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She-Hulk Episode 8: Easter Eggs, References, And All The Classic Costumes
She-Hulk continues to be one of the most-unique and fun shows to come out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe age. Each week, we’re getting something fun and refreshing, and even now that we’re on Episode 8, there are still plenty of surprises, and that includes all the Easter eggs and references throughout the episode.
In the episode titled “Ribbit and Rip It,” She-Hulk finds herself representing a new client, who is just so happens to be a vigilante in a super-powered suit–kinda. However, this puts her in the crosshairs of costume designer Luke Jacobson. Additionally, She-Hulk crosses paths for the first time with Matt Murdock (Daredevil).
The Disney+ series also provided a lot of deep cuts from random Marvel Comics books, including very specific references to many first appearances of characters. Below, you’ll find 12 Easter eggs and references from Episode 8 of She-Hulk.
For more Marvel fun, check out the breakdown of the latest Black Panther trailer, the Deadpool 3 announcement, and Easter eggs from Episode 7 of She-Hulk.
Leap-Frog
This is Leap-Frog, a product of the ’80s. He made his first appearance in Marvel Team-Up #121 as a villain who fought Daredevil in his first time out as the villain. The man inside–and inventor of the Leap-Frog suit–Vincent Patilio, spent the following years as a failed super-villain, often losing out to Daredevil. When Leap-Frog was up for trial the first time, he asked Matt Murdock and Foggy Nelson to be his lawyers, and Foggy ended up representing him. Throughout the years, Leap-Frog was a D-List villain that never really accomplished anything.
Leap-Frog was created by J.M. DeMatteis and Kerry Gammill.
A departure from the comics
In the comics, Leap-Frog’s suit gives him the ability to jump thanks to springs–very basic and Silver Age tech for a villain, even though he was created in the ’80s. On She-Hulk, Leap-Frog’s abilities come from rockets on his legs.
Luke Jacobson
While the character of Luke Jacobson may come as a fun, one-off to battle wits with She-Hulk as she tries to get outfits that fit her, he’s actually based on an already existing character. In the comics, Jacobson was a famous fashion designer.
Created by Martha Thomases and Tony Salmons, Jacobson made his first appearance in the very short-lived Dakota North comic. Yes, Dakota North. It’s a real Marvel Comic.
Famous Marvel lawyer
Listen, if you’re reading this, then there is a very good chance you’re a fan of the MCU. You’ve probably seen the majority of the movies and TV shows, and you probably watched all those Netflix Marvel series too. But, it’s still important to point out that this gentleman, right here, is Matt Murdock–who is actually Daredevil. Once again, Charlie Cox reprises his role as the lawyer–and vigilante.
Old clothes
The new Daredevil suit is actually a throwback to an old Daredevil suit from the comics. In his first appearance back in 1964, Daredevil wore a red outfit with yellow arms and legs and a yellow helmet.
She-Hulk’s costume
We finally get She-Hulk in a costume, but no, it isn’t her first appearance costume–that was just torn, white cloth. This is new but also pays homage to the color scheme and design of the one she occasionally wore in Dan Slott’s comic run.
Hallway fight!
If there’s one thing we’ve come to know and love about Daredevil, it’s that he loves a good fight in a hallway. This fight here really feels like it pays homage to the original Daredevil fight from Season 1, Episode 2 where he’s taking on the Russian mob. The only difference is that this scene had a lot more cuts that the original fight on the Netflix series–a one-cut battle.
Leap-Frog’s lair
He has his own Leap-Frog signal, henchmen, and a sign declaring a specific area is for “Frog parking only.”
Leap-Frog arcade
We briefly see two arcade games. There’s the well-known Frogger game, and the fictional Leapfrogger game. We will never have any idea how it plays because She-Hulk threw it.
Ripped from the comics
Remember earlier when we talked about Leap-Frog’s first trial and Foggy was his lawyer? Well, during that trial, he got his hands back on his spring-shoes, jumped out a window to escape the trial, and broke his legs. The same thing happened here, except he wasn’t on trial, yet.
Another twist
Jen mentions the twist she thinks is about to arrive, and mentions a “red Hulk.” There totally is a Red Hulk, and there was a big mystery around who he was in human form when the comic came out back in 2008. We know it’s been 14 years since that came out, but we won’t spoil that mystery just in case you want to read that series, which is simply called Hulk. It’s a lot of fun.
