Every Animated Version of The Hulk, Ranked by Power

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As a lifelong Marvel fan, I think it’s safe to say everyone knows the Hulk is seriously strong – arguably *the* strongest. Since he first burst onto the comic book scene way back in the ’60s, this green powerhouse has been smashing his way through bad guys both here on Earth and across the galaxy, fueled by pure rage. We can debate endlessly about which Avenger is the most powerful in the movies, or which of the Hulk’s opponents actually gave him a good fight, but one thing’s for sure: the Hulk is a force to be reckoned with. Whether it’s the comics, the movies, or any other version, you can bet he’s going down swinging.

The Hulk, like many Marvel characters, has a long history in animated television. He first appeared in animated shorts with the Avengers in the 1960s, around the same time his comic books were first released. He continues to be featured in new Marvel animated series today, even in shows separate from the popular Marvel movies. Considering all of this history, it’s easy to determine which version of The Hulk is the most powerful.

8) Marvel Super Hero Adventures

The Hulk appears in a few episodes of *Marvel Super Hero Adventures*, and as you’d expect, he’s one of the strongest characters. However, because the show is designed for preschoolers, his displays of strength are kept relatively mild. We see him jumping around, lifting a bus, and stopping falling rocks, but the show doesn’t really show *how* strong he is. It’s a show for young children, so it doesn’t feature much fighting anyway.

7) 1960s Animated Hulk

The Hulk in the 1960s *Marvel Super Heroes* cartoon doesn’t feel very powerful, and that’s more a result of the animation technology of the time than anything else. While he sometimes fights monsters and breaks out of tough spots, it’s hard to get a true sense of just how strong he is. The animators simply didn’t have the tools to convincingly show his incredible strength, making this version of the Hulk less impressive than others.

6) Disney Jr Marvel Universe Hulk

This version of the Hulk, like the one in *Marvel Super Hero Adventures*, is smaller and less intense, but still powerfully built. He doesn’t appear often in *Spidey and His Amazing Friends*, but in one episode, it’s shown that he enjoys helping a junkyard owner by smashing cars. While he’s unusually kind for the Hulk, he’s still very strong.

5) 1980s Animated Hulk

This Hulk iteration, appearing twenty years after the first animated version, is fairly unremarkable due to the constraints of the animation technology at the time. While fans expect to see the Hulk effortlessly destroy tanks, this series doesn’t deliver that level of power. A major weakness of this version is how inconsistent his strength is – a clear result of the animation limitations. He’s capable of breaking through mountains in some episodes, but struggles to even remove a fire escape from a building in others.

4) The Incredible Hulk (1996)

This animated take on The Hulk stands out because of how well it connects to the wider Marvel Universe. Unlike some other versions, this Hulk frequently appeared alongside other heroes in various animated shows and often came out on top in fights. He didn’t just defeat villains created with gamma radiation like himself; he even battled Thor several times. Notably, in one episode, this Hulk managed to break free from Ghost Rider’s mystical chains, demonstrating his incredible strength could overcome even dark magic.

3) Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes

Similar to the Hulk from the 1990s animated series, and all versions that came after, this Hulk frequently teams up with-and battles-Marvel characters outside of his own comic books. Throughout *Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes*, he fights villains like Kang, the Abomination, Frost Giants, Ultron, and even Fin Fang Foom. These are impressive fights, but this Hulk has one early weakness: he’s quickly defeated in his first appearance by Hawkeye and Black Widow-the only Avengers without superpowers.

2) Marvel Future Avengers

The Hulk in *Marvel Future Avengers* is as strong as you’d expect, fitting in well with the other heroes. Because the show features a large cast, he doesn’t always get the spotlight, but there are still impressive displays of his power worth noting.

In one memorable episode, this Hulk faces off against the war god Ares completely on his own, even knocking him down with a single, powerful hit. While other heroes eventually join the battle, this Hulk proves to be incredibly strong and is featured in a surprisingly good series that doesn’t get enough attention.

1) Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.

What really sets this Hulk apart – making him the best version – is that he leads a team of other powerful heroes. It’s a significant difference from previous Hulks.

One key moment proves this is the strongest animated version of the Hulk. The show *Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.* wasn’t a separate story; it existed within a shared universe with other Marvel cartoons like *Ultimate Spider-Man* and *Avengers Assemble*. In a particularly memorable *Avengers Assemble* episode, when Attuma and his army attack New York, the Hulk actually lifts the entire island of Manhattan to prevent it from being submerged. That incredible feat speaks for itself – it’s hard to imagine a stronger display of power.

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2025-09-19 01:14