TheHulkfrequently smashes the line between “good” and “bad.” He’s the strongest Avenger and, in turns, a serious threat to the world, but one strange alien encounter led to the green giant making a truly irredeemable decision. When Hulk andFantastic Four’s Thinghad a chance to make two wishes, potentially improving the fate of the whole planet, he squandered the chance forever.
Marvel Graphic Novel #29:The Incredible Hulk and The Thing– written by Jim Starlin, with art by Berni Wrightson –sentThing and Hulkto an alien world, where they were offered a deal by a being called Malelet. The pair would be granted two wishes in exchange for tracking down a missing scientist.
They could have rid the Earth of disease, solved world hunger, or instantly removed any number of other calamities the planet faces; instead,Hulk showed the depth of his selfish nature and short-sightedness as he threw away both world-altering wishes for food and a return trip home.
The Hulk Wasted His Perfect Chance To Save The World, Proving He’s No True Hero
Marvel Graphic Novel #29:The Incredible Hulk and The Thingby Jim Starlin, Berni Wrightson, Michele Wrightson, and Jim Novak
From the moment the two heavy-hitters were whisked away, they were caught in a misadventure. Yet, despite the bizarre circumstances, they were given an incomprehensible opportunity to save the world in a way no one has ever managed. Ben Grimm was planning to do just that. Though his first thought was to wishhimself and Hulkinto humans again, he immediately contemplated using the other wish “for mankind.” Not only did Hulk rob The Thing of his one undisputed chance to be “normal” again,but he off-handedly wasted the chance to help billions of people.
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Blaming Hulk may be unfair, as he isn’t prone to planning, or complex thought, and it’s clear he didn’t think beyond his immediate needs. That doesn’t erase the fact that he could’ve eliminated devastating diseases like cancer or put an end to war. At the very least, he could have given Ben Grimm the chance to speak, too, and at least use one of the two wishes. There are few details about Malelet’s power but given how quickly he can transport them home, the opportunity was genuine. Unfortunately, it was also genuinely wasted in Hulk’s most selfish and irredeemable moment.
60+ Years After His Debut, The Hulk’s Selfishness Is Still What Prevents Him From Fully Becoming A Hero
Many of the greatest heroes have moments where they slip and let a selfish desire get in the way of doing what’s right. In most cases, they’re also capable of recognizing that about themselves and either making amends or changing the behavior.It works differently for Hulk– or at least,the version of the Hulkthat accompanied Ben Grimm onto that alien world.His childish nature will always prevent him from being a full-time hero, as he’s unable to see far beyond what he wants or needs, andHulk’sselfishness prevented him from saving the world from suffering.
Marvel Graphic Novel#29: The Incredible Hulk and the Thingis available now from Marvel Comics.
Hulk
The Hulk, a Marvel Comics superhero created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, is physicist Bruce Banner transformed by gamma radiation. He morphs into a giant, green-skinned creature of immense strength and invulnerability when angered. Struggling with his transformations, Hulk allies with other heroes, battling villains while balancing his intellect with uncontrollable rage, making him a central figure in Marvel’s universe.
