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{{short description|Marvel Comics antihero}}
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The '''Red Hulk''' is an alias that is used by several fictional characters appearing in ]s published by ]: ], ], ] and other equivalents in specific Marvel timelines. The character has appeared in numerous adaptions in media alongside the comics including several animated television shows and many video games.
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'''Red Hulk''', referred to as '''Rulk''' in comic narration, is a ] that appears in ]s published by ]. The character first appeared in ''Hulk'' vol. 2 #1 (January 2008) and was created by writer ] and artist ]. The Red Hulk was created to generate buzz prior to the release of the 2008 film, '']''. Initially, Loeb and McGuinness created the story "The Strongest There Is", which featured the original Hulk besting various characters in the Marvel Universe. Editor Joe Quesada then informed them that he had an idea for a Red Hulk, and he wanted the story to be a mystery. In the resulting comic, the Red Hulk kills long time Hulk foe the ], and battles other Marvel characters. It is revealed that the Red Hulk was created by ] and ].


==Fictional character biography==
The Red Hulk has been described as "absolutely uninhibited, tactically intelligent"<ref name="George"/> and "Everything the Green Hulk isn't, the Red Hulk is."<ref name="USA"/> The character's powers are similar to the original Hulk's, including superhuman strength, speed, and durability. In contrast to the original Hulk, instead of becoming stronger when angry, the Red Hulk emits increased levels of radiation. Comics featuring the Red Hulk have sold well, but received mixed reviews. Reviewers have described it as fun, but lacking in character development. The Red Hulk has been featured in a video game and a number of toys.
===Thunderbolt Ross===
{{main|Thunderbolt Ross}}
The first incarnation of Red Hulk (also known as '''Rulk''')<ref>. ]. August 12, 2008</ref> first appeared in the ''Hulk'' series that debuted in 2008.<ref>{{cite comic|writer=]|Penciller=]|Inker=]|story=Who is the Hulk?|title=Hulk|volume=2|issue=1|date=February 2008|publisher=Marvel Comics}}</ref> The 2010 '']'' storyline reveals that this being is ] General ''']''',<ref name=HulkV2#23>{{cite comic|writer=Loeb, Jeph|Penciller=McGuinness, Ed|inker=]|story=Dogs of War|title=Hulk|volume=2|issue=23|date=July 2010|publisher=Marvel Comics}}</ref> the father-in-law and longtime nemesis of the original ] (Bruce Banner).<ref>. ] (2009). Retrieved January 23, 2017.</ref> The storyline reveals that Ross was given the ability to transform into the Red Hulk by the organizations ] and the Intelligencia and that he did this in order to better fight the original Hulk.<ref name=HulkV2#23/>


===Robert Maverick===
==Publication history==
{{main|Robert Maverick}}
===Creation===
The second incarnation of Red Hulk appears in the 2017 debut issue of '']''. ] ''']''' is selected for his genetic profile to create a being who is "halfway to a Hulk". A device called the Hulk Plug-In, created by Avengers Idea Mechanics (a legitimate technology company created from the remains of the defunct supervillain organization Advanced Idea Mechanics), is implanted in Maverick's wrist. When triggered, it turns him into a variation of the Red Hulk for one hour approximately every day and a half. Unlike his predecessor, Maverick retains his mustache as the Red Hulk and wears his sunglasses. He joins the ].<ref>] (w), Medina, Paco (p), Vlasco, Juan (i). "$kullocracy", ''U.S.Avengers'' #1 (March 2017). Marvel Comics.</ref>
According to '']'', the Red Hulk was created to boost sales and create buzz in the lead up to the 2008 film '']''.<ref name="USA"/> Initially, Jeph Loeb and McGuinness were working on a miniseries for the regular Hulk comic book. According to Loeb, " came over from DC for one reason, and that's he wanted to draw the Hulk." They created "The Strongest There Is", a story where the Hulk would defeat "everybody in the Marvel universe" and return the character to his roots as the strongest Marvel character. The story contained a number of ideas, including the Hulk knocking out ], "because nobody had ever done that." At that point, editor ] called Loeb and told him that Marvel had an idea for a Red Hulk, and wanted it to be a mystery.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2008/09/interview_with_the_cartoonist.html|title=The Interview: 'Hulk' Writer Jeph Loeb|last=Cavna|first=Michael|date=September 3, 2008|work=]|accessdate=2009-03-04}}</ref>


===Joe Fixit===
Marvel's insert booklets in ] began referring to the Red Hulk character as "'''Rulk'''" (a ] of '''R'''ed H'''ulk'''), to distinguish from the original Hulk character. Creator Jeph Loeb began using the term as of issue #7.<ref name="CBR1"/>
{{main|Hulk}}

The Hulk's Joe Fixit personality later gained the ability to transform into his version of Red Hulk when in the Below-Place.<ref>''Immortal Hulk'' #45-49. Marvel Comics.</ref>
===First story arc===

