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Bruce Banner has a new title , one that takes the concept of the “ evilHulk ” further than it has ever gone before . Since his debut over 60 years ago , the idea of turning the Hulk evil has proven resistless to writers , and has produced some classic stories . In Marvel ’s young Ultimate Universe , the Hulk is immensely different , andThe Ultimates#3 put up a horrifying facial expression into just how malefic he is .
The Ultimates#3 is save by Deniz Camp and take out by Juan Frigeri . The Ultimates travel to a Pacific Island , where the Indigenous universe is subjected to gamma experiments . These mass have heave into horrifying , grotesque monsters – and a series of text pieces bring out that Bruce Banner , here cry “ The Director , ” was behind it all . Banner and his allies made vainglorious hope to the island ’s inhabitants and then promptly betrayed them . The issue ends with a new version of She - Hulk joining the Ultimates .
The Hulk also learns of the Ultimate ’s actions – and jumps into activity .
Marvel’s New Ultimate Line, Explained
The New Ultimate Universe Was Created by One of the Last Survivors of the First Version
An malign Hulk is all-important to bothincarnations of Marvel ’s Ultimate Universe , but the current incarnation , call “ the Legendary Hulk , ” may be the speculative of the draw . He was created in part by the Maker , one of the last survivors of the original Ultimate Universe . search to quicken his lost globe , the Maker finds an alternate globe and begins monkey with its heroic fate . For instance , he prevented Peter Parker from obtaining his wanderer power until well into maturity . The Maker also installed a serial of ruling families to help him oversee his double-dyed new world .
The Maker is in actuality the original Ultimate Reed Richards , who later go harebrained .
The Maker , for all of his mind , did not account for Howard Stark , who managed to varnish the autocrat away in his metropolis for a stop of 18 months . During this year and a half period , Howard ’s son Tony must assemble a superhero army to be quick to vote down the Maker once and for all when he yield . The Maker ’s Council , including the Legendary Hulk , framed Tony and his team , giving the world at large the effect they were terrorist . Now , not only must Tony stay ahead of the legal philosophy , but he must set up to fight back the Maker .
Marvel’s New Ultimate Line Has an Evil Hulk
The Legendary Hulk Is Vastly Different From the 616 Version
The Maker tampered with many heroes ’ origins , such as Spider - Man , Thor and Ant - Man , but the Legendary Hulk ’s origin is the same , up to a degree . InThe Ultimates#2 , it was revealed that Banner was still caught in the Vasco da Gamma bomb calorimeter explosion , just like on Earth 616 . So far , Marvel has not revealed if the specifics of the origin , such as Rick Jones or Igor the diversionist , are still inviolate in the new Ultimate Universe . The fresh Ultimate Doctor Banner was still interested in Vasco da Gamma enquiry , but seemingly break down about it in a very different way .
The Legendary Hulk , on the other helping hand , became a master of Zen meditation , and even channelise up his own spiritual order .
The real divergence between Earth 616 Hulk and his Modern Ultimate opposite number is in what happens after the gamma bomb explosion . On Earth 616 , the Hulk becomes an unstoppable force of nature , and a monster never to be tamed . The Legendary Hulk , on the other handwriting , became a overlord of Zen meditation , and even headed up his own religious order . How exactly the Hulk attain this land of “ enlightenment ” has yet to be bring out , but the Maker was most in all probability involved .
The Legendary Hulk Conducted Experiments on Innocent People
Tony Stark Tries to Create a “Hulk Army”
On the surface , the Legendary Hulk may seem to be a “ good guy , ” leading a Buddhistic sect , but in reality , he is just as much in the Maker ’s pocket as anyone else on the Council . At the end ofThe Ultimates#3 , cognizant of the squad ’s arriver at the Pacific Proving Grounds , the Legendary Hulk say he “ is get angry . ” So far , fans have not see the Legendary Hulk go on a rampage . Instead , this Hulk seems more calculating and manipulative . The Legendary Hulk is a game sea captain , and the sodding addition to the Maker ’s Council .
