Marvel Comics The Incredible Hulk Season 1 Episode 4 Helping Hand, Iron Fist
- September 29, 1996
- 22 min
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The episode 'Helping Hand, Iron Fist' is the fourth episode of the first season of Marvel Comics The Incredible Hulk. The show is set in a world where Dr. David Banner, a scientist, has been exposed to gamma radiation which causes him to turn into a giant green monster whenever he gets angry or overwhelmed with emotions. In this episode, we see David Banner on the run, trying to avoid the attention of the authorities who are after him for the destruction that the Hulk has caused.
The episode begins with David Banner working as a mechanic at a garage in a small town. He is trying to keep a low profile, but trouble finds him once again. A group of men arrive at the garage and start causing trouble. They are after a man named Li Sung, who is the owner of a nearby restaurant. Li Sung has been helping refugees from China and the men are trying to capture him and stop his activities.
David Banner tries to intervene but ends up getting beaten up. However, during the attack, he witnesses a young man step in and defend Li Sung with impressive martial arts skills. The young man is Danny Rand, also known as Iron Fist. Danny reveals that he is in town to help Li Sung fight off the men who are after him.
David Banner sees this as an opportunity to help someone and join a good cause. He decides to help Iron Fist and Li Sung. However, he soon realizes that his Hulk persona could be a liability to the mission and decides to keep it under control.
David and Iron Fist team up to fight off the attackers who are after Li Sung and the refugees. Iron Fist's martial arts skills and David's muscle power make for a formidable team. They manage to save Li Sung and his group of refugees and drive the attackers away.
As the episode progresses, we see more of Iron Fist's backstory. We learn that he is the son of a wealthy businessman who was killed by his business partners. Danny was adopted by monks in the Himalayas who taught him martial arts and trained him to be the Iron Fist. He has returned to the United States to seek revenge on his father's killers and to clear his family's name.
Iron Fist's backstory and quest for revenge add depth to his character and make him an interesting addition to the show. The episode ends with David Banner saying goodbye to Iron Fist and Li Sung as they leave town. He realizes that he can't stay in one place for too long and that he must continue to run.
In conclusion, 'Helping Hand, Iron Fist' is an action-packed episode that adds a new dimension to the show with the introduction of Iron Fist. The episode showcases the potential of a team-up between two superheroes with vastly different abilities. The episode also has a heartwarming message about helping those in need, even if it means putting oneself in danger. Overall, it is a must-watch for fans of the Marvel Comics Universe and superhero shows.