She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (1000) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Jennifer Walters prepares for her legal case

Jennifer Walters is gearing up to present the closing arguments in a courtroom, where she is supported by her paralegal Nikki. She faces pushback from other attorneys who doubt her readiness, but she confidently objects and introduces her unique status as a Hulk to the audience. This scene establishes her dual identity and sets the tone for her journey.

Flashback to the car accident with Bruce Banner

Months earlier, Jen is driving with her cousin Bruce Banner when a spaceship appears suddenly in front of them, causing her to swerve and crash. During the chaos, Bruce's inhibitor breaks, and some of his blood mixes with Jen's open wound, triggering her transformation into She-Hulk for the first time. This incident begins her transformation into a Hulk.

Jen wakes up after her first transformation

After transforming into She-Hulk, Jen wakes up disheveled in the wilderness and seeks refuge in a bar's bathroom. Several women take pity on her, mistaking her appearance for abuse, while outside, men approach her aggressively, prompting her to transform again and defend herself. She is then taken to a safe underground facility where Bruce explains her powers.

Bruce explains the origin of Jen's powers

In Bruce's lab, he reveals that her blood, mixed with gamma radiation, granted her powers and also healed his arm. Bruce destroyed her blood samples to prevent future misuse. He explains that Jen now has the ability to control her Hulk form, integrating her human and Hulk identities.

Where

Bruce's subterranean laboratory

Training Jen to control her Hulk form

Bruce devises a series of tests to help Jen learn to control her transformations, including a dangerous room with saws. She successfully transforms into She-Hulk and discovers she has no alter ego, feeling like she is always herself in Hulk form. They work through stress and psychological exercises like Tai Chi to strengthen her control.

Where

Bruce's lab

Jen struggles with daily stresses and her Hulk identity

Jen discusses the challenges of her stressful job and daily harassment as a woman, which sometimes triggers her Hulk transformation. She attempts to juggle her personal life and her Hulk identity, ultimately transforming involuntarily in stressful moments, expressing her desire to live a normal life free from superhero duties.

Jen returns to work and faces a superpowered attack

Jen resumes her legal career and is called upon to dispatch a superpowered villain, Titania, in court. She transforms into She-Hulk to handle the situation and then reverts, showcasing her dual identity. Her success at work pushes her further into the public eye, blending her legal work and superhero life.

Where

Courtroom

Firing and new job in superhuman law

After being fired from her previous job for her heroics, Jen is approached by Mr. Holliway and offered a new position in a law firm specializing in superhuman cases. She reluctantly embraces her She-Hulk persona at work, confronting the challenges of representing superhumans legally, marking her transition into the professional superhero legal arena.

Where

Holliway's law firm

Jen's case for Emil Blonsky's parole

Jen defends Emil Blonsky, the Abomination, in his parole hearing, where he discusses his attempts to reincarnate himself spiritually and physically. Despite skepticism and staged protests, Blonsky demonstrates remorse, and Wong testifies that he facilitated Blonsky’s return to prison. The hearing results in Blonsky's parole with conditions.

Where

Prison courtroom

Public controversy and legal battles over the She-Hulk name

Jen faces a legal dispute with Titania over the trademark of 'She-Hulk,' which Titania has patented for her beauty products. Jen learns she never officially trademarked her name and launches a countersuit. The case involves testimonies, social media evidence, and her dating profile helping establish her use of the name before Titania’s trademark.

Court rules in Jen’s favor and she counters Titania’s claim

In the hearing, evidence shows Jen’s prior use of the 'She-Hulk' identity through her dating profiles and public appearances. The court rules in her favor, ordering Titania to cease using the name commercially. Jen's legal victory solidifies her identity as She-Hulk and boosts her confidence.

Donny Blaze's uncontrolled magic and the chaos it causes

Magician Donny Blaze opens portals that unleash demons onto a theater stage, leading to chaos and destruction. Wong intervenes, and Jen is summoned to help manage the demon outbreak. Donny’s misuse of magic prompts legal action, with Jen serving a cease and desist to prevent unlicensed mystic practices.

Jen’s dating profile and personal life escapades

Jen experiments with her dating profile as She-Hulk, leading to a series of awkward and humorous dates. She balances her burgeoning social life and her superhero responsibilities, often distracted by her phone alerts about ongoing cases and threats. Her personal life adds humor and depth to her character’s journey of self-acceptance.

Climactic demon fight and end of episode

During a night out, Donny Blaze’s portal again unleashes demons, and Jen is called upon to fight them. She succeeds in dispatching the creatures, reaffirming her role as She-Hulk. The episode ends with her revealing the trademarked 'She-Hulk' cease and desist from Titania, setting up ongoing legal and personal battles.