Hulked Out: The 7 Strongest Versions of Hulk Ranked From Weakest to Most Insane

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Since his debut in 1962, The Incredible Hulk has undergone various transformations, color shifts, and emotional developments throughout the years. Drawing inspiration from the Golem folklore in Jewish tradition and the turmoil of Frankenstein’s Monster, Jack Kirby and Stan Lee created a character whose appeal would escalate over time as his rage intensified. Initially gray, the Hulk was later transformed to green due to colorist Stan Goldberg’s difficulties with grey tones, resulting in the iconic appearance we recognize today. However, since his creation, we have also witnessed the Hulk evolve, adapt, and become stronger with numerous visual alterations and modifications that introduced entirely new iterations of the character as well.

In comic book lore, the Savage Hulk embodies raw, untamed power fueled by rage, while Professor Hulk from the ’90s retains Banner’s intelligence alongside his strength. Among these main versions of the character, there is debate over who is stronger. The article below provides a ranking of various Hulk personas and their relative power compared to each other. These seven versions represent the primary universe iterations of the Hulk found in comics. It should be noted that some other types exist, such as Weapon H, but we’ve focused on the core offerings. Some argue that the most powerful Hulk is yet to be revealed; however, recent characters may challenge for the title. Keep in mind that this ranking primarily considers the main versions of the character.

Noteworthy mentions go to Bruce Banner, famously known from “Old Man Logan,” who exhibits not just immense strength but also has the ability to metamorphose into a colossal Hulk version that engulfs Logan entirely. Additionally, the Hulk who served as a Horseman in Apocalypse’s team, specifically as the latest War, is another worthy mention. Although they didn’t make it onto the main list, keep reading to find out which incarnations claimed the top spots instead.

7) Professor Hulk

Let’s start by introducing Professor Hulk, or as you might call it, the Combined Intellectual Hulk. Through hypnosis by Doctor Samson, the Hulk and Bruce Banner have merged to form a single entity. This new Hulk retains Banner’s intellect, blends it with the cunning of Grey Hulk, and maintains the physical strength of Green Hulk. However, this version of Hulk appears to lack the fighting prowess of other Hulks unless they are in a calm state. Despite being the largest Hulk, there have been instances where this Smart Hulk has been overpowered and forced into a frenzy. This is partly why the original Hulk was able to defeat Onslaught with a single punch, after his safeguards were removed.

6) Mr. Fixit / Grey Hulk

The emergence of the Grey Hulk sparks the notion of Banner’s personas vying for dominance. He maintains a slight grip on his intellect, and later, he can assume this form even outside nighttime – a phenomenon that resurfaces in Immortal Hulk. At one instance, Grey Hulk assumes the identity of Joe Fixit, a security specialist in Las Vegas, often referred to as a heavy or enforcer. He collaborates with a casino owner in Vegas and takes on this role after his power to revert back to Banner is suppressed by magic.

5) Red Hulk

In a different turn of events, Bruce Banner’s arch-nemesis, the Red Hulk, is linked to two individuals: Robert Maverick within the U.S. Avengers team and Banner’s sworn adversary, Thunderbolt Ross. General Ross assumed the Red Hulk’s power under A.I.M.’s guidance as a means to effortlessly combat the classic Hulk. This version exhibits more aggression, yet retains the strategic acumen of Ross. The key distinction lies in the fact that Red Hulk’s body temperature escalates with anger rather than his strength. And when he becomes excessively heated, he lacks an easy method to cool down.

4) Savage Hulk

Mostly, the Hulk we’re familiar with is the smashing type of Bruce Banner, commonly known as the Hulk. He’s the original Avenger, but he departs shortly due to his teammates’ suspicion towards him. However, when his anger escalates to an extreme level and he solely relies on instinct, that’s when the true Savage Hulk emerges. This is the one who lifts a mountain in “Secret Wars,” breaks Onslaught’s armor with a single punch, and punches Emma Frost, empowered by the Phoenix Force, through an island. It’s this version of the Hulk that causes all the chaos.

3) World Breaker Hulk

Prior to Immortal Hulk, the Hulk considered the most powerful was the World-Breaker Hulk. Originating from Sakaar following his banishment by the Illuminati, this Hulk embarked on a war against Earth due to the tragic event of his ship’s explosion and the death of his wife, Caiera, aboard it. The fury within this Hulk propelled him to a strength level that rendered Black Bolt’s destructive voice ineffective, left Iron Man incapable of containing him, and pushed Doctor Strange to the brink of selling his soul just to barely touch the Hulk. Eventually, Sentry managed to subdue him. However, until that point, World-Breaker Hulk wreaked havoc among Marvel superheroes as if they were mere tissue paper.

2) Immortal Hulk

In one of the recent versions of the character, he’s often referred to as the Devil Hulk. Following Banner’s demise in “Civil War II”, the Devil Hulk emerged as the primary persona when Banner returned via the “green door.” Initially, two distinct Hulk personalities were required to subdue this version, and when Immortal Hulk came into play, it was revealed that this version of the Hulk is even more powerful due to the impact of the Underworld and its gamma radiation. He’s virtually indestructible, regenerating in a grotesque manner, and can even draw in gamma energy from other gamma-empowered heroes. To top it off, he’s downright terrifying. Definitely ranking at the top of any list of Scariest Hulks.

1) Maestro

It’s quite plausible that The Maestro, a tyrant from the future who made his debut in “Future Imperfect” (1992), is arguably the most powerful among all Hulks. Unlike other Hulks, he survived nuclear catastrophe but turned out to be the most malevolent. His strength escalated due to the excessive radiation from the nuclear aftermath, yet he retained his intellect. During his first encounter with Professor Hulk, he overpowered and snapped the heroic Hulk’s neck. The Maestro represents the darkest aspects of Bruce Banner’s mind that have fully taken hold, suggesting there’s a chance he could manifest in the future.

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2025-06-25 18:46