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She-Hulk (Jennifer Susan Walters) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, the character first appeared in The Savage She-Hulk #1 (November 1979). [3] Walters is a lawyer who, after an assassination attempt, received an emergency blood transfusion from her ...
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The people you fight to protect sometimes fear and hate you. And it's the hardest part because sometimes to protect what you love, you have to walk away from it.
—She-Hulk
Jennifer Walters is a talented lawyer and the cousin of Bruce Banner, the Hulk. After being shot by a mobster and seriously injured, she was saved by a blood transfusion from Bruce, and his gamma-irradiated blood mutated Jennifer into the She-Hulk, kicking off her adventuring career.
Jen wasn't as strong as her cousin, but she maintained her intelligence as She-Hulk, soon learning to control her transformations and even embracing her green form. Throughout the years, Jen fought for justice in court and on the streets, developing great rivalries and friendships, and growing to become a respected leader. She worked for the District Attorney and also fought crime as a member of countless teams, namely the world-famous Avengers and Fantastic Four.
Early Life
Jennifer Susan Walters was born in Los Angeles, California to Sheriff Morris Walters and Elaine Banner Walters. Also the cousin of Bruce Banner, Jen would spend hours in the public library reading books with him and sometimes even hiding at closing time to spend the night there, in order to help Bruce escape from his father's abuse. When she was younger, Jen wanted to become a dancer, something which her father didn't approve of. One day, while her mother was driving with some friends to see one of her recitals, she was hit by a car and killed, an event that further distanced Jen from her father. Turning her attention to school, Jen was accepted at Harvard University and also attended UCLA, where she got her law degree summa com laude.
Blood Transfusion
While working as a lawyer in Los Angeles, Jen was visited by her cousin Bruce, who she hadn't seen in years. He revealed to her that he had become the Hulk, and Jen invited him home so they could talk about it. On the way there, agents of Nicholas Trask, the crime boss who had killed Jen's mother years before, shot and seriously wounded her. She had been defending a gangster who had been double-crossed by Trask, and she had spread the rumor that she had evidence to incriminate Trask, which led to his retaliation. Bruce fended off the attackers and then broke into a doctor's office to treat her. Realizing Jennifer was going to die, Bruce gave her a transfusion of his own blood as there were no other supplies available. Jen died, but, thanks to the transfusion, she was thrown into the Below-Place, where she was able to enter the metaphysical Green Door and come back to life. After she stabilized, he had her admitted to a local hospital. However, this came to the attention of the police, who considered Bruce a suspect in Jennifer's attack, and Bruce changed into the Hulk to flee. Meanwhile, Trask's thugs attempted a second hit on Jennifer, causing the gamma radiation particles in the transfused blood to activate, turning her skin green and increasing her size to well over six feet. Dubbed "She-Hulk" by one of the goons, Jen trapped them for the police to find. With the emergency over, she reverted to her normal size and strength, successfully keeping her identity secret. From then on, She-Hulk would handle whatever Jennifer Walters could not.
Savage She-Hulk
Trask tried to kill Jen again, but mistook her for her best friend Jill and ended up killing her instead. To protect Jen, however, the public was led to believe that she had truly died, and She-Hulk was reported as the killer. Enraged, Jen went after Trask in her She-Hulk form, but Trask had kidnapped her father and convinced him to face the monster that had "killed" his daughter using his advanced weaponry. During the fight, however, She-Hulk noticed that the weapon her father was using was rigged to explode to kill them both (all part of Trask's plan), so she threw him aside before it exploded, saving him from certain death. As Jen's survival was made public, Trask constructed a massive earth-boring device called the "Silver Serpent". He planned to drain Roxxon Oil dry, allowing him to buy out the company. She-Hulk investigated and discovered the machine, but, during the fight, the drill malfunctioned and continued to go deep into the Earth with Trask inside, resulting in his demise. Even with Trask gone, Jen's life didn't exactly slow down, but she also found some happiness, namely in her relationships with Richard Rory, Zapper, and also with her father, once he learned of her She-Hulk identity.
Jen was originally much like her cousin in her Hulk form, being ill-tempered and even violent (although with more self-control). With time, however, she became a fun-loving, kind, empathetic, yet still feisty woman who frequently uses humor when fighting.[223][159] Walters has made it clear that she prefers not to kill those she fights, especially if her enemies have already been rendered unable to fight.[224] Walters is also known for charitable works related to her own mistakes and actions, such as the disaster relief organization she aided after almost destroying a small town in her savage form.
