5 Forgotten Powers You Didn’t Know The Hulk Had

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It seems straightforward: the Hulk is a brilliant scientist who transforms into a massive, green powerhouse when he’s angry, becoming stronger with each surge of rage. However, that’s just the beginning of his abilities. The Incredible Hulk actually possesses a surprising range of powers, including absorbing energy and even being effectively immortal. He can heal from almost any injury as quickly as Wolverine, and his rage-fueled punches can even tear open portals to other dimensions.

As a huge Hulk fan, I’ve always been amazed by everything he can do, and it’s not just about the strength! A lot of people focus on that, but he’s got so many other incredible abilities that don’t get enough attention. I want to share five of those lesser-known powers with you – you won’t believe how much the Hulk is actually capable of beyond just smashing things!

5) Supernatural Senses

Bruce Banner experiences the world like any other person, but the Hulk’s senses are much more powerful. He can see ghosts, and even the magical forms of beings like Doctor Strange. As the Devil Hulk, he gained the ability to detect lies simply by smelling them – a more accurate method than checking someone’s pulse. Plus, Devil Hulk has a strange sense that leads him directly to sources of gamma radiation. It’s unknown if the Hulk has any enhanced abilities related to touch or taste, but if he does, he might be able to replace Daredevil!

4) Fear Inducement

The Devil Hulk has another frightening ability: he can create an aura of intense fear around him. While people are already understandably scared of the Hulk, this goes much deeper. He taps into everyone’s most basic and hidden fears—even those of powerful beings like Thor. It might not be enough to make someone completely back down from a fight, but it definitely makes battling the Hulk even harder when you’re paralyzed with fear.

3) Memory Alteration Immunity

Although the Hulk can still be controlled by others, his own memories are unchangeable. Bruce Banner, however, is just as vulnerable to memory alteration as anyone else. The Hulk consistently remembers his own experiences, even when others have their memories modified. A prime example is in Immortal Hulk: Great Power, where Devil Hulk recalled Peter Parker’s secret identity despite a spell cast by Doctor Strange affecting everyone else. This isn’t an isolated case; the Hulk also remembered the Sentry when reality was altered to erase the memories of all other beings, as seen in Sentry/Hulk.

2) Eye Lasers

The Hulk briefly gained a surprising ability – shooting red laser beams from his eyes – which first appeared in Hulk (2021) #5. This happened because the Hulk used his vast gamma energy to create powerful blasts. It’s an extension of his existing power to absorb and redirect energy, something he often does to opponents. While this ability hasn’t been seen since, it remains a potentially devastating weapon for the Hulk. The only drawback? The beams aren’t green, which feels out of character for the Hulk’s usual color scheme.

1) Adaptive Mutation

This ability is fundamental to everything the Hulk can do. The Hulk can physically change and adapt to any situation, evolving to overcome challenges. Just as Bruce Banner transforms with the gamma energy, the Hulk’s body continues to change, becoming stronger and more suited to his environment. For example, his ability to see ghosts developed because of his guilt and fear about his father’s death. The Hulk is constantly evolving and is incredibly powerful; if he ever faces someone stronger, he’ll simply adapt until he’s the most powerful one there.

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2025-11-22 23:41