May 1, 1962 CE
The Hulk First Appears
Bruce Banner is caught in a gamma bomb blast and transforms into the grey Hulk in The Incredible Hulk #1. #marvel #comics
Chronological Storyline (44 Milestones)
Jul 1, 1962 CE
Hulk Turns Green
Due to printing issues, the Hulk's skin color changes from grey to green in issue #2, becoming his iconic look. #marvel #comics )
Mar 1, 1963 CE
Hulk Joins the Avengers
The Hulk becomes a founding member of the Avengers in The Avengers #1, but soon leaves due to distrust. #marvel #avengers )
May 1, 1964 CE
General Ross and the Hulkbusters
General Thunderbolt Ross forms the Hulkbusters to capture the Hulk, beginning a long-running conflict. #marvel #hulk
Sep 1, 1965 CE
The Leader First Appears
Samuel Sterns becomes the Leader after gamma exposure, becoming the Hulk's arch-nemesis. #marvel #villains )
Nov 1, 1966 CE
Hulk vs. The Thing
The Hulk battles the Thing from the Fantastic Four in a classic Marvel rivalry. #marvel #comics )
Jul 1, 1968 CE
Hulk Gets His Own Series
The Incredible Hulk #102 begins a new ongoing series, solidifying the Hulk's solo adventures. #marvel #comics )
Feb 1, 1970 CE
Hulk's Rampage in Las Vegas
The Hulk goes on a destructive rampage in Las Vegas, leading to a confrontation with the military. #marvel #hulk )
May 1, 1971 CE
Hulk Meets Wolverine
The Hulk and Wolverine first meet in The Incredible Hulk #181, a key issue in Marvel history. #marvel #wolverine )
Aug 1, 1972 CE
Hulk's Grey Form Returns
In a storyline, the Hulk temporarily reverts to his original grey form, exploring multiple personalities. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 1974 CE
Hulk vs. The Abomination
The Hulk battles the Abomination, a gamma-powered villain, in a classic showdown. #marvel #villains )
Nov 1, 1977 CE
Hulk TV Series Premieres
The live-action TV series The Incredible Hulk starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno premieres, becoming a cultural phenomenon. #marvel #tv )
Sep 1, 1980 CE
Hulk's Origin Retold
The Hulk's origin is retold and expanded in The Incredible Hulk #1 (vol. 2), adding depth to Bruce Banner's trauma. #marvel #comics )
Apr 1, 1982 CE
Hulk: The End
A possible future story shows the Hulk as the last being on Earth, exploring themes of loneliness. #marvel #whatif
Jun 1, 1984 CE
Secret Wars: Hulk's Role
The Hulk participates in Marvel's Secret Wars, battling villains on Battleworld. #marvel #crossover
Mar 1, 1986 CE
Hulk's Merged Personality
Bruce Banner merges with the Hulk into a single intelligent being, the 'Professor' Hulk. #marvel #comics )
Nov 1, 1988 CE
Hulk vs. The Juggernaut
The Hulk battles the Juggernaut in a clash of unstoppable forces. #marvel #comics )
Jul 1, 1991 CE
Hulk: Future Imperfect
The Hulk travels to a dystopian future where he becomes the tyrannical Maestro. #marvel #timeline
May 1, 1993 CE
Hulk's Pantheon Saga
The Hulk joins the Pantheon, a group of superhumans, in a storyline exploring his leadership. #marvel #comics )
Oct 1, 1995 CE
Hulk: The Crossroads
Bruce Banner is exiled to the Crossroads, a dimension of endless possibilities. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 1999 CE
Hulk's Return to Earth
After years in space, the Hulk returns to Earth in the Heroes Reborn storyline. #marvel #comics )
Aug 1, 2000 CE
Hulk: The Dogs of War
A storyline where the Hulk is hunted by the military and a new gamma-powered villain. #marvel #comics )
Jun 1, 2002 CE
Hulk Movie Released
Ang Lee's Hulk film starring Eric Bana is released, exploring Banner's childhood trauma. #marvel #movies )
Mar 1, 2003 CE
Hulk: The Incredible Hulk #1 (vol. 3)
A new volume of The Incredible Hulk begins, with Bruce Banner as a fugitive. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2005 CE
Planet Hulk Begins
The Hulk is exiled to the planet Sakaar, where he becomes a gladiator and leads a rebellion. #marvel #planetHulk
May 1, 2006 CE
Planet Hulk: The End
The Hulk becomes king of Sakaar, but his ship explodes, killing his wife Caiera. #marvel #planetHulk
Jun 1, 2007 CE
World War Hulk Begins
The Hulk returns to Earth seeking revenge on the Illuminati who exiled him. #marvel #worldWarHulk
Jun 13, 2008 CE
The Incredible Hulk Film
Marvel Studios releases The Incredible Hulk starring Edward Norton, part of the MCU. #marvel #MCU )
Dec 1, 2008 CE
Hulk: The Son of Hulk
Skaar, the son of Hulk and Caiera, is introduced in a new series. #marvel #comics )
Jul 1, 2009 CE
Hulk: Fall of the Hulks
A crossover event where the Intelligencia targets the Hulk and his family. #marvel #crossover
Mar 1, 2010 CE
Hulk: World War Hulks
The conclusion of the Fall of the Hulks storyline, with the Hulk facing the Red Hulk. #marvel #comics
Oct 1, 2011 CE
Hulk: Heart of the Monster
A storyline exploring the Hulk's psychological depths and his relationship with Betty Ross. #marvel #comics )
May 4, 2012 CE
The Avengers: Hulk Smash
Mark Ruffalo debuts as the Hulk in The Avengers, becoming a fan-favorite portrayal. #marvel #MCU )
Jun 1, 2013 CE
Hulk: Indestructible Hulk
A new series where Bruce Banner works with S.H.I.E.L.D. as a weapon. #marvel #comics
Oct 1, 2014 CE
Hulk: The Omega Hulk
A storyline where the Hulk becomes a cosmic-level threat, the Omega Hulk. #marvel #comics )
May 1, 2015 CE
Secret Wars: Hulk's Role
The Hulk plays a key role in the Secret Wars event, battling on Battleworld. #marvel #crossover )
Mar 1, 2016 CE
Hulk: The Totally Awesome Hulk
Amadeus Cho becomes the new Hulk, taking over the mantle. #marvel #comics
Nov 1, 2017 CE
Hulk: The Immortal Hulk Begins
The Immortal Hulk series launches, reimagining the Hulk as a horror character with body horror and psychological depth. #marvel #horror
Apr 27, 2018 CE
Avengers: Infinity War - Hulk Refuses
The Hulk refuses to emerge after being defeated by Thanos, leading to Bruce Banner using Hulkbuster armor. #marvel #MCU
Apr 26, 2019 CE
Avengers: Endgame - Professor Hulk
Bruce Banner merges with the Hulk to become Professor Hulk, a smart and strong version. #marvel #MCU
Oct 1, 2020 CE
Immortal Hulk: The End
The Immortal Hulk series concludes with a definitive end to the Hulk's story. #marvel #comics
Aug 1, 2021 CE
Hulk: The Banner of War
A crossover event where the Hulk and Thor battle in a war of gods and monsters. #marvel #crossover
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Jun 1, 2022 CE
Hulk: The Incredible Hulk #1 (vol. 5)
A new volume of The Incredible Hulk begins, with Bruce Banner seeking a cure. #marvel #comics )
Mar 1, 2023 CE
Hulk: The Maestro Returns
The Maestro, a future evil Hulk, returns in a new series exploring a dystopian timeline. #marvel #comics )