There are many heavy hitters in the Marvel Universe, but Hulk And Thing is one of the strongest powers. Few can defeat the Incredible Hulk, and Ben Grimm has stood toe-to-toe with some of the most fearsome foes in the universe, but one misfortune has brought them to their most powerful foe yet. After being sucked into another world, they collided themselves in the form of an alien calling himself Banger McCrusher.
The Incredible Hulk and the Thing Written by Jim Starlin, Bernie Wrightson, Michelle Wrightson, and Jim Novak, it turns out to be quite an adventure for the Thing and the Hulk. After being pulled into another world and tasked with bringing back a scientist, all for the promise of two wishes, they track down the alien criminal holding him hostage.
Unfortunately, this means coming face to face with a massive being that resembles Ben Grimm and the Hulk in appearance, as well as raw physical strength that dwarfs their own. elevating Banger McCrusher to one of Marvel’s strongest beings.
Banger McCrusher had the strength and appearance of the Thing and the Hulk.
Ben Grimm’s quick thinking was the only way to victory
What starts out as an opportunity for Banger McCrusher to meet his Earth TV heroes quickly escalates into a brawl for the ages. Banger McCrusher admired the Hulk and the Thing so much that he changed his appearance to imitate them, but he easily towers over the earth’s giants and manages to discard Ben Grimm like a boulder-shaped fly. He also handles the Hulk with amazing ease, something few beings in the universe can claim. Not only is he gigantic, but Banger has the powers to back it up – at least at first.
As any Hulk fan knows, the true secret to his strength is anger, and that quality is suppressed in this story.”positive cerebral ions.“This prevents the green Avenger from reaching his full potential, and the Thing must quickly break through to him. Through well-crafted provocations and insults, and a perfectly timed team strike, Hulk and the Thing show Bagger McCrusher that imitations will never defeat the originals. Even if they win, Banger McCrusher demonstrates almost unmatched strengthand his single, brief appearance still earns him his place as a serious leader of Marvel.
The Marvel Universe is full of unknown threats
Even the strongest heroes
Although Banger McCrusher never appears again, his existence shows the potential of the unknown. Even without traveling across universes or exploring alternate timelines, there is always a chance that a new challenger will emerge to challenge Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Ben Grimm and the Hulk are stronger in their own ways after meeting their big alien fan, but there’s always the chance that something could tip the balance. Thanks to the combined strength Hulk And ThingBanger McCrusher has become one of the strongest characters in the Marvel Universe, and he deserves his revenge.
Marvel Graphic Novel #29: The Incredible Hulk and the Thing available now from Marvel Comics.