Marvel Studios faces difficulties creating hulk standalone films due to complicated rights shared with Universal Pictures so instead Hulk appears frequently as a support role in Avengers sagas and also She-Hulk series. Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner has a significant role in What If...? Season 3 episode one titled “What If... the Hulk Fought the Mech Avengers?” which functions as an insightful exploration that teases dark plot points the live action MCU may not show. "What If..." is a show available for streaming on Disney+.
Season 3 Explores Unique Story with Variant Characters Including Bruce Banner in Dark Setting
The newest “What If... the Hulk Fought the Mech Avengers?” features returning variant characters from Season 1 such as Howard the Duck and Darcy bringing together fan favorite actors with engaging storylines and dynamic character arcs. Bruce Banner attempts an exorcism to remove the gamma energy in the initial scenes in Season 3 of "What If?" only to birth an Apex Hulk. This powerful force then births additional Hulks that devastate the world. Later Bruce sacrifices himself by absorbing radiation from those created by Apex to become a Kaiju Hulk similar to Godzilla in structure. This transforms him to dominate and become the alpha overlord of the Hulk minions leading them to seclusion in episode one of season 3.
"What If" Creates Ideal Groundwork For Immortal Hulk Interpretations Using One Below All Deity
The events in "What If" season 3 create parallels to ideas Al Ewing used when conceptualizing The Immortal Hulk which involved Green Doors where One Below All utilized gamma radiation to take over multiple avatars through infections. One Below All attempted to take control of Earth-616 with a variety of different Hulk forms also being affected during that time. Savage Hulk Joe Fixit and the very menacing Devil Hulk were all under the influence of this destructive being. Luckily allies helped Bruce Banner trap that demon in its personal hell. One Below All serves to fuse scientific ideas alongside supernatural properties to Gamma itself into an influential story element that impacts all dimensions.
The One Below All Could Take Over The MultiVerse Via Kaiju Hulk In What If's Story Line
What If Season 3’s first episode develops opportunities for reinterpreting Immortal Hulk themes using past concepts from series in new and unique ways with Kaiju Hulk . In previous comic storylines a gamma accident with Bruce in New Mexico allowed One Below All to enter his mind shaping multiple major traumatic life changing events designed to corrupt the being and influence his life . This created the storyline for "What If" as One Below All could command the Kaiju Hulk after the planet is ravaged from Gamma Hulks controlled by The Apex which could actually be another expression for One Below All’s existence which takes a superior Kaiju form. The Godzilla Hulk might have One Below All control but the live action hero will likely come back to his senses to stop demonic villain using information obtained earlier by heroes while dealing with Bruce.
Mech Avengers Might Team Up with Magic to Reclaim Bruce's Mind
Mech Avengers may have gamma absorbing data information to improve mechanical armor. Additionally characters like Sam Wilson could potentially use magical forces to try to reclaim Bruce’s inner conscience with guidance from Bruce Banner’s allies such as Betty and Rick . One Below All can infect other beings through gamma blasts similar to when a gamma bomb creates doors for demons in various other humanoids. One Below All possesses the ability to connect through Multiverse dimensions by tapping into Green Doors allowing other versions of One Below All to send legions to every version using the Godzilla Hulk as the primary destroyer.
MCU Animated Series Has Strong Potential As Series Wraps Up Season On December 29 on Disney Plus
One Below All a dimensional menace with nuanced story has strong story potential in the MCU as cosmic and magical properties intertwine with the emergence of characters such as the celestial witch Agatha this unique version One Below All would also provide a compelling sequel . Marvel studios has huge story potential in creating an animated film exploring the impact or a follow up season to “What If?” as Bruce battles against becoming an entity of One Below All's design while attempting to rescue his soul from the control of that dimensional demon. The current season of What If…? streams new episodes till December 29 on Disney+ demonstrating a continued potential for this series.
"What If...?" Emerges as a Must-Watch Series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Exploring Underrated Themes
"What If...?" is gaining recognition within the Marvel Cinematic Universe showing experimental plots and creative choices in exploring alternate realities using existing characters. Iron Man released in 2008 became the catalyst for several spin offs and TV shows connecting to one larger narrative showing an unprecedented achievement across media entertainment. The Multiverse Saga pushes to other media forms providing experimental plotlines using alternate timelines with familiar heroes that place them in situations that change how their development unfolds. "What If...?" receives mixed reactions since animated structure may separate audience appreciation from live-action MCU events.
The animated series continues the practice of creating diverse variants throughout the MCU stories with "What If...?" demonstrating an extended scope of multiversal themes and situations . Edward Norton played Bruce Banner in 2008 movie The Incredible Hulk becoming technically first representation of The Hulk in MCU canon though rewritten by Robert Downey Jr.’s cameo showing its close tie into MCU . “What If…?” series brings many well known characters and even lesser known like Storm while providing opportunities to introduce other known properties before being properly brought into Sacred Timeline.
MCU Explores Multiple Hulk Interpretations Pushing Beyond Traditional Character Archetypes
Various iterations of The Hulk also exists with his temperamental angrier persona who smashes Loki and many other Asgardian Gods against his very composed “Smart Hulk” side which merges Banners intellect and reasoning with powerful structure of Hulk’s body. The MCU brings in Skaar Hulks' son and his cousin Jennifer Walter who becomes She-Hulk while bringing into Red Hulk within Captain America: Brave New World in this collection of varied characters with a shared origin. Hulk's character has immense possibilities within the comics with several character forms and traits not yet fully explored by main films and tv shows.
"What If...?" Season 3 Introduces the Deadliest Hulk Transforming The Character and MCU Expectations
In What If... ? Season 3 first episode Bruce Banner extracts Hulk through gamma energy. This separates Bruce and unleashes the Hulk in the form of a powerful uncontrollable monster lacking any humanistic characteristics . Bruce later irradiates his gamma body turning himself into a monstrous Godzilla type figure with towering structures over buildings complete with spikes on back and tail. This specific form of Hulk shows immensely strong potential plus an incredible visual appearance with great structural detail.
Animated Format and Overlooked Potential With What If? Season Three
The unique iteration of Hulk present within the animated “What If...?” is sadly considered as less valuable due to the fact that it does not appear within live action Marvel Films that the fan base typically prioritizes more compared to their TV shows which are considered more divisive. Despite consistent quality and inventive concepts "What If..?" has shown more consistency while developing unique creative designs as live action counterparts have struggled. "What If..?" brings many strong aspects yet often fails to connect with the fan base due to live action preference. Though shows like X-Men '97 do well, their success results from nostalgia for the old 1997 series providing an easy win. Adult animations continue growing and attracting diverse viewership yet shows like Rick and Morty or other adult animation still cause some to perceive that cartoons are mainly for a children's audience however this series might provide a shift of opinion for many audiences based on visual presentations.
"What If...?" continues to win over viewers through its consistently high ratings and original concepts creating a new experience of classic Marvel heroes and villains providing yet more opportunities for growth and storytelling in this Marvel Studios property . The series explores pivotal moments of the Marvel Universe turning everything upside down taking audiences into territory never before seen creating a dynamic set up for exciting new seasons.