Samuel Sterns (2008)

"This is what I was trying to explain... I don't know what you've been ladling into yourself... Let's assume you don't understand a word I'm saying... but if you'll just get back on the table... I can... fix this."

- Samuel Sterns to the Abomination

Professor Samuel Sterns is a cellular biologist who may be able to find a cure for Bruce Banner.

The Incredible Hulk
Sterns was initially a scientific ally to an on-the-run Bruce Banner and they communicated with each other as Mr. Green and Mr. Blue while collaborating to find a cure for Bruce's condition. Upon meeting in the flesh, Dr. Samuel Sterns was shown to be an eccentric man who was infatuated with the potential power of Gamma Radiation. After witnessing Banner transform into the Hulk as a test and successfully reverting him back with their finalized supressant, it was revealed that he had been experimenting with Bruce's blood samples on animal test subjects without Bruce's knowledge. He was physically threatened by Emil Blonsky who desired to be further mutated. Sterns eagerly complied. Once Blonsky mutated, he became insane and proceeded to injure Sterns and demolish his lab. Sterns was accidentally infected with Banner's blood via an open wound on his forehead and he was last seen with his head expanding as he smiled in joy.

Fury's Big Week
Sterns' mutation has gone wild, and his brain power has incremented exponentially. He's found by Natasha Romanoff, who has a brief dialogue with him, during which Sterns identifies Black Widow's birth place from a hint of accent in her voice. Sterns then attempts to bribe her, promising he'll help her come back to Stalingrad, but the Widow shoots him the leg and arrests him. Sterns is now in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s custody referred to as "Project: Mr. Blue".

Personality
Sterns is brilliant, but he is also ethically challenged.

Powers
As the Leader, Sterns has one superhuman power.

Superhuman Intellect: As the Leader, Sterns is superhumanly intelligent and is able to immediately place Natasha Romanoff's accent, after only just meeting her. He is stated to have his already intelligent mind to have incremented exponentially.

Strength Level
Average "Human" Strength: Sterns can at least lift his own weight.

Relationships
Leader - Alter-ego

Allies

 * Bruce Banner - Ally

Enemies

 * Emil Blonsky - Enemy

Appearance/Actor(s)
Marvel Cinematic Universe (1 movie)
 * The Incredible Hulk (first appearance)  - Tim Blake Nelson