Smart Hulk has some clear advantages over his predecessor, but as long as he’s around, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) needs a raging goliath like Red Hulk for upcoming movies like Avengers: Doomsday to shine. Bruce Banner’s incredible mind makes him an invaluable consultant to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, but when it came time to get to work, his alter ego stepped up. In the 2012 Avengers movie, Hulk was a pivotal part of the story, who was able to smash Loki, save Tony Stark from falling to the ground from the wormhole, punch Leviathan’s in the face, and generally act as the team’s muscle.

And while Bruce has finally managed to strike a balance with his other half, the price of creating Smart Hulk has proven to be insurmountably high. Smart Hulk contains the best parts of Bruce Banner, with some of Hulk’s strength, but a lot more restraint that actually puts the hero into an awkward position. As a result, Banner is not confident in his strength, unable to unleash his rage, and overall a weaker version of the hero who proved their invaluable role in the team. But thankfully, there are other Hulk’s in the MCU who could take his spot.