Summary
I’m excited about the Hulk’s possible involvement inDeadpool & Wolverine, but there’s only one version of the hero I want Deadpool to fight in theMCU. It’s been common knowledge for quite some time that Marvel Studios’Deadpool & Wolverinewill be a cameo-filled spectacular, bringing characters from both the MCU and Fox’sX-Menfranchise together. However, I expect that many ofDeadpool & Wolverine’spotential cameosare being kept tightly under wraps, and one of these secret characters is rumored to be none other than Bruce Banner’s Hulk.
While some have been waiting decades for abattle between Wolverine and Sabretooth, many have been waiting even longer for Wolverine’s first Marvel Comics spar to be adapted into live-action. Back in 1974, Wolverine was introduced to audiences during a battle with the Hulk and a Wendigo, making theHulk’s rumored appearance inDeadpool & Wolverineeven more exciting.Even though I’d love to see this battle unfold, too, there’s one other version of the Hulk from the comics that I think would make more sense forDeadpool & Wolverine.
If Deadpool Is Going To Fight Hulk, It Should Be Hulkpool
At this point, it seems a battle between Deadpool, Wolverine, and the Hulk is inevitable, but I wantDeadpool & Wolverineto introduce a wildly different version of the Hulk from Marvel Comics.Instead of Bruce Banner’s powerful Avenger, Deadpool should battle Hulkpool inDeadpool & Wolverine, a version of the Merc with a Mouth who first hulked-out in 2010’sWorld War Hulks #1. ManyDeadpool variants are expected to appear inDeadpool & Wolverine, including Lady Deadpool, Kidpool, and Dogpool, so I’d love for Hulkpool to turn up, too.
Deadpool hulks-out after being doused in gamma-irradiated water during a mission with the Red Hulk, transforming into Hulkpool, who expresses a vendetta against Deadpool, and wants to go back in time to kill his past self. This takes Hulkpool on a journey through various time periods, visiting important moments in Marvel’s history, which is also the rumoredstoryline ofDeadpool & Wolverine.With so many other variants of Deadpool expected to show up, Hulkpool’s debut makes sense inDeadpool & Wolverine, and his vendetta from Marvel Comics could also be adapted faithfully.
5 Deadpool & Wolverine Fights We Already Know Happen (& 5 More We Want)
Between confirmed and rumored characters, Deadpool & Wolverine is going to bring some violent fights to the Marvel Cinematic Universe soon.
Deadpool & Hulk’s Marvel Comics History Explained
Deadpool and the Hulk have engaged in several battles, and embarked on missions together.
Many suspect that the Hulk’s possible appearance inDeadpool & Wolverineis due to his connection to Wolverine’s origins in Marvel Comics, but the Hulk is also closely connected to Deadpool, strengthening this possibility. Deadpool and the Hulk have crossed paths many times, mostly with the Hulk hiring Wade Wilson to do some dirty work, such as tracking down General Ross or carrying out simple reconnaissance.Deadpool and the Hulk first crossed paths in 1997’sDeadpool vs. the Hulk #4, which saw the Merc with a Mouth steal some of the Hulk’s blood to cure a condition weakening him.
Since then, Deadpool and the Hulk have engaged in several battles, and embarked on missions together, contributing to a very tumultuous friendship. The Hulk finds Deadpool small and annoying, while Deadpool has respect for the Hulk’s power, but also finds him entertaining given his unpredictable nature.Deadpool valuing the Hulk’s strength was most evident in 2011’sDeadpool (Vol. 4) #37, in which Deadpool tries to get the Hulk to kill him, believing he’s the only one powerful enough to do it. This ultimately turned out to be impossible, however.
An alternate version of Deadpool managed to kill Bruce Banner during 2011’sDeadpool Kills the Marvel Universeby waiting until he had fallen asleep before slicing him up. This isn’t considered canon to the main Marvel Comics timeline.
Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over New Hulk Rumors
There’s been speculation about the Hulk’s involvement inDeadpool & Wolverinefor quite some time, but this has really picked up steam in recent weeks. The prospect of the Hulk appearing inDeadpool & Wolverineis incredibly exciting, not least, as I’ve previously mentioned, because this can bring Wolverine’s first Marvel Comics battle into live-action for the first time ever. Recent rumors have spurred new anticipation among fans, includingReddituser hushpolocaps69, who couldn’t contain their joy about the Hulk’s possible cameo.
There has been some disbelief that the Hulk will actually show up inDeadpool & Wolverine. Recent rumors don’t seem to be based on much fact, so we’ll just have to wait a few more weeks for the movie’s release. Mark Ruffalo hasn’t commented on the matter, but worked withDeadpool & Wolverinedirector Shawn Levyand star Ryan Reynolds in 2022’sThe Adam Project, so they may have reunited for the MCU. I’d love to see the Hulk appear inDeadpool & Wolverine, whether it be Bruce Banner’s version or a Hulkpool variant instead.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Cast
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
