Banner

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Dr. Banner 9
Alias(es)	Hulk 11
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Illuminati 10 11
Occupation/Role	Scientist; gamma-ray researcher 10 11
First Appearance	Chapter 9

Background / History

Banner became a fugitive after a gamma-ray experiment transformed him into the Hulk. He returned to New York seeking the erased data from the experiment, hoping to understand and remove the Hulk from his body. The research institute no longer held the data, but his former girlfriend Betty Ross had retained a copy. 9 10 11

Su Zheng located Banner while he was evading the military and pressured him into joining the newly formed Illuminati. Banner accepted because the military was closing in and because Su Zheng offered protection and a possible path toward solving his condition. 9 10

General Ross's forces attacked Banner at the research institute, forcing his first documented on-page transformation into the Hulk. After Su Zheng subdued him, Ross attempted to take Banner for supposed legal punishment and military custody. Su Zheng refused, while Tony Stark used his influence to have Banner's wanted order revoked. 11 17 18 19

Banner later sought Dr. Blue's help to eliminate the Hulk personality. The procedure appeared successful, but Banner transformed again when Abomination endangered civilians in New York, confirming that the Hulk remained within him. 19 20

Appearance

In human form, Banner is described as thin and somewhat handsome, often trying to remain inconspicuous while on the run. 9

• Wears a cap while concealing his identity in public. 9
• Has a comparatively slight build before transforming. 9 24
• As the Hulk, he becomes a green, heavily muscled giant exceeding three meters in height; during extreme anger, he grows beyond four meters. 11 14
• Hulk has thick black hair, oversized teeth, bare feet, and unusually durable clothing that remains intact through transformation. 11 20 24

Personality

Banner is cautious, anxious, and deeply uncomfortable with the Hulk's destructive potential. He fears being used as a weapon and initially questions whether Su Zheng wants his scientific expertise or intends to exploit the Hulk. 10

Despite his fear, Banner is responsible and compassionate. He agrees to transform against Abomination because civilians are dying, even after believing the Hulk personality had been removed. 19 20

He becomes intensely loyal to Su Zheng after Su Zheng defies General Ross and protects him from military custody. Banner promises to assist the Illuminati whenever needed, including summoning the Hulk. 17 19

Hulk's temperament

The Hulk is primarily driven by anger and instinct, with little intelligence or awareness of surrounding plans. He reacts violently to perceived threats and can become larger and stronger as his rage increases. 14 21

At times, Banner's consciousness or limited intelligence surfaces within the Hulk. This allows the Hulk to assist Su Zheng against Magneto, though he remains highly volatile and later attacks indiscriminately after realizing he was manipulated. 31 23

Abilities & Skills

Hulk Transformation

Banner transforms into the Hulk when subjected to extreme stress, injury, or danger.

• Gunfire from Ross's soldiers triggered a transformation at the research institute. 11
• Banner deliberately summoned the Hulk by jumping from Tony's helicopter to confront Abomination. 20
• The Hulk can revert to Banner after being rendered unconscious or calmed by Betty. 17 24
• Banner's transformation control remains unreliable; Su Zheng explicitly states that he needs training. 24

Superhuman Strength and Durability

As the Hulk, Banner possesses immense physical power and resilience.

• Destroyed three armored vehicles and incapacitated Emil Blonsky with a single kick. 12
• Easily overpowered Tony Stark's Iron Man armor, throwing and repeatedly slamming it into the ground. 12
• Broke Magneto's metal restraints and forced Magneto to retreat during their confrontation. 31
• Withstood missiles and Abomination's attacks without visible injury. 20 24
• His strength increases as his anger escalates, though this also makes him harder to control. 14

Regeneration

The Hulk rapidly recovers from severe injuries.

• After Su Zheng's electromagnetic projectiles pierced his body, the Hulk's wounds began healing and the embedded metal pellets were forced out. 23 24
• He endured repeated strikes from Su Zheng's massive metal staff before being subdued through oxygen deprivation underwater rather than direct fatal injury. 16 17

Scientific Expertise

Banner is an accomplished scientist with direct knowledge of the gamma-ray experiment that created the Hulk.

• Sought the original experiment data to understand his transformation and eliminate the Hulk personality. 10
• Worked with Dr. Blue on a treatment intended to suppress the Hulk. 19
• Was recruited into the Illuminati specifically as a scientific collaborator. 10 11

Relationships

• Su Zheng — Illuminati founder and protector. Su Zheng recruits Banner, refuses to surrender him to General Ross, and regards him as a future ally. Banner pledges his loyalty in return. 10 17 19
• Tony Stark — Illuminati colleague. Tony provides Banner shelter and ultimately uses his influence to remove Banner's wanted status, though he is initially wary of the Hulk. 10 11 18 19
• Betty Ross — Former girlfriend and emotional anchor. She preserved Banner's experiment data, reunites with him, and helps call him back from the Hulk state. 11 24
• General Ross — Pursuer and would-be captor. Ross seeks Banner for military research under the pretext of legal punishment. 17 18
• Emil Blonsky / Abomination — Enemy created through Hulk blood. Banner transforms to stop Abomination's rampage in New York. 19 20
• Magneto — Opponent. Hulk assists Su Zheng against Magneto and proves difficult for Magneto's metal manipulation to contain. 30 31

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recruitment into the Illuminati

Su Zheng finds Banner in New York while he is wanted by the military. Banner joins the Illuminati, initially consisting only of himself and Su Zheng, in exchange for protection and support. Tony joins shortly afterward. 9 10 11

Conflict with General Ross

Ross's assault forces Banner to transform, leading to a battle with the military and Iron Man. Su Zheng eventually defeats the Hulk without killing Banner, then openly prevents Ross from taking him into military custody. 11 12 17 18

Abomination Incident

After Banner's treatment seemingly suppresses the Hulk, Ross secretly obtains Hulk blood and Blonsky becomes Abomination. Banner willingly transforms to confront the monster, but both giants are manipulated and defeated by Su Zheng. 19 20 21 23 24

Battle against Magneto

Banner answers Su Zheng's call for aid against Magneto. As the Hulk, he breaks free from Magneto's metal restraints and becomes the decisive force that compels Magneto to retreat. 30 31

Notable Quotes

“Hello, I'm Banner, a monster!” 11

“If there's ever anything you need me to do, just tell me. I won't hesitate. Even if you need me to summon the Hulk, I'll do it.” 19

Trivia

• Banner was the second member recruited into the Illuminati; Tony Stark made it a three-person organization. 10 11
• His wanted order is eventually canceled, allowing him to remain openly with Betty rather than continue fleeing. 19 24
• Su Zheng considers Banner an important future combat asset against Thanos. 17