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Creation & Design

Amadeus Cho was created by writer Greg Pak and artist Takeshi Miyazawa, first appearing in 'Amazing Fantasy' as a teenage genius with a knack for problem-solving.

Early Years

Amadeus grew up in Los Angeles and displayed extraordinary intelligence from a young age, eventually becoming one of the smartest characters in the Marvel Universe.

Character Development

Over the years, Amadeus Cho has evolved from a sidekick to a prominent hero in his own right, showcasing his intelligence and strength while grappling with the legacy of the Hulk.

Cultural Reception

Amadeus Cho has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for his intelligence and relatability as a young hero.

Character Details

Real Name:
Amadeus Cho
Aliases:
Brawn, The Hulk
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Young Avengers, The Hulk, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Hulk transformation, Enhanced strength
Equipment:
Hulkbuster armor
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Amazing Fantasy #15

Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Amazing Fantasy #15
 
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1st appearance of Amadeus Cho aka Mastermind Excello, a Korean American who becomes the Hulk in Totally Awesome Hulk #1

1st appearances: Heartbreak Kid, Positron Monstro, One-Eyed Jacquie and the Great Video

Cho is a member of The Champions, a team that also includes Miles Morales Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel Kamala Khan, Nova, Cyclops, and Spider-Gwen

There are many places for Cho to fit into the MCU like Shang Chi or Agents of Atlas

[October 2024 - it is rumored that Logan Kim (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) has been cast as Amadeus Cho in the MCU]

Incredible Hulk #100

Marvel ⋅ 2007

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Incredible Hulk #100
 
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2nd appearance of Amadeus Cho

Warbound advance toward Crown City and the Red King

Incredible Hulk #106

Marvel ⋅ 2007

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Incredible Hulk #106
 
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First meeting of Amadeus Cho and Hercules

Incredible Hercules, The #133

Marvel ⋅ 2009

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Incredible Hercules, The #133
 
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Origin of Amadeus Cho

Copies ordered by retailers: 27,462

Marvel Previews #3

Marvel ⋅ 2015

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Marvel Previews #3
 
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Preview cover appearance of Totally Awesome Hulk, Amadeus Cho

Totally Awesome Hulk #1

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Totally Awesome Hulk #1
 
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1st appearance of Amadeus Cho as the Hulk

1st appearance of Lady Hellbender

Totally Awesome Hulk #1

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Totally Awesome Hulk #1
 
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Variant cover art by Woo Cheol

Champions #1

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Champions #1
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the Champions: Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man, Nova, Hulk, Viv Vision, Cyclops

Totally Awesome Hulk #15

Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Totally Awesome Hulk #15
 
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1st unofficial team appearance of The Protectors: Silk, Kamala Khan, Shang-Chi, Agent Jake Oh, Jimmy Woo and Amadeus Cho

Totally Awesome Hulk #15

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Totally Awesome Hulk #15
 
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Variant cover art by Giuseppe Camuncoli

Incentive variant, retailers qualified to purchase this cover by ordering 25% more of this issues standard cover, than their order for Totally Awesome Hulk #10 standard cover

Totally Awesome Hulk #16

Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Totally Awesome Hulk #16
 
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1st official team appearance of The Protectors: Silk, Ms Marvel (Khan), Shang-Chi, Agent Jake Oh, Jimmy Woo and Hulk (Cho)

Incredible Hulk #717

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Incredible Hulk #717
 
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Amadeus Cho gains control over the dark aspect of his persona and experiences a physical transformation to a leaner form. In Champions #22, Cho will take on the codename, Brawn

Champions #22

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Champions #22
 
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Amadeus Cho choses the codename, Brawn

Debut of new Ironheart armor

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