The MCU Phase One: The Incredible Hulk

Our series in review of the MCU Phase One continues today with 2008’s Edward Norton-led, The Incredible Hulk. This would be a one-and-done adventure for Edward Norton, who would go on to be replaced by Mark Ruffalo. In the years to come, the MCU would churn out an Iron Man sequel, Thor, Captain America, and The Avengers leaving The Incredible Hulk to be lost to history. So let’s dust this one off to see if it should have ever been forgotten in the first place!
Topics Discussed

  • Edward Norton's writing credit
  • How was The Incredible Hulk received at the time?
  • Were they right to skip Bruce Banner's origin story?
  • The balance between Bruce Banner and The Hulk
  • Thunderbolt Ross and The Abomination
  • Should Edward Norton have been recast?
  • Are we excited to see Betty Ross and Abomination return for She-Hulk?


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The MCU Phase One: The Incredible Hulk
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