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The Hulk is an important superhero both within the pages of Marvel Comics as well as the many films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s an interesting subversion to the old Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde narrative and when big events go down in the Marvel universe, the Hulk is typically there to lend a hand. Relationships are never easy and this is true for the superheroes that attempt to have an active love life, especially the Hulk.

Many memorable comic book romances exist, but Bruce Banner and his Hulk alter ego have entertained a number of interesting partners through the years. The Hulk’s romances continue to be a fascinating area of introspection.

10 Betty Ross Is Bruce Banner’s First And Truest Love

Bruce Banner has had romantic partners that cover the whole spectrum of personalities and species, but out of all of his love interests, Betty Ross still resonates as the most significant. Betty Ross was there with Bruce from the start and doesn't just understand his condition, she's capable of calming down the anger and aggression that fills his Hulk side. Bruce and Betty don't remain together and the fact that she actually suffers quite the tragic life during her later years makes their story even more bittersweet.

9 Bereet Turns The Hulk Into The Subject Of Her Films

Bereet isn't a substantial love interest for the Hulk and Banner is even quite transparent with her regarding the relationship’s frivolity. That being said, Bereet does help out the Hulk in her own way and makes a strange mark. Bereet is a tech-obsessed character, who is also quite powerful, that comes from the planet Krylor. Bereet makes the Hulk the subject of several of her films, both on Krylor and on Earth, that attempt to provide context and humility to the Hulk's destructive acts. They're not together long, but they do find a chemistry together.

8 Glazier’s Superpower Dooms Any Potential Relationships

Some origin stories leave a lot to be desired while others just don’t make any sense at all. Glazier is an extremely minor villain from The Incredible Hulk comics that bears an eerie resemblance to the Silver Surfer. Glazier has the ability to turn anyone into glass with her touch, which she attempts to do to Banner with a kiss.

Bruce is able to stave off a fragile fate because his Hulk transformation overpowers Glazier’s glass abilities. There’s real attraction towards Banner from Glazier and it’s a strange, destructive, brief affair.

7 Monica Rappaccini Bonds With An Alternate Timeline Hulk In Many Ways

Marvel Bruce Banner Monica Rappaccini In Bed Surprised

Marvel has understood the potential behind the multiverse and alternate timelines for decades now and it often can trigger some exciting stories that would otherwise never be possible. Earth-58163 is a result of the devastating Mutant/Human War during the events of House of M. This Earth features Hulk as the leader of Australia as well as partners in the battlefield & bedroom with an agent named Monica Rappaccini. She's a helpful ally against the increasingly dangerous mutant government and she also grounds Banner in several ways, too.

6 Jarella Is One Of The Hulk’s Most Serious Loves And A Royal Figure

Jarella is a member of the royal family of the tiny kingdom, K'Ai, where she keeps the peace as princess. Jarella represents one of Banner's more significant relationships and his go at a long-distance romance. Hulk originally gets shrunken down and meets Jarella in K'Ai. He gets so far as to propose to marry her until his proper size gets restored. Hulk continues to see Jarella afterwards and there are times where he even thinks he loves her more than Betty. It's a fascinating and honest romance for the character.

5 Thundra Is A Future Amazonian Who Longs For A Challenge

Hulk: Raging Thunder is a curious alternate storyline that's set hundreds of years in the future and heavily revolves around an intense Amazonian warrior named Thundra.

Thundra is the leader of an army of female warriors that commit themselves to the eradication of men and continually seek out the strongest fighter, which leads them to the Hulk. The Hulk's "romance" with Thundra is short-lived, but she acquires a sample of his DNA so that she can impregnate herself and give birth to a collectively powerful offspring.

4 Caiera Oldstrong Becomes The Hulk’s Queen And Births His Child

Planet Hulk covers a lot of pivotal ground for the Hulk's character and one of the most important individuals that he encounters while on Sakaar is Caiera Oldstrong. Caiera is initially fiery and she's a member of the Shadow People, but she over time becomes the Hulk's wife and helps him rule the chaotic planet. She even births Hulk's child, Skaar, which helps Caiera's name live on even when she cannot. When this romance begins, it’s highly unexpected, but it becomes one of the highlights from Planet Hulk.

3 Umar The Unrelenting Hypnotizes The Hulk To Love Her

Umar the Unrelenting is quite the wicked female Marvel character and she actually happens to be Dormammu's sister if that gives any indication of the sort of company that she keeps. The Hulk's romance with Umar isn't exactly with his consent, but it's still a strange and notable moment that takes place during Defenders. Umar's magical powers enthrall the Hulk and even though the encounter only lasts for a few minutes, it's still so severe that it traumatizes the Hulk to some degree and causes a bend in the fabric of the universe.

2 Zarda The Power Princess Literally Wears The Pants In The Relationship

Power Princess Zarda Ultimate Hulk Annual 1 post punch

Not every battle and romance that the Hulk ends up in operates at stakes where the fate of the world is in jeopardy. 2008's Ultimate Hulk Annual #1 depicts a slice of domestic life for the Hulk as he gets cozy with the female juggernaut, Zarda the Power Princess. The two argue over benign details, which mostly comes down to breakfast food, but Zarda has a lot more power in the scenario than the Hulk. It helps to see this side of the Hulk and the story does reach a place of tender love by the end.

1 Nadia Blonsky Nearly Has Banner Sleeping With The Enemy

Marvel Bruce Banner Nadia Blonsky In Bed

Another one of Bruce's relationships with a regular human is with Nadia Blonsky, which is a romance that would seem downright vindictive if it was committed by anyone else. Nadia is the husband of Emil Blonsky, otherwise known as The Abomination, one of the Hulk's biggest enemies. Nadia is tasked to seduce Banner as part of a mission, but she legitimately falls for him and how Banner is able to balance his transformation in a relatively healthy way, unlike her husband. Against all odds, the two fall for each other and it becomes a complicated bond.

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