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| This is a '''listing of powers and abilities''' possessed by the ], a ] ] ] from the ] ]. | |||
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| == Powers and abilities == | |||
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| === Strength === | |||
| ] supporting a mountain/overpowering ] and destroying his armor.]] | |||
| The Hulk possesses the potential for astounding levels of ], growing directly proportional to his emotional state, particularly his anger, spawning the famous quotes: "The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets," and "Hulk is the strongest one there is." His original moderately enraged strength has been shown to match beings such as ]<ref>''Journey Into Mystery'' #112 (Jan. 1965)</ref> and ].<ref>{{Comic book reference | Title = Tales To Astonish | Volume = 1 | Issue = 79 | date = (May 1966) }}</ref> | |||
| The Hulk has been shown capable of protecting other prominent Marvel superheroes from the collision of a falling ], claimed to dwarf the ], and supporting a part of it on his back, with the assistance of leverage. The cover stated "Beneath one hundred and fifty billion tons stands the Hulk".<ref>''Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars'' #4 (Aug. 1984)</ref> More impressively, he managed to shift the continental plates of an entire planet to keep it from collapsing.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #102 (Mars 2007)</ref> The Hulk has also been shown shattering an ] twice the size of ] with a single punch, with the help of hydraulic catapults launching him into outer space at great speed.<ref>''Marvel Comics Presents'' #52</ref> On another occasion he lost control of his power to a point where was referred as being about to destroy the entire planet beneath his feet, through the sheer output of force from his body. During that time his merest foot step threatened to sink the entire Eastern Coast of the United States.<ref name="WWH5">''World War Hulk'' #5; http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread/showthread.php?t=136412</ref> The writer ] here described Hulk, as of the events of '']'', as being at a level of physical power where he could easily overcome ].<ref></ref> There are examples of the ],<ref>''Tales to Astonish'' #73 (Nov. 1965)</ref> and ],<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #228 (Oct. 1978)<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1--></ref> attempting, unsuccessfully, to measure the limits of The Hulk's strength using the advanced technology at their disposal. | |||
| During combat with the ] entity known as ], stated to possess power rivaling a ],<ref>''Heroes Return'' #1-#4</ref> ] psionically disables Bruce Banner's persona, to remove all restraints on the Hulk's rage. While trading punches, the Hulk is angered to a point where he is able to able to overcome Onslaught's strength and destroy his armour.<ref>''Onslaught'': Marvel #1</ref> In the officially approved statistics of the "Marvel Super Heroes Adventure Game" Hulk was listed as having a calm level strength of 20, but could reach at least 30 when enraged, the same as a Celestial. This can be compared to Thor and ] being listed at 19, ] at 20, ] at 22, ] at 24, and ] at 28.<ref>''Marvel Super Heroes Adventure Game™'' SAGA, 1998</ref>. One of his greatest feats of strength was ripping apart the gigantic Flame of Life created to withstand and fight the Celestials.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol.2, #242</ref> | |||
| The Hulk possesses highly developed leg muscles which enable him to leap several miles at a time, and even longer distances while in an enraged state. He has been shown covering 1000 miles in a single leap,<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #33 (Dec. 2001)</ref> and even jumping into a low-Earth orbit.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #254 (Dec. 1980)<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1--></ref> | |||
| === Durability === | |||
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| The Hulk is depicted with extremely high levels of ] stamina and resistance to physical injury. His muscles are resistant to fatigue poisons, which allows him to function at peak performance for extremely long periods without tiring. He's been shown enduring the impact of high-caliber artillery shells, falls from orbital heights, or extremely powerful ] without sustaining injury, and resisting poisons and diseases with no ill effect. The Hulk has been shown capable of withstanding a ground zero nuclear explosion,<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #440 (April 1996)<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1-->; ''Fantastic Four'' #433</ref> as well as the 1,000,000-degree Fahrenheit "nova-burst" of the ], in one case combined with a full-power ] strike by ].<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #435; ''World War Hulk'' #2</ref> At the end of the "Planet Hulk" storyline, he withstands the blast effect of a "warp core breach", which generated enough force to destabilise the fictional planet ] near the point of collapse,<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #105 (June 2007)<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1--></ref> and following this, ]'s voice, which generated enough power to knock off a piece of the moon the size of ].<ref name="BBScream">''Iron Man'' Vol.2 #19; ''World War Hulk'' #4; </ref> He has also displayed sufficient durability to survive immersion in magma and the immense temperatures and pressure of a planetary mantle for extended periods.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #102 (Mars 2007)</ref> | |||
