The Incredible Hulk
Numerous iconicHulkscenes were depicted years previously inThe Incredible Hulkanimated series.
However, many of these cinematic highlights actually have their roots inThe Incredible Hulk: The Animated Series.
WhileThe Incredible Hulkproffers a comparable depiction of Banners life on the run and being confronted by the military.
The fight showcases Hulks relentless fury and Thors godly power, foreshadowing their epic confrontations in live-action.
This episode features a unique twist Hulksuffers from amnesia and doesnt recognize his old friend Tony Stark.
This forces Iron Man to battle him in an attempt to calm him down.
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However, this concept was actually introduced decades earlier inThe Incredible Hulk: The Animated Series.
In the three-part episode Darkness and Light, Bruce Banner and the Hulk are separated into two distinct beings.
However, viewers ofThe Incredible Hulk: The Animated Serieshad already seen this intense rivalry play out years earlier.
Hulk is known as a formidable powerhouse, a fearsome opponent for any foe.
Yet, in spite of this, he has been defeated on some notable occasions.
Just like in the movie, their battles are personal, with Blonsky holding deep resentment toward Hulk.
However,The Incredible Hulk: The Animated Seriesexplored this theme long before the MCU.
Bannerreaches an understanding with his alter ego, leading to a reunification of their personalities.
The animated series took a more psychological approach,exemplifying Banners conflict and ultimate acceptance of his dual existence.
This pivotal moment is directly mirrored by a similar event inThe Incredible Hulk: The Animated Series.
The result is the birth of She-Hulk, a powerful, green-skinned heroine with superhuman strength.
This leads to Jen assuming her own heroic persona andjoining Hulk permanently throughoutThe Incredible Hulkseason 2.
His interactions with Banner are filled with hostility, often reflecting the militarys broader fear of Hulks uncontrollable power.
Thistemporary alliance mirrors an earlier team-upfromThe Incredible Hulkthe animated series.
The episode highlights their mutual disdain yet shared goal, reflecting the uneasy partnership seen in the live-action film.
He despises Hulk but also recognizes that he is sometimes the only force capable of stopping greater threats.
This recurring theme in Hulks history shows howeven his worst enemies sometimes have to rely on his strength.
InThe Incredible Hulkanimated series,Sterns origin is even more dramatic.
Interestingly, a subsequent episode changes this slightly to radioactive waste spilling on him.
Nevertheless, the animated series, once again, was ahead of its time in adapting classicHulkevents.
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