Amadeus Cho: Marvel's Brainy, Powerful Teen Hero
While Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man features a fresh take on Peter Parker, the animated series delves deep into the Marvel Universe. Many supporting characters are based on comic book heroes and villains, including Amadeus Cho, one of Peter's Oscorp interns. But who is Amadeus Cho, and why is he a significant teen hero in Marvel's recent history? This exploration covers:
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Despite his youth and the abundance of competition, Amadeus Cho is among the Marvel Universe's most intelligent individuals. His brilliance and rebellious nature have often led to legal conflicts, resulting in periods spent evading authorities. He's known for his affinity for fugitive heroes like the Hulk and Hercules and his unwavering loyalty to friends.
Amadeus later gained immense physical strength, becoming the Hulk after absorbing Bruce Banner's gamma radiation. Even with the classic Hulk's return, Amadeus continues his heroic endeavors as Brawn, a testament to his unwavering commitment to justice.
Amadeus possesses exceptional intelligence, officially ranking as the seventh smartest person in the Marvel Universe (potentially even higher). He excels at pattern recognition and complex mental calculations, although this intense mental activity often leaves him ravenous.
His time as the Hulk granted him immense physical strength, mirroring his intellect. At his peak, he possessed the Hulk's full strength, regeneration, durability, and other abilities. Unlike the classic Hulk, Amadeus retains his intelligence and personality during transformations, avoiding the rage-fueled persona.
Currently, Amadeus operates as Brawn, slightly less powerful than his Hulk form, but still capable of achieving a full Hulk transformation when necessary.
Created by Greg Pak and Takeshi Miyazawa, Amadeus Cho debuted in 2005's Amazing Fantasy Vol. 2 #15. He gained recognition as the world's seventh smartest man after winning an Excello Soap Company competition. Tragedy struck when the contest's sponsor, Pythagoras Dupree, targeted Amadeus, leading to his family's death and forcing him into hiding. A chance encounter with the Hulk forged a lifelong friendship.
Amadeus played a significant role in 2007's World War Hulk crossover, teaming up with Hercules. Their adventures continued in The Incredible Hercules, where they faced numerous challenges. This collaboration led to the creation of an iconic meme image:
After becoming the Hulk, Amadeus's adventures were chronicled in Totally Awesome Hulk. He also co-founded a new iteration of the Champions team.
Now, with Banner back as the Hulk, Amadeus operates as Brawn, a powerful hero with exceptional intelligence.
Amadeus has appeared in various Marvel animated and video game projects, especially after his Hulk transformation in the comics. He's a playable character in games like Marvel Future Fight, Marvel Puzzle Quest, and Avengers Academy, and features in LEGO Marvel games. In animation, he appeared in Ultimate Spider-Man and Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled, often portrayed as Iron Spider. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man marked his first appearance as the Totally Awesome Hulk.
In Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, voiced by Aleks Le, Amadeus is a confident scientist and Peter Parker's Oscorp intern. His future as a super-powered hero remains uncertain, but his presence suggests a potential future collaboration with Spider-Man. His mother's appearance in Avengers: Age of Ultron hints at a possible MCU debut.
For more on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, see IGN's review of Season 1.
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