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'''Omar''' may refer to:


This is a '''listing of powers and abilities''' possessed by the [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]], a [[Fictional character|fictional]] [[comic book]] [[superhero]] in the [[Marvel Comics]] [[Marvel Universe|universe]]. The Hulk is a creation that per definition varies greatly in power from occasion to occasion. As with other comicbook characters, his powers are recurrently displayed at wildly different levels to fit story conveniences or the interpretation/unfamiliarity of the writer.
* An Arabic name (more accurately transliterated `Umar). It means "flourishing" and was the name of one of [[Muhammad]]'s closest companions and a controversial figure in Islamic history, future [[Caliph]] [[Omar ibn al-Khattāb]].
* An English name of Biblical origin, which was especially popular among Puritans.
* A common name in [[Spanish language|Spanish]]-speaking countries (due to the Arabic influence on [[Spain]]).
** [[Omar ibn al-Khattāb]], The second [[Caliph]] of [[Muhammad]], the [[prophet]] of [[Islam]]
** [[Mohammed Omar]], leader of the Taliban of Afghanistan
** [[Omar Khayyám]], a medieval Persian scientist
** [[Omar Torrijos]], the Commander of the Panamanian National Guard and the de facto leader of Panama from 1968 to 1981
** [[Omar Bradley]], one of the main U.S. Army field commanders in North Africa and Europe during World War II
** Omar, also known as [[Omar Lye-Fook]], a British soul singer and musician, one of the founders of the Neo Soul movement of the 1990's
** [[Gabriel Omar Batistuta]], a former Argentine football player
** [[Omar Rodriguez-Lopez]], lead guitarist and composer of [[The Mars Volta]] and former guitarist of [[At the Drive-In]]
** [[Omar Little]], a character on the [[HBO]] drama ''[[The Wire (TV series)|The Wire]]''
** [[Omar Epps]], an American actor
** [[Omar Benson Miller]], an American actor
** [[Omar Mukhtar]], leader of the resistance movement against the Italian military occupation of Libya
** [[Omar Pinzón]], a Colombia backstroke swimmer
** [[Omar Sharif]], an Academy Award nominated Egyptian actor who has starred in many Hollywood films.
** [[Omar Vizquel]], Major League Baseball shortstop playing for the [[San Francisco Giants]]
** [[Omar Samra]], the 1st Egyptian to climb Mount Everest
** [[Omar Naber]], Slovenian singer
** [[Omar Sivori]], a former Argentine football player
** [[Don Omar]], a Puerto-Rican reggaeton artist
** [[Omar Bravo]], an international Mexican football player


In some stories The Hulk has been shown capable of withstanding a ground zero nuclear explosion,<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #440 (April 1996)<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1--> </ref> as well as the 1,000,000-degree Fahrenheit "nova-burst" of the Human Torch, in one case combined with a full-power lightning strike by Storm <ref>''Fantastic Four'' #435; ''World War Hulk'' #2</ref>. In other stories, he has been shown to be significantly weaker, for example passing out from asphyxiation due to being strangled by an ordinary python,<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' vol.1, #470, November 1998</ref> or being beaten and knocked out in physical combat with [[Captain America]] <ref>''Fallen Son: Spider-Man'' April 2007; Very rough scale comparison: Maximum human strength: 472.5 kg. Weight of the Earth: 6.0×10^24kg.</ref> Regardless, over time, the Hulk has been shown to grow vastly more powerful from his origins in the 60s {{Fact}}.


== Powers and abilities ==
* [[Omar, Sulu]], a municipality in the Philippines
=== Strength ===
* [[Omar (Deus Ex)]], a fictional group of [[cyborg]]s in the computer game [[Deus Ex: Invisible War]].
[[Image:Supporting a mountain and destroying Onslaught.jpg|300px|thumb|The [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]] supporting a mountain/overpowering [[Onslaught (comics)|Onslaught]] and destroying his armor.]]
The Hulk possesses [[superhuman strength]] that grows directly proportional to his emotional state, particularly his anger, spawning the famous quotes: "The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets," "Hulk is the strongest one there is," and "The most powerful creature to ever walk the Earth."<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #111 (Dec. 2007)</ref> In the Hulk's early days, his enraged strength, at a usual level, made him a match in combat with beings such as [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]<ref>''Journey Into Mystery'' #112 (Jan. 1965)</ref> and [[Hercules (Marvel Comics)|Hercules]].<ref>{{Comic book reference | Title = Tales To Astonish | Volume = 1 | Issue = 79 | date = (May 1966) }}</ref>


