"The Incredible Hulk" issue #1, written by Stan Lee himself (and additionally co-plotted by Jack Kirby), debuted in 1962. Despite his on-and-off again comic book presence, this Avengers co-founder has proven himself to be a cultural icon.
The Hulk was inspired by both Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Lee said he believed an imperfect character was always more compelling, much like The Hunchback of Notre Dame's misunderstood Quasimodo.
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