“Getting Fridged”
Jen also mentions her getting “Fridged.” In comics, Women in Refrigerators (WiR) is a term coined by comic book writer Gail Simone back in 1999. It refers to an issue of Green Lantern in 1994 where Kyle Rayner’s girlfriend was killed and put in a fridge. WiR refers to a woman getting killed, hurt, or depowered in order to motivate a male character or to push forward his story arc–rather than fleshing out these female characters and making them full-fledged people in a world. It’s women in comics becoming tools or pawns rather than characters.
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How to Find Circular References in Microsoft Excel
A circular reference in Excel happens when a cell containing a formula is dependent on its own result in some way, creating a loop that can’t be resolved. If you want to stop this error, you’ll need to find and remove these references to allow Excel to complete the calculation. Here’s how.
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References to Unannounced iPad Pro Models Spotted Ahead of Rumored October Event
The references, spotted by 9to5Mac on Logitech’s website, include a sixth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro and a fourth-generation 11-inch iPad Pro, two models expected next month. The references offer no details on the new products but state they’re “coming soon.”
Logitech includes the unannounced iPads in its list of supported iPads for its Crayon Digital Pencil, which is the only third-party stylus that can offer similar integration as the Apple Pencil. As 9to5Mac notes, given the close nature between Logitech and Apple, the references could have some merit as being legitimate.
The new 12.9-inch and 11-inch iPad Pros are not expected to receive any major redesign but will instead benefit from the M2 Apple silicon chip. Early rumors suggested that the 11-inch model would get a new mini-LED display; however, that is no longer expected. Other rumors have suggested some form of MagSafe charging coming to the iPad Pro.
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She-Hulk Attorney At Law Episode 2: 9 Easter Eggs And References You Missed
The second episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, “Superhuman Law,” has arrived and there were a number of very big developments. While most of the first episode was flashbacks to how Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) became the She-Hulk, the latest episode filled us in quite a bit on her life.
Warning: The following contains spoilers for She-Hulk episode 2. If you haven’t watched “Superhuman Law” yet, turn away now.
While the world seems enamored with She-Hulk, it costs Jen her job. Thankfully, opportunity comes calling when law firm GLK&H offers her a new position–acting as a lawyer in cases involving people with superhuman powers. That’s right, She-Hulk lost her job, but also got her a better one.
This episode also brings a familiar face back to the MCU in Tim Roth’s Abomination, while introducing Jen’s family, as well as her new coworkers. Still, while the last episode seemingly teed up Titania as a villain for the first season of the series, she was nowhere to be seen in the second episode (outside of footage on a news broadcast). So there were no new developments on that front.
There were, however, plenty of Easter eggs and MCU references to track in the episode. Check out the best 9 we found below, and make sure to sound off in the comments with your favorites.
1. A hero is born
Well, now we know how She-Hulk got her name, because it sounded better than “Chick Hulk” on the morning news. And yes, Jen hates it.
2. Important questions
Leave it to the lawyer to wonder if the Avengers offer healthcare, maternity leave, or even a paycheck. Sure, from what we’ve seen they are all living pretty well. How formal are their positions, though?
3. Lots of references
While looking for a new job online, the site Jen visits also includes some pretty interesting references to other Marvel films. The first, which reads, “Man with metal claws fights in bar,” is obviously a nod to Wolverine. Then, the headline under that reads, “Why is there a giant statue of a man sticking out of the ocean?” This, of course, is in reference to the end of Eternals.
Most importantly, though, this image reveals that Iron Man has his own line of shoes in the MCU. Sure, Tony Stark may be dead, but you can buy your own pair of Iron Man Threes. We wonder if they sell better than Jordans.
4. Ched
In the first episode of She-Hulk, Jen and Bruce refer to another genius in the family, named Ched. Now, in the second episode we meet him and it’s clear they were being sarcastic. Still, while he may not be a genius, he was just made manager of the local Best Buy. Congratulations, Ched! What is Ched short for, anyway?
5. The superhero law division
Jennifer is hired at GLK&H to work in a division dealing with cases brought against people with superpowers. This particular bit is pulled right from the comics; however, it has been remixed a bit. In the comics, GLK&H doesn’t want her practicing law as She-Hulk, however, she has to on the show.
6. Damage Control
The Department of Damage Control is a SHIELD-affiliated government organization tasked with essentially cleaning up SHIELD–and Avengers–messes. The group has been mentioned as far back as Iron Man, with its first appearance coming in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Now, DODC is housing a rather familiar villain.
