Know Your Marvel Monsters: The Hulk

First Appearance: Journey Into Mystery #62 (1960) 

(click on the Hulk for a monster-size view)

Occupation: Intergalactic criminal

Height: 15 ft.

Powers and Abilities: In addition to his superhuman strength and giant size, the Hulk possessed the power of telepathy, telekinesis, and mass hypnosis.

History: Escaping from an intergalactic prison, the Hulk's malfunctioning spaceship crash-landed on Earth. Found and revived by electrician Joe Harper, the Hulk showed his gratitude by overpowering the human and placing the entire world under his hypnotic control (except for Joe). As hypnotized humans built the Hulk a new spaceship, the wily Joe used his electronics prowess to sabotage the spaceship, sending a helpless Hulk into orbit around the sun. The hypnotic effect on Earth's population slowly wore off, leaving only Joe Harper to remember what happened.

Ah, but the story doesn't end there! In a rare Monster Age sequel, the Hulk returned to Earth four issues later for a rematch with arch-enemy Joe Harper.  As the Hulk attempted to disintegrate Joe with his mental powers, the quick-thinking electrician reflected the energy back toward the Hulk with a mirror, causing the alien to dissolve.

Noteable Quotes: "Fool! You have no choice! You must obey me! No living thing can defy the living Hulk!"

Turn-Ons: Kapalua Pineapple Botanical hair shampoo

Turn-Offs: The green-skinned upstart who stole his name, forcing him to be known as "Xemnu, the Living Titan" for his occasional appearances in the modern, post-monster Marvel universe.

Comments

[Dan Lietha]

I'm wondering which came first. The red hairy HULK, or the red hairy monster from Looney Tunes?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair-Raising_Hare

Maybe they're related!

haha

[dan Lietha]

Upon further review, it would appear the Looney Tunes red hairy monster (1946) came first. Maybe the red hairy Hulk (1960) is the offspring!

[Mark Engblom]

Hah! Great connection, Dan! I knew this version of the Hulk reminded me of something else! Hey, for all I know, maybe Gossamer inspired Jack Kirby in his design of the furry Hulk.

[Shar]

Very cool! I've read that the Banner Hulk was inspired by an earlier character called the Heap (circa 1942)...but this Hulk actually looks more like the Heap.