Samuel Sterns / The Leader
Samuel Sterns, known as The Leader, is a gamma-irradiated supervillain with an enlarged head and telepathic powers.
Character
Cinematic | Literary
Marvel
First appearing in 1964’s Tales to Astonish #62, Samuel Sterns, a menial worker in a chemical research plant, transformed into the super-intelligent villain known as The Leader after an accident exposed him to gamma radiation. Since then, he has been a recurring antagonist in Hulk comic book series and made his live-action debut in the 2008 film The Incredible Hulk, portrayed by Tim Blake Nelson.
In recent years, The Leader has continued to be a formidable adversary for the Hulk and other heroes in the Marvel Universe. He has also been featured in various animated series and video games, solidifying his status as one of the most iconic villains in the Marvel pantheon.