She-Hulk introduces a surprise new Marvel group – and fans think they know who is leading them

Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) in She-Hulk
(Image credit: Marvel Studios)

Marvel has its fair share of superpowered groups: The Defenders, The Guardians of the Galaxy and, of course, The Avengers. So what’s one more? She-Hulk episode 3, however, has introduced a new team that couldn't be further away from Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

In the closing minutes of the latest episode, Jen is attacked by four men wielding unique glowing weapons: a pair of gauntlets, a helmet, a crowbar, and a ball and chain. The quartet ultimately fail when Jen transforms into She-Hulk and are sent scarpering, but not before we learn one of them is called "Thunderball" and their identities become clear: they are Wrecking Crew, consisting of Thunderball, Bulldozer, Piledriver, and Wrecker.

Wrecking Crew in She-Hulk

(Image credit: Marvel Studios)

The low-level criminals were first introduced in Marvel's comics in 1974 and are (mostly) considered minor annoyances for the world's heroes. That proved to be the case again in She-Hulk, though they are backed by a mysterious "boss" who clearly has a bone to pick with everyone's favorite superhero lawyer.

That boss? Social media – like always – has an answer for who it might be. Current speculation suggests it's Hulk villain The Leader, while a handful also have an inkling that Kingpin could be involved. One theory posits that they want Jen's Hulk blood so The Leader can create an army of gamma-powered soldiers.

Given Wrecking Crew's botched debut, there's every chance they'll turn up again later on in the season. Make sure you don't miss out on an episode with our She-Hulk release schedule, plus here's how *that* She-Hulk episode 3 post-credits scene came together.

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I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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