The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

Portland serves as the backdrop for Banner’s attempt to stay incognito while Fisk’s criminal empire tightens its grip on the city. Key locations include a commuter subway, a hospital, a jail, and Fisk’s office tower, culminating at a Portland-based radiation laboratory where scientists search for a cure. The urban landscape emphasizes the clash between science, law, and vigilante justice as the Hulk erupts and heroes rise to protect the vulnerable. The city’s social fabric—police, witnesses, and bystanders—becomes a battleground for truth against manipulation.

🧭 Identity

The story centers on Banner’s struggle to keep his transformation secret while facing a hidden life shaped by Daredevil’s own vigilante path. The Hulk’s emergence tests Banner’s morals and complicates trust between friends. Matt and Banner reveal their true natures, linking science and heroism through shared vulnerability. The film uses dual identities to explore sacrifice, trust, and the cost of power.

💥 Power & Corruption

Wilson Fisk wields influence to consolidate a nationwide criminal syndicate, showing how power warps institutions and loyalties. The narrative exposes manipulation, intimidation, and the lure of control behind the veneer of legitimacy. The crime bosses’ fear-driven strategy contrasts with the protagonists’ pursuit of truth and accountability. The result is a cautionary look at how wealth and force can corrupt justice.

⚖️ Justice

Pro bono defense by Daredevil’s Matt Murdock brings legal scrutiny to Fisk’s crimes, highlighting the tension between law and vigilantism. Ellie’s testimony and her quest for protection become a test of credibility in a corrupt system. Banner and Matt join forces to reveal the truth, culminating in a courageous stand that challenges the criminal network. The ending hints at reform, even as new threats loom.