Emil Blonsky, a KGB spy who deliberately overdoses on gamma radiation to become the Abomination, a permanent reptilian rival to the Hulk, whose history includes murdering Betty Ross and involvement in the Chaos War.
Emil Blonsky first appears as a KGB spy in Tales to Astonish #90, where he transforms into the Abomination after exposing himself to a massive dose of gamma radiation. #marvel #comics #villains )
In Tales to Astonish #91, the Abomination battles the Hulk for the first time, proving to be a physically superior foe. #hulk #marvel )
In Tales to Astonish #92, the Hulk defeats the Abomination by tricking him into being submerged in water, causing him to revert to Emil Blonsky. #comics )
The Abomination returns after escaping custody, and reveals he can transform at will, leading to another clash with the Hulk. #marvel )
The Abomination teams up with the Leader in Incredible Hulk #118, but their alliance fails. #hulk #villains )
In Incredible Hulk #167, the Abomination is apparently killed when the Hulk tears out his heart, but he later returns. #comics )
The Abomination reappears in Incredible Hulk #281, having been regenerated by gamma energy. #hulk )
In Incredible Hulk #296, the Abomination kills Betty Ross, the Hulk's wife, leading to a major shift in Hulk's character. #tragedy #hulk )
After being mutated further, the Abomination becomes a mindless beast in Incredible Hulk #340, losing his intelligence. #gamma )
In Incredible Hulk #361, the Abomination is temporarily cured of his mutation by Doctor Samson. #marvel )
The Abomination briefly joins the supervillain team U-Foes in Incredible Hulk #388. #villains )
In Incredible Hulk #400, the Abomination goes on a rampage and kills several people. #hulk )
The Abomination appears in the Onslaught crossover, but is defeated by the heroes. #marvel #crossover )
In Incredible Hulk #17 (vol. 3), the Hulk kills the Abomination in a battle, but he later returns. #hulk #death )
The Abomination is resurrected by the Leader in Hulk #23. #resurrection )
In Incredible Hulk #79 (vol. 3), the Abomination fights the Hulk and is defeated before the Hulk is exiled to space. #planethulk )
The Abomination appears during the Civil War event, causing destruction. #civilwar #marvel )
The Abomination is among the villains forced to fight the Hulk in Madison Square Garden during World War Hulk. #worldwarhulk )
The Abomination appears in the flashback miniseries Hulk: Gray, retelling his origin. #comics #flashback )
During Dark Reign, the Abomination is recruited by Norman Osborn's Cabal. #darkreign #marvel )
In Incredible Hulk #601, Skaar, the Hulk's son, kills the Abomination. #skaar #hulk )
The Abomination is resurrected during the Chaos War event along with other dead characters. #chaoswar #marvel )
During Fear Itself, the Abomination is driven mad by the Serpent's influence. #fearitself #marvel )
In Indestructible Hulk #1, the Abomination is seen in a prison for superhumans. #indestructiblehulk #marvel )
In Indestructible Hulk #4, S.H.I.E.L.D. uses the Abomination as a weapon against threats. #shield #marvel )
The Abomination appears in the Original Sin tie-in Hulk #1, exploring his past. #originalsin #marvel )
During Secret Wars, the Abomination appears on Battleworld. #secretwars #marvel )
The Abomination is part of the new status quo, appearing in The Totally Awesome Hulk. #hulk #allnew )
In Secret Empire, the Abomination is a Hydra operative. #secretempire #hydra )
The Abomination appears in Immortal Hulk #1, setting up a new storyline. #immortalhulk #marvel )
In Immortal Hulk #6, the Hulk kills the Abomination, but he is resurrected by the Green Door. #immortalhulk #death )
The Abomination appears in Empyre: Avengers #1, fighting the Cotati. #empyre #marvel )
The Abomination appears in the alternate future story Hulk: The Maestro. #maestro #alternatefuture )
The Abomination features in the retrospective series Hulk: Grand Design. #granddesign #marvel )
A new series begins with the Abomination as a major antagonist. #hulk #newseries )
In a flashback issue, Emil Blonsky's full origin as a KGB spy is expanded. #origin #marvel )