Hulk 2099 (John Eisenhart) is a
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appearing in
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s published by
Marvel Comics
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. The character was created by
Gerard Jones
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and
Dwayne Turner
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Biography
Turner began his professional career in the late 1980s while still in college[Marvel 2099
Marvel 2099 is a Marvel Comics imprint, started in 1992, that was originally one possible future of the Marvel Universe, but later revealed in a climax of ''Superior Spider-Man Goblin Nation arc'' and ''Amazing Spider-Man'' Vol. 3 #14 to be the ...]
characters, Hulk 2099 was a futuristic re-imagining of the original
Hulk
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.
Publication history
Hulk 2099's first regular appearances were in ''2099 Unlimited'' #1-6, as one of several different stories in the anthology. The character later starred in his own series, ''Hulk 2099'', which ran for 10 issues (starting in Dec.
1994
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). After the series ended, the character was one of several heroes killed in the ''2099 A.D. Apocalypse'' one-shot, which concluded the "One Nation Under Doom" storyline and changed the Marvel 2099 setting.
A version of the character later appeared in the pages of ''
Exiles'', with a further re-imagining of the character as a pack of feral gamma-powered creatures appearing in ''
Timestorm 2009–2099
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''.
Fictional character biography
John Eisenhart was a studio executive for Lotusland Productions, researching the Knights of Banner, migrant worshipers of the
Hulk
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. The Knights of Banner had been experimenting with
gamma ray
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s, hoping to create a new Hulk. After the Knights refused to sell their story to him, Eisenhart reported them to the police. As the police arrived, a battle ensued leading to the capturing and slaughter of many knights. Eisenhart, wracked with guilt, joined the Knights in their fight. A young knight the studio exec had befriended named Gawain tried to end the violence by killing everyone by setting off the gamma devices, only to have his new ally caught in the blast. The blast transformed Eisenhart into a new Hulk, who quickly ended the battle. Upon returning to Lotusland, the studio executive was assigned to investigate a new desert creature (himself).
Lotusland, as a company, continued to have much trouble, including nearly everyone going quite mad due to outside influences.
During his investigation, Eisenhart/Hulk would meet a singer/songwriter named Quirk. She would join Eisenhart/Hulk in his search for Gawain, who had been captured during the initial battle. The search would take them to multiple locations, including a mall that is dozens of miles long and has many abandoned areas. The Hulk would deal with multiple foes in multiple spots while his human side, which he is liking less and less, has to deal with the backstabbing at his workplace. This plot would last for the duration of the Hulk's 2099 Unlimited appearances, with the young knight being rescued.
Gawain's salvation would be short-lived, as he would die at the hands of the villain Draco at the start of the ''Hulk 2099'' series, fueling Eisenhart/Hulk with guilt and remorse throughout the rest of the series over his broken vow to protect the young knight. In addition to Draco, the Hulk would face other villains throughout the series (Golden One, Cybershaman, Dr. Apollo, Anti-Hulk). He then went searching for his ex-wife, but instead ran into his demise. The Hulk would meet his demise at the barrels of guns of the post-
Doom
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, dying after being shot by an unspecified energy in ''2099 A.D. Apocalypse''.
Exiles
The
Exiles later visited the Marvel 2099 universe. After being resurrected and escaping the
House of M
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,
Proteus
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took over the body of this version of Hulk 2099, looking for a suitable host body that would not expire quickly due to his vast energy. Although physically powerful, the Hulk's body was not enough to sustain Proteus, who transferred himself into the body of
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in the
Future Imperfect universe.
The appearance of Proteus early in the year 2099 caused a
timeline divergence from the original Marvel 2099
continuity, and the new timeline is identified as
Earth-6375 in the ''All-New
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
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A-Z'' #5.
Timestorm 2009-2099
In ''
Timestorm 2009-2099'', the Hulk of 2099 is not just a singular individual, but an entire species of mutant creatures that were created when a gamma bomb was dropped on
Washington, D.C.
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, mutating all residents there and reducing the city to a desert wasteland.
Secret Wars 2099
During the ''
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'' storyline, a variation of Hulk 2099 resides in the
Battleworld
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Publication history
The first Battleworld debuted in the ''Secret Wars'' crossover where it was created by Jim Shooter and Mike Zeck.
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domain of 2099. John Eisenheart is seen pursuing a criminal wanted by
Alchemax
Alchemax is a fictional megacorporation appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually depicted as part of the 2099 universe.
Publication history
The Earth-928 version of Alchemax first appeared in ''Spider-Man 2099'' #1 an ...
's Avengers. When the Avengers arrive, Eisenheart warns them not to interfere and transforms into the Hulk after they refuse to leave. After battling the heroes, the Hulk is revealed to be a member of the
Defenders 2099.
Powers and abilities
The Hulk 2099 is one of the strongest beings in his future timeline. Like the original, he possesses immeasurable strength, stamina, durability, speed, and healing, as well as the ability to leap great heights (he could easily leap hundreds of feet in height or miles while in an enraged state). His strength would increase due to anger. John Eisenhart can willingly transform himself into the Hulk 2099, the process adds 5' 9" in size and 1,423 lbs to his mass. Unlike his
predecessor, this Hulk has natural weapons, which he utilizes for combat, such as tearing through steel. He was a skilled
attorney and formidable unarmed combatant.
Personality
The most distinctive contrast of the Hulk 2099 was his psyche. Initially, when he turns into the Hulk, Eisenhart retained his intellect and personality (although significantly more aggressive, due possibly to his current emotional stress). He is able to control his transformations at will. However, they developed two alternate personalities: Eisenhart ruthless, while the Hulk heroic. As the mental separation became farther distant, these changes would only occur during moments of rage.
In other media
Video games
* Hulk 2099 appears in ''
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2
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''.
References
External links
Hulk 2099at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
Hulk 2099at Marvel Database
Hulk 2099at Comic Vine
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