Red Hulk will lead his own Marvel series, facing an endless “Hulk-sized” war (bigger than anything the MCU could dream of)

Red Hulk is set to star in a new ongoing series, the first for the character, moving on from the Marvel film A world under destruction storytelling event – with the arrival of the debut edition on shelves timed to coincide with the February Captain America: Brave New Worldwhich brings the character to the MCU.

Marvel announced Red Hulk – written by Benjamin Percy, with art by Geoff Shaw – which will give the character an exciting role to play A world under destructionwhile Doctor Doom imprisons “Thunderbolt” Ross as part of his takeover of the planet.

The series will be preceded by a supporting story that will arrive in this month’s issue. Incredible Hulk #19, the 800th issue of the Hulk milestone, which will set the stage for the conflict between Red Hulk and Doom, a story that, according to author Benjamin Percy, “it does not give [readers] a second to breathe.”

Red Hulk returns in an ongoing solo series, pitting the character against Doctor Doom

Red Hulk #1 – Written by Benjamin Percy; Art by Geoff Shaw; Available February 26, 2025 from Marvel Comics

Earlier this year, Doctor Doom took over the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme from Doctor Strange as the world was ending during the “Blood Hunt” saga. As Doom uses his new power to reshape the world in his image under the guise of becoming Marvel’s newest hero, he seeks to take over the Marvel Universe by force with the A world under destruction event. A summary requested for Red Hulk Marvel reveals what readers can expect and where “Thunderbolt” Ross plays a role in all of this:

RED HULK begins when Doctor Doom imprisons Ross in Latveria to explore his military experience. Ross’s only hope of escape is to unleash the Red Hulk’s strength like never before and lead an attack on the Realm of Doom from within! For an idea of ​​what’s to come, check out a special Percy and Shaw prequel story later this month in INCREDIBLE HULK #19, the Hulk’s landmark 800th issue.

Thunderbolt Ross – in a cell far below ground – is a prisoner of Doctor Doom, and he is not alone. Brilliant military, criminal, and political minds have been brought together against their will in a prison complex that serves as a “think tank” to help execute Doom’s plan for global domination. But Red Hulk has other plans! Special participation in Machine Man, Deathlok and more!

It turns out that Ross is just one of many political leaders that Doom seeks to kidnap to increase his chances of world domination. Doom captures Thunderbolt specifically to use his military knowledge against the world, which means the only way for Ross to save himself and other prisoners will be to unleash the long-dormant Red Hulk upon the ruler of Latveria.. Percy was asked for comment by Marvel and had this to say:

When I heard about the One World Under Doom event, my mind immediately went to Thunderbolt Ross. A global takeover would not be tolerated by a man who bleeds red, white and blue (but especially red). And his experience – as a soldier in the field, as a military strategist in the war room, as a walking weapon of mass destruction – would make him someone Doom would target well before he made his decision.

So I proposed a story in which Ross would be kidnapped by Doom and forced into a ‘Think Tank’ prison, in which he would test various war scenarios. That’s where we begin: in a book that doesn’t give you a second to breathe. It moves and moves and moves with constant action and tension.

Geoff Shaw is a brilliant and brutal artist who I worked with on the Wolverine/Ghost Rider: WEAPONS OF VENGEANCE crossover. We planned this not just as an action spectacle, but as a war book. Get ready for a Hulk-sized assault on your senses.

Altogether, Percy’s comments suggest the new Red Hulk the series will be a non-stop thrill ride.

The new Red Hulk series will be unlike anything the character has done before

Red Hulk #1 – Main Cover by Geoff Shaw; Variant covers by Adam Kubert, Todd Nauck, John Romita Jr and more TBA

Red Hulk artist Geoff Shaw had this to say about the series.

Hulk has always been my favorite Marvel character, so playing in this gamma-radiated sandbox was a dream come true. Add Doctor Doom to the mix, arguably the villain of all villains, and artistically it’s an embarrassment of riches. Let’s rock your red socks!

Meanwhile, Marvel editor Mark Paniccia offered this tease for the series:

In INCREDIBLE HULK #19, we will discover that Ross has been operating dangerous covert missions across the world in the name of national security. From this point on, Ben and Geoff bring intrigue and mystery combined with thrilling action and shocking moments, never taking their foot off the gas!

When he was rebranded as a fully-fledged, monstrous anti-hero, it was a bold move for Thunderbolt Ross, after playing a supporting character for years in Bruce Banner’s antics. However, Red Hulk proved to be the most endearing addition to Ross, adding layers to an already interesting authority figure; by proxy, a new series should mean a return to form for the character.

For audiences eagerly reading the best Red Hulk comics in anticipation of his MCU debut, the new Red Hulk The series will be an all-new, exciting and violent chapter in the character’s story, one that will set an impressive precedent for how the character can be used and what his on-screen role could be in the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe. Red Hulk is immediately one of the most anticipated Marvel series of the new year and will be a perfect pairing with the character’s cinematic debut.

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Red Hulk #1 will be available on February 26, 2025 from Marvel Comics.