Brian Banner

Brian David Banner is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #267 (January 1982). He is the abusive father of Bruce Banner. His abuse was a contributing factor to Bruce Banner's eventual transformation into the Hulk. Nick Nolte portrays a version of the character in the 2003 film Hulk.