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The Incredible Hulk Returns

Genre superhero film

Distributed by NBC

Directed byNicholas Corea

Bill Bixby (uncredited)

Produced by

Bill Bixby (executive producer)

Nicholas Corea (executive

producer)

Daniel McPhee (supervising

producer)

Written byStan Lee

Nicholas Corea

Starring

Bill Bixby

Lou Ferrigno

Steve Levitt

Eric Kramer

Jack Colvin

Charles Napier

Lee Purcell

Tim Thomerson

John Gabriel

Music by Lance Rubin

Cinematography Chuck Colwell

Editing byJanet Ashikaga

Briana London

Production companyBixby-Brandon Productions

New World Television

Country United States

Language English

Original channel NBC

Release date May 22, 1988

Preceded by The Incredible Hulk (TV series)

Followed by

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

(1989)

The Death of the Incredible Hulk

(1990)

The Incredible Hulk Returns is a 1988 TV movie loosely based on the Marvel comic books that serves as a continuation of the popular television series. In it, Dr. David Banner has nearly cured himself from being the Hulk.[1] This was also Jack Colvin's last appearance as Jack McGee.[2][3]

This television movie acted as a backdoor pilot for an unproduced television series featuring the Thor comic book character. This is the first time another character or element from the Marvel Universe appeared in the milieu of the TV series. Thor's appearance differs from the Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, resembling a more realistic and divine version of the "Norse God of Thunder" but still closely following the comic in that he is sent to earth to learn humility. This is the first and only time that magical, supernatural or otherworldly elements have been used in the universe of the Incredible Hulk TV series .[4]

Thor was played by Eric Allan Kramer and Dr. Donald Blake by Steve Levitt. In this version Blake does not become Thor, who is a separate character. By holding Thor's hammer Mjolnir and shouting "Odin!" Blake can summon the Viking Warrior to help him, the two interacting and openly discussing their situations: Blake wants Thor off his back, but the latter will not be admitted into Asgard until he has proven himself worthy. The hammer is also not restricted by the worthiness test.

Contents

1 Plot 2 Cast 3 See also 4 References 5 External links

Plot

Donald Blake (Steve Levitt) and Thor (Eric Allan Kramer).

Two years after he walked off into the sunset in the episode "A Minor Problem", we find that Dr. David Banner has been gainfully employed at the Joshua-Lambert Research Institute (as David Bannion) where he and a team of scientists are putting the final touches on a Gamma Transponder. It has been two years since his last transformation into the creature and Banner is now happily involved in a relationship with a young widow. Banner hopes to put all worries about the risk of transforming into the Hulk to rest by using the Gamma Transponder to reverse the effects of gamma radiation on himself. Unfortunately, things don't go according to plan. David is surprised by the arrival of Dr. Donald Blake, a former student of his. Blake explains that he now shares a mystical bond with Thor, the God of Thunder of Norse mythology. Blake calls upon Thor to appear in order to prove the validity of his story. The Viking

God causes David to transform and a battle between Hulk and Thor leaves David's lab severely damaged.

With his experiment now set back, David and his transponder become the target of a crime organization within the ranks of the Joshua-Lambert Institute.

Cast

Bill Bixby as Dr. David Banner Lou Ferrigno as The Hulk Steve Levitt as Dr. Donald Blake Eric Kramer as Thor Jack Colvin as Jack McGee Charles Napier as Mike Fouche Lee Purcell as Maggie Shaw

See also

The Incredible Hulk (TV series) The Trial of the Incredible Hulk The Death of the Incredible Hulk The Incredible Hulk , 2008 film Thor , 2011 film

References

1. ̂ Harmetz, Aljean (1988-10-11). "Superheroes' Battleground: Prime Time". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-12.

2. ̂ "F.O.O.M. (Flashbacks of Ol' Marvel) #16: "I'm Free Now – The Incredible Hulk (1988-1990)"". Comic Bulletin. Retrieved 2010-09-09.

3. ̂ "Hulk Smash Television!". IGN. Retrieved 2010-09-09.4. ̂ O'Connor, John J. (1988-05-20). "TV Weekend; Incredible Hulk Meets Mighty Thor". New

York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-10.

