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    Incredible Hulk of the MCU

    enAugust 29, 2021
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    About this Episode

    Evan and Matt dive into 2008's The Incredible Hulk, the second film from Phase one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, They'll cover key characters and plot points, score the villain, and rank this film against the other MCU films so far. Also, Evan and Matt discuss their feelings about the trailer for Spider-man: No Way Home

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