Summary
- Destruction 2099 #3 introduces Ross Romero as the new Red Hulk, giving him a uniquely grotesque origin story that rivals that of Bruce Banner.
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Ross Romero’s transformation into a giant red storm monster with cosmic power creates a fascinating new Marvel hero — one that the issue explains is the “The funniest man of all time,“In reference to the very first issue of The Incredible Hulk.
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Romero’s origin story in Destruction 2099 #3 shows his strength and potential to have a major impact on the Marvel Universe, as the character takes the body horror aspect of the Hulk to a whole new level.
Warning: Contains spoilers for Annihilation 2099 #3!Earth-2099’s new Red Hulk was Officially introduced with a fantastically unusual start that rivals Bruce Banner’s comic book debut Like these Hulk. In the Marvel Universe is Ross Romero, whose betrayal and despair turns him into a giant red storm monster with tremendous otherworldly power. This version of The Hulk combines body horror with space adventure to create an extraordinary new Marvel hero.
Destruction 2099 #3 – written by Steve Orlando, with art by Pete Woods – includes a nod to Incredible Hulk #1 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, as the new Red Hulk adopts the “Strongest Man of All Time” moniker that appeared in the first issue of the iconic Hulk series.
As a new group of cosmic heroes join Earth-2099, Marvel has introduced Romero’s Hulk as one of the universe’s strongest new characters. With an ultra-powerful planetary twist on a monstrous transformation, Red Hulk 2099 is a weird and fascinating addition to Marvel lore.
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The New Red Hulk is truly “The Strangest Man Alive” in the Marvel Universe
Destruction 2099 #3 – Written by Steve Orlando; Art by Pete Woods, Dale Eaglesham, Raul Angulo, & Cory Petit
When the start of the new Red Hulk swaps gamma radiation for the Power Primordial, Ross Romero seemingly becomes one of the strongest and strongest Hulks in Marvel history.
Annihilation 2099 #3 efficiently tells the origin story of Ross Romero in a single issue, Effectively illustrates why his new Red Hulk has officially earned the title “Strongest Man of All Time”. After being ordered to retrieve biomaterial from another planet, he is betrayed by another team member and ends up trapped and slowly decaying on Ego the Living Planet. Eating a mysterious plant created by Ego, Romero undergoes a shocking and terrifying transformation that turns him into an abominable red beast filled with rage and raw power.
When the beginning of the new Red Hulk swaps gamma radiation for the Power Primordial, Ross Romero seemingly becomes one of the strongest and strongest Hulk in Marvel history. As Romero merges with Ego, his red suit attaches to himself to create the crimson techno-organic monster. The artist and character designer of this issue for the new Red Hulk, Pete Woods, drew inspiration from not only Jack Kirby but legendary artists and Alien Xenomorph designer HR Giger to create a strange Marvel hero that even surpasses the strange nature of the original Bruce Banner Hulk.
The New Red Hulk’s powers could make him the strongest man in Marvel’s 2099 Universe as well
Inherited the Hulk’s epic legacy
The character’s power-set and strong debut immediately make Ross Romero a worthy candidate to make an impact in a big way, as the lore of Earth-2099 continues to expand.
Gaining the might and power of Ego the Living Planet, many may argue that the new Red Hulk makes Bruce’s Hulk look weak in comparison. Although the nature of the original Incredible Hulk’s abilities has varied and evolved since his debut in 1962, the power level of the Ross Romero Red Hulk blows the green beast out of the water in terms of their debut appearances. With not only Ego’s cosmic abilities, but his vast memories and rage, The creature that Romero transforms into is easily one of the most threatening characters to hit the pages of Marvel Comics.
The character’s power-set and strong debut immediately make Ross Romero a worthy candidate to make an impact in a big way, as the lore of Earth-2099 continues to expand. Its well-constructed origin with astonishing twists and turns makes for an extremely compelling addition to the world of Khals. like Red Hulk 2099 earns the title of “The Strangest Man of All Time” over the original HulkCreators Orlando and Woods make a strong case for the character making a splash not only on Earth-2099 but throughout the entire Marvel Multiverse.
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Destruction 2099 #3 (2024) |
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July 17, 2024 |
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Steve Orlando |
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Pete Woods and Dale Eaglesham |
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Colorist: |
Raul Anglo |
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Cory Petit of VC |
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Nick Bradshaw and Rachelle Rosenberg |
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Rage of the Red Hulk! EXPLORE ROSS ROMERO’S TEAM ENDS MINING EGO THE LIVING PLANET! What makes Ross transform into an all-new Red Hulk whose cosmic strength and hyperspace jumps are fueled by the Primordial Power? And is the power of the new Red Hulk enough to defeat TERRAX, THE PLANET HUNTER? |
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