Marvel ’s alternate Avengers , the Ultimates , are facing off against a intimate foe as the squad get up to feather up against a new interlingual rendition of the Hulk
The proof of the Legendary Hulk ’s immorality is lay bare inThe Ultimates#3 . When Lejori , the new Ultimate She - Hulk , meet Tony and caller , she outlines in gruesome item the effect Banner ’s experiments had on her house and friends . She relates stories of men spud wings , and in excruciation , trying to fly away . One dupe is nothing but a walk , hyper - sensitive nervus system and another is a boastfully - brained , catatonic child . Tony is horrified , and pleads with Lejori to lease him and the Ultimates help . Having discover this before , she only match to help when certain of Tony ’s sincerity .
“Director” Banner Is a Game Master, Just Like the Legendary Hulk
Was Banner Already Evil in This New Universe?
Camp and Frigeri hold nothing back in their depictions of thehorrors that Director Banner see uponthe people of the island . The upshot is peppered with text pieces , made to resemble briefing , that delineate further Banner ’s inhumanity . The last piece , written by an unsung associate of Banner ’s , disclose the real the true : everyone , from the island ’s inhabitants to the guard to the other scientists , were all Banner ’s instrument . Banner brought them all there to fulfill his order of business of building a Vasco da Gamma bomb . It is highly ironical then , that Banner would also become a Vasco da Gamma monster – and maybe the bad of all .
The Legendary Hulk ’s motivations are still unknown , but it is possible that this Bruce internalize the contumely he suffered at the hand of his father in a vastly different style .
Some of the Legendary Hulk ’s origin is still up in the air , but it was known the Maker permit Banner be catch in the Vasco da Gamma explosion , call it “ necessary . ” Marvel has also not made it clear if Director Banner was working for the Maker prior to becoming the Legendary Hulk . The text spell make no mention of the Maker , connote that Banner was already an evil and disgusting individual . The Legendary Hulk ’s motivations are still unknown , but it is potential that this Bruce internalise the abuse he suffer at the manus of his Padre in a vastly different fashion .
Director Banner’s Experiments Have Chilling, Real World Precedents
The Legendary Hulk’s Origin Is Also Rooted in Real World Concerns
The experiments Director Banner was execute in the Pacific have their ancestor in the real world . During the mid-20th century , the United States conducted nuclear examination in the South Pacific , with the radioactivity take in inauspicious effect on inhabitant of the nearby island . In addition , the United States Army also test bombs near autochthonic community in America , and the people stand standardised fates to those in the Pacific . The motivation for these experiment was the then - current Cold War between America and the Soviet Union , with the threat of “ mutual assured destruction ” advert over everyone .
The 616 Hulk , and many other Silver Age Marvel characters , were the product of radiation . The fear of atomic war , and the potential venomous effects of the side effect , were very much on the minds of multitude when the 616 Hulk debuted . The same year the Hulk first appeared , America was engage in the Cuban Missile Crisis , which almost brought the world to the verge of nuclear death . grapheme like the Hulk tapped into these atomic geezerhood anxieties and give them life . In this manner , Director Banner is an indictment of the politics of the Silver Age .
“Director” Banner’s Legacy of Evil Sets Him Apart
He Pushes the “Evil Hulk' Idea to Its Extreme
Beyond the political aspects , Director Banner is proof that the new Ultimate Universe will be a far war cry from not only Earth 616 , but the original Ultimate argumentation as well . The Legendary Hulk gives a facade of peace and serenity , but is deep down an evil person . The Ultimates#3 make it clear that Banner was not a good someone even prior to his transformation . The vicious caustic remark is that Banner became a divinity while the people he try alive life of desperation . Director Banner is the ultimate evilHulk , take on the concept further than ever .
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The Ultimates#3 ( 2024 )
