Bruce

Biodata

Background / History

Bruce sought new clothes after reverting from Hulk form, then left urgently to attend to an unspecified important matter. S.H.I.E.L.D. allowed him to go but placed him under surveillance. 39

General Ross later used S.H.I.E.L.D.'s tracking data to locate Bruce and ordered his capture. Bruce escaped while carrying Betty, but Du Mu's Death Qi Bullet compelled him to flee toward Iceland to fulfill his regret of taking her to see the aurora. 43 44 With Bruce gone, Ross had no Hulk available to oppose Abomination's rampage in Harlem. 44

Personality

Bruce is determined and protective of Betty, prioritizing her safety while escaping Ross's forces. 39 44 His Hulk form, however, can become indiscriminately violent when emotionally provoked, attacking allies and enemies alike. 254

Abilities & Skills

Hulk Transformation

Bruce can transform into the Hulk, gaining overwhelming physical strength and durability.

• Entered the Battle of New York by jumping from Natasha's Quinjet and transforming mid-air. 93
• His strength rises with his rage; during the Skrull incident, he steadily overwhelmed Tony Stark's Hulkbuster Armor. 254
• Emotional manipulation can trigger a berserk state in which he loses restraint and attacks anyone nearby. 254
• Du Mu ultimately subdued Hulk with sand manipulation, stacked debuffs, and a sand vortex, forcing him back into Bruce Banner. 255

Scientific Knowledge

Bruce is recognized as a scientist and is capable of technical discussion with Tony Stark. 89

Equipment / Items

• Indestructible Underpants — Bruce-exclusive equipment noted by Du Mu while reviewing the team’s gear. 90

Relationships

• Betty — Bruce protects and carries her during his escape from General Ross; their intended Iceland aurora trip becomes a traumatic flight for survival. 44 89
• Du Mu — Du Mu helps Bruce obtain clothes, later manipulates his Iceland flight with a Death Qi Bullet, and eventually forces Hulk back into Bruce form. 39 44 255
• Tony Stark — Fellow scientist and Avengers ally; Tony unsuccessfully attempts to restrain berserk Hulk with the Hulkbuster Armor. 89 254
• Natasha Romanoff — Assigned to monitor Bruce for S.H.I.E.L.D.; her calming effect is considered a potential way to de-escalate Hulk. 89 254
• General Ross — Pursues Bruce as a military target and attempts to capture him alive. 43 44

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ross Pursuit and Harlem

Bruce evades General Ross after surviving a shooting and escapes with Betty. His absence leaves the military unable to counter Abomination until Du Mu intervenes with BT. 44 46

Battle of New York

Bruce joins the defense against the Chitauri invasion, transforming into Hulk and rapidly climbing the event kill leaderboard through raw destructive power. 93

Skrull Infiltration

While infiltrating the Skrulls' base with Tony, Bruce is affected by an emotion-manipulating Skrull and becomes a berserk Hulk. He devastates the base, attacks Tony, and continues rampaging through the city until Du Mu defeats and reverts him. 254 255 Tony and Du Mu subsequently bring Bruce to the Skrulls' secret base. 256

Wasteland-Era Banner

An aged Banner in a world where the age of heroes ended decades earlier retains part of Hulk's strength even in human form because nuclear radiation permanently altered his genes. 226 He transforms while fighting Dusk Wolf, is overwhelmed by Du Mu, and is later killed during the destruction of the Hulk Gang. 226 228