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Doctor Marcus Benson, Agents of SHIELD's latest recruit, has something in common with the Hulk. 1 / 10

As Agent May listed Benson's qualifications, she mentioned that he taught at Culver University. 2 / 10

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Culver University cultivated some of Earth's greatest - and biggest - minds. 3 / 10

Notably, Culver University was home to the project that turned Bruce Banner into the Hulk. 4 / 10

Mack wants Benson to rebuild SHIELD Academy: "We need you to build it from the ground up." 5 / 10

"You're our best option. Two of our brightest minds are in deep space," he added. 6 / 10

The idea of deep space exploration intrigued Benson enough that he joined, albeit reluctantly. 7 / 10

Benson is the second gay character to join Agents of SHIELD in a major role. 8 / 10

Joey Gutierrez was SHIELD's first major gay character. 9 / 10

A member of the Secret Warriors, he only appeared in six Season 3 episodes overall. 10 / 10