Following the monumental success of 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, the upcoming installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man series has a lot to live up to. With the globe unaware of Peter Parker’s identity after the events of No Way Home, the fourth Spider-Man film will portray him adapting to his changed life. However, if whispers about the movie are true, Parker won’t have to confront these fresh obstacles alone.
Based on the latest whispers, it appears that Mark Ruffalo will once again embody Bruce Banner/The Hulk in an upcoming movie. Given that Spiderman has relied on assistance from other Marvel Cinematic Universe heroes throughout his films, it’s not unexpected to see him teaming up with another hero this time around. However, the selection of this new mentor for Spiderman could potentially shape the future of Peter Parker in the MCU in intriguing ways. Although Banner and Peter haven’t interacted extensively in the comics, a brief comic issue from five years ago might offer insights into how the Hulk will factor into the forthcoming Spider-Man film.
Immortal Hulk Opened the Door to the MCU Crossover
Hulk and Spider-Man temporarily exchanged responsibilities
In the standalone issue “Immortal Hulk: Great Power” (written by Tom Taylor, Jorge Molina, Adriano Di Benedetto, Robert Poggi, David Curiel, and Cory Petit), it was Spider-Man who became the vessel for the Hulk, following an attack on both Banner and him by Loki. Initially, Banner assisted Peter in managing his new Hulk transformation until they could undo the spell with the assistance of the Fantastic Four. During their journey, both Banner and Parker gained a more profound appreciation for each other and the weight of their respective burdens.
As a gamer, I’d say it like this: “After Dan Slott’s groundbreaking transformation of Spidey in the One More Day storyline (by Dan Slott, Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines, Morry Hollowell, and Cory Petit), where Mephisto erased the world’s memory that Peter Parker was Spider-Man following his identity reveal in Civil War #2 (by Mark Millar, Steve McNiven, and Dexter Vines), the movie Spider-Man: No Way Home placed MCU Peter Parker in a similar predicament, but took it a step further. Here, Doctor Strange cast a spell that made everyone forget who Peter Parker was entirely.
In the upcoming Spider-Man sequel, there could be parallels drawn with the theme of ‘Great Power’ from Immortal Hulk, as Loki’s presence signifies that magical abilities often bear a heavy cost and their use invariably triggers an equally devastating retaliation, particularly on Earth. It’s plausible that Doctor Strange’s spell to erase Peter Parker had unintended consequences, which has been hinted at by other magic users like Agatha Harkness and Wong. The storyline in the sequel, titled ‘Brand New Day‘, might be influenced by this aspect of the narrative.
How Bruce Banner Fits Into Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Banner may be the only person in the world who can help Peter
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), though Peter and Banner haven’t directly interacted on screen, they both have striking similarities. Just like Banner, who was compelled to seclude himself because of the potential hazard his Hulk transformation poses to others, No Way Home forced Peter into a self-imposed isolation due to the risks his Spider-Man powers might bring to those around him. Similarly, Banner fully embraced his Hulk persona in 2012’s Avengers, and Peter has done the same with his Spider-Man identity in No Way Home.
Following the transformation of Banner into the Hulk in “Great Power”, it emerges that the Hulk retains knowledge of Spider-Man’s hidden identity. This piece of information might offer a basis for the MCU to clarify why Banner initially assists Peter, as both Banner and the Hulk may recognize who Peter Parker is.
The current fusion of the Hulk and Banner as Professor Hulk could create new complications, but it opens up possibilities for the MCU to weave Banner into Spider-Man’s narrative. If by some chance Banner/Hulk recalls who Peter Parker is thanks to a loophole, his knowledge of blending identities might aid Peter in recovering what he’s lost. Meanwhile, the Immortal Hulk storyline presents fans with various scenarios where Hulk could be connected to Peter Parker’s life already.
The fact that Professor Hulk is a combination of Banner and the Hulk could bring new problems, but it allows the MCU to include Banner in Spider-Man’s storyline. If there’s some way for Banner/Hulk to remember Peter Parker due to a loophole, his expertise in merging identities might help Peter regain what he lost. Furthermore, the Immortal Hulk story offers possibilities where Hulk is already involved in Peter Parker’s life.
MCU’s Hulk May Have Been Responsible For Spider-Man’s Powers
Much of Spider-Man’s origins in the MCU are still a mystery
It’s common knowledge that Peter Parker acquired his powers from a radioactive spider, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe has left its account of the incident somewhat unclear. In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Peter confirms that the spider perished following the bite, but the details surrounding this pivotal event remain undisclosed.
In the comic book series ‘Immortal Hulk’, it is determined by Peter that the transformation of Hulk into Banner could only occur because gamma energy, which is associated with his powers, was attracted to the radioactive properties of his abilities. It’s plausible that gamma radiation played a role in the spider bite that affected Peter and consequently, Banner unintentionally brought about the creation of Spider-Man.
In Spider-Man: Homecoming, there might have been a hint that Banner could potentially serve as a mentor to Peter later on. This was suggested when Banner appeared in a collection of portraits of brilliant minds hanging in Peter’s classroom. As an expert in gamma radiation, Banner could guide Peter in enhancing his powers during his transition into a full-time superhero, making for an excellent mentorship scenario in the film.
Lately, Gamma characters have reappeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They played antagonists in “Captain America: Brave New World” and are currently part of the recent “Spider-Man animated series.” Meanwhile, Hulk has been out of the MCU picture since his transformation into Professor Hulk. This renewed focus on Gamma could be what brings him face to face with Spider-Man in future stories.
Hulk Will Be Able to Help Peter Find Balance
Banner has perfected living with a dual identity
A significant part of Peter’s journey within the Marvel Cinematic Universe revolves around his struggle to harmonize being Peter Parker with being Spider-Man. Caught between these dual lives, Peter finds himself compelled to fully accept and live as Spider-Man, which leaves him isolated. Bruce Banner might be the sole individual on Earth who can empathize with Peter’s situation and aid him in recovering what he has lost.
In much the same way as in the “Immortal Hulk” comic, it’s Banner who truly understands what Peter is going through, making him an ideal choice to guide Spider-Man into a fresh chapter following “No Way Home”. The 2020 issue of “Immortal Hulk” might provide insights on how the Hulk could make a triumphant return, since it concludes with Banner reinstating the Hulk, who claims he was never absent but merely left shouting in the darkness.
Although it appears that Banner has achieved a balance between his two personas, Bruce is still the one ultimately in control at this moment, which implies that the outcome, whether conscious or not, is likely to be as such. It’s improbable that Spider-Man will transform into the Hulk like he did in the comics for the upcoming film, but “Immortal Hulk: Great Power” has many similarities and could serve as an excellent resource for merging these characters and preparing them for their future roles in the MCU.
Banner’s managed to keep his two sides on the same page, but Bruce is still calling the shots – so whatever happens next, whether he realizes it or not, it’s probably going to be that way. It’s a long shot that Spidey will become a Hulk like in the comics for the upcoming movie, but “Immortal Hulk: Great Power” shares lots of cool stuff with the film and could be a terrific guide on how to mix these characters up and ready them for their future MCU adventures.
Banner’s found a way to get his act together, but Bruce is still running the show – so whatever goes down, it’ll probably end up this way whether he knows it or not. It’s pretty much out of the question that Spidey will Hulk-out like in the comics for the next movie, but “Immortal Hulk: Great Power” is full of cool stuff that could help bring these characters together and set them up nicely for their future MCU appearances.
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2025-06-05 04:40