Warning: Spoilers for Achievement 2099 #3!The Marvel Universe is full of beings of incredible strength and Red Hulk It is often at the top of the power list. The 2099 timeline is no different, but it’s not mere strength that makes Red Hulk stand out. After being summoned by the new Nova, Hulk agrees to transport the group across the stars, revealing his incredible hyperspace jumping ability.
Conquest 2099 #3 by Steve Orlando, Ibraim Roberson, José Luis, Oren Junior, Andrew Dalhouse and Cory Petit begins with Wolverine (who is the Last Nova here) and his team trying to follow Dracula’s trail to the Araneons. He calls in a favor due, which summons the Red Hulk like a crimson rocket shooting out of the stars. After airing his grievances against Nova, Hulk agrees to take the group to the battlefield.
The Red Hulk tends to accomplish a lot of things with strength alone, and it’s not inconceivable that he could use that to propel himself through space. Its ability to carry several other people, however, makes it hyperspace jump more like teleportation and stands out among other Hulks.
Red Hulk’s hyperspace jump puts the Marvel universe at your fingertips
He can teleport across the stars – and bring others with him
The Red Hulk of 2099 is already very different from his powerful predecessors. Although the “standard” Red Hulk is stronger than the regular Hulk thanks to his ability to absorb gamma and other radiation, Ross Romero greatly expands these abilities. Ross became the Red Hulk of 2099 after a bizarre encounter with the injured Ego, who imbued him with his memories before dying. This effectively means that the Red Hulk has the knowledge and memories of an Ancient One – which is no surprise that he knows how to tap into powers that another Hulk wouldn’t even dream of. He’s traveling the cosmos powered by more than brute strength.
Romero debuted his hyperspace jump shortly after Ego’s death, after taking down Terrax the Planet Hunter. The ability is driven by his rage, which is in line with all Red Hulk variants and its power, but anger is just an ignition key. Transporting Nova’s entire team through space makes it clear that Hulk isn’t just star-hopping. The skill grew, allowing him to take others on the journey. It’s not just an impressive leap, but a display of cosmic-level power that allows him to carry others across the universe. This is just the beginning for the new Red Hulk.
With the power of the Red Hulk and the knowledge of Ego, the hyperspace jump is just the beginning
What’s next for this Marvel character?
Red Hulk is always undeniably strong, but Ross Romero has the advantage of working with Ego’s near-infinite awareness of the universe and its workings. The hyperspace jump allows him to move and explore, but that’s just the beginning. By combining the incredible physical power of the Red Hulk with the vast knowledge of the Living Planet, there is untold potential for new abilities to emerge or for your existing talents to continue to be refined and improved. 2099 Red Hulk has gone beyond mere strength, as his hyperspace jumping ability highlights his cosmic origins, growing power set, and sets him apart from his gamma-powered namesakes.
Conquest 2099 #3 is now available from Marvel Comics.