7. Abomination
Tim Roth first played Abomination back in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk. Since then, he’s been mentioned a number of times before making a cameo appearance in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Now, he’s back at Jen’s first client at GLK&H.
8. Hulk’s space vacation
Hulk admits he won’t be coming to LA anytime soon, and it turns out that’s because he’s on a Sakarian ship flying through space. Given that a Sakarian ship appeared last week and caused the accident that transformed Jen, it’s safe to say Hulk is likely heading back to that planet–a place he hasn’t been since the events of Thor: Ragnarok.
9. Oh, that sucks
After agreeing to take on Abomination’s case, Jen learns that he actually broke out of prison and ended up in an underground fight club. Somehow, these folks got their hands on the footage of the fight between Abomination and Wong (Benedict Wong) in Macau from Shang-Chi.
She-Hulk: Attorney At Law – 11 Easter Eggs And References To The MCU And Beyond
The first episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law has arrived, introducing the world to Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) and her new powers. The first episode was mostly flashbacks to how she ended up in this state, but there was still plenty to take in.
Warning: The following contains spoilers for the first episode of She-Hulk on Disney+.
In the episode, we learn how She-Hulk got her powers, and her training with Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) to learn to control them. Of course, you’ve seen the episode and already know she has a surprising amount of control over her powers–more control than Bruce, who’s been hulk for over a decade. We also get plenty of nods to the larger MCU and even some little bits of Avengers history.
Take a look at the best Easter eggs and references we found below, from remixed origin stories to an appearance by an Iron Legion helmet that will hopefully be addressed at some point. When you’re done, you might also want to find out how on earth Daredevil (Charlie Cox) is going to fit into such a silly world. Thankfully, She-Hulk’s creative team let us all in on the secret.
1. GLK & H
In the first episode, Jen is trying a case where the opposing counsel is from GLK & H, otherwise known as the law offices of Goodman, Lieber, Kurtzberg & Holliway. This is pulled directly from the She-Hulk comics. In the comics–and one of the plots of the show–is that the firm will begin specializing in cases involving superpowered beings–which leads to them reaching out to a Hulked out Jen.
2. Goodbye fourth wall
It takes almost no time for Jen to begin speaking directly to the camera. While this sort of meta storytelling may not seem entirely normal within the confines of the MCU, this is also pulled directly from the comics. She-Hulk got very meta in the run of Sensational She-Hulk comics written and drawn by John Byrne, which debuted in 1989.
3. Cousin Bruce
Yes, Bruce Banner is Jen’s cousin and the two seem close. This is also an interesting look at the character post-Avengers: Endgame. He’s back in human form and his arm is slowly healing. What’s more, he’s created a device to help him stay in human form.
4. Jen’s Steve Rogers theory
Her cousin is literally an Avengers and the most pressing thing Jen has to know is whether or not Captain America was a virgin–and she’s got a rather well-thought-out theory on why he most likely is. Of course, as she learns from Bruce in a post-credits scene, that’s definitely not true.
5. That ship
This particular spacecraft is Sakaarian in origin. Surely you remember Sakaar, the planet Hulk was fighting on in Thor: Ragnarok. Though it has a different color scheme, it looks similar to the Grandmaster’s (Jeff Goldblum) ship from that film. Clearly, someone from Sakaar has unfinished business with the Hulk.
6. A remixed origin
In the comics, She-Hulk’s powers come about after Bruce gives her a makeshift blood transfusion after she’s injured in a failed mob hit. The show goes in a different direction. Bruce and Jen are in a car accident and a bit of his blood gets into an open cut on her arm, and the She-Hulk is born.
7. A busted Iron Man helmet
We would love to know the story behind this particular helmet. It looks like something of Iron Man’s, though the color makes us think it might be the head of one of his Iron Legion. Whatever the case, it suffered some pretty serious battle damage.
8. Smart Hulk
Banner has embraced the “Smart Hulk” nickname for his in-between form, though is quick to note he didn’t come up with it. “You never have a choice with these names,” he explains.
9. The lab
In his underground lab in Mexico, Banner explains it was where he spent the blip and worked to create Smart Hulk. It was built for him by Tony Stark.
10. Thunderclap
Hulk pulled out his trusty thunderclap maneuver in the episode–the first time we’ve seen him do that since his standalone movie, which saw Edward Norton in the role.
11. Titania
Meet Titania, the villain of the show. She’s a super-powered influencer and in the comics has an obsession with She-Hulk because, well, she’s more powerful. Based on their fight in the first episode, that’ll likely become the case here, as well.