External links

The Incredible Hulk Returns at the Internet Movie Database Hulk Smash Television! Incredible Hulk News HulkRage.com Fansite, Toys, Statues, Comics, DVD's

Hulk

Creators Stan Lee

Jack Kirby

Supporting Amadeus Cho

characters

Arabian Knight

Betty Ross

Bereet

Carmilla Black

Caiera

Marlo Chandler

Doc Samson

Hiro-Kala

Jarella

Pantheon

Rick Jones

Lyra

Sabra

She-Hulk

Skaar

Thundra

Warbound

o Hiroim

o Korg

o Elloe Kaifi

o No-Name of the Brood

o Miek

o Kate Waynesboro

Jim Wilson

Enemies Abomination

Absorbing Man

Agamemnon

Ajax

Bi-Beast

Brian Banner /Devil Hulk

Enclave

Flux

Galaxy Master

Gamma Corps

Gargoyle

Glenn Talbot

Glob

Glorian

Gremlin

Halflife

Hulkbusters

Hulk Robot

Intelligencia

John Ryker

Juggernaut

Killer Shrike

Leader

Madman

Maestro

Mercy

Metal Master

Missing Link

Nightmare

Psyklop

Ravage

Rhino

The Red King

Ringmaster

Thunderbolt Ross/Red Hulk

Trauma

Tyrannus

U-Foes

Umar

Wendigo

Xemnu

Zeus

Zom

Zzzax

Television

Live action

The Incredible Hulk (1977–1982) (episodes)

The Incredible Hulk Returns (TV film, 1988)

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (TV film,

1989)

The Death of the Incredible Hulk (TV film,

1990)

Animation

The Marvel Super Heroes (1966)

The Incredible Hulk (1982–1983) (characters)

The Incredible Hulk (1996–1997) (episodes)

Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (2013)

Films

Live action

Hulk (2003)

The Incredible Hulk (2008)

o soundtrack

Animation Hulk Vs (2009)

Planet Hulk (2010)

Video games Questprobe featuring the Hulk (1984)

The Incredible Hulk (1994)

The Incredible Hulk: The Pantheon Saga (1996)

Hulk (2003)

The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction (2005)

The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Titles

Superman and Spider-Man

Hulk: The End

Hulk: The Manga

Tales to Astonish

The Rampaging Hulk

5 Ronin

Storylines

"Planet Hulk"

"World War Hulk"

"Fall of the Hulks"

"World War Hulks"

Related

articles

Other versions

Hulk 2099

Hulk Hands

The Incredible Hulk (roller coaster)

Thor

Creators

Stan Lee

Larry Lieber

Jack Kirby

Allies Balder

Beta Ray Bill

Frigga

Jane Foster

Gaea

Heimdall

Hercules

Hrimhari

Kelda

Odin

Erik Selvig

Sif

Thor Girl

Thunderstrike

o Eric Masterson

o Kevin Masterson

Tyr

Valkyrie

Vidar

Volla

Warriors Three

o Fandral

o Hogun

o Volstagg

Zeus

Enemies Absorbing Man

Bloodaxe

Cobra

Desak

Destroyer

Ego the Living Planet

Enchantress

Executioner

Fafnir

Fenris Wolf

Grey Gargoyle

Hela

Karnilla

Kurse

Laufey

Loki

Lorelei

Malekith the Accursed

Man-Beast

Mangog

Midgard Serpent

Mr. Hyde

Mongoose

Perrikus

Radioactive Man

Ragnarok

Surtur

Ulik

Wrecking Crew

o Wrecker

o Bulldozer

o Piledriver

o Thunderball

Ymir

Zarrko

Bibliography

Journey into Mystery

Thor: Blood Oath

Thor: Son of Asgard

Thor: Vikings

Ultimate Comics: Thor

In other media

Television The Marvel Super Heroes

The Incredible Hulk Returns

Film

Hulk Vs

Thor

o soundtrack

Thor: Tales of Asgard

Thor: The Dark World

Video games Thor: God of Thunder

Related

articles

Thor in Norse mythology

Alternative versions

o Ultimate Thor

Asgard

Elves

Giants of Jotunheim

Hugin and Munin

Mjolnir

Norns

Valkyrior

List of live-action television programs based on Marvel Comics

TV series Spidey Super Stories

The Amazing Spider-Man

The Incredible Hulk (episodes)

Spider-Man (Toei)

Mutant X

Night Man

Blade: The Series

Powers

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

TV

movies

The Amazing Spider-Man

The Incredible Hulk

The Return of the Incredible Hulk

Dr. Strange

Captain America

Captain America II: Death Too Soon

The Incredible Hulk Returns

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

The Death of the Incredible Hulk

Power Pack

Generation X

Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Man-Thing

See also Marvel Studios

Marvel Television

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