Why Hulk green? Stan Lee’s choice.

Stan Lee originally wanted The Incredible Hulk to have gray skin, but it didn’t work visually. Colorist Stan Goldberg added green, which made the character stand out and allowed for catchy nicknames. Lee was inspired by Frankenstein’s monster and wanted a “ghostly” demeanor. In 1986, the character briefly transformed into a granite-colored version called Joe […]

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