Marvel unveils Asian-American Amadeus Cho as ‘Totally Awesome Hulk’

[ghost2509]

themalaymailonline.com
Sunday September 6, 2015

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Marvel has unveiled Asian-American teenage genius Amadeus Cho as the one taking over the mantle from Bruce Banner to be one of the strongest characters in the Marvel Universe in its new ‘Totally Awesome Hulk’ comic.

The comic marks the first time in Marvel’s history where a Korean-American main character is written and drawn by a Korean-American creative team, Greg Pak and Frank Cho.

According to a Huffington Post interview with Marvel’s editor-in-chief Axel Alonso and Pak, Cho was a natural choice as the next Hulk as he shares many traits with his predecessor: his intelligence, impulsive nature, and like Banner, he is physically weak without the transformation.

Alonso said that part of the appeal of making 19-year-old Cho the new Hulk was the difference between Banner and Cho. While both are extremely intelligent, Cho, as a teenage character, does not have the burden that Banner had as an adult.

Cho is the fifth or sixth smartest guy in the comic book world, according to official rankings, which gives him a chip on his shoulder, Alonso added.

According to Pak, when editor Mark Pannica gave him a call and said three words, “Amadeus Cho Hulk”, he immediately jump on the project.

Pak has written Bruce Banner Hulk stories for five and a half years, and said he loved the character, but also pointed out that there is a long tradition of other people taking on the role of the Hulk.

He said that Cho would give a very different dynamic as the new Hulk, given his age, intelligence, and overwhelming confidence.

However, this is not the end of Bruce Banner. While Cho will be the only Hulk in the Marvel Universe, Alonso said there is still a spot for Banner and his story, now that he no longer has the weight of being Hulk on his shoulders.

‘Totally Awesome Hulk #1’ will hit the stores in December.

[firekind]

Only a matter of time before we get a transgender character. Maybe Wolverine realises he's been a she all this time.

[Lurk_D]

Axel Alonso doesn't get the nature of the Hulk. Only Banner can be the Hulk. Anyone else has to be some other character. That's why we have the Abomination, the Harpy, etc.

And the whole Red Hulk fiasco is just stupid.

[decal141]

Originally Posted by firekind

Only a matter of time before we get a transgender character. Maybe Wolverine realises he's been a she all this time.

That would be awesome.

[Reclaimed_A1]

The hulk who's not Bruce Banner. Pass.

[Karmafan]

This reminds me of the bullshit with the FF movie that bombed this past summer. Our world is now so PC its turning everything to shit in an effort to be PC to all groups.

Not to mention they shit all over everything that made these comics great.If you want an Asian superhero then create a new one. If you do it well then fans will buy it.

[Boris31]

I'm pretty sure it has nothing to do with being PC, but just forgetting the basic nature of the character. Bruce Banner always was a Marvel version of Larry Talbot/Wolfman_his origin was tragic (saving Rick Jones and getting zapped by his own Gamma Bomb). Being the HULK was a Curse.

This 'new' version seems 'happy' & Awesome. I agree it would be better to just create a different, original character, but that would take courage and faith in one's own talent and creativity.

[Raoul Duke 05]

If they really want to be authentic about this move, it should be "Super Terrific Happy Time Hulk"