In real world science, Gamma (γ) Radiation is the highest known frequency wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, and which arrises from the the radioactive decay of atomic nuclei. Gamma radiation is commonly used in a fictionalized form in Marvel comics, most famously being affiliated with the Hulk franchise where it is often depicted with a green hue. While a deadly radiation, Marvel characters exposed to Gamma radiation often develop grotesque and difficult to control super-powers as was the case for heroes like the Hulk, She-Hulk, Doc Sampson, Brawn and Sasquatch, or with villains such as the Leader, the Abomination, Red Harpy, Madman and the Rhino.
Notable uses[]
- Stark Motors and their subsidiary Geffen-Meyer Chemicals experimented with Gamma Radiation around the 1950s in the Stark Industrial Compound. They dumped the waste outside the building, causing a tree to become mutated.
- Dr. Bruce Banner attempted to recreate Dr. Abraham Erskine's super-soldier serum with Gamma radiation. This created a green formula which he tested on himself, turning himself into the Hulk.
- While on the run from the government, Bruce Banner worked at a Pingo Doce soda plant where an accident caused some of his blood to contaminate the soda.
- After being effectively pardoned, Bruce Banner taught classes on Gamma Science at the Super Hero Academy and lectures at Avengers Campus Paris.
- Several members of the Worldwide Engineering Brigade experiment with Gamma Radiation. Amadeus Cho used gamma irradiated nano-bots to give himself super-strength. He and Lunella Lafayette experimented on gamma materials together.
- Bruce's cousin Jennifer Walthers became exposed to his blood, turning her into She-Hulk.
Appearances[]
The Hulk has several appearances and references.
Avengers Campus (DCA)[]
Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT![]
Vials of Bruce Banner's green super-soldier serum are visible within the Collector's office.[1]
PYM Test Kitchen[]
The drink Pingo Doce is served at this location with a description indirectly referenced how in the MCU, some of it was contaminated with Banner's gamma irradiated blood.
Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure[]
Worldwide Engineering Brigade members Amadeus Cho and Rick Jones are both connected to gamma radiation in the comics. Amadeus' locker is significantly dented open, referencing his super-strength from the comics.
One of the doors which the Web Slingers pass by is for the old Stark Motors, "Test Bay 68" dedicated to Gamma Tests. A pipe outside shows that Geffen-Meyer Chemicals was working with Gamma radiation, referencing the Incredible Hulk. A tree growing outside of their gamma waste pipe is large and mutated, being nicknamed the, "Hulk Tree". The flyer for drummer auditions for a band called The Gamma Rays appears in the queue.
Web Suppliers[]
The, "Gamma Glow Compound Set" merchandise is labelled as coming from the experiments of Amadeus Cho and Lunella Lafayette.[2] One of the drawers on the shelves is laballed, "Gamma Ray Generators".[3]
Avengers Campus (WDSP)[]
Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure[]
The screen in the pre-show will mention Bruce Banner giving a lecture on Gamma rays.
Marvel Super Hero Academy[]
At the Super Hero Academy, Bruce Banner teaches a class on Gamma Science.