The Hulk has been shown capable of protecting other prominent Marvel superheroes from the collision of a falling [[mountain range]], claimed to dwarf the [[Andes]], and supporting a part of it on his back, with the assistance of leverage. The cover stated "Beneath one hundred and fifty billion tons stands the Hulk".<ref>''Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars'' #4 (Aug. 1984)</ref> In another story, he managed to shift the continental plates of a planet to keep it from collapsing.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #102 (Mars 2007)</ref> When he lost control of his power at one point, he nearly destroyed the entire planet through the sheer output of force from his body. During that time his merest foot step threatened to sink the entire Eastern Coast of the United States.<ref name="WWH5">''World War Hulk'' #5; http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread/showthread.php?t=136412</ref> There are examples of the [[Leader (comics)|Leader]]<ref>''Tales to Astonish'' #73 (Nov. 1965)</ref> and [[Doc Samson]]<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #228 (Oct. 1978)<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1--></ref> attempting, unsuccessfully, to measure the limits of the Hulk's strength using the advanced technology at their disposal. Upon probing by the [[Beyonder]], his inner potential for strength was described as "with no finite element inside".<ref>Secret Wars vol 2. #8</ref> As of the events of ''[[World War Hulk]]'', the writer [[Greg Pak]] described Hulk, as being at a level of physical power where "Hulk was stronger than any mortal -- and most immortals -- who ever walked the Earth<ref>[http://www.brokenfrontier.com/columns/details.php?id=836 ''Hulk, Skaar & Hercules'']</ref> ... I don't think even [[Superman]] would stand a chance".<ref>[http://www.brokenfrontier.com/columns/details.php?id=792 ''In the Wake of World War Hulk'']</ref>


=== Leaping ===


The Hulk possesses highly developed leg muscles which enable him to leap several miles at a time, and even longer distances while in an enraged state. He has been shown covering 1000 miles in a single leap,<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #33 (Dec. 2001)</ref> and even jumping into a low-Earth orbit.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #254 (Dec. 1980)<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1--></ref>
'''OMAR''' is an acronym for:


=== Durability ===
* [[Organization for Mine Clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation]], a charitable non-governmental organisation
* Oil Monopoly Alliance Regime - a fictional shadowy [[OPEC]]-style organization found in the auto-combat videogames [[Vigilante 8]] and [[Vigilante 8: Second Offense]].
* [[Omar, Mozambique]]


The Hulk is depicted as having extremely high levels of [[superhuman]] stamina and resistance to physical injury. His muscles are resistant to [[Muscle weakness|fatigue poisons]], which allows him to function at peak performance for extremely long periods without tiring. He's been shown enduring the impact of high-caliber artillery shells, falls from orbital heights, or extremely powerful [[List of comic book superpowers#Energy blasts|energy blasts]] without sustaining injury, and resisting poisons and diseases with no ill effect. The Hulk has been shown capable of withstanding a ground zero [[nuclear explosion]],<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #440 (April 1996)<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1-->; ''Fantastic Four'' #433</ref> as well as the 1,000,000-degree Fahrenheit "nova-burst" of the [[Human Torch]], in one case combined with a full-power [[lightning]] strike by [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]].<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #435; ''World War Hulk'' #2</ref> [[Image:hulk heal.jpg|200px|thumb|The Hulk's [[healing factor]]]]


Despite his body's high resistance to damage, it is possible to injure the Hulk, and he has been hurt by opponents wielding weapons composed of adamantium.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #340 (Feb. 1988);<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1--> ''Wolverine'' vol. 2, #145; ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #430</ref> However, he can [[Regeneration (biology)|regenerate]] damaged or destroyed tissue with far greater efficiency than an ordinary human. He has proven capable of regenerating his eyes, skin, and most of his muscle tissue within moments of having it flayed from his body by Vector.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 1, #398 (Oct. 1992)<!--The 1962-63 series is vol. 1--></ref> His future "Maestro" incarnation proved capable of eventually reconstructing himself after being blown to powder.<ref name="Powder">''Hulk: Future Imperfect'' #2; ''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol.2, #451; ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #460</ref> Like his strength, his healing factor varies in proportion to his emotional state.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2, #394 (June 1994)</ref>
'''See also''':


