Using a mind control device that turned soldiers, including the super soldier Isaiah Bradley, to do his bidding, Sterns attempted to trigger a world war and ultimately caused Ross to transform into Red Hulk.

Samuel Sterns made his cinematic debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film The Incredible Hulk (2008), portrayed by Tim Blake Nelson, and returned in Captain America: Brave New World (2025). In 2009, the Leader was ranked as IGN 's …

Exposed to gamma radiation, chemical research worker Samuel Sterns gains more brainpower, green skin, and an expanded skull. Using his newfound intelligence, he creates an international spy ring to steal scientific secrets. He is the megalomaniac known as the Leader and one of the Hulk ’s foremost foes. For every yin, there is a yang.

Dr. Samuel Sterns, later known as The Leader, is a major character in the 2008 Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Incredible Hulk and the main antagonist of the 2025 film Captain America: Brave New World.

The Hulk, the She-Hulk, and the Avengers followed Sterns to the prehistoric time and stopped his plan before he could accomplish it, knocking him to his apparent death in a volcano. [20] Sterns somehow survived and was able to return to his correct time period.

Feb 20, 2025 · With his new abilities, Sterns became the Leader, one of the Hulk's most enduring and calculating foes. Through his endless plans, the Leader destroyed towns and outsmarted death numerous times. While the public might call the Hulk a monster, the Leader and his lethal cruelty have shown the Marvel Universe what a true monster looks like.

Dr. Samuel Sterns is a cellular biologist who may be able to find a cure for Bruce Banner. Sterns was initially a scientific ally to an on-the-run Bruce Banner and they communicated with each other as Mr. Green and Mr. Blue while collaborating to find a cure for Bruce's condition.

The Leader (Samuel Sterns) is a a supervillain appearing in Marvel Comics, created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko as the archenemy of the Hulk. Born Samuel Sterns in Boise, Idaho, he worked for a chemical plant there in a menial capacity.

Doctor Samuel Sterns is a scientist who was sought out by Bruce Banner, who has radiation poisoning. Very intrigued, Sterns agreed to help, adopting the alias of Mr. Blue. When Banner met with him, Sterns realized the threat that the poisoning holds. …

Feb 14, 2025 · Samuel Sterns returns after The Incredible Hulk to play a pivotal role in Captain America: Brave New World, with changes made to his comic origins.