May 10, 1962 –
The Hulk is a fictional superhero appearing in publications by 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), on this date.
In his comic book appearances, following his accidental exposure to gamma rays while saving the life of his friend, Rick Jones during the detonation of an experimental bomb, Dr. Robert Bruce Banner is physically transformed into the Hulk when subjected to emotional stress, at or against his will. This transformation often leads to destructive rampages and to conflicts that complicate Banner’s civilian life.
