Happy Hogan took on a new superhero identity in Episode 3 of What If…?

Season 2, but who exactly is the Freak?

What If…?has introduced plenty of new versions of familiar characters, fromCaptain CartertoStar-Lord T’Challa.

Purple Hulk

Who Is The Purple Hulk-Like Freak?

Happy Hogan Saved Christmas?"

However, this version of Happy Hogan has actually been around in Marvel Comics since 1966.

Animated Happy Hogan as The Freak in What If…?

After being injected, he gradually transformed until he took full Purple Hulk shape.

Then, theAvengerscame to help.

His version had gray skin and no hair, and most recently appeared in 1973.

Marvel Comics Happy Hogan as The Freak

Could The Freak Be Adapted for Live Action?

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Animated Happy Hogan with the arms of The Freak in What If…?

Gillian Blum has been a writer at The Direct since 2022, reporting primarily from New York City.

She also commonly reports on Percy Jackson, Invincible, and other similar franchises.

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