Key Collector Comics
Hulkling
View Key Issues

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
First Appearance:
Fantastic Four #37
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

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

Fantastic Four #37
Marvel ⋅ 1965
View Details
Fantastic Four #37
 
Low
$18
Mid
$45
High
$280

Key Facts

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

Death of Morrat

Young Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2005
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (4)
Young Avengers #1
 
Low
$10
Mid
$30
High
$100

Key Facts

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 are rumored to appear in the Agatha TV series]

Young Avengers #2
Marvel ⋅ 2005
View Details
Young Avengers #2
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$4

Key Facts

2nd appearance of the Young Avengers

Cassie Lang discovers she has super-powers

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

Avengers: The Children's Crusade #9
Marvel ⋅ 2012
View Details
Avengers: The Children's Crusade #9
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$25

Key Facts

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

Young Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2013
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (4)
Young Avengers #1
 
Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$30

Key Facts

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

Young Avengers #5
Marvel ⋅ 2013
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Young Avengers #5
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

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

New Avengers #3
Marvel ⋅ 2016
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
New Avengers #3
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

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)

Old Man Logan #2
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
View Details
Old Man Logan #2
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$25

Key Facts

Variant cover art by Giuseppe Camuncoli

Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1
Marvel ⋅ 2020
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (3)
Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$5

Key Facts

Origin of Hulkling

King In Black: Wiccan and Hulkling #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
View Details
King In Black: Wiccan and Hulkling #1
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$25

Key Facts

Variant cover art by Russell Dauterman

Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!

By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.

Adjust the "Variants" and/or "Non-Key Issues" search filters above for additional content:

  • Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
  • Non-Key Issues ([[totalNonKeys]])

At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!