Hulkling

Creation & Design

Hulkling was created by writer Allan Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung, first appearing in 2005 as part of the Young Avengers team, which was designed to reflect a new generation of heroes.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a member of the Young Avengers, Hulkling's character was developed to explore themes of identity and belonging, particularly through his mixed heritage of Kree and Skrull.

Character Development

Over the years, Hulkling has evolved from a side character in the Young Avengers to a prominent figure in the Marvel Universe, grappling with his identity and heritage while becoming a leader among heroes.

Cultural Reception

Hulkling has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for his depth and representation of LGBTQ+ characters in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Teddy Altman
Aliases:
Hulkling, Young Avenger
Species:
Half-Kree, Half-Skrull
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Young Avengers, Avengers, Skrull Empire
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Shape-shifting, Flight, Energy manipulation
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
green

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Marvel ⋅ 1965

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1st appearance of Anelle, Skrull royalty and the mother of Hulkling

Death of Morrat

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1st team appearance of the Young Avengers: Kate Bishop, Patriot, Asgardian aka Wiccan, Hulkling, and Iron Lad, who is later revealed to be a young variant of Kang

[October 2022 - Wiccan aka Billy Kaplan, son of Scarlet Witch is rumored to appear in the Agatha TV series / October 2024 - the Agatha TV series confirms Joe Kaplan is Billy, the son of Scarlet Witch]

Marvel ⋅ 2005

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2nd appearance of the Young Avengers

Cassie Lang discovers she has super-powers

Origin of Iron Lad, later revealed to be Kang the Conqueror

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Young Avengers Hulkling and Wiccan first kiss

The cause of controversy in September 2019 after the mayor of Rio de Janeiro called for all copies of the TPB to be collected and destroyed

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1st team appearance of a new Young Avengers roster, unofficial: Kate Bishop, Noh-Varr, Wiccan, Hulkling, Kid Loki, Miss America

The team becomes official in Young Avengers Vol. 2 #5

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First official team appearance of the Young Avengers: Kate Bishop, Wiccan, Hulking, Kid Loki, America Chavez, Noh-Varr

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Hulkling becomes the King of Space

2nd cameo appearance of Moridun, in one panel

1st team appearance of the Knights of the Infinite: Mur-G'nn, Lan-Zarr, K'kyy, M'ryn the Magus (dies)

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Variant cover art by Giuseppe Camuncoli

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Origin of Hulkling

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021

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Variant cover art by Russell Dauterman

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