Marvel Legends Maximum Series Action Figure Hulk 21 cm

Real Name: Robert Bruce Banner
First Appearance: The Incredible Hulk #1 (May 1962)
Created By: Stan Lee (writer), Jack Kirby (artist)

Bruce Banner

Bruce Banner, also known as The Hulk, is a superhero and one of the most iconic characters in the Marvel Universe. He is a brilliant scientist who, after an accident involving gamma radiation, transforms into the Hulk, a giant green-skinned monster, whenever he experiences intense emotions, particularly anger. The character is known for the dichotomy between Bruce Banner's scientific intellect and the Hulk's raw, uncontrollable strength.

Appearance
Bruce Banner is typically depicted as a man with short black or brown hair and glasses, often dressed in simple, unassuming clothing. When he transforms into the Hulk, his appearance changes drastically, with his body growing to enormous size and his skin turning green. The Hulk's physical features are more muscular and monstrous compared to Banner's human form, with the transformation becoming increasingly pronounced as his emotions escalate.

Personality

Bruce Banner is an introverted and intelligent man, known for his expertise in nuclear physics and various scientific fields. He is deeply burdened by the Hulk's existence, seeing it as both a curse and a potential weapon. Banner's desire to control and understand the Hulk leads him on numerous quests for a cure, but he also works to protect others from the devastation the Hulk can cause. Banner is often portrayed as a tragic hero, someone who wants to help people but is constantly forced to confront the uncontrollable beast within him. Despite his struggles, Bruce is often determined, empathetic, and driven by a sense of responsibility, while the Hulk is more instinctual, destructive, and often seen as a force of nature.

Abilities

Genius-level intellect: Bruce Banner is a brilliant scientist, specializing in gamma radiation and advanced physics.

Gamma radiation-induced transformation: Upon exposure to gamma radiation, Banner transforms into the Hulk, a being of immense strength.

Superhuman strength: As the Hulk, Banner possesses limitless strength that increases in direct proportion to his anger.

Regeneration: The Hulk has an accelerated healing factor, allowing him to recover from injuries quickly.

Durability: The Hulk's skin is incredibly tough, making him resistant to most physical attacks and even bullets.

High endurance: The Hulk can exert himself for long periods without tiring, able to withstand extreme conditions like space or underwater for extended periods.