Spoilers for Hulk #9 by Marvel Comics
The Hulk's current form is being called out in the pages of Marvel Comics, as a version of Doc Samson inside the Hulk's psyche admits the strangeness of his situation. In Hulk #9, Bruce Banner talks with his therapist inside Hulk's mind, where he's reminded how ridiculous his life is as he lives inside the Jade Giant's mind and pilots Starship Hulk from within. Even Banner recognizes the strangeness of his current existence.
The Hulk has been cybernetically augmented and transformed into Starship Hulk in his current ongoing series from Marvel Comics. As a result, Bruce Banner's physical form exists inside the psyche of the Hulk, as he controls him from within his mind. Banner can increase the Hulk's rage through the Engine Room and can aid him during his most deadly fights - including Hulk's recent battle with Thor. However, even Marvel is admitting the situation is bizarre, as a version of Doc Samson inside Hulk's mind tells him how ridiculous his current form is in the Marvel Universe.
In Hulk #9 by Donny Cates, Ryan Ottley, Cliff Rathburn, Marte Gracia, Matt Hollingsworth, and VC's Cory Petit from Marvel Comics, Bruce Banner is forced to see a therapist inside his mind in order to pilot Starship Hulk like Captain Picard from Star Trek. For two hours, Banner has to talk with Doc Samson, who is a construct inside his psyche. In his most recent session, Hulk is forced to confront his childhood trauma. However, before diving deeper into his history, Samson points out the ridiculous nature of Starship Hulk and the hero's current form.
The Hulk's Current Story And Form Are Called Out
Samson doesn't mince words when describing the ridiculous situation Bruce Banner and the Hulk have found themselves. He points out to Banner that he turned Hulk into a spaceship, locked his anger away in a "blast furnace," and created the deadliest Hulk ever inside his conscious, nicknamed "Titan." While Samson is right to point out Banner's current situation, the hero responds by telling him that his recent insane journey is all par for the course.
The Hulk's current situation is unquestionably ridiculous. Banner controlling the cybernetically enhanced Hulk like a starship from inside his mind is one of the unique forms he or the Jade Giant have ever taken. For example, the fact he has a therapist inside his psyche that dictates how much he can use the Hulk is also absurdly unusual. But, the Hulk and Banner have always thrived when put in odd situations. Ultimately, the Hulk's current form is ridiculous, and even Marvel Comics knows it.