Bruce Banner: The Hulk Appreciation 2019

[Samson3191]

Man, what a book. I think it might be time for another journey through what we have so far.

[Immortal Hulk]

It's particularly been an amazing journey. I might say I'm most excited, so far, about Immortal Hulk #15: it will be great to learn more about this Hulk and his bond with Banner which may be, after what happened, stronger than ever.

[Immortal Hulk]

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[Immortal Hulk]

Two interesting answers by Al Ewing in his twitter:

[Russ840]

This will be an instant by if this series gets the Oversized treatment when collected.

[ChrisIII]

Any thoughts on the Avengers: Endgame look for the Hulk? Looks like MCU might be giving us a version of the merged/professor, as this Hulk looks like he has more of Rufallo's likeness. (The Merged in the comics sort of had a more human face, especially when Gary Frank started drawing him.) Plus, since he rarely changed into Banner, his clothes were intact most of the time...and this Hulk is likewise fully dressed, although it's in some kind of special suit which seems a bit reminiscent of the armor during the Waid run.

[Ptrvc]

After the last movie I don't trust anything in any of the trailers/material.

[McFarlane's Green Hulk]

Incredible Hulk #227
Cover Date: September 1978
Sale Date: June 20th, 1978
Writer: Roger Stern (assistance from Peter Gillis)
Artist: Sal Buscema
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Glynis Wein
Editor: Bob Hall

“The Monster’s Analyst!”

Guest Stars/Supporting Cast: Doc Samson, Jim Wilson, Clay Quartermain, Spad McCracken, mental visions of the Avengers.
Synopsis: The Hulk is somberly lying on a concrete couch, with Doc Samson assuring him that everyone is here to help him. A quick flashback catches us up to speed and we see Samson and the Hulk delve into his subconscious via some mental headband. We also see some flashbacks of Banner’s childhood and then taken to the gamma bomb explosion. Suddenly, the original Avengers arrive to help Rick, Banner and Samson, and the Hulk easily takes care of them. After a brief lucid moment, the session ends when Banner and the Hulk collide mentally, breaking off the connection. We then learn that the dose of gamma epinephrine is going to keep Banner as the Hulk for at least a week.



Commentary: Well, that may be in Marvel time, but it’s almost a year before we see Bruce Banner again. Credit should be given to Roger Stern for establishing that the Hulk is a separate personality...but he never really expanded upon it during his tenure.

[Russ840]

So at the end of the latest issue of Immortal, the exchange between Hulk and Banner and the narration saying that he had been there since the beginning. Is that a direct acknowledgment that this Hulk persona is from the original 6 issues where Hulk turns at night, like this title ? Is that the writer saying that this ‘Devil Hulk’ is the very first incarnation ( albeit coloured differently) we ever saw ?

[The Cool Thatguy]

So at the end of the latest issue of Immortal, the exchange between Hulk and Banner and the narration saying that he had been there since the beginning. Is that a direct acknowledgment that this Hulk persona is from the original 6 issues where Hulk turns at night, like this title ? Is that the writer saying that this ‘Devil Hulk’ is the very first incarnation ( albeit coloured differently) we ever saw ?

No, this Hulk is saying that he was the first personality of Banner to develop to protect Bruce from his father's abuse

[Russ840]

No, this Hulk is saying that he was the first personality of Banner to develop to protect Bruce from his father's abuse

Right. I see. Thanks. So are the hulks, then, physical manifestations of Banner’s split personalities ? And the Gamma Energy/Magic via the Green Door just the catalyst for these manifestations?

[Immortal Hulk]

Right. I see. Thanks. So are the hulks, then, physical manifestations of Banner’s split personalities ? And the Gamma Energy/Magic via the Green Door just the catalyst for these manifestations?

Probably. But maybe there's something more complex that we haven't seen so far. I believe IH #15 will answer a lot of questions about this subject.

[Immortal Hulk]

Immortal Hulk #15 preview art, now with inks by Ruy José:

[The Cool Thatguy]

Right. I see. Thanks. So are the hulks, then, physical manifestations of Banner’s split personalities ? And the Gamma Energy/Magic via the Green Door just the catalyst for these manifestations?

Gamma manifestations are a reflection of the person's mind, in general yes.

The full story/meta physics hasn't been revealed, but I suspect that gamma is simply a conduct for the Green Door, much like how Dr. Strange's mystic training allows him to channel other forces.

[PlatinumThorns]

Gamma manifestations are a reflection of the person's mind, in general yes.

The full story/meta physics hasn't been revealed, but I suspect that gamma is simply a conduct for the Green Door, much like how Dr. Strange's mystic training allows him to channel other forces.

I think Puck mentioned that Gamma mutates are "metaphor people" so each one is the physical representation of a concept.