| The Hulk is extremely resistant to drugs, but they can affect him.{{issue}} His near-impenetrable skin makes gas a more reliable method of administering them.{{issue}} He can also be immobilized, put to sleep, transformed into Banner (or other manifestations), or pacified, either by the use of ], or specialized ].{{issue}} | |||
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| === Healing factor === | |||
| ]]]Despite his body's high resistance to damage, it is possible to injure the Hulk. He has been hurt numerous times by opponents wielding weapons composed of ].<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #340 (Feb. 1988);<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1--> ''Wolverine'' vol. 2, #145; ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #430</ref> However, he can ] damaged or destroyed tissue with far greater efficiency than an ordinary human. He has proven capable of regenerating his eyes, skin, and most of his muscle tissue, within moments of having it flayed from his body by Vector.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 1, #398 (Oct. 1992)<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1--></ref> His future "Maestro" incarnation proved capable of eventually reconstructing himself after being blown to powder.<ref name="Powder">''Hulk: Future Imperfect'' #2; ''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol.2, #451; ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #460</ref> He has been described as functionally immortal by human standards in terms of long lifespan.<ref>''Incredible Hulk: The Last Titan''</ref> It has been stated that The Hulk's durability, stamina and the efficiency of his healing powers all fluctuate with his emotional state, much like his physical strength.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #394 (June 1994)</ref> | |||
| === Speed and reflexes === | |||
| Marvel Comics executive editor ] officially listed the Hulk as possessing ] comparable with Thor or ].<ref>''The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' Hulk 2004 (August 2004)</ref> The Hulk has sufficiently fast reflexes and reaction time to match the ] in physical combat.<ref>''World War Hulk'' #5</ref> | |||
| === Resistance to psionics === | |||
| The Hulk has also demonstrated great resistance from ] such as assaults from ],<ref>''Defenders'' Vol.1, #12 (February 1974)</ref> ],<ref>''Cable'' Vol.1, #34</ref> and ]avier.<ref name="WWHXM1">''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #1</ref> | |||
| In his earliest days, he proved vulnerable to the pre-Phoenix Jean Grey.<ref>''X-Men'' #66 (Mar. 1970)</ref> | |||
| === Miscellaneous === | |||
| * In addition to these powers, the Hulk demonstrated the ability to "home in" on the desert base where he was empowered.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol.1 #314</ref> He also has the ability to see and hear ]s, such as the ] of ].<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3 #82</ref> | |||
| * His powers have been shown and stated to increase after absorbing large amounts of radiation up to ] nuclear attacks.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #105 (June 2007); ''The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect'' #2; ''Fantastic Four'' #433; ''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #2</ref> | |||
| * He has displayed great resistance to unwilling transformation of his physical form. For instance, in addition to the occasions displayed in the "feats" list, he was immune to direct genetic manipulation from the ].<ref name="Evolutionary">''Incredible Hulk'' vol.2, #266</ref> | |||
| * As a result of the Planet Hulk storyline, the Hulk has been written with combat skills and experience as a military strategist and leader. Also, he wears armor and utilizes mêlée weapons. For instance, he was able to eliminate the Juggernaut from his battle with the X-Men by using the latter's own momentum against him, accelerating him to a point where he could not stop himself.<ref>''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #3</ref> | |||
| == Irregular abilities == | |||
