Rumblings of a new solo Hulk project have been pretty consistent since audiences became smitten with Mark Ruffalo's take on Marvel's Jade Giant in last year's The Avengers. While there are certainly big plans for Hulk and his role in Avengers 2, anything more is really just wishful thinking on the part of fans – at least at this point.
Both Joss Whedon and Ruffalo have denied any current plans for a new Hulk solo project or the rumored Planet Hulk storyline for Avengers 2.
Let's face facts: Hulk doesn't have the best track record on the big screen. I'm not talking about box office returns, but rather reception. We're all familiar with the vitriol that's associated with Ang Lee's Hulk, but even the reaction to the more action-minded Incredible Hulk was lukewarm. While I admit I'm far more attracted to Ang Lee's version (final 20 minutes aside), I don't think even a diehard Incredible Hulk enthusiast would deny that Hulk is clearly the outcast in terms of the movie Avengers.
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