PICK A HULK - There is plenty to choose from

aTOMiC · Last edited by aTOMiC on Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:24 pm; edited 2 times in total

The Hulk character has a certain appeal that is unmistakable. There is something primal about the Hulk’s personality that must strike a chord with fans. I was never much of a fan of the Hulk (except during the tv series run in the 70’s). The “Hulk Smash! Hulk hate puny humans! Hulk strongest one there is!” Hulk is the one I was introduced to first and seems to linger in my mind but that Hulk was never a Hulk I could really get into. There is a Hulk that I do like. Peter David’s run on Hulk introduced us to the “Professor Hulk”. A Hulk character with all of the Hulk’s enormous strength and Bruce Banners vast intellect combined. The Professor Hulk didn’t last nearly long enough for my tastes but he managed to lure me in as a fan. (Gary Frank’s art didn’t hurt either.)
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dANdeLION · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:38 am Post subject:

Well, I had to go with Fixit, even though he's supposed to be same as the 'Avengers Jerk' hulk. I also liked the 'Professor Hulk" a lot...
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sgt.null · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject:

I like the brooding grey monstrosity that first appeared. Very much in the Jeckyl/Hyde mold.
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dlbpharmd · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:05 pm Post subject:

"Hulk will smash!" Hulk.
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danlo · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:09 pm Post subject:

"Hulk will smash!" Hulk (loved it when he kicked the Thing's ass)

___ · Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:20 pm Post subject:

Heh, I kicked his ass tons of times....I have to admit, I did it best in FF #166-167; it took Galactus to put him back right after that!
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matrixman · Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:27 am Post subject:

As long as it's not some rare, expensive issue, I wouldn't mind tracking it down just to see that butt-kicking! I never had much interest in the Fantastic Four. I must admit, though, I had a soft spot for the Thing, in much the same way I had for the Hulk. Ah, well, if the Thing is gonna be smacked around, it's more honourable to be smacked at the hands of the Hulk. Wink

I voted Professor Hulk - brains and brawn. I just like the idea of it, without having ever read any Hulk comics. I got to know the Hulk via the Bill Bixby/Lou Ferrigno TV series. I liked Ferrigno's portrayal of the Hulk. It was easy to feel frustrated for and protective of this big, child-like mute who couldn't express himself except in pure physical action. It's the same feeling I get watching Frankenstein. It's about rooting for the social misfit, the pariah - the "monster" who exposes human beings as the real monsters. As an immigrant kid at the time assimilating into Western culture, I guess I locked onto the Hulk because I could see in him my own awkwardness and inability to express myself very well, or the rage at being picked on because I was different. How I wished I could've turned into a green giant myself and butted some heads. Sorry for the psychology report.

Of course, I don't know all the different Hulks listed here. Some, it seems, aren't exactly "good guy" Hulks. I don't think I'd care to read about them. I just had always wished that Ferrigno's Hulk could say something, anything, to the human twits always chasing after him. Or better yet, to be able to talk to those who understood his plight. Therefore, the idea of a Hulk who retains the intelligence and speech of Dr. Banner is appealing.

I had mentioned in another thread that the only Marvel heroes I really cared about were Thor, Spider-man and Silver Surfer. Well, I guess I should include the Hulk, too - but I'm basing that purely on Ferrigno's version.

Crap, this was a long post. I normally don't talk at length about big, green guys...

Loredoctor · Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:33 am Post subject:

The No-Hulk is my favourite. Always happy when I dont see the hulk Wink

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sgt.null · Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:42 am Post subject:

kinda of liked the bean eating Hulk that showed up in the Defenders and had stupid nicknames for every hero he met. Sword-Girl, etc...
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___ · Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:42 pm Post subject:

Matrix, FF #'s 166-7 shouldn't be too expensive; certainly under $10 each, which is a mere pittance for such a classic!
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A Gunslinger · Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 1:41 pm Post subject:

I voted professor hulk. I liked those issues a lot!
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sgt.null · Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:06 pm Post subject:

George Michael is my favorite Hunk...
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High Lord Tolkien · Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:17 pm Post subject:

I liked him the best when people were afraid of him.
Or maybe this artist just captured it right for me.

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TIC TAC · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:38 pm Post subject:

sgt.null · Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:36 am Post subject:

she is in Hulk? i may have to rent it...

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dANdeLION · Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:29 pm Post subject:

Jennifer Connolly is the only reason I bought that damn dvd....not only is she beautiful; she is the best actor in the thing. Heh, I actually didn't buy the dvd, it was included in a 2-pack with Serenity for the same price as Serenity cost alone.
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Dandelion will make you wise
Tell me if she laughs or cries
Blow away dandelion

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I'm just a dandelion
a fate I don't deserve.

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sgt.null · Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 4:14 am Post subject:

sigh.
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dANdeLION · Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:15 pm Post subject:

I just want to take this moment to let Jennifer know I did pay full price for "Rocketeer" and "A Beautiful Mind"...... Big Grin

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Dandelion don't tell no lies
Dandelion will make you wise
Tell me if she laughs or cries
Blow away dandelion

I'm afraid there's no denying
I'm just a dandelion
a fate I don't deserve.

High priest of THOOOTP

Hobbes

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* This post carries Jay's seal of approval

CovenantJr · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:47 am Post subject:

sgt.null · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:51 am Post subject:

have not seen it, but read there needed to be more Hulk destroying stuff. and at least one Jennifer in the shower scene.
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