Marvel has officially introduced the newSilver Hulk, as the Hulk gets a cosmic upgrade courtesy ofGalactus. Before now, fans have seen Red Hulks, Gray Hulksand even Purple Hulks, but the new Silver Hulk is the strongest of all - something he’ll prove by going blow for blow against Iron Man and the Avengers.
In a preview ofWhat If…? Galactus Transformed Hulk? - from Mat Groom and Lan Medina -Marveljust unleashed the new Silver Hulk, designed by iconicSilver Surferartist Ron Lim.The story will see Galactus choose Hulk as his new herald, adding the Power Cosmic to his already immense strength.
The unlettered preview shows Galactus taking pity on Bruce Banner and transforming him into a new herald, transforming his human body into a silvery form. However, when Bruce’s rage is unleashed, the Silver Hulk emerges, with his enhanced form cracking holes in the impenetrable silver skin. The Power Cosmic is one of the most potent forces in Marvel lore, imbuing the user with cosmic awareness, incredible speed, matter transformation, and even time travel.
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What If…? Galactus Transformedis a new series of one-shots from Marvel, exploringpossible realities where Galactus chooses Gambit, Rogue, Moon Knight, Spider-Gwen and the Incredible Hulk as his heralds, upgrading their natural abilities. The issue’s summary threatens that Galactus may regret empowering the Hulk - perhaps because of the immense power of this new Argentine Avenger, or perhaps because Bruce Banner’s mind can wield the Power Cosmic in new and surprising ways. The issue summary reads:
The first in a new series of one-shots that asks the question: What if Galactus recruited some of Marvel’s best and brightest heroes as his new cosmic heralds? See how the Power Cosmic transforms these once-familiar champions, twisting and turning all of Marvel history in their wake! In this tale, Galactus has conscripted Earth’s strongest warrior — the Incredible Hulk — into his service. But what will turn out to be the bigger mistake: trying to direct the fury of the Green Goliath… or giving the great mind of Bruce Banner a cosmic problem to solve?
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As Captain Universe, Hulk Became a Cosmic Hero
This isn’t the first time Hulk has wielded cosmic power, withhis Blue Hulk formallowing him to wield the wildly powerful Uni-Power. Debuting inCaptain Universe: Incredible Hulk #1by Jay Faeber and Carlos Magno,Hulk was chosen as the new Captain Universe, gaining control of matter and energy, cosmic consciousness, and flight. The Uni-Power was broken when it bonded to the Hulk, and yet it still made him more powerful than he’s ever been. Now, thanks to Galactus, that record is about to be broken.
Hulk has long defined physical power on Marvel’s Earth, but his new Silver Hulk form turns him into a cosmic being beyond any single planet.Hulk’s upgrade will surely allow him to take the fight back toGalactusand make his new master regret enhancing his powers, but not before Iron Man and the Avengers feel Bruce Banner’s rage like never before.
What If…? Galactus Transformed Hulk? #1is coming January 1 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.
