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In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, comparing heroes is like mixing apples and oranges—one is a cosmic fruit salad, and the other is a grounded slice of pie. Not convinced? Take Bruce Banner’s Hulk and Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk, for instance. Recently, Marvel fans have been chattering about She-Hulk’s attempts to tackle sexism in a way that some perceive as trivial compared to the Hulk’s far more harrowing experiences.
InShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Maslany’s Jennifer Walters dives headlong into the quagmire of gender bias. However, this has made some fans shake their heads, thinking Hulk’s disturbing past—complete with near-suicide, military chases, and alien adventures—makes She-Hulk’s battles look like a walk in the park.
You might be well aware that Jennifer’s cousin, Hulk (Bruce Banner), has been grappling with epic-sized woes in the MCU. Despite the grumbling, though, there’s still a silver lining: both heroes bring their own flair to the MCU.
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Bruce Banner’s saga is nothing short of a blockbuster epic—or perhaps a full-blown series. In the 2008 filmThe Incredible Hulk,Edward Norton’s portrayal of Banner delves into the darkest nooks and crannies of his soul.
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One deleted scene (seeYouTube), never to hit the silver screen, showcased Banner so deep in his own emotional muck that he attempted suicide. When it comes to psychological turmoil, Banner was playing in the big leagues of despair.
That’s right—when it comes to emotional wreckage, Banner was playing in the major leagues. But hold onto your capes, because Hulk’s troubles didn’t end there. Can you picture an army nipping at your heels like a pack of relentless hounds? That’s the grim reality Banner faced, with his life constantly under siege.
As if being chased wasn’t enough to make you toss and turn at night, Banner had to take a detourto an alien planet. Yep, Hulk’s interstellar getaway was as much about fleeing his troubles as it was about exploring outer space. Although many of these scenes were ultimately left on the cutting room floor, they provide a deeper glimpse into Banner’s psychological turmoil and the dire circumstances he faced.
The army’s pursuit intensifies the narrative of Banner being constantly on the run, emphasizing his lack of safety and stability. Together, these deleted scenes paint a picture of Banner’s tragic heroism, a man who is not just wrestling with his Hulk character but also desperately seeking a sliver of peace amid the chaos.
She-Hulk’s Battle:IsHer Talk of Sexism a Step Back for Marvel Fans?
Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk has notonly flexed her muscleson the Marvel stage but also grappled with a whole different kind of battle. InShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Jennifer Walters takes on sexism with all the gusto of a courtroom drama, tackling gender bias that could make any superhero roll their eyes and say,“Seriously?”
Unlike Hulk, who was busy fending off armies and hopping from alien worlds, She-Hulk’s battles are more about shattering glass ceilings than smashing them. Oh, and also proving her worth in a male-dominated arena. Some Marvel fans might think her gender-based struggles and trials might seem like small potatoes when compared to Hulk’s intergalactic escapades.
This portrayal of She-Hulk trying to “one-up” Hulk by tackling sexism might come off as petty to some Marvel fans. After all, the scene inShe-Hulk: Attorney at Lawwhere She-Hulk confronts sexism, while important, is often seen as less intense when stacked against Hulk’s far more serious issues.
Let’s check what fans are saying:
If she was talking to any other man, it works.BUT SHE WAS TALKING TO THE HULK! 💀https://t.co/XnOEDJrzXY
Didn’t hulk attempt to kill himself but can’t and watch his father kill his mother and get experimented on as a child?
The Hulk is all about NOT controlling his anger, it’s how he gets power! He’s absolutely the right person to tell this.
Fuck no it doesn’t. Life isn’t harder simply because you’ve got a vagina. Everyone goes through trauma. Some way worse than others. This victim olympics shit has to go.
I’m not saying I disagree but from my experience, girls have to put up with A LOT of bs.But I do agree people’s traumas can be worse depending on person to person
But before we tossShe-Hulk’s crusade out with the bathwater, let’s not forget that battling sexism is no small feat. Sure, her struggles might not come with space battles and gamma rays, but they’re still as important as a superhero’s secret identity.
Hulk’s dramatic and cosmic struggles have certainly raised the stakes, but She-Hulk’s fight against sexism adds a different flavor to the Marvel stew. Just as Hulk’s escapades are out-of-this-world, She-Hulk’s challenges are down-to-earth.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Lawis currently streaming on Disney+.
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