In the Marvel universe, the paths of Hulk and Wolverine have crossed many times. When the Jade Giant is sent to the darkest future of this universe, we understand why the man with the adamantium-covered skeleton could never have beaten him.
Hulk sent to the darkest future in the Marvel Universe
Hulk is definitely one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel Universe, often bringing death and destruction in his path. He found himself crossing swords – or rather adamantium – with Wolverine, another great power in the Marvel universe, giving rise to dantesque battles. However, Wolverine never managed to defeat the green colossus in the main plot of this universe, and for good reason. If the strength of the most powerful Avenger has been demonstrated many times, it is in a very specific adventure that we find the element that establishes for good its superiority over the X-men.
In the series Hulk: Future Imperfect, released in 1992 and 1993, the colossus of Jade is torn from his reality by a group of rebels who send him into the future in order to fight the tyrant who reigns as a despot over the city. The discovery of this new enemy, the most powerful he could come across, is a shock to the Hulk. This is indeed Maestro, who represents everything Bruce Banner dreads becoming. : a bloodthirsty brute with Machiavellian intelligence. The Maestro of this apocalyptic future then unleashes all his arsenal to silence the Hulk.
An enemy more powerful than Wolverine
In Hulk: Future Imperfect, the most powerful weapon Maestro wields is a terrifying robotic monster that takes the form of a dog with enlarged jaws. When Hulk sees his head trapped in the huge mouth of the bionic dog, it is revealed that these jaws are actually capable of shattering… Adamantium ! The colossus of Jade nevertheless manages to get rid of it and demolishes the robot, without major damage to itself, thus defeating one of the most powerful enemies in its history.
Faced with his evil and super-powerful alter-ego, So Bruce Banner was able to defeat an enemy who can shatter the toughest metal in the universe. in a few seconds. It does not take more to establish that Wolverine, despite his sharp claws, would have no chance against the Hulk, whose strength can break even his entire skeleton. Beyond raw power, the Hulk has also proven his superiority over his superiorly intelligent inner enemy, showing his composure and determination to save the people from the despot. Bruce Banner is therefore one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel universe, and one wonders what will be the next enemy of his size.