He has displayed great resistance to unwilling transformation of his physical form. For instance, he was immune to direct genetic manipulation from the [[High Evolutionary]].<ref name="Evolutionary">''Incredible Hulk'' vol.2, #266</ref> Additionally, he fought off the effects of being shrunk by [[Goom]],<ref>''Incredible Hulk annual'' #5</ref> was quickly restored to normal by his [[healing factor]] after he was turned to stone by the [[Grey Gargoyle]],{{Fact}} and he immediately tore free, completely unscathed, after having his limbs phased into solid concrete.<ref>''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #2</ref> As a possible side effect, he has been shown as functionally immortal by human standards in terms of long lifespan.<ref>''Incredible Hulk: The Last Titan''</ref>
* [[Omagh]]
* [[Umar]]
* [[Umar (disambiguation)]]
* [[Al-Andalus|History of Spain's Arabic Past]]


=== Speed and reflexes ===
This name is normally recognized as an Arabic, Hispanic or African American name.
Marvel Comics executive editor [[Tom Brevoort]] officially listed the Hulk as possessing [[List of comic book superpowers#Superhuman speed|super speed]] comparable with Thor or [[Spider-Man]].<ref>''The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' Hulk 2004 (August 2004)</ref> The Hulk has sufficiently fast reflexes and reaction time to match the Sentry in physical combat.<ref>''World War Hulk'' #5</ref>


=== Resistance to psionics ===
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The Hulk has also demonstrated great resistance from [[Psychokinesis|psychic control]] such as assaults from [[Xemnu|Xemnu the Titan]],<ref>''Defenders'' Vol.1, #12 (February 1974)</ref> [[Cable (comics)|Cable]],<ref>''Cable'' Vol.1, #34</ref> [[Professor Phobos]],<ref>''The Incredible Hulk '' vol. 2, #259 (May 1981)</ref> and [[Professor X]]avier.<ref name="WWHXM1">''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #1</ref> In his earliest days, he proved vulnerable to the pre-Phoenix Jean Grey.<ref>''X-Men'' #66 (Mar. 1970)</ref>


=== Miscellaneous ===
[[Category:Masculine given names]]
* In addition to these powers, the Hulk demonstrated the ability to "home in" on the desert base where he was empowered.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol.1 #314</ref> He also has the ability to see and hear [[spectre]]s, such as the [[Astral body|astral form]] of [[Doctor Strange]].<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3 #82</ref>


* His powers have been stated and shown to increase after absorbing large amounts of radiation up to [[ground zero]] nuclear attacks.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #105 (June 2007); ''The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect'' #2; ''Fantastic Four'' #433; ''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #2</ref>
[[de:Umar]]

[[fa:عمر (ابهام‌زدایی)]]
* As a result of the Planet Hulk storyline, the Hulk has been written with combat skills and experience as a military strategist and leader. Also, he wears armor and utilizes mêlée weapons. For instance, he was able to eliminate the [[Juggernaut (comics)|Juggernaut]] from his battle with the X-Men by using the latter's own momentum against him, accelerating him to a point where he could not stop himself.<ref>''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #3</ref>
[[fr:Omar]]

[[it:Omar]]
* The Hulk has displayed limited [[List of comic book superpowers#Reactive adaptation/evolution|reactive evolution]], as he's developed a gland that enables him to [[List of comic book superpowers#Waterbreathing|breathe underwater]],<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #77</ref> and stated that he would adapt to the [[Outer space#The "vacuum of space"|vacuum of space]],<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3, #90</ref> which he later did, spending prolonged periods without needing to breathe.<ref>''World War Hulk: Prologue''</ref>
[[nl:Omar]]

[[ja:ウマル]]
* He once used a ‘homing sense’ to locate Onslaught while burrowing underground.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol.2 #445</ref>
[[pl:Omar]]

[[ru:Омар (значения)]]
* He has been stated to possess an undefined mystical connection, enabling him to work as an inter-dimensional nexus of reality,<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol.2 #453; ''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol.2 #450</ref> and has acted as a sponge for dark magic, being immune to or empowered by its effects.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol.3 #82; ''The Darkness/Hulk'' #1</ref>
[[sl:Omar]]

[[sv:Omar]]
* He has also been able to reflect the [[gamma ray]] blasts of the [[Galaxy Master]] back to the source.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' Vol. 2 #270</ref>

As a footnote, like most comicbook strongmen, he also regularly completely violates most remotely reality-connected principles of [[lever]]age, [[momentum]], and [[Deformation (mechanics)|material strain tolerance]].

