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She-Hulk

She-Hulk is the Marvel Comics superhero identity of Jennifer Walters, a lawyer and cousin of Bruce Banner.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

She-Hulk is the Marvel Comics superhero identity of Jennifer Walters, a lawyer and the cousin of Bruce Banner. The character was created by Stan Lee and John Buscema, first appearing in *The Savage She-Hulk* #1 in November 1979. After receiving a blood transfusion from Banner, Walters gains gamma-based powers and becomes a green, super-strong version of herself.

Publication history

She-Hulk first appeared in *The Savage She-Hulk* #1 in November 1979. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema for Marvel Comics.

Fictional character biography

Jennifer Walters is a lawyer who becomes She-Hulk after receiving an emergency blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner. The transfusion gives her gamma-based abilities and a green-skinned, super-strong alter ego.

Powers and abilities

She-Hulk is typically shown with superhuman strength, durability, and size changes associated with her transformation. Many versions depict her as retaining her intelligence and legal expertise while transformed, distinguishing her from the original Hulk.

Team affiliations and roles

She-Hulk has served with multiple Marvel teams, including the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Heroes for Hire, Fantastic Force, and S.H.I.E.L.D. She is also notable for being a superhero who practises law.

Key facts

  • She-Hulk is the superhero alter ego of Jennifer Walters, a Marvel Comics character.
  • The character was created by Stan Lee and John Buscema and debuted in 1979.
  • Walters is Bruce Banner’s cousin and gained her powers after a blood transfusion from him.
  • Unlike the original Hulk, She-Hulk is usually portrayed as retaining her intelligence and personality while transformed.
  • She-Hulk has been depicted as both a superhero and a practising lawyer.

Frequently asked questions

Who is She-Hulk?
She-Hulk is the superhero identity of Jennifer Walters, a Marvel Comics character and lawyer.
Who created She-Hulk?
She-Hulk was created by Stan Lee and John Buscema.
When did She-Hulk first appear?
She-Hulk first appeared in *The Savage She-Hulk* #1, published in November 1979.
How did Jennifer Walters become She-Hulk?
She gained her powers after receiving an emergency blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner.
What powers does She-Hulk have?
She-Hulk is typically portrayed as having superhuman strength, durability, and a gamma-powered transformation into a green, larger form.
Is She-Hulk part of the Avengers?
Yes. She-Hulk has been a member of the Avengers, among other Marvel teams.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She-Hulk
    Supports: Real name, creators, first appearance, origin involving Bruce Banner, lawyer identity
  2. Marvel.com — https://www.marvel.com/characters/she-hulk-jennifer-walters/in-comics
    Supports: Character overview, profession as attorney, gamma-powered transformation, relationship to Bruce Banner
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She-Hulk:_Attorney_at_Law
    Supports: Contemporary depiction of Jennifer Walters as a lawyer and She-Hulk in live-action adaptation