The first six issues of ''Hulk'' consist of one story arc. In the first issue it is revealed that the Red Hulk has killed the ], and is not ].<ref name="H1">{{Cite comic | writer = Jeph Loeb | penciller = Ed McGuiness | title=Hulk |story = Who is the Hulk? | volume = 2 | issue = 1 | date = 2008 | publisher = Marvel Comics }}</ref> Next he attacks ] and ], destroying a ] ] in the battle. Meanwhile, it is revealed that ] has become the new Abomination, and cannot be the Red Hulk.<ref>{{Cite comic | writer = Jeph Loeb | penciller = Ed McGuiness | title=Hulk |story = The Smoking Gun | volume = 2 | issue = 2 | date = April 2008 | publisher = Marvel Comics }}</ref> In a battle with the new Abomination, Bruce Banner is released from a cell that ] had him contained in, and he becomes the green Hulk.<ref>{{Cite comic | writer = Jeph Loeb | penciller = Ed McGuiness | title=Hulk |story = Creatures on the Loose | volume = 2 | issue = 3 | date = 2008 | publisher = Marvel Comics }}</ref> The fourth issue begins with the Red Hulk punching out the Watcher. He then vanquishes the green Hulk in physical combat after first trying to shoot him, sending the green Hulk plummeting into the San Francisco Bay.<ref>{{Cite comic | writer = Jeph Loeb | penciller = Ed McGuiness | title=Hulk |story = Red Light, Green Light | volume = 2 | issue = 4 | date = August 2008 | publisher = Marvel Comics }}</ref> Then, while the Red Hulk bests ], the new Abomination rescues the green Hulk from the bottom of the Bay.<ref>{{Cite comic | writer = Jeph Loeb | penciller = Ed McGuiness | title=Hulk |story = Rolling Thunder | volume = 2 | issue = 5 | date = October 2008 | publisher = Marvel Comics }}</ref> In the conclusion of the first story arc, the Red Hulk is defeated by the green Hulk, with help from Thor. In the battle, it is revealed that the Red Hulk becomes more radioactive as his anger increases. As the green Hulk walks away from the battle, Rick Jones attempts to tell him the identity of the Red Hulk. Doc Sampson incapacitates him before he can finish his sentence, and it is revealed that Thunderbolt Ross and Doc Sampson created the Red Hulk to destroy the green Hulk.<ref name="H6">{{Cite comic | writer = Jeph Loeb | penciller = Ed McGuiness | title=Hulk |story = Blood Red | volume = 2 | issue = 6 | date = November 2008 | publisher = Marvel Comics }}</ref>

===Recent===

Beginning with ''Hulk'' vol. 2 #7, and concluding in ''Hulk'' vol. 2 #9, the series contains two seperate stories. The first is written by Loeb and illustrated by ], and details the green Hulk battling a group of Wendigos and the Avengers in Las Vegas.<ref name="H7"/><ref name="H8"/><ref name="H9"/> The second is written by Loeb and illustrated by McGuinness and features the Red Hulk. In the first installment, She-Hulk teams up with ] and ] and they attack the Red Hulk, battling him to a stand still.<ref name="H7">{{Cite comic | writer = Jeph Loeb | penciller = Arthur Adams and Frank Cho | title=Hulk |story = What Happens in Vegas | volume = 2 | issue = 7 | date = December 2008 | publisher = Marvel Comics }}</ref> Next, the ], ], ], ], ], and ] join the battle.<ref name="H8">{{Cite comic | writer = Jeph Loeb | penciller = Arthur Adams and Frank Cho | title=Hulk |story = | volume = 2 | issue = 8 | date = January 2009 | publisher = Marvel Comics }}</ref> On the cover of issue #9, this all female team is dubbed the ] by She-Hulk. They seemingly best the Red Hulk, but he's actually feigning unconsciousness and hears Thundra recommend to the others that they kill him. He then escapes, taking Thundra with him, and offers her employment, based on her willingness to kill him.<ref name="H9">{{Cite comic | writer = Jeph Loeb | penciller = Arthur Adams and Frank Cho | title=Hulk |story = Blood Red | volume = 2 | issue = 9 | date = February 2009 | publisher = Marvel Comics }}</ref>

Starting with ''Hulk'' vol. 2 #10, the title returns to a single story format. It begins in the past with an intelligent Hulk announcing that he has asked his love ] (who died in the issue of ''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol. 2 #240, October 1979) to marry him. Suddenly, the ] whisks Jarella away. In the present, the Grandmaster proposes a deal to the green Hulk. If he can pick three allies for a contest and win, Jarella will be returned to the Hulk alive. The Hulk chooses the ], the ], and ] (one of the lineups of the ]). Meanwhile, the ] has chosen the Red Hulk as the leader of a team. The Red Hulk chooses ], ], and ], who he dubs the Offenders.<ref>{{Cite comic | writer = Jeph Loeb | penciller = Ed McGuiness | title=Hulk |story = | volume = 2 | issue = 10 | date = April 2009 | publisher = Marvel Comics }}</ref>


