About

Name: Robert Bruce Banner

Alias: Hulk

Height: As Banner, 5'9ft. As Hulk, 7ft-8ft

Weight: As Banner, 128 lbs. As Hulk, 1040-1400 lbs.

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Bio: Bruce Banner was a scientist working on the gamma bomb when he noticed a young boy out on the test range. He rushed out into the test site and heroically pushed the boy into the protective trench, saving him from the blast. As a result, Bruce was exposed to extreme amounts of gamma radiation that altered his DNA structure, causing him to become a giant green (sometimes grey) monster of incredible power whenever he became angry. His sometimes girlfriend, Betty Ross, seems to be the only thing to calm the Hulk back into Banner form, and he is often pursued by her father, General Thunderbolt Ross, who seeks to stop the Hulk's rampages, hoping to bring the Hulk to justice or destroy him altogether. Because of this, Bruce is often on the run, trying to find a cure for his problem and keep calm as much as he can.

Powers: The Hulk is one of the most powerful beings in the universe since his powers increase with his rage, because of that he is capable of matching the power of beings like Thor and Silver Surfer.

Transformation: The process by which Banner usually transforms into the Hulk is presumably the result of the chemical catalyst, adrenalin (a.k.a. epinephrine). As in normal human beings, Banner's adrenal medulla secretes large amounts of adrenalin in time of fear, rage, or stress, which hormonally stimulates the heart rate, increases blood-sugar levels, and inhibits sensations of fatigue. Whereas the secretion heightens normal physical abilities in normal human beings, in Banner's case it triggers the complex chemical-extra-physical process that transforms him into the Hulk. The total time of transformation falls anywhere between seconds to 5 minutes, depending on the initial adrenalin surge, which will be determined by the original stimulus. Soon after the transformation, the amount of adrenalin in the Hulk will return to more normal, reduced levels. However, there were instances in which Banner became the Hulk without any discernible increase in heart rate or adrenal levels, suggesting that the true trigger mechanism into the Hulk is far more psychological than physical. When the Hulk transforms back into Banner, the excess muscle mass and energy is lost, presumably to the same place he derives it.

Superhuman Strength: The Hulk possesses the capacity for vast levels of physical strength. The Beyonder once stated that the Hulk's potential strength is limitless. His strength has been additionally described as limitless. However, each of the "core" Hulk personalities possesses a base strength level. While in a functionally calm state, the Gray Hulk is able of lifting 70 tons, the Savage Hulk can lift about 90 tons, and the Merged Hulk can lift about 100 tons. The incarnation sometimes referred to as "Green Scar" is the physically strongest of all the primary Hulk incarnations. After being exposed to energies from the exploding warp core of the ship that brought him to Sakaar, his base strength level was dramatically increased. While in a "calm" state, he was capable of lifting over 100 tons. However, while in an enraged state, adrenaline surges through the Hulk's body increasing his strength considerably beyond all his limits. Among his impressive feats of strength are supporting a 150 billion ton mountain, smashing true adamantium, holding his own against the West Coast and the East Coast Avengers teams for a prolonged period of time despite being greatly weakened before the fight began due to separation from Bruce Banner, eventually knocking down the Human Torch, Thing and the Invisible Woman, in a casual battle among Hulk and them, holding his own against Wonder Man, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch and Vision while the narration states that Hulk's power is indeed greater than their combined might, overcoming a huge energy absorption machine imbued with most of the combined power of himself, the Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange and Namor, overpowering Thor, stalemating Thor in hand to hand combat while Thor was in the state known as the "Warrior's Madness" that amplifies his strength tenfold, knocking the Juggernaut to his knees with only two blows, holding a black hole core with his bare hands, almost breaking the East Coast and threating to break the entire planet by the sheer output of force from his body, overcoming a field of energy powerful enough to change the orbit of a planet, destroying an asteroid that was twice the size of Earth due only to his physical toughness, as the structure's impulse was produced by the contraction and relaxation of his legs and the jets only prolonged the great speed of the impulse, breaking a space-time barrier with two punches, cracking Onslaught's armor after an enraged Savage Hulk emerged, holding together the tectonic plates of a planet, destroying a device designed to fight against the Celestials, sending concussive energy throughout countless dimensions only because of his power as Hulk antecipated Ironclad's jump towards him and attacked defensively to remain untouched. Thor even recognized that the Hulk may be physically stronger. The Hulk also grows stronger the more radiation he absorbs, and the more dark magic he assimilates.

