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Creation & Design

Rick Jones was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as a teenage sidekick to the Hulk, representing the everyman who gets caught up in extraordinary circumstances.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a young boy who accidentally triggers the gamma bomb that transforms Bruce Banner into the Hulk, Rick quickly becomes a key figure in the Hulk's life, often serving as his moral compass.

Character Development

Over the years, Rick Jones has evolved from a mere sidekick to a complex character with his own identity and struggles, often reflecting the themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the burden of heroism.

Cultural Reception

Rick Jones has been well-received as a relatable character, embodying the spirit of youthful heroism and resilience.

Character Details

Real Name:
Richard Milhouse Jones
First Appearance:
Incredible Hulk #1
Aliases:
Bucky, A-Bomb, The Hulk's Sidekick
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Avengers, The Hulk, The Invaders
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Skilled musician, Combat skills
Equipment:
Bionic arm, Hulk's powers (as A-Bomb)
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
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]

Avengers, The #7
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Avengers, The #7
 
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1st appearance of Rick Jones as Bucky Barnes

Classic battle of the Avengers vs Enchantress, Loki, Skurge the Executioner and Baron Zemo

Captain America #110
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Captain America #110
 
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1st appearance of Madame Hydra, later becomes Viper

1st appearance of Rick Jones as the fourth Bucky

Captain Marvel #17
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Captain Marvel #17
 
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Cover appearance of Captain Marvel in new suit

Nega-Bands explained and worn by Rick Jones who switches places with Captain Marvel who was in the Negative Zone

Incredible Hulk #325
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Incredible Hulk #325
 
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1st appearance of Rick Jones as the Hulk

Specialty border printed on select covers published in November 1986 celebrating Marvel's 25th Anniversary or more precisely, the 25th year since Fantastic Four #1 was published in November 1961

Incredible Hulk #326
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Incredible Hulk #326
 
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Battle of Rick Jones as the green Hulk versus the gray Hulk, Bruce Banner

Incredible Hulk #418
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Incredible Hulk #418
 
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1st appearance of Talos the Untamed

[December 2020 - confirmed to appear with Nick Fury in Secret Invasion]

Cameo appearance by Death of the Endless from DC Vertigo's Sandman series

Marriage of Marlo Chandler and Rick Jones

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Peter David, the writer, officiates the ceremony

ROM appears in human form

Hulk #2
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Hulk #2
 
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1st appearance of the Red Hulk, in-story, appeared only on the cover of Hulk #1 (2008)

1st appearance of A-Bomb, later revealed to be Rick Jones

Gamma Flight #1
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Gamma Flight #1
 
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Variant cover art by Dustin Weaver

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