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Originally posted by demigawd
It allows him to build up oxygen in his lungs, but the emulsion would allow him to convert water into oxygen. THAT'S why it works underwater. THAT'S why it would not work in space. And THAT'S why PAD phrased it as such.
Then why has it worked in space, demi? If Hulk has had this ability all along, why would he need an oxygen mask? The whole perflurocarbon emulsification process is a poor explanation. The answer is simple. Inconsistency. Hulk is just as inconsistent as any other superhero. It tends to happen when multiple writers are involved. It has been explicitly stated and shown that Superman needs to breath. Then, he goes on to live in the sun for thousands of years. Explanation? Inconsistency.
I know exactly what perfluorocarbon emulsion does. It merely improves oxygen absorption, which would allow Hulk to breath underwater. Water is not a necessary agent. I don't want to make this a biology debate. Is there any explanation why Hulk has been able to 'breath' in space?
Originally posted by demigawd
Peter Allen David, the premier WRITER of Hulk for YEARS, wouldn't need to speculate on any of that if it were "already established" that Hulk gets everything from extradimensional sources, now would he? You don't see people speculating on why Juggernaut doesn't need to breathe, right? No. Why? Because the gem protects him. You do read speculation on why Hulk can now breath underwater. Why? Because he hadn't been able to in the past.
Peter David has not been the Hulk's only writer for years, so inconsistency is bound to occur. Hulk has been 'breathing' underwater and in space since Tales to Astonish. It's nothing new. He has, however, been very inconsistent with this ability. That doesn't mean that he didn't possess it.