| * The Hulk has displayed limited ], as he's developed a gland that enables him to ],<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #77</ref> and stated that he would adapt to the ],<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #90</ref> which he later did, spending prolonged periods without needing to breathe.<ref>''World War Hulk: Prologue''</ref> | |||
| * He once used a ‘homing sense’ to locate Onslaught while burrowing underground.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol.2 #445</ref> | |||
| * He has been stated to possess an undefined mystical connection, enabling him to work as an inter-dimensional nexus of reality,<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol.2 #453; ''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol.2 #450</ref> and has acted as a sponge for dark magic, being immune to or empowered by its effects.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol.3 #82; ''The Darkness/Hulk'' #1</ref> | |||
| * He has also been able to reflect the ] blasts of the ] back to the source.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' Vol. 2 #270</ref> | |||
| * Occasionally, the Hulk has performed features not possible through ] physical force, even by comic-book 'logic', such as keeping apart matter and anti-matter spheres,<ref>''Marvel Team Up annual'' #2</ref> changing direction in mid-jump, or punching his way through a time-storm.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #135</ref> | |||
| == Shown higher extents of power == | |||
| Indexed in a very rough order of 'scale'. | |||
| ] to the ground with a single arm]] | |||
| * Ripping the gigantic "Flame of Life", created to withstand and fight the Celestials, in half.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol.2, #242</ref> | |||
| *Overcoming the strength and breaking the armour of Onslaught, stated to possess power rivaling a Celestial,<ref>''Heroes Return'' #1-#4</ref> during combat after Jean Grey psionically disabled Bruce Banner's persona, to remove all restraints on the Hulk's rage.<ref>''Onslaught'': Marvel #1</ref> | |||
| * Pushing a 10x stronger than normal,<ref>''Thor'' vol.1, #502</ref> "warrior's madness" Thor towards the ground with a single arm.<ref name="Thorfight440">''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #440 (April 1996)</ref> | |||
| * Destroying a ], by clapping his hands to create a ] that reflected the ]'s blasts.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' vol.2, #126</ref> | |||
| * Sending concussive shockwaves, causing cataclysmic upheavals throughout a great number of ] planets, by the impact of his punches when within the 'Crossroads' nexus.<ref>"Incredible Hulk'' vol.2, #305</ref> | |||
| * Forcing the ] to fight using his entire power, and defeating him after a prolonged battle, in which both were reverted to their human forms for the final 2 seconds.<ref name="World War Hulk">''World War Hulk'' #5</ref> | |||
| * Defeating Doctor Strange when the latter was merged with the essence and power of an expended ].<ref>''World War Hulk'' #4</ref>{{clear}} | |||
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| ]'s Crimson Bands of Cyttorak]] | |||
| * Shattering Doctor Strange's otherwise indestructible ].<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #450</ref> | |||
| * Breaking free of a power-leeching machine that held Silver Surfer, ], and Doctor Strange combined.<ref>''Defenders'' vol. 2, #8</ref> | |||
| *Pulling the continental plates of the planet Sakaar together, while enduring the lack of air and immense heat and pressure of the planetary mantle.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #102 (Mars 2007)</ref> | |||
| * Denting or cracking true adamantium through physical force.<ref>''Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars'' #12; ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol.2, #300</ref> | |||
| * Withstanding energy blasts from the Silver Surfer,<ref>''Silver Surfer'' vol. 2, #125</ref> Thor,<ref name="Thorfight440">''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #440 (April 1996)<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1--></ref> a vastly powered-up giant Thanos,<ref name="XMan">''X-Man/Incredible Hulk '98 Annual''</ref> the ],<ref name="Evolutionary">''Incredible Hulk'' vol.2, #266</ref> the Sentry,<ref name="World War Hulk">''World War Hulk'' #5</ref> and ].<ref>''Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars'' #9</ref> | |||
| * Overloading the ].<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #456</ref> | |||
| * Stopping the Juggernaut when Hulk had higher base strength, due to nexus-energies from ] ], but had lost his rage-factor. Likely given help from the light armor provided by ].<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #457</ref> He later seemingly repeated the feat without help. It was never resolved for how long this could be maintained.<ref>''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #3</ref> | |||
| * Beating the Silver Surfer unconscious with 3 blows.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' vol.3, #95</ref> | |||
