Saturday, September 7, 2013

Sci-Fi History: The Hulk (1962)


The Hulk is a large green humanoid creature that grows more powerful as he gets angrier. He is invulnerable and possesses super strength. His alter ego, Dr. Bruce Banner, is a reserved scientist that transforms into the Hulk during times of stress. The pair represent schizophrenia and have a symbiotic love/hate relationship. The comic has explored also explored Banner's past and the abuse he suffered from his father. A gamma explosion transformed Banner's DNA. Throughout the series, Banner was chased by the military that views him as a threat as well as a potential weapon. He was inspired in part by Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Since his creation, the Hulk has appeared in comics, video games, cartoons, a successful television series starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno, and feature films.
The Incredible Hulk:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOXpKUu6pUg

The Cartoon Theme:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj26N10Ymlg

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