Let’s face it: no matter which iteration you’re looking at, the **Hulk** is consistently depicted as the *strongest character in the room*. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has popularized Mark Ruffalo’s rendition, *he’s far from the most powerful manifestation* of this green giant. The strongest version, found within the pages of “The Immortal Hulk,” presents a terrifying Hulk who is not only *functionally invincible* but also even angrier than usual, sending chills down the spines of everyone, even the Avengers.
In **“The Immortal Hulk” #7**, a devastating encounter unfolds when Hulk faces off against the Avengers. The disparity in their power levels is so extreme that the writers had to introduce a specific *Hulk weakness* to give the heroes a fighting chance. Enter Iron Man’s gigantic Helios Laser. When it becomes clear that this is the only weapon capable of combating the Hulk, Iron Man activates it, unleashing a beam that quite literally obliterates the battleground. The Helios Laser isn’t just powerful—it’s lethal enough to threaten even the Hulk’s monstrous existence.
Although this solution leans dangerously close to a *deus ex machina* scenario, as the Helios Laser’s existence raises eyebrows—it appeared just in time for this climactic battle—it nevertheless highlights the **Hulk’s overwhelming power**. At the end of the storyline, the comic maintains its title with truth: “The Immortal Hulk.” This destructive engagement only sets the stage for what’s to unfold next—revealing a gruesome escape that echoes the horror genre more than the superhero epic the MCU embodies. At least Tony Stark can find solace in Hulk’s *canonical defeat* against his sky-high weapon.
The Avengers’ Battle Highlights Hulk’s Deadly Powers
In the arc of **“The Immortal Hulk,”** we witness a peculiar twist in the Hulk narrative. After Bruce Banner suffers various deaths and resurrections, both he and the Hulk discover that they can never truly *permanently die*. This peculiar state results from complex psychological turmoil, wherein their multitude of personalities oscillates between reality and an ominous realm named the *Below-Place*. Adding a sinister touch, they are haunted by a powerful gamma-energy entity known as the *One Below All*, cleverly disguised as Bruce’s father, Brian Banner. With themes infused with horror and dread, it becomes clear: anyone caught within Hulk’s wrath is in for a grim fate.
The Avengers’ confrontation is a striking exhibition of the **Hulk’s terrifying escalation of power**. He dismantles heavyweights like *Ghost Rider* and *Thor* nearly effortlessly, tossing aside Captain America and *Black Panther* as if they’re mere obstacles. He demolishes Iron Man’s Hulkbuster armor and sends She-Hulk barreling away—his demonic smile and scathing insults a testament to his savage nature. Such derision is bound to linger in the minds of the Avengers long after they’ve faced him.
Thor, still reeling from the assault, finds himself explaining the Hulk’s newfound abilities, revealing that the green behemoth can now even detect lies. The situation is both alarming and ironic; giving the Hulk an edge that enhances his already formidable prowess. “Good thing,” we might say in jest, “that the Avengers had that surprise weapon up their sleeves, huh?”