Wikimedia Commons/Hulk Marvel Comics Celebrity Bruce Banner gains a permanent new Hulk identity after 19 years. Discover the codename and role of this resentful, long-haired persona in the Hulkscape. April 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - Bruce Banner has officially gained a permanent new Hulk identity, expanding the Green Goliath's mythos after a 19-year wait. This latest Hulk form comes with its own codename and distinct role within the Hulk family, introducing fresh layers to the character's complex psyche.