Marvel's Amadeus Cho Explained: Who Is the Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Character?

Marvel's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man features a fresh take on Peter Parker, but its animated world extends far beyond. The supporting cast is populated with costumed heroes and villains from the comics, including the brilliant Amadeus Cho, Peter's fellow Oscorp intern. But who is this remarkably intelligent teen hero, and why is he known as "The Totally Awesome Hulk?" Let's delve into the fascinating world of Amadeus Cho.

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Who Is Marvel’s Amadeus Cho?

Amadeus Cho is one of the smartest individuals in the Marvel Universe, a fact that often lands him at odds with authority. His brilliance and rebellious spirit have led him on a path less traveled, frequently finding himself alongside fugitive heroes like the Hulk and Hercules. His loyalty to his friends is unwavering, making him a powerful ally.

His intellect is matched by his strength. After absorbing Bruce Banner's gamma radiation, Amadeus briefly became the Hulk. Even with the classic Hulk's return, Amadeus continues his heroic journey as Brawn, proving himself a formidable force for good.

Amadeus Cho’s Hulk Powers and Abilities

Amadeus possesses exceptional intelligence, officially ranked among the top minds in the Marvel Universe. His pattern recognition and mental calculation abilities are unparalleled, though this intense mental activity often leaves him ravenous.

His time as the Hulk granted him immense physical strength, durability, and regenerative abilities. Unlike the original Hulk, Amadeus retains his intelligence and personality while transformed, avoiding the rage-fueled alter ego.

Currently operating as Brawn, his power level is slightly diminished compared to his Hulk persona, but he still retains the ability to unleash his full Hulk strength when necessary.

Amadeus Cho Cheat Sheet

• First Appearance: Amazing Fantasy Vol. 2 #15 (2005)
• Creators: Greg Pak & Takeshi Miyazawa
• Aliases: Mastermind Excello, Hulk, Brawn, Prince of Power
• Current Team: Agents of Atlas (Previously Champions, God Squad, Avengers)
• Recommended Reading: Incredible Hercules - The Complete Collection Vols. 1-2, The Totally Awesome Hulk Vols. 1-4, Champions: Because the World Still Needs Heroes

Amadeus Cho’s Comic Book History

Created by Greg Pak and Takeshi Miyazawa, Amadeus debuted in 2005's Amazing Fantasy Vol. 2 #15. He gained recognition as the world's seventh smartest man after winning a contest, only to become a target when the sponsor, Pythagoras Dupree, sought to eliminate him. Following his family's tragic death, he fled, eventually befriending the Hulk.

Amadeus played a significant role in 2007's World War Hulk crossover, teaming up with Hercules. Their adventures together in The Incredible Hercules series cemented their dynamic duo status. This partnership led them to save the multiverse from Amatsu-Mikaboshi.

After absorbing Bruce Banner's gamma radiation, Amadeus became the Hulk, his adventures documented in Totally Awesome Hulk. He also joined the Champions, alongside Ms. Marvel, Nova, Viv Vision, and a time-displaced Cyclops.

Now operating as Brawn, Amadeus continues to be a powerful and brilliant hero.

Amadeus Cho Beyond the Comics

Amadeus's popularity has led to appearances in various Marvel animated and video game projects. He's a playable character in games like Marvel Future Fight, Marvel Puzzle Quest, and Avengers Academy, and features in the LEGO Marvel games.

In animation, he appeared in Ultimate Spider-Man and Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled, voiced by Eric Bauza as Iron Spider. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man marks his first appearance as the Totally Awesome Hulk (voiced by Ki Hong Lee).

In Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (voiced by Aleks Le), Amadeus is depicted as a confident scientist and Peter Parker's intern at Oscorp. While his transformation into a super-powered hero remains to be seen, his presence suggests a future collaboration with Spider-Man. His mother, Helen Cho, also appeared in Avengers: Age of Ultron, hinting at a potential MCU debut.

For more on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, check out IGN's spoiler-free review of Season 1 and see the 5 ways the new series reinvents Peter Parker's mythology.