Amadeus Cho
Creation & Design
Amadeus Cho was created by writer Greg Pak and artist Takeshi Miyazawa, first appearing in 'Amazing Fantasy' as a teenage genius with a knack for problem-solving.Early Years
Amadeus grew up in Los Angeles and displayed extraordinary intelligence from a young age, eventually becoming one of the smartest characters in the Marvel Universe.Character Development
Over the years, Amadeus Cho has evolved from a sidekick to a prominent hero in his own right, showcasing his intelligence and strength while grappling with the legacy of the Hulk.Cultural Reception
Amadeus Cho has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for his intelligence and relatability as a young hero.Character Details
Real Name:
Amadeus Cho
Aliases:
Brawn, The Hulk
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Young Avengers, The Hulk, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Hulk transformation, Enhanced strength
Equipment:
Hulkbuster armor
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
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Amazing Fantasy #15
Marvel
•
2006
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Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st appearance of Amadeus Cho aka Mastermind Excello, a Korean American who becomes the Hulk in Totally Awesome Hulk #1
1st appearances: Heartbreak Kid, Positron Monstro, One-Eyed Jacquie and the Great Video
Cho is a member of The Champions, a team that also includes Miles Morales Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel Kamala Khan, Nova, Cyclops, and Spider-Gwen
There are many places for Cho to fit into the MCU like Shang Chi or Agents of Atlas
[October 2024 - it is rumored that Logan Kim (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) has been cast as Amadeus Cho in the MCU]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Amadeus Cho aka Mastermind Excello, a Korean American who becomes the Hulk in Totally Awesome Hulk #1
1st appearances: Heartbreak Kid, Positron Monstro, One-Eyed Jacquie and the Great Video
Cho is a member of The Champions, a team that also includes Miles Morales Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel Kamala Khan, Nova, Cyclops, and Spider-Gwen
There are many places for Cho to fit into the MCU like Shang Chi or Agents of Atlas
[October 2024 - it is rumored that Logan Kim (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) has been cast as Amadeus Cho in the MCU]
Incredible Hulk #100
Marvel
•
2007
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Amadeus Cho
Warbound advance toward Crown City and the Red King
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Amadeus Cho
Warbound advance toward Crown City and the Red King
Incredible Hulk #106
Marvel
•
2007
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
First meeting of Amadeus Cho and Hercules
Incredible Hercules, The #131
Marvel
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Helen Cho, mother of Amadeus Cho
Incredible Hercules, The #133
Marvel
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Origin of Amadeus Cho
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Marvel Previews #3
Marvel
•
2015
•
Vol. 3
Key Facts
Preview cover appearance of Totally Awesome Hulk, Amadeus Cho
Key Facts
Preview cover appearance of Totally Awesome Hulk, Amadeus Cho
Totally Awesome Hulk #1
Marvel
•
2016
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Amadeus Cho as the Hulk
1st appearance of Lady Hellbender
1st appearance of Maddie Cho, the sister of Amadeus
Key Facts
1st appearance of Amadeus Cho as the Hulk
1st appearance of Lady Hellbender
1st appearance of Maddie Cho, the sister of Amadeus
Champions #1
Marvel
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2016
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st team appearance and origin of the Champions: Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man, Nova, Hulk, Viv Vision, Cyclops
Key Facts
1st team appearance and origin of the Champions: Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man, Nova, Hulk, Viv Vision, Cyclops
Totally Awesome Hulk #15
Marvel
•
2017
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st unofficial team appearance of The Protectors: Silk, Kamala Khan, Shang-Chi, Agent Jake Oh, Jimmy Woo and Amadeus Cho
Key Facts
1st unofficial team appearance of The Protectors: Silk, Kamala Khan, Shang-Chi, Agent Jake Oh, Jimmy Woo and Amadeus Cho
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Giuseppe Camuncoli
Incentive variant, retailers qualified to purchase this cover by ordering 25% more of this issues standard cover, than their order for Totally Awesome Hulk #10 standard cover
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Giuseppe Camuncoli
Incentive variant, retailers qualified to purchase this cover by ordering 25% more of this issues standard cover, than their order for Totally Awesome Hulk #10 standard cover
Totally Awesome Hulk #16
Marvel
•
2017
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st official team appearance of The Protectors: Silk, Ms Marvel (Khan), Shang-Chi, Agent Jake Oh, Jimmy Woo and Hulk (Cho)
Key Facts
1st official team appearance of The Protectors: Silk, Ms Marvel (Khan), Shang-Chi, Agent Jake Oh, Jimmy Woo and Hulk (Cho)
Incredible Hulk #717
Marvel
•
2018
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Amadeus Cho gains control over the dark aspect of his persona and experiences a physical transformation to a leaner form. In Champions #22, Cho will take on the codename, Brawn
Key Facts
Amadeus Cho gains control over the dark aspect of his persona and experiences a physical transformation to a leaner form. In Champions #22, Cho will take on the codename, Brawn
Champions #22
Marvel
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2018
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
Amadeus Cho choses the codename, Brawn
Debut of new Ironheart armor
Key Facts
Amadeus Cho choses the codename, Brawn
Debut of new Ironheart armor
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