Abomination: The Incredible Hulk's 40-Year-Old Nemesis

The Incredible Hulk's Nemesis

The Abomination is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the arch-enemy of the Hulk.

Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Gil Kane, the Abomination first appeared in Tales to Astonish #90 (June 1967). Depicted as a large, green-skinned humanoid with superhuman strength and durability, the Abomination's powers and abilities largely mirror those of the Hulk.

Emil Blonsky, a former KGB agent, became the Abomination after he was subjected to an experimental dose of gamma radiation in an attempt to recreate the Hulk's powers. Blonsky's transformation was successful, but the radiation also drove him into insanity.

The Abomination has since been featured in various Hulk-related comic books, television series, and films. He is one of the Hulk's most iconic and powerful foes.

The Abomination's Powers and Abilities

The Abomination possesses a number of superhuman powers and abilities, including:

• Superhuman strength: The Abomination is one of the strongest beings in the Marvel Universe. He is capable of lifting in excess of 100 tons.
• Superhuman durability: The Abomination's skin is extremely thick and durable, making him resistant to most forms of physical damage. He is also highly resistant to heat and cold.
• Regenerative healing factor: The Abomination can quickly regenerate damaged tissue. This makes him very difficult to kill.
• Superhuman endurance: The Abomination can exert himself for long periods of time without tiring.
• Gamma radiation emission: The Abomination can emit gamma radiation from his body. This radiation can be used to damage his opponents or to create powerful explosions.

The Abomination's Weaknesses

Despite his immense power, the Abomination does have some weaknesses, including:

• Insanity: The Abomination is often driven by insanity, which can make him unpredictable and difficult to defeat.
• Gamma radiation: The Abomination is vulnerable to gamma radiation. Prolonged exposure to gamma radiation can weaken him and cause him to revert to his human form.
• Sonic attacks: The Abomination is also vulnerable to sonic attacks. High-pitched sounds can stun him or even knock him unconscious.

The Abomination's History

The Abomination was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Gil Kane. He first appeared in Tales to Astonish #90 (June 1967). In his first appearance, the Abomination was depicted as a large, green-skinned humanoid with superhuman strength and durability. He was created by KGB scientist Dr. Gregor Gregorovitch in an attempt to recreate the Hulk's powers. However, the experiment went awry and Blonsky was transformed into the Abomination.

The Abomination has since been featured in various Hulk-related comic books, television series, and films. He is one of the Hulk's most iconic and powerful foes.

The Abomination in Other Media

The Abomination has been featured in a number of Hulk-related media, including:

Television:
- The Incredible Hulk (1977-1982)
- The Hulk (1996-1997)
- The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010-2012)
- Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (2013-2015)

Film:
- Hulk (2003)
- The Incredible Hulk (2008)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

The Abomination has also been featured in numerous video games, including:
- The Incredible Hulk (1982)
- The Hulk (1994)
- Hulk (2003)
- The Incredible Hulk (2008)
- Avengers: Battle for Earth (2010)
- Marvel: Avengers Alliance (2012)
- Marvel Contest of Champions (2014)
- Marvel Future Fight (2015)