Walters is known as an idealistic lawyer, that has been known for championing the rights of minorities and the rights of individuals against corporations.[186] Walters' beliefs have sometimes led to difficulties regarding her stance on unjust laws such as the Superhuman Registration Act,[137] and her cousin's exile to space by those she was unable to seek a lawful resolution from.[225][145]
Jennifer has at times become dependent upon her powers, viewing her She-Hulk form as being better and more truthful to who she is than that of Jennifer Walters, and opting to remain transformed as much as possible. This insistence of remaining as She-Hulk has caused problems in her relationships at times, such as with John Jameson, who preferred her to stay as Jen.[226]
Despite usually confident about her beauty and looks,[227] Jen appreciates the additional strength and freedom of her bulkier forms.[228] After her Celestial augmentation, she even claimed to prefer her more muscular and savage form, despite fearing she could lose control of her power.[206]
Powers
Gamma Mutate Physiology: As a result of a blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce Banner, AKA the Hulk, Jen Walters was imbued with the power of the One Below All and became a gamma mutate with abilities similar to her cousin's. •Physical Transformation: Jennifer Walters is able to alter her physical form into a female version of the Hulk. In her standard She-Hulk form, Walters' skin and hair turn green, as she grows several inches and gains a considerable amount of body mass. Unlike her cousin, the Hulk, or rather certain Hulk incarnations, Jennifer usually retains her full intelligence and personality in her She-Hulk form.[229] This is not true for all her incarnations, namely Savage Grey She-Hulk,[230] Grey Hulk,[198] and all the times her gamma-ray levels were disturbed.[228][127] •Superhuman Strength: In her She-Hulk form, Jennifer Walters possesses immense super strength, while originally able to lift only 50 tons[231] her strength has grown through the years to the point where she is now able to lift well over 100 tons. The Beyonder himself believes that her strength is rising almost to the level of the Hulk himself.[232] •Superhuman Leaping: She-Hulk's leg muscles are sufficiently strong enabling her to leap capacity heights of at least 600 feet and a surface distance of at least 1,000 feet.[229] Once, in a state of rage, she jumped from downtown New York to Ryker's Island, where Starfox was being held. •Superhuman Speed •Superhuman Durability: In addition to her strength, She-Hulk possesses a high degree of resistance to injury. Her skin is capable of withstanding tremendous pressures, temperatures from -190 F to 3,000 F, and she's capable of withstanding direct hits by field-artillery cannon shells.[229] •Regenerative Healing Factor: She-Hulk's body possesses high resistance to injury and pain, and her highly efficient physiology renders her immune to most Earthly diseases.[229][127] •Gamma Radiation/Energy Manipulation and Emission: Jen Walters has an underlying capacity to absorb, control and project gamma radiation, similarly to her cousin, having once absorbed excess gamma energy charged with incredible amounts of magical power in order to reinitiate her Hulk form.[233] This ability was temporarily increased after her exposure to Eson the Searcher's cosmic energy.[234] Body Switch: Thanks to training by the Ovoid alien race, She-Hulk can exchange her physical characteristics and powers with the physical characteristics and powers of another being.[110] Former Powers Protection Spell: She-Hulk was granted a protective ability by her Avengers teammate, the Scarlet Witch, when She-Hulk's job required her to spend extended periods of time as Jennifer Walters. The Scarlet Witch cast a spell that rendered anyone intending to harm She-Hulk incapable of recognizing her as Jennifer Walters. The spell was eventually removed by Dr. Strange.[137] Iron Fist: During the Avengers' battle against Khonshu, She-Hulk briefly wielded Daniel Rand's Iron Fist which had been stolen from Khonshu. Phoenix Force: During the Enter the Phoenix tournament, Jennifer was empowered by the Phoenix Force. During her fight with Namor, her and Namor's portions of the Phoenix Force were taken by Echo.[235] Resurrective Immortality: As with the Hulk and other Gamma empowered beings, She-Hulk was thought to be immortal and unable to permanently die. However, this power was apparently lost after the Green Door was effectively shut down. Celestial Power-up: After her Celestial augmentation, Jennifer discovered additional powers due to the excess of gamma radiation, namely: •Increased Strength Levels: Her strength became so great, she nearly matched the Immortal Hulk.[236] •Gamma Blasts: Jen was imbued with an additional dose of gamma radiation, making her generate enough energy to incite severe burns upon physical contact.[234] In order to better temper this newfound skill, Black Panther fashioned a Wakandan warsuit that Jennifer used to better control her energy discharges.[237] •Gamma Breath: Thanks to the Wakandan warsuit, Jennifer could also channel her Gamma Rays as a potent oral blast that could take out multiple targets in wide arcs, or blow up larger enemies in singular pulses.[238][239] •Gamma Spit: Less than an attack but a byproduct of her excess gamma radiation, Jen's salivation secretions had a highly acidic effect on whatever they'd make contact with.[210]
Abilities
Expert Combatant: She-Hulk was trained by Gamora in several martial arts of the Galaxy and she learned which nerves to strike to render an opponent unconscious.[135] Expert Attorney Law Degree: Jennifer attended UCLA School of Law and Harvard Law School. She has shown great versatility in her legal practice, representing criminal defendants,[240] corporations,[119] and even domestic violence victims.
