New Hulk's Debut Is a Terrifying Show of Strength

Marvel's New Hulk Is Officially Stronger Than Bruce Banner

MCU'S HULK IN AVENGERS AGE OF ULTRON

By Robert Wood Published 3 minutes ago Robert Wood is a writer and editor based out of Cheshire, England. He is the author of 'The False Elephant: and 99 Other Unreasonably Short Stories' - 100 stories, each told in exactly 100 words. Rob got into comics via Bendis' Ultimate Spider-Man and the UK anthology 'The Mighty World of Marvel,' which was running Frank Miller's Daredevil, Classic Hulk and Contest of Champions II. Prior to journalism, he worked in copywriting and copyedited for Oxford University Press. He is on X as @PinchTwigs and Instagram as roobwoodjourno. Sign in to your ScreenRant account Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap

There's a new Hulk in town, and the Infernal Hulk isn't just more terrifying than the Bruce Banner original - it's also way stronger. The Infernal Hulk just debuted with a shocking show of strength that has fans' jaws on the floor.

The New Hulk Redefines the Power of the Iconic 'Hulk Clap'

infernal hulk showcases new strength level

In today's Infernal Hulk #1 - from Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein, Matt Wilson and Cory Petit - the new Green Goliath arrives with a shocking show of strength. Up against a group of soldiers, the Infernal Hulk unleashes a classic 'Hulk Clap.' However, rather than sending his target flying, the Infernal Hulk blows the poor guy's head to pieces with the sheer force of the shockwave unleashed.

hulk clap hurts red hulk

The Hulk 'thunderclap' is a classic attack where the Savage Hulk brings his hands together, creating a shockwave that throws back everyone around him. However, true to his devilish nature, the Infernal Hulk has no interest in non-lethal solutions, delivering a deadly version of Banner's trademark move.

The Infernal Hulk Has Arrived

infernal hulk's first words

In The Incredible Hulk Volume 7, Bruce Banner's Hulk was stalked by the demonic Eldest. Ultimately, Eldest was able to rip Bruce Banner out of the Hulk's body, taking it for their own. Finally, they consumed the original source of gamma - the Mother of Horrors - and became impossibly strong.

This is the first time Marvel fans have seen the Infernal Hulk truly cut loose, and it's a terrifying echo of Bruce Banner's rampages. But while Bruce always subconsciously held the Hulk back from taking lives, the Infernal Hulk has no such hang-ups, and is more than happy to massacre an entire army.

infernal hulk smashes a helicopter

Our Take on the Infernal Hulk's Debut

NEW INFERNAL HULK DESIGN WITH SPLIT FORM

The Infernal Hulk is a villainous new take on the founding Avenger, showcasing what Hulk's bestial power looks like without Bruce Banner to temper it with humanity. The creative team couldn't have delivered this thesis any better than taking a classic Hulk move and literally soaking it in viscera as the Infernal Hulk stops holding back.

It's also a showcase of the Infernal Hulk's godlike strength that even a clap is enough to utterly destroy a human body. What's worse, the Infernal Hulk's demonic nature means his victims rise again as undead thralls. While Bruce Banner's Hulk used to fend off the army and then leap away, Infernal Hulk stays until the fight is done, and everyone present has lost their humanity and become part of the monster's vanguard.

infernal hulk being terrifying

The Infernal Hulk has officially arrived in Marvel Comics, with a jaw-dropping show of strength that successfully introduces fans to the idea of a Hulk unbound.

Infernal Hulk #1 is available now from Marvel Comics.

Incredible Hulk Last Call Comic Art by Dave Keown

Hulk Created By Stan Lee, Jack Kirby First Appearance The Incredible Hulk (1962) Alias Robert Bruce Banner Alliance Avengers, Defenders, Horsemen of Apocalypse, Fantastic Four, Pantheon, Warbound, S.M.A.S.H., Secret Avengers Franchise Marvel

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