The Incredible Hulk "Helping Hand, Iron Fist" Talkback (Spoilers)

[James Harvey]

Discuss this The Incredible Hulk first season episode!

Episode #4 - Helping Hand, Iron Fist
Original Airdate - September 29, 1996

Bruce Banner and Rick Jones are in L.A., seeking the help of wealthy industrialist Tony Stark. Iron Man, War Machine and H.O.M.E.R. will have to find a way to cure Bruce of the Hulk before S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Gabriel Jones arrives.

Comments?

[Christopher N. Denner]

I taped it to watch later tonight. I do have a question though... does this episode come BEFORE or AFTER the IronMan crossover episode?

[GL2k2]

Why oh why are they airing the show out of order. It's like Cartoon Network airing G.I. Joe the movie first. These people are really a bunch of numbskulls.

[Christopher N. Denner]

Actually... this is episode 4, and last week was episode 3.

[GL2k2]

Originally posted by Christopher N. Denner
Actually... this is episode 4, and last week was episode 3.

Yeah so, have you seen them air the pilot two parter?

[Christopher N. Denner]

My point was that it doesn't exactly mean they are airing OUT of order. They seem to be going IN order. Just means they skipped the first 2. I'm sure when it loops around, they will be there again.

[GL2k2]

Okay, well doesn't help me cause I'm trying to tape the series. And now I have a gap. My perfectionism has failed me again, but it isn't my fault. I suppose I could've left room on the tape.

[czyznyck99]

Originally posted by Christopher N. Denner
I taped it to watch later tonight. I do have a question though... does this episode come BEFORE or AFTER the IronMan crossover episode?

I think it's AFTER the Iron Man Series. Iron Man didn't know that Banner was the Hulk until about halfway after the Iron Man episode started, where here he already knew.

I really enjoyed this episode. So this is what happens when a multi-million dollar company works with the government? No, thank you.

[I.R Joey]

Thank goodness it was the good Iron Man from the second season of the show. I loved that theme song.

[Stu]

Best. Hulk. Ever.

Hulk has always had good success with team ups, and this episode was the best this underated show had to offer. It was good to see they hadn't forgotten about Hulk's appearance on Iron Man, and that Tony and Bruce are friends. Stark even paid for the gamma bomb which created Banner's alter ego.

The direction in this episode was great. Many cool shots of both Iron Man and War Machine shooting down General Ross and Agent Gabriel's Hulkbusters. I'm glad they kept the Iron Man design from the second season of his show, it was by far the coolest armour Iron Man has ever worn. Bringing War Machine and H.O.M.E.R along was cool too.

The friendship theme this episode had going for it was surprisingly good, seeing as how a lot of shows lay it on too thick and you think you're watching Care Bears. This show was always good with friendships, Hulk and Rick, Bruce and Rick etc.

I remember buying the Hulk DVD for this specific episode. Possibly the best animated team up episode Marvel ever did.

*****

[Spider-Man]

Not my favorite episode of this Hulk cartoon, but a very good episode nonetheless. While I enjoyed Ghost Rider's appearance more this episode had a great team-up between the two. It didn't seem too forced and they used the best Iron Man design. I would've liked to see these characters become more connected, given the history Hulk and Iron Man share.

[Tinytooncrazy]

One of my fav love iron and rick jones/war machine friendhsip and rick jones reason for being there , love the stuff with Homer they were good also like the battle beteen Iron Man/ Hulk and the shield , hulkbuster robots love the bit about who to send the bill to shield or the army. The only thing that bothers me that Nick Furry is black he has always been white

[James Harvey]

To coincide with the June 13th, 2008 release of the live-action The Incredible Hulk feature film, Jetix will be airing this The Incredible Hulk episode today during a special "Green Versus Green" marathon (more info). Jetix will also be airing the episodes "The Return of the Beast" (talkback) and "Mortal Bounds" (talkback). Check your local listings or TV schedule for further details.

Episode #4 - Helping Hand, Iron Fist
Original Airdate - September 29, 1996

Bruce Banner and Rick Jones are in L.A., seeking the help of wealthy industrialist Tony Stark. Iron Man, War Machine and H.O.M.E.R. will have to find a way to cure Bruce of the Hulk before S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Gabriel Jones arrives.

Comments?

[Jeffrey Logan]

That's really a right episode to show, because Tony Stark will appear in the movie (after the credits so who forgot to stay after the credits on Iron Man, shouldn't forget to stay at The Incredible Hulk, unless anyone hate Robert Downey, Jr.). I have this episode (and the previous 3 episodes) on tape (I have bought it, not taped it). It's definately one of the best episodes (if not the best). If the voting poll were open, I'd vote for maximum. I'll continue later I've seen the tape (which happens before June 17 - Louis Leterrier's 35th birthday).

[Hypestyle]

cool episode, and timely-- too bad it's not part of a dvd set yet.. well, here in the states, anyway...

[joltman]

cool episode, and timely-- too bad it's not part of a dvd set yet.. well, here in the states, anyway...

Actually, it's on the sole DVD released by Buena Vista for this series. It includes the first four episodes. See here

[Captain Highwind]

Every time I see the title of this episode I think Iron Fist is guest-starring.

[Jeffrey Logan]

Actually, it's on the sole DVD released by Buena Vista for this series. It includes the first four episodes. See here

I have a VHS version of it and I rewatched it today, but I would buy it (as DVD).

Every time I see the title of this episode I think Iron Fist is guest-starring.

It could also mean Dr.Doom, because he rules Latveria with a iron fist, but it seems you know Iron Fist better than anyone.

[DawnWarrior]

The only thing that bothers me that Nick Furry is black he has always been white

That wasn't Nick Fury. That was Agent Gabriel. No eyepatch = No Fury.

[tb4000]

Nick Furry...I think there's a whole online set decidated to fan-fic about him.