HULK

BIRTH AND DEATH

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OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

The Hulk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of The Incredible Hulk. In his comic book appearances, the character, who has dissociative identity disorder (DID), is primarily represented by the alter ego Hulk, a immense, green-skinned, hulking brute, possessing a limitless degree of physical strength, and the alter ego Dr. Robert Bruce Banner, a physically weak, socially withdrawn, and emotionally reserved physicist, both of whom typically resent each other.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

The Hulk's character stands out in the realm of comic book superheroes for his portrayal of dissociative identity disorder, with his dual personas of the Hulk and Dr. Robert Bruce Banner. This exploration of complex psychological themes within a superhero narrative was groundbreaking for its time, adding depth and nuance to the character's internal struggles. The Hulk's intellectual uniqueness lies in the way he grapples with themes of identity, power, and inner conflict, offering readers a more psychologically rich and multifaceted superhero experience.

FAMOUS QUOTE

Doc Bruce Banner Belted by gamma rays Turned into the Hulk Ain’t he unglamo-rays! Wreckin’ the town With the power of a bull Ain’t no monster clown Who is as lovable As ever-lovin’ Hulk! HULK! HULK! Jack Urbont, The Marvel Superheroes, (1966).

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