who Is Hulk? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Hulk is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Robert Bruce Banner, with over 8,123 comic issue appearances. After being bombarded with a massive dose of gamma radiation while saving a young man's life during an experimental bomb testing, Dr. Robert Bruce Banner was transformed into the Incredible Hulk: a green behemoth who is the living personification of rage and pure physical strength.

Who is Hulk?

Origin Bruce Banner becomes the Incredible Hulk Robert Bruce Banner was born to atomic scientist Dr. Brian Banner and his wife, Rebecca . Although deeply loved by his mother, Bruce's father, who was mentally unstable, harbored deep jealousy and hatred for him. Brian was convinced that his work in atomic science had altered his genetic structure. Because of this, he also feared that Bruce would grow up a genetic freak, when actually, Bruce was just a very gifted and intelligent child. While growing up, Bruce was subjected to Brian's drunken rages and abuse, as was his mother. Tragically, Rebecca was killed by Brian when she attempted to take young Bruce and leave him. His mother's murder and his father's arrest left Bruce in the care of his aunt, Mrs.

Key facts

Hulk is of radiation origin and first appeared in "The Coming of the Hulk". The character is published by Marvel. With 8,123 recorded issue appearances, Hulk ranks among the most featured characters in comics.