Let's be honest: the Incredible Hulk is more popular now than ever. The character was always near the top, just trying to break into the mainstream, but it wasn't until Marvel's The Avengers that Bruce Banner became a household name. It's easy to see why: Mark Ruffalo's portrayal of Bruce Banner is spot-on, and the Hulk stole the show when he joined the on-screen Avengers back in 2012.
That's why it may surprise some newer fans to learn that the Hulk hasn't always been a mindless rage machine, or that the Hulk was once the ruler of a post-apocalyptic Earth, or that the Hulk wasn't even green for a long time. Yes, the Jade Giant has taken quite a few different forms over the years, but this latest one may end up being the strangest.
After its current Secret Wars storyline wraps up, Marvel will debut The Totally Awesome Hulk, and it's unlike anything else in the character's history. For starters, this new Hulk isn't angry - more important, Marvel has confirmed that it is not Bruce Banner.
Some fans may have a tough time adjusting to a newer, happier Hulk, and for good reason: The Totally Awesome Hulk is a complete departure from everything the series has ever been. Then again, as long as there's plenty of destruction and the story is good, does it really matter?
The first issue of The Totally Awesome Hulk is set to hit newsstands this fall.
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