10 Times The MCU Gave Fans EXACTLY What They Wanted (And They Hated It)

5. Smart Hulk

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Though Avengers: Infinity War was without a doubt a masterpiece, and is arguably the crowning glory of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, it was not without a flaw or two. One of these was that after the Hulk was defeated by Thanos, he failed to show his face again.

In the five year gap that was known as the Blip, Bruce Banner found a way to bring the brains and the brawn together, creating Smart Hulk. This would be the version of the Jade Giant the MCU would be using for the foreseeable future, and fans were excited.

There was a huge amount of buzz around the character when concept art for Endgame showing Banner’s change leaked, and at the very least it would be something different. Now however, fans aren’t so happy. The raging brute that was the Hulk was a powerhouse for the Avengers, but now he is a far cry from it.

He may have put the brains and brawn together, but really Hulk is yet to properly show his powerful side since being beaten by Thanos. It’s like the Hulk has been hamstrung somewhat, and is a shadow of his former self.

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