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Rick Jones: The Loyal Sidekick Behind Hulk's Origin

3/20/2025

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Rick Jones burst onto the scene in INCREDIBLE HULK (1962) #1, crafted by the legendary Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. His fateful drive onto a missile base during a gamma bomb test triggered Bruce Banner's transformation into the Hulk. Overwhelmed by guilt, Rick became a loyal friend and sidekick, even founding the Teen Brigade to keep an eye on the Hulk's escapades.

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Story summary

Rick Jones burst onto the scene in INCREDIBLE HULK (1962) #1, crafted by the legendary Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. His fateful drive onto a missile base during a gamma bomb test triggered Bruce Banner's transformation into the Hulk. Overwhelmed by guilt, Rick became a loyal friend and sidekick, even founding the Teen Brigade to keep an eye on the Hulk's escapades.