The Hulk may not have as many solo films in the MCU as other heroes, but Bruce Banner’s enemies have made lasting impressions across movies and Disney+ shows. Hulk has some of the most dynamic villains in Marvel history. From big-screen adversaries to the colorful villains introduced in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Marvel has steadily built a Hulk rogues’ gallery.

Some Hulk villains are comedic, others tragic, but all add depth to Banner’s story and the broader MCU. This article ranks every notable Hulk villain, including those faced by Jennifer Walters in her Disney+ series. While She-Hulk often leaned into humor, it still expanded Hulk’s mythology in meaningful ways, introducing characters who could resurface in the MCU’s future projects.

Honorable Mention: The Villains Retreat In She-Hulk

In She-Hulk: Attorney at Law episode 7, Jennifer Walters finds herself at Emil Blonsky’s rebranded wellness ranch. There, former villains attend group therapy. This sequence introduces a collection of oddball antagonists rarely seen outside the comics.

Among them are Man-Bull, a human-animal hybrid; El Águila, a swashbuckling vigilante with electric powers; Saracen, who may or may not be a vampire; and Porcupine, a man in a spiky armored suit. The Wrecker, leader of the Wrecking Crew, also appears here as a rehabilitating criminal. This troupe is largely played for comic effect.

Yet their inclusion does highlight the depth of Marvel’s character library and the potential for quirky side villains to find a place in the MCU. These characters may not pose significant threats compared to Abomination, but their presence enriches the Hulk mythos. As a group cameo, they stand out as an amusing, self-aware nod to Marvel’s weirder corners.

The Wrecking Crew

Episode 3 of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law introduced the Wrecking Crew, a criminal quartet who attempted to ambush Jennifer Walters in an alley. They’re comprised of Wrecker, Piledriver, Bulldozer, and Thunderball. The group is traditionally depicted in Marvel Comics as construction workers granted superhuman strength through enchanted Asgardian tools.

Their MCU debut toned down their powers, presenting them as petty thugs wielding suspiciously advanced weaponry. The scene emphasized Jen’s inexperience with her Hulk powers while showcasing the Crew’s incompetence. This made them more comedic than threatening. Still, their connection to mysterious benefactors hinted at a larger conspiracy, as they attempted to steal a blood sample from Walters.

The Wrecking Crew didn’t receive much screen time. Yet their introduction expands the roster of Hulk-related villains in live-action. The Wrecking Crew may not yet have fulfilled their full potential, but their presence teases bigger things for this team of destructive antiheroes in future projects.

Todd Phelps, AKA HulkKing

Todd Phelps is initially presented as an awkward suitor in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. However, he is later revealed as the true mastermind behind Intelligencia, an online hate group targeting Jennifer Walters. His alter ego, HulkKing, embodies the toxic masculinity and misogyny that fueled much of the show’s commentary.

Unlike more traditional supervillains, Todd’s power lies in his resources, connections, and obsession with undermining She-Hulk’s legitimacy. In the finale, Todd attempts to inject himself with Jen’s blood to transform into a Hulk, though the storyline takes a meta turn when Walters rewrites her own climax. Despite the comedic deconstruction, Todd’s role is still significant.

Phelps highlights the dangers of entitlement and resentment within superhero narratives. He may not match Hulk physically, but his insidious methods make him one of the most detestable adversaries in the Hulk’s expanded MCU lore. He represents how personal and societal antagonism can be just as dangerous as brute force.

Mary MacPherran, AKA Titania

Mary MacPherran, better known as Titania, emerges as Jennifer Walters’ most flamboyant and effective rival in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Played by Jameela Jamil, Titania is reimagined in the MCU as a super-powered social media influencer whose obsession with fame drives her antics. Her thrilling introduction in the series premiere was an ideal climax after the gripping opening scene with Hulk.

Titania’s confrontations with Jen lean more comedic than life-threatening. Yet her role as a constant irritant, from suing Walters over trademark rights to crashing weddings, makes her a memorable foil. While not portrayed as a world-ending villain, Titania embodies the kind of petty but persistent enemy that keeps She-Hulk grounded in her everyday struggles.

Titania’s rivalry with Jen balances humor with genuine tension. This hints at deeper character development to come. As a recurring presence in the MCU, Titania is less about brute conflict and more about personal antagonism, making her a distinctive addition to Hulk’s rogues’ gallery.

Samuel Sterns, AKA The Leader

Samuel Sterns debuted in The Incredible Hulk (2008) as a helpful scientist assisting the erudite Bruce Banner with his gamma-related condition. Played by Tim Blake Nelson, Sterns’ obsession with gamma research soon reveals darker ambitions. In the film’s climax, Emil Blonsky forces Sterns to expose him to additional gamma radiation, transforming him into Abomination.

During the chaos, Sterns’ head is exposed to Banner’s irradiated blood, causing it to swell grotesquely, transforming him into the Leader by Captain America: Brave New World. Here, Sterns reemerges as a tactical genius, capable of manipulating world events for his own schemes.

The Leader is one of Hulk’s most intelligent and enduring adversaries in the comics, making his long-awaited comeback hotly anticipated. While Brave New World didn’t receive much acclaim, it was satisfying to see Nelson’s Leader finally flourish, albeit not while battling Hulk. Though not as iconic as his comic counterpart, he proved himself a dangerous and compelling foe.

Emil Blonsky, AKA Abomination

Emil Blonsky made his MCU debut in The Incredible Hulk (2008), portrayed by Tim Roth. A decorated soldier obsessed with regaining his youth and strength, Blonsky volunteered for a dangerous super-soldier experiment that transformed him into Abomination, a monstrous rival to the Hulk. Their brutal clash in Harlem remains one of the Hulk’s most iconic battles.

Years later, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings revealed Blonsky alive and seemingly rehabilitated, participating in underground cage matches alongside Wong. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law expanded his arc, presenting him as a reformed figure running a wellness retreat for former villains. Yet even in his calmer state, Abomination remains a looming threat with immense destructive power.

As one of Hulk’s most iconic enemies, his evolving role in the MCU showcases Marvel’s willingness to revisit and reshape older characters. The MCU kept Abomination relevant as both a reformed figure and a potential danger. Indeed, should Abomination return to his evil and violent ways, he poses a huge threat to all – including the Hulk.

General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross

The MCU’s General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross was first played by William Hurt until his passing. Often considered the Green Goliath’s arch nemesis, General Ross is one of Hulk’s most persistent adversaries. Introduced in The Incredible Hulk (2008), Ross relentlessly pursued Bruce Banner, seeing Hulk as both a threat and a potential weapon.

Ross’s obsession with controlling gamma power framed him as a morally complex antagonist, more bureaucratic than monstrous. Ross later reappears in the MCU as a military official, further cementing his role as an authority figure who clashes with heroes. While not physically battling Hulk himself, Ross’s influence shapes much of Banner’s struggle, embodying government control and militaristic obsession.

Marvel recast the role with Harrison Ford for Captain America: Brave New World, where the character faced his own transformation, becoming the fearsome Red Hulk. Unfortunately, Red Hulk didn’t get to battle the Jade Giant himself, but the MCU was sure to keep Ross alive after his defeat. This means he could reappear and encounter Bruce Banner in the future.

Regardless, this has only made Ross a more compelling villain. He has now been transformed into precisely the monster he hated. The consequences of this are only scantly explored, but Ross could be twisted by his transformation and pursue Bruce again, or even ally with Hulk as in the comics. Either way, this quintessential Hulk villain still has stories to tell.