The Impact of Gamma Radiation from the Infinity Gauntlet on Hulk/Professor Hulk in Avengers: Endgame

Did you ever consider the potential effects of the gamma radiation released by the Infinity Gauntlet on Hulk/Professor Hulk? After the snap, when Thanos attacks the Avengers compound, we see Hulk perform a famous comic book feat, but this time with only one arm. Could this indicate that his cells absorbed the gamma energy, enhancing his strength in some way?

Initial Understanding and Assumptions

Initially, I assumed that Hulk's strength was simply immense, which is true. However, could there be something more at play? Perhaps his cells absorbed the gamma energy, which allowed him to lift the weight of the Avengers compound. Despite the radiation causing severe damage to his arm, some speculate whether the gamma energy itself was absorbed instead of causing lasting damage. On the other hand, we haven't seen any explicit confirmation that he can absorb gamma radiation, so it might be purely destructive.

Spoiler Alert: Analysis of the Impact on Hulk

Here's what we know so far: the only impact the Gauntlet had on the Hulk was negative. The sheer power of the Gauntlet burned and scarred his entire arm. If he were to use it twice like Thanos, there is a high probability that he would not survive. Moreover, if not for Thanos' overwhelming power, our favorite billionaire (not Iron Man, because he's not THAT billionaire) would be dead. This raises the question of whether the Gamma Radiation could have any beneficial effects on the Hulk.

Potential Positive Effects of Gamma Radiation

Some fans and armchair enthusiasts have speculated that the gamma radiation might not be entirely detrimental. The comic book universe has numerous instances where gamma radiation leads to enhanced physical abilities in characters like the Hulk. In the MCU, we haven't seen such a transformation yet, but it's worth considering. The gamma energy could have enhanced his strength, possibly making him even stronger and smarter, similar to the positive effects seen in the comics.

Conclusion: What We Know for Sure

At this point, we can only speculate based on the information available. The only confirmed impact is the negative one, as seen in the film and in the comics. However, let's not close the door on the possibility that the gamma energy had more to offer, just not in the way Thanos and his soldiers experienced it. Future films and miniseries may provide more clarity on this.