This opens the door fora deeply personal storylinethat could finally give Hulk the emotional arc he’s been missing.
He shines in ensemble casts, but this sideline treatment has diluted his impact.
This includes powerhouse adversaries like Zzzax, Bi-Beast, and even more psychologically-driven foes like Devil Hulk.
Introducing these villains wouldnt just add action; theyd challenge Hulk on moral, emotional, and existential levels.
Hulks villains offer more than just brute strength theyre thematic mirrors thatcould force Hulk to evolve or collapse.
With the wisdom of Banner and the brute force of the Hulk,Maestro is terrifyingly powerful.
Plus, he brings a gritty, noir flavor thatcould shift Hulk into new genre territory.
The MCUs version could mix street-level intensity with cosmic consequences for a truly unique Hulk evolution.
Bruce Banner has been through the wringer, evolving from a reluctant fugitive to a balanced intellect-power hybrid.
Its a natural evolution for Bruce and a great way to keep Hulk vital in the next MCU phase.
The MCU has only scratched the surface of this concept, showing brief glimpses inAge of UltronandThor: Ragnarok.
Exploring Bruces mindscape, perhaps through a mystical or technological journey, wouldmake for an introspective, haunting storyline.
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Not only does the idea offer a visually explosive showdown, but it also provides a great narrative opportunity.
A brutal, emotionally driven, high-stakes battle would be pure cinematic gold andlong overdue for both characters.
The issue is that distribution rights are tied up with Universal.
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