==Powers and abilities== ==Powers and abilities==
The Red Hulk has superhuman strength, durability, and endurance, comparable to that of the Hulk. He is capable of absorbing radiation, which his body can metabolize for increased strength. Unlike the Hulk, increased anger does not make him stronger but causes him to emit increasing heat. The upper limit of this heat has not been specified. When fighting the Hulk, during the Red Hulk's first story line, this heat created an aura of light around the two behemoths and melted the desert sand on which they stood into a glass disc at least dozens of feet in diameter. At this level, the Red Hulk weakens and is vulnerable to being knocked unconscious by the Hulk.<ref>{{cite comic|writer=Loeb, Jeph|Penciller=McGuinness, Ed|Inker=Vines, Dexter|story=Blood Red|title=Hulk|volume=2|issue=6|date=July 2008|publisher=Marvel Comics}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=Marvel Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded}}</ref>


== Collected editions ==
Marvel editor Mark Paniccia has described Red Hulk as "absolutely uninhibited, tactically intelligent",<ref name="George">{{cite web |last=George |first=Richard |coauthors=Schedeen, Jesse |title=The Future of the Hulk: Marvel reveals new details about the current and future status of the Hulk line |url=http://comics.ign.com/articles/877/877905p1.html |publisher=] |date=May 30, 2008 |accessdate= }}</ref> while writer Jeph Loeb states "The Red Hulk is the kind of ] we haven't seen before — a thinking, calculating, brutal weapon-toting kind of Hulk."<ref name="USA"/> To further distance the character away from the original: "Everything the Green Hulk isn't, the Red Hulk is."<ref name="USA">{{cite news |last=Colton |first=David | title = The reliably green Incredible Hulk gets pulled into a crimson tide for '#2' | url = http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/news/2008-02-17-incredible-hulk_N.htm | work = ] | date = February 17, 2008 | accessdate = 2008-06-12}}</ref> The character has abilities almost identical to those of the ], including superhuman strength, speed, agility, durability and advanced ]. As he becomes increasingly angry, the Red Hulk instead emits increasing levels of ].<ref name="H6"/> In the first nine issues, the character shows proficiency in weapon use,<ref name="H1"/> strategy and hand-to-hand combat.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Title
!Material collected
!Published date
!ISBN
|-
|''Hulk: Fall of the Hulks: Red Hulk''
|''Fall of the Hulks: Red Hulk'' #1-4 and material from ''Incredible Hulk'' #606-608
|August 2010
|{{ISBNT|978-0785147954}}
|-
|''Red Hulk: Scorched Earth''
|''Hulk'' (vol. 2) #25-30
|May 2011
|{{ISBNT|978-0785148968}}
|-
|''Red Hulk: Planet Red Hulk''
|''Hulk'' (vol. 2) #30.1, 31-36
|October 2011
|{{ISBNT|978-0785155782}}
|-
|''Fear Itself: Hulk/Dracula''
|''Hulk'' (vol. 2) #37-41, ''Fear Itself: Hulk vs Dracula'' #1-3
|November 2011
|{{ISBNT|978-0785155805}}
|-
|''Red Hulk: Hulk of Arabia''
|''Hulk'' (vol. 2) #42-46
|April 2012
|{{ISBNT|978-0785160953}}
|-
|''Red Hulk: Haunted''
|''Hulk'' (vol. 2) #47-52
|August 2012
|{{ISBNT|978-0785160991}}
|-
|''Red Hulk: Mayan Rule''
|''Hulk'' (vol. 2) #53-57
|October 2012
|{{ISBNT|978-0785160977}}
|}


==Collected editions== ==Other versions==
===Marvel 2099===
The series is being collected into ]:
In the unified ] reality of Earth-2099, space explorer '''Ross Romero''' is dispatched with his crew by ] to explore a rogue planet that appeared around the Sun. When the planet attacked his crew and one abandoned Ross on the planet, he worked to survive on it. One day, Ross ate a red fruit that appeared before him and it transformed him into the 2099 version of the Red Hulk as he figures out that the planet he's stranded on is ] who empowered him as his last act. Ego's pursuer Terrax the Planet Hunter arrived after killing the crew member that abandoned Ross and fought his Red Hulk form. The Red Hulk defeats Terrax the Planet Hunter who finds himself unable to manipulate Ego's soil. Now with his new powers, the Red Hulk leaves Ego to protect the galaxy as he taps into Hyperspace and heads into the unknown.<ref>''Annihilation 2099'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>


===Secret Wars (2015)===
*''Hulk'':
The 2015 "]" story line features the ] domain of Greenland and contains some Red Hulks who are part of the different Tribal Hulks. One Red Hulk rules Greenland as the '''Red King'''. A variation of ] called the Captain is sent into Greenland by ] and ] to kill