Originally conceived as a loose sequel to 2003's Hulk, 2008's The Incredible Hulk eventually morphed into a reboot of the character and set within the new Marvel Cinematic Universe, with actor Edward Norton being cast as a way to show that Marvel Studios was serious about reinventing the character. Despite trying to keep hidden, he can't help but lend a hand to those in need, because even if his Hulk isn't a superhero, he can still be. While he is still looking for a cure, he also always finds a way to help out those around him. Bixby's Hulk is also one of the most active Bruce Banners. This works to sell the idea that this version of Banner can hide and lie low, while also giving a warm, comforting presence that's contrasted when he loses control of the Hulk.

Related: The 9 Best Superhero TV Shows From the 20th Centuryīixby in many ways sets the template for the role of the Hulk's human identity, and while many comics and later portrayals focused on the tragic nature of the character as a man traveling from town to town, one underrated element is the fact that his Banner is very much a normal person. Whereas the later portrayals bring the Hulk to life with CGI, the television series sees the role being split between the two, as Ferrigno is able to bring the Hulk to life due to his incredible size and years as a bodybuilder. The first to bring the Hulk to life is arguably the most famous and the most unique in that it is the duo of Bill Bixby as David Banner (changed from the comic book name Bruce Banner) and Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk in 1978's The Incredible Hulktelevision series and three follow-up television movies: 1988's The Incredible Hulk Returns, 1989's The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, and 1990's The Death of the Incredible Hulk.

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