Superhuman Speed: Regardless of his size, Hulk's superhumanly strong legs allow him to run at speeds that are far beyond the natural physical limits of even the finest human athlete. However this speed does not grant him any enhanced reflexes or agility as smaller foes exploit his size and use it to their advantage. Despite this however, he has been fast enough to catch mortar shells shot at him

Superhuman Stamina: The Hulk's body counteracts fatigue poisons that build up in his muscles during physical activity. In an enraged state, he is capable of exerting himself at peak physical capacity for several days before fatigue begins to affect him. However, much like his physical strength, the Hulk's stamina does increase as he becomes angrier

Superhuman Durability: In addition to great strength, the Hulk's body possesses a high degree of resistance to injury. The Hulk's skin is impervious to conventional blades, adamantium and vibranium being amongst the very few metals that are truly capable of piercing his skin. The Hulk is capable of withstanding high caliber bullets, explosives, pressure extremes, falls from orbital heights, maximized heat without blistering, maximized cold without freezing, and great impacts. The Hulk has withstood the impact of a ground zero nuclear explosion and the full force of the Human Torch's Nova Blast, which has a maximum temperature of 1,000,000 degrees Fahrenheit, without sustaining injury. He was also able to withstand temperature hotter than that produced by stars, planet-splitting impacts, and a blast from Galactus. The Hulk's durability, much like his strength, is fueled by rushes of adrenaline while angry.

Regenerative Healing Factor: Despite his high resistance to physical harm, it is possible to cause the Hulk injury. However, he is capable of regenerating damaged or destroyed areas of his body with far greater speed and efficiency than an ordinary human. For example, during a battle with Vector he repelled all of the skin and much of the muscle mass off of the Hulk. It took the Hulk moments to regain the mass and be completely healed. His healing factor also enables him to recover from any physical transmutation. Hulk also heals faster and more efficiently the madder he gets.

Resistance to Psychic Control: In many instances, the Hulk has demonstrated great psychic resistance as a side-effect of his rage and the multiple personalities inside his mind

Immunity to All Diseases: The Hulk is immune to all known Earth-based diseases, including AIDS. He can operate under intense conditions for extended periods of time due to his body not developing fatigue toxins quickly.

Superhuman Leaping Ability: The Hulk is able to use his highly developed leg muscles to leap great distances. While calm, he is capable of leaping roughly 3 miles. However, as he becomes enraged, his strength increases considerably, which means he can jump much farther than usual. On more than one occasion, the Hulk has nearly jumped into orbit. The Hulk has also been known to cover a distance of 1,000 miles with a single leap. Another example of his leaping ability is shown during an encounter with Hercules, when Hulk jumped on top of Mount Olympus from ground level, in a single leap. The Hulk also shows incredible precision with his ability to aim his jumps and landings. He has grabbed missiles out of the air on multiple occasions and landed on tiny islands that were barely visible from the height he fell from

Adaptation to Hostile Environments: There have been several instances in the past where Hulk has not only spent extended periods of time in oxygen-less outer space without suffocating, but he has also moved his mouth and spoken in these environments. It appears that the Hulk's body is able to adapt itself to new inhospitable environments whenever it is necessary. Like his healing factor, it is believed that this ability is also fueled by his rage and the madder the Hulk is, the quicker the Hulk's body will adapt.

Underwater Breathing: The Hulk has been seen on the ocean floor a number of times and is able to breathe due to his body developing a gland which creates an oxygenated perfluorocarbon emulsion which fills his lungs and equalizes the pressure. He is therefore able to breathe fluid and avoid decompression and nitrogen narcosis.

Abilities: Dr. Bruce Banner is a genius in nuclear physics, possessing a mind so brilliant that it cannot be measured by any known intelligence test [223]. According to Banner he's one of the eight smartest people on the planet. When Banner is the Hulk, Banner's consciousness is buried within the Hulk's, and can influence the Hulk's behavior only to a very limited extent.

Affiliations: Avengers

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