The Incredible Hulk Transformation

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It’s been close to a half century since the Incredible Hulk first stomped onto the Marvel scene, and over that time the character has undergone more changes than just switching between mild-mannered Bruce Banner and green-skinned rageaholic. The mechanics of the transformation, for example, have changed quite a bit. Initially, Banner flipped into the Hulk at night and reverted to human by day. Later, however, Lee and Kirby introduced the idea of a gamma ray trigger that allows the creature to transform at will.

In addition to changing the mechanics of the transformation, the Incredible Hulk has also gone through a number of visual changes. In his debut comic, the Angry Hulk was gray-skinned, but that soon changed to green. The change was made as the printers of Marvel’s original printing plant could not consistently produce the color gray. The characterization of the Hulk has also evolved, with the rageaholic being portrayed as an intelligent, warped villain.

The movie series has also seen a number of changes to the Hulk’s image, with different actors portraying the savage green giant. The most successful version to date, though, may be Bill Bixby’s 1978-82 TV show, which saw the bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno take on the role. Bixby and Ferrigno did a fantastic job of portraying the rage-fueled, green-skinned monster, as well as balancing that rage with immense power.

Unlike previous depictions of the Incredible Hulk, this version of the character pushed his anger to its limit in order to turn into the mighty green beast. Rather than tearing his shirt or screaming, he groans as his arms and hands grow bigger and bigger. His face enlarges and his eyes become greenish, and as the Hulk grows stronger his right arm and hand tear a hole in the sofa.

As the film moves on, we see more of this brute green monster, as he takes on a group of lowlifes who try to rob him. His transformation into the hulk is almost like a horror movie, and it makes for an unforgettable sequence.

This version of the Incredible Hulk is a bit more emo than the others we have seen, as it feels like he’s being eaten alive. It’s a harrowing and terrifying scene, with the mangled bones and ripped muscles of the green giant looking like something out of Frankenstein or Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The film’s special effects are superb, and the acting of Edward Norton makes it feel real as the body breaks and twists into the Hulk. This is a version of the character that was truly unstoppable, and he’s one of the most memorable versions of the green-skinned rageaholic.