The Hulk (real name Dr. Robert Bruce Banner) is sometimes referred to as The Incredible Hulk. He is a fictional character, a comic book superhero appearing in publications from Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the Hulk first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 (May 1962) and has since become one of Marvel Comics' most recognized characters. He has been featured in a number of animated series, a feature film directed by Ang Lee, and a television series with spin-off television movies starring Bill Bixby as Banner and Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk.
