The Incredible Hulk
Series Overview
The Incredible Hulk is an animated television series based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The series ran for 13 episodes on NBC in 1982, part of a combined hour with Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. Unlike the previous live-action The Incredible Hulk television series from Universal in the 1970s, this series was based upon the Hulk comic-books and was able to portray the more fantastical elements of the comics as sticking to his true name and origin as well as featuring the return of the original characters in his life all of which the live-action series refused to show. It featured stories faithful to the source material from Marvel, In addition, new recurring characters were created for the series including the Hispanic family of father Rio and his youthful daughter Rita.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 13 Episodes
25–30 min per episode
1982 – 1983
Premiered: Sat, Sep 18, 1982
Stan Lee
Jack KirbyLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “The Hulk Destroys Bruce Banner”
At Gamma Base, Bruce and Betty are testing the new Transmat, a device that can transport an object from one place to another. Bruce volunteers himself as a human test subject, but during the process, the Transmat beam changes him into the Hulk, who is transported to Betty's end of the beam. The Transmat is destroyed by the Hulk, who then escapes from the base.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
Lee Gunther, David H. DePatie
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Gunther
Producer
David H. DePatie
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Incredible Hulk
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What is The Incredible Hulk about?
The Incredible Hulk is an animated television series based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The series ran for 13 episodes on NBC in 1982, part of a combined hour with Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. Unlike the previous live-action The Incredible Hulk television series from Universal in the 1970s, this series was based upon the Hulk comic-books and was able to portray the more fantastical elements of the comics as sticking to his true name and origin as well as featuring the return of the original characters in his life all of which the live-action series refused to show. It featured stories faithful to the source material from Marvel, In addition, new recurring characters were created for the series including the Hispanic family of father Rio and his youthful daughter Rita.
How many seasons does The Incredible Hulk have?
The Incredible Hulk comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Incredible Hulk?
Key cast members in The Incredible Hulk include Michael Horton, B.J. Ward, Michael Bell, Robert Ridgely, Pat Fraley.
Who created or directed The Incredible Hulk?
The Incredible Hulk was developed and directed by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby.