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Bruce Banner is a fictional character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise initially portrayed by Edward Norton and subsequently by Mark Ruffalo —based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name —known commonly by his alter ego , the Hulk. Banner is depicted as a renowned physicist who subjected himself to a gamma radiation experiment designed to replicate a World War II -era super soldier program. The experiment failed, and whenever his heart rate goes above 200 bpm or if he is placed in mortal danger, Banner transforms into a large, muscular creature with green skin. As the Hulk, he possesses superhuman strength and durability. Over time, Banner demonstrates an increasing ability to control the transformation, and he becomes a founding member of the Avengers . The character, as portrayed by both Norton and Ruffalo, has been well-received by critics and audiences, although the recasting and Banner's uneven characterization have drawn some criticism...

In Marvel Comics 2 (MC2) universe (first appearance: The Incredible Hulk 377), came Professor Hulk, the idealized version of Bruce where he has all the strength of the Savage Hulk and the intelligence of Bruce Banner but none of the emotional baggage, awkwardness or shyness. This character arc all began with the Hulk and Bruce Banner separating into two different identities. "Hulk speaking [in Thor: Ragnarok] is the start to separating of these two individuals," Ruffalo explained, "these identities in this split-identity person, and where that's going to end up going." There is a sense in which Bruce Banner suffers from a form of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID); there are two minds, trapped in the same body. In human form, Bruce is in control; but whenever Banner transforms, the Hulk takes charge. The MCU has always treated Banner and the Hulk as distinct personas, with Bruce referring to the Hulk as "the other guy." But it wasn't until the ...

The   Marvel Universe   is a   fictional universe   where the stories in most   American comic book   titles and other media published by   Marvel Comics   take place. Super-teams such as the   Avengers , the   X-Men , the   Fantastic Four , and many Marvel   superheroes   live in this universe, including characters such as   Spider-Man ,   Iron Man ,   Thor , the   Hulk ,   Captain America ,   Wolverine ,   Black Panther ,   Doctor Strange ,   Black Widow , the   Human Torch ,   Daredevil   and   Deadpool , among numerous others. It also contains well-known   supervillains   such as   Doctor Doom ,   Magneto ,   Thanos ,   Loki ,   Green Goblin ,   Kingpin ,   Doctor Octopus   and   Venom . The Marvel Universe is further depicted as existing within a " multiverse " consisting of thousands of separate uni...

The Hulk is a fictional character and superhero appearing in publications by the American publisher Marvel Comics . Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby , the character first appeared in the debut issue of The Incredible Hulk (May 1962). In his comic book appearances, the character is both the Hulk, a green-skinned, hulking and muscular humanoid possessing a vast degree of physical strength, and his alter ego Dr. Robert Bruce Banner, a physically weak, socially withdrawn, and emotionally reserved physicist. The two exist as independent dissociative personalities , and resent each other. Following his accidental exposure to gamma rays saving the life of Rick Jones during the detonation of an experimental bomb, Banner is physically transformed into the Hulk when subjected to emotional stress, at or against his will, often leading to destructive rampages and conflicts that complicate Banner's civilian life. The Hulk's level of strength is normally conveyed as pro...