Betty Ross
Fictional character in Marvel Comics / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elizabeth "Betty" Ross (later Talbot and then Banner) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962) as a romantic interest of the Hulk (Dr. Bruce Banner).[2] She is the daughter of General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross.[3][4] Over the years, the character has undergone multiple transformations, including the Harpy and Red She-Hulk (or She-Rulk).
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![]() Betty Ross both as herself (left) and as the Red She-Hulk (right) on the cover of Red She-Hulk #58 (October 2012). | |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | As Betty Ross: The Incredible Hulk #1 (March 1962) As the Harpy: The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #168 (July 1973) As the Red She-Hulk: Hulk vol. 2 #15 (September 2009) As the Red Harpy: Immortal Hulk #16 (2019) |
Created by | Betty Ross: Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist) The Harpy: Steve Englehart (writer) Herb Trimpe (artist) The Red She-Hulk: Jeph Loeb (writer) Ed McGuinness (artist) The Red Harpy: Al Ewing (writer) Joe Bennett (artist) |
In-story information | |
Full name | Elizabeth "Betty" Ross Talbot Banner |
Species | Human gamma-mutate |
Team affiliations | Ancient Order of the Shield[1] Defenders |
Notable aliases | Elizabeth Ross-Talbot Harpy Red She-Hulk She-Rulk Mr. Blue Red Harpy |
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The character was portrayed by Jennifer Connelly in Hulk (2003) and by Liv Tyler in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Incredible Hulk (2008). Tyler will reprise the role in the upcoming film Captain America: Brave New World (2025).