Equipment
•She-Hulk's Vibranium Containment Suit: A bikini-like suit created by Black Panther for Jen to control her gamma emissions.[241] •Avengers Identicard, giving her "Full Security Clearance.[242] •Jupiter Suit.[130]
Transportation
•Usual vehicles used by the team she is with. •Her flying car
•She-Hulk routinely breaks the "fourth wall".[243]
•In her green She-Hulk form, Captain America (Sam Wilson) and Tony Stark considered her to be a Beta Level Threat.[244]
•While going through sessions of psychoactive calisthenics to control her surge in gamma radiation levels, She-Hulk described herself as being an Omega Level threat.[206]
•During her time as Hulk, Jen temporarily possessed the power of the Iron Fist and was empowered by the Phoenix.[245]
•Much like Spider-Woman, She-Hulk was created primarily as a trademark effort. The popularity of the '70s "Incredible Hulk" TV series led to Marvel wanting to own the trademark to a female Hulk before someone else could do so and profit from it.[246]
•A live-action motion picture for She-Hulk was planned in the late 1980s. Marvel Comics had been interested in producing the film for several years due to the prior success of its 1977 Incredible Hulk film. At the time Marvel Comics did not yet have the self-sustaining finances to generate big-budget films for their characters, so they often sought out outside financial backers for various projects. Marvel hired statuesque actress Brigitte Nielsen to pose for photos dressed in She-Hulk garb in order to give potential investors a visual idea of what can be done with the character. Nielsen had previously filmed a movie for Marvel Comics/MGM in 1985 ("Red Sonja") and they felt she was the best candidate for the role. Not finding success with U.S. investors, Marvel took the photos to pitch the idea overseas to find little interest there as well. Alas, the only real interest found were in comic book readers who discovered the photos printed in various magazines at the time.[247]
•Another live-action She-Hulk project was developed in 1990. Volleyball player Gabrielle Reece would star as Jennifer Walters, with Bill Bixby reprising his role as the Incredible Hulk. A series pilot was never filmed, however, and the plans were eventually canceled.[248]
•Jennifer went to the Moon twice before going to Europe.[249]
•During the early stages of Marvel Graphic Novel: The Sensational She-Hulk #1 it was briefly considered to change She-Hulk's codename to "Bombshell".[250]
•According to the "Baby's First Christmas 1960" ornament at her father's house in Sensational She-Hulk #36, Jen Walters was 31 years old at the time, which is a reference to the joke that started in Sensational She-Hulk #4: that she would forever be 31 as long as she starred in a comic book.
•1236 appearance(s) of Jennifer Walters (Earth-616)
•35 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Jennifer Walters (Earth-616)
•182 minor appearance(s) of Jennifer Walters (Earth-616)
•126 mention(s) of Jennifer Walters (Earth-616)
•24 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Jennifer Walters (Earth-616)
•1641 image(s) of Jennifer Walters (Earth-616)
- She-Hulk cast: Full list of characters in Marvel series.
- Tatiana Maslany plays Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk. Who is Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk? Jennifer Walters is a successful lawyer living in Los Angeles, California.
- Mark Ruffalo plays Bruce Banner / Hulk. Who is Bruce Banner / Hulk? Bruce is a scientist who was once exposed to a massive amount of gamma radiation that created within him a brutish alter-ego called the Hulk.
- Tim Roth plays Emil Blonsky / Abomination. Who is Emil Blonsky / Abomination? Abomination was the primary villain in 2008 blockbuster The Incredible Hulk, which is considered part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, despite Edward Norton being recast in the lead role.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Created by Jessica Gao. With Tatiana Maslany, Ginger Gonzaga, Malia Arrayah, Jameela Jamil. Jennifer Walters navigates the complicated life of a single, 30-something attorney who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered Hulk.
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Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk: A lawyer for the firm Goodman, Lieber, Kurtzberg & Holliway (GLK&H) who specializes in cases involving superhumans and becomes a large 6-foot-7-inch (2.01-meter), powerful, green-hued version of herself, similar to her cousin Bruce Banner, after accidentally getting cross-contaminated with his blood. [2]
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