| * Reflecting ] eye-beams, stated to burn hotter than the heart of stars,<ref>''Fantastic Four'' vol. 1, #250</ref> back into the latter's eyes by covering them with his hand, and beating him bloody and unconscious.<ref>''Incredible Hulk Annual 1997''</ref> | |||
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| ]'s grip and throwing him into outer space]] | |||
| * Breaking Superman's grip, and throwing him into outer space.<ref>''Incredible Hulk Vs Superman'' (1997)</ref> | |||
| * Breaking ]'s telekinetic field.<ref name="XMan">''X-Man/Incredible Hulk '98 Annual''</ref> | |||
| * Defeating the ] and Storm single-handedly, including smashing ]'s ].<ref>''World War Hulk'' #2</ref> | |||
| * Closing vault doors to a nuclear core that Thor and ] together couldn't budge.<ref>''The Invincible Iron Man'' vol.2, #6</ref> | |||
| * Fighting evenly against Thor and Thing at the same time.<ref>''Heroes Return'' #1</ref> | |||
| * Lifting and moving the ].<ref>''Marvel Fanfare'' #7</ref> | |||
| * Throwing the 20-ton dragon ] to the moon.<ref>''Hulk vs. Fin Fang Foom'' (Dec. 2007)</ref> | |||
| * Effortlessly stopping a strike from ]'s equal copy of ] with one hand.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' vol.2, #421</ref> | |||
| * Defeating nearly the entire ] roster single-handedly, including easily breaking both of ]' arms, and overloading ] with one strike.<ref>''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #2</ref><ref>''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #1-#3</ref> | |||
| * Quickly being restored to normal by his ] after he was turned to stone by the ].<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol.2, #364</ref> | |||
| * Fighting off the effects of being shrunk by ].<ref>''Incredible Hulk annual'' #5</ref> | |||
| * Having his limbs phased into solid concrete and immediately tearing free, completely unscathed.<ref>''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #2</ref> | |||
| * Seen resisting being pierced by a "Dog O' War" stated as capable of crushing adamantium in 7.3 seconds.<ref name="futim1">''The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect'' #1</ref> | |||
| * Withstanding a blast from ] without any discomfort.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol.3, #84</ref> | |||
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| == Lower-end power occasions == | |||
| Beyond being a creation that per definition varies greatly in power, as in the case with other Marvel Comics powerhouses like Juggernaut burned by a chandelier,<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' vol.1, #102</ref> ] being physically beaten by Spider-Man,<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' vol.1, #270</ref> Silver Surfer unable to break the grip of ],<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #545</ref> or Thor being wounded by ] and rendered unconscious by a shot to the head from a conventional handgun,<ref>''Black Panther'' vol.2, #8</ref> comicbook characters are sometimes displayed at wildly differing levels to fit story conveniences (or the interpretation/unfamiliarity of the writer in regards to the character) and greatly shifting personal bias. Hulk has overall been shown to grow vastly more powerful from his origins in the ], but even in recent years has occasionally been displayed at seemingly mindboggling lows. Listed below in order of scale/embarrassment, with references of date. | |||
| *Passing out from asphyxiation due to being strangled less than a minute by an ordinary python.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' vol.1, #470, November 1998</ref> | |||
| *Spider-Man reminiscing about ] withstanding the Hulk's blows and knocking him out.<ref>''Fallen Son: Spider-Man'' April 2007; Very rough scale comparison: Maximum human strength: 472.5kg. Weight of the Earth: 6.0×10^24kg.</ref> | |||
| *Injured by a ] restricted to bone claws, and a pygmy ].<ref>''Marvel Fanfare'' vol.2, #2-3, October 1996</ref> | |||
| *Hurt by ]'s regular steel swords and impaled by a lamppost.<ref>''Deadpool'' vol.1, #4</ref> | |||
| *Several Spanish citizens transformed by ] based on the Hulk's appearance, leisurely beaten by a 25-feet tall ].<ref>''Avengers'' vol.3, #39, April 2001</ref> | |||
| *Knocked unconscious by Spider-Man throwing a truck at him, as relayed by an audience of drunks.<ref>''Spider-Man Unlimited'' #11, November 2005</ref> | |||
| *Knocked unconscious by Thor's lightning.<ref>''Hulk Annual'' 2001</ref> | |||
| *Knocked unconscious by a surprise attack from ] emptying his armour's entire power-storage into one blow, after the Hulk had turned dizzy from a small-scale ] attack.<ref>''Iron Man'' vol. 1, #132</ref> | |||
| *Drained and badly damaged by ] by using his own power against him.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #150</ref> | |||
| == Notes and references == | |||
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