== References ==
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This is a listing of powers and abilities possessed by the Hulk, a fictional comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. The Hulk is a creation that per definition varies greatly in power from occasion to occasion. As with other comicbook characters, his powers are recurrently displayed at wildly different levels to fit story conveniences or the interpretation/unfamiliarity of the writer.

In some stories The Hulk has been shown capable of withstanding a ground zero nuclear explosion,[1] as well as the 1,000,000-degree Fahrenheit "nova-burst" of the Human Torch, in one case combined with a full-power lightning strike by Storm [2]. In other stories, he has been shown to be significantly weaker, for example passing out from asphyxiation due to being strangled by an ordinary python,[3] or being beaten and knocked out in physical combat with Captain America [4] Regardless, over time, the Hulk has been shown to grow vastly more powerful from his origins in the 60s [citation needed].

Powers and abilities

Strength

File:Supporting a mountain and destroying Onslaught.jpg
The Hulk supporting a mountain/overpowering Onslaught and destroying his armor.

The Hulk possesses superhuman strength that grows directly proportional to his emotional state, particularly his anger, spawning the famous quotes: "The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets," "Hulk is the strongest one there is," and "The most powerful creature to ever walk the Earth."[5] In the Hulk's early days, his enraged strength, at a usual level, made him a match in combat with beings such as Thor[6] and Hercules.[7]

The Hulk has been shown capable of protecting other prominent Marvel superheroes from the collision of a falling mountain range, claimed to dwarf the Andes, and supporting a part of it on his back, with the assistance of leverage. The cover stated "Beneath one hundred and fifty billion tons stands the Hulk".[8] In another story, he managed to shift the continental plates of a planet to keep it from collapsing.[9] When he lost control of his power at one point, he nearly destroyed the entire planet through the sheer output of force from his body. During that time his merest foot step threatened to sink the entire Eastern Coast of the United States.[10] There are examples of the Leader[11] and Doc Samson[12] attempting, unsuccessfully, to measure the limits of the Hulk's strength using the advanced technology at their disposal. Upon probing by the Beyonder, his inner potential for strength was described as "with no finite element inside".[13] As of the events of World War Hulk, the writer Greg Pak described Hulk, as being at a level of physical power where "Hulk was stronger than any mortal -- and most immortals -- who ever walked the Earth[14] ... I don't think even Superman would stand a chance".[15]

Leaping

The Hulk possesses highly developed leg muscles which enable him to leap several miles at a time, and even longer distances while in an enraged state. He has been shown covering 1000 miles in a single leap,[16] and even jumping into a low-Earth orbit.[17]

Durability

The Hulk is depicted as having extremely high levels of superhuman stamina and resistance to physical injury. His muscles are resistant to fatigue poisons, which allows him to function at peak performance for extremely long periods without tiring. He's been shown enduring the impact of high-caliber artillery shells, falls from orbital heights, or extremely powerful energy blasts without sustaining injury, and resisting poisons and diseases with no ill effect. The Hulk has been shown capable of withstanding a ground zero nuclear explosion,[18] as well as the 1,000,000-degree Fahrenheit "nova-burst" of the Human Torch, in one case combined with a full-power lightning strike by Storm.[19]

File:Hulk heal.jpg
The Hulk's healing factor

Despite his body's high resistance to damage, it is possible to injure the Hulk, and he has been hurt by opponents wielding weapons composed of adamantium.[20] However, he can regenerate damaged or destroyed tissue with far greater efficiency than an ordinary human. He has proven capable of regenerating his eyes, skin, and most of his muscle tissue within moments of having it flayed from his body by Vector.[21] His future "Maestro" incarnation proved capable of eventually reconstructing himself after being blown to powder.[22] Like his strength, his healing factor varies in proportion to his emotional state.[23]

He has displayed great resistance to unwilling transformation of his physical form. For instance, he was immune to direct genetic manipulation from the High Evolutionary.[24] Additionally, he fought off the effects of being shrunk by Goom,[25] was quickly restored to normal by his healing factor after he was turned to stone by the Grey Gargoyle,[citation needed] and he immediately tore free, completely unscathed, after having his limbs phased into solid concrete.[26] As a possible side effect, he has been shown as functionally immortal by human standards in terms of long lifespan.[27]

Speed and reflexes

Marvel Comics executive editor Tom Brevoort officially listed the Hulk as possessing super speed comparable with Thor or Spider-Man.[28] The Hulk has sufficiently fast reflexes and reaction time to match the Sentry in physical combat.[29]

Resistance to psionics

The Hulk has also demonstrated great resistance from psychic control such as assaults from Xemnu the Titan,[30] Cable,[31] Professor Phobos,[32] and Professor Xavier.[33] In his earliest days, he proved vulnerable to the pre-Phoenix Jean Grey.[34]

Miscellaneous

  • In addition to these powers, the Hulk demonstrated the ability to "home in" on the desert base where he was empowered.[35] He also has the ability to see and hear spectres, such as the astral form of Doctor Strange.[36]
  • His powers have been stated and shown to increase after absorbing large amounts of radiation up to ground zero nuclear attacks.[37]
  • As a result of the Planet Hulk storyline, the Hulk has been written with combat skills and experience as a military strategist and leader. Also, he wears armor and utilizes mêlée weapons. For instance, he was able to eliminate the Juggernaut from his battle with the X-Men by using the latter's own momentum against him, accelerating him to a point where he could not stop himself.[38]
  • He once used a ‘homing sense’ to locate Onslaught while burrowing underground.[42]
  • He has been stated to possess an undefined mystical connection, enabling him to work as an inter-dimensional nexus of reality,[43] and has acted as a sponge for dark magic, being immune to or empowered by its effects.[44]

As a footnote, like most comicbook strongmen, he also regularly completely violates most remotely reality-connected principles of leverage, momentum, and material strain tolerance.

References

  1. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2, #440 (April 1996)
  2. ^ Fantastic Four #435; World War Hulk #2
  3. ^ Incredible Hulk vol.1, #470, November 1998
  4. ^ Fallen Son: Spider-Man April 2007; Very rough scale comparison: Maximum human strength: 472.5 kg. Weight of the Earth: 6.0×10^24kg.
  5. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 3, #111 (Dec. 2007)
  6. ^ Journey Into Mystery #112 (Jan. 1965)
  7. ^ Tales To Astonish, vol. 1, no. 79 ((May 1966)).
  8. ^ Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #4 (Aug. 1984)
  9. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 3, #102 (Mars 2007)
  10. ^ World War Hulk #5; http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread/showthread.php?t=136412
  11. ^ Tales to Astonish #73 (Nov. 1965)
  12. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2, #228 (Oct. 1978)
  13. ^ Secret Wars vol 2. #8
  14. ^ Hulk, Skaar & Hercules
  15. ^ In the Wake of World War Hulk
  16. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 3, #33 (Dec. 2001)
  17. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2, #254 (Dec. 1980)
  18. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2, #440 (April 1996); Fantastic Four #433
  19. ^ Fantastic Four #435; World War Hulk #2
  20. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #340 (Feb. 1988); Wolverine vol. 2, #145; The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #430
  21. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 1, #398 (Oct. 1992)
  22. ^ Hulk: Future Imperfect #2; The Incredible Hulk Vol.2, #451; The Incredible Hulk vol. 2, #460
  23. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2, #394 (June 1994)
  24. ^ Incredible Hulk vol.2, #266
  25. ^ Incredible Hulk annual #5
  26. ^ World War Hulk: X-Men #2
  27. ^ Incredible Hulk: The Last Titan
  28. ^ The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Hulk 2004 (August 2004)
  29. ^ World War Hulk #5
  30. ^ Defenders Vol.1, #12 (February 1974)
  31. ^ Cable Vol.1, #34
  32. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2, #259 (May 1981)
  33. ^ World War Hulk: X-Men #1
  34. ^ X-Men #66 (Mar. 1970)
  35. ^ The Incredible Hulk Vol.1 #314
  36. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 3 #82
  37. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 3, #105 (June 2007); The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #2; Fantastic Four #433; World War Hulk: X-Men #2
  38. ^ World War Hulk: X-Men #3
  39. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 3, #77
  40. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 3, #90
  41. ^ World War Hulk: Prologue
  42. ^ The Incredible Hulk Vol.2 #445
  43. ^ The Incredible Hulk Vol.2 #453; The Incredible Hulk Vol.2 #450
  44. ^ The Incredible Hulk Vol.3 #82; The Darkness/Hulk #1
  45. ^ Incredible Hulk Vol. 2 #270
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