Betty Ross

It’s fair to say that – in the comic books at least – Betty Ross is the main love interest of Bruce Banner AKA the Hulk. It’s something of a mystery then that, despite the face Banner has appeared in three films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe now, Ross has only appeared in one and hasn’t been mentioned since.

Although 2008’s The Incredible Hulk finished with Banner purposely going on the run and getting out of Ross’ life, the fact is that they were clearly in love with each other and it’s a total mystery as to why he wouldn’t have mentioned her since and why she hasn’t sought him out.

Granted, it’s not as if Liv Tyler’s interpretation of the character was particularly intriguing or compelling, but it’s one fans would definitely like to see more of – especially in terms of her relationship with Banner.

Her father – William Hurt’s General Ross – is set to make a return to the MCU imminently and that makes it extremely baffling as to why Betty isn’t. Moreover, the fact that Banner’s love interest – if anyone – looks set to be Black Widow is really rubbing salt in Betty Ross’ wounds.