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Creation & Design

Betty Ross was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby as a love interest for Bruce Banner, the Hulk. She was designed to be a strong female character who could hold her own in a male-dominated genre.

Early Years

In her early appearances, Betty was primarily depicted as Bruce Banner's love interest and a military officer, often caught in the conflict between Banner and the Hulk.

Character Development

Over the years, Betty Ross has evolved from a mere love interest to a complex character in her own right, taking on roles such as the Red She-Hulk and becoming a key player in the Hulk's narrative, showcasing her strength, intelligence, and resilience.

Cultural Reception

Betty Ross has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her depth and development as a character in the Hulk's story.

Character Details

Real Name:
Elizabeth Ross
First Appearance:
Incredible Hulk #1
Aliases:
Betty Banner, Red She-Hulk
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
S.H.I.E.L.D., The Avengers, Gamma Corps
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert in military strategy, Skilled in hand-to-hand combat
Equipment:
Gamma radiation technology, Military equipment
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Incredible Hulk #1
Marvel ⋅ 1962
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Incredible Hulk #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of the Hulk

1st appearance of Betty Ross

1st appearance of Rick Jones

1st appearance of General 'Thunderbolt' Ross

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[October 2022 - Harrison Ford will appear as General Thunderbolt Ross in Captain America 4 / March 2023 - Liv Tyler rumored to reprise the role of Betty Ross in Captain America: New World Order]

Incredible Hulk #168
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Incredible Hulk #168
 
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1st appearance of Harpy, a gamma irradiated Betty Ross, later becomes Red Harpy

Incredible Hulk #319
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Incredible Hulk #319
 
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Marriage of Bruce Banner and Betty Ross

Incredible Hulk #466
Marvel ⋅ 1998
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Incredible Hulk #466
 
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Death of Betty Ross by radiation poisoning, later resurrected as Red She-Hulk

Hulk #15
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Hulk #15
 
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1st cameo appearance of Red She-Hulk, Betty Ross

Hulk #16
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Hulk #16
 
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1st full appearance of Red She-Hulk

Incredible Hulk #610
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Origin of Red She-Hulk, Betty Ross reveals she did not die in The Incredible Hulk #466 (1998) but was put in stasis until Thunderbolt Ross could find a cure

Savage Hulk #1
1:75 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Alex Ross

Marvel 75th anniversary special

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