Welcome back, one and all to the Awesome Arena! Taking a look back at last round, we saw Green Lantern, despite my first inclination, defeat his former Justice League partner and long time friend, Green Arrow. On a positive note, Arrow definitely outlasted Iron Fist, which is a plus. Wondering what the current ladder looks like? Here’s a peek. As for this week, we have a blockbuster match-up between Wolverine and The Hulk. Let’s take a look at this week’s competitors, shall we?
Combatant #1 - Wolverine
First Appearance:
The Incredible Hulk #180 (October 1974)
Background:
Recruited by several military units during his life, the man known as Logan was principally used by the CIA’s Team X division. While part of this group, he was given memory implants that were intended to wipe his mind of all memories of his past. Also, while on a mission, Logan was captured and experimented on as part of the Weapon X program. During his captivity, his skeletal structure was laced with Adamantium and he was tortured and experimented on. Upon his escape, Wolverine joined forces with such teams as X-Force, the X-Men and the New Avengers.
Powers & Abilities:
- Regenerative healing factor
- Superhuman senses, strength, stamina, agility, and reflexes
- Adamantium-laced skeletal structure with retractable claws
- Expert martial artist
Combatant #2 - The Hulk
First Appearance:
The Incredible Hulk #1 (May 1962)
Background:
During an experiment with Gamma radiation, while trying to save the life of an innocent boy, scientist Bruce Banner was caught in the middle of a massive explosion. Surviving the incident with very little damage done physically to his body, Banner appeared to have suffered no serious side effects to the blast. That is until he later transformed into a massive lumbering beast known only as The Hulk.
Powers & Abilities:
- Superhuman strength, stamina, and durability
- Regenerative healing factor
- Genius level intellect in certain incarnations
The Fight:
For the record, I’d just like to go on record as saying that I think it’s pretty interesting that Wolverine’s first appearance in comics was actually in a Hulk title. These two were meant to fight each other. As far as this all-out brawl is concerned, it’s a coin-toss of a match. On one hand, you have Wolverine with his healing factor and reckless battle style. On the other hand, there’s Hulk who seems to like punching the crap out of things until they either die or…well, I guess that’s all that they do. Regardless of what I say, this battle comes down to you! Make sure you cast your vote and see to it that only the best of the best is crowned arena champion!
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Result: The Hulk defeats Wolverine and moves on to the next round.
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Tags: Hulk, Marvel, wolverine
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