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Who Is She-Hulk? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

She-Hulk (Marvel): After being shot by mobsters, Jennifer Walter received a life-saving blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk. Due to Banner's irr

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She-Hulk is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Jennifer Walters, with over 3,362 comic issue appearances. After being shot by mobsters, Jennifer Walter received a life-saving blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk. Due to Banner's irradiated blood, Jennifer gained the ability to transform into the Sensational She-Hulk. She is a recurring member of the Avengers.

Who is She-Hulk?

Origin Savage She-Hulk Jennifer Walters is the daughter of Sheriff Morris Walters . Jennifer is also the cousin of Bruce Banner, a.k.a. The Incredible Hulk . Though she was five years younger than Bruce, Jennifer developed a close sister-and-brother relationship with her cousin while they were growing up together. After they reached adulthood, they eventually went their separate ways as they both pursued different careers. Jennifer studied for a career in law and eventually became a lawyer. She attended UCLA School of Law where she became one of the top legal scholars and earned her Juris Doctorate Degree there. She would eventually earn her Masters degree at Harvard Law School.

Key facts

She-Hulk is of radiation origin. The character is published by Marvel. With 3,362 recorded issue appearances, She-Hulk ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is She-Hulk?

After being shot by mobsters, Jennifer Walter received a life-saving blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk. Due to Banner's irradiated blood, Jennifer gained the ability to transform into the Sensational She-Hulk. She is a recurring member of the Avengers.

What is She-Hulk's real name?

She-Hulk's real identity is Jennifer Walters.

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