"Doctor David Banner, physician, scientist, searching for a way to tap into the hidden strength that all humans have. Then an accidental overdose of Gamma Radiation alters his body chemistry. And now, when David Banner grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs..."
You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry: A Hulk Companion is the incredible tragic story behind The Incredible Hulk TV series in one Hulk sized book!
For 5 seasons, Banner traveled the dusty backroads of America, (which resemble the Universal Studios backlot), on his quest to cure himself. No matter where he goes, Hulk is there...at least twice an episode! You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry: A Hulk Companion tells the true story of star Bill Bixby, whose real-life misfortunes left him resembling his famously tormented alter ego, David Banner. You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry: A Hulk Companion introduces you to:
-Hulk creators Stan Lee & Jack Kirby and how the character was cancelled after only six issues!
- Kenneth Johnson, the man who brought Hulk to TV.
-Lou Ferrigno, The Hulk himself and how the upbeat, deaf bodybuilder became TV's unlikeliest star.
-Meet the men who played Thor, Demi-Hulk & Evil Hulk on the show.-Guests like 24's Xander Berkeley, Loni Anderson, Rick Springfield & Edie McClurg!
With over 500 pages of Gamma-powered goodness, the book includes:- exclusive interviews & rare photos. -A moving foreword by Lou Ferrigno. -A complete episode guide, including all 5 TV movies & 2 feature films. -The unfinished SHE-HULK pilot Bill Bixby appeared in--and what sports star was playing her. -What color were Hulk & She-Hulk going to be on TV? (Hint: NOT Green!) -Which Bond villain was cast as Hulk before Ferrigno? -Which California governor almost landed the role...but wasn't tall enough? -The African American Stunt Hulk, on doubling a green star!
-What Sex And The City star played an improbable Native American on the show?
Writer PATRICK A. JANKIEWICZ, contributor to Wizard & Fangoria, takes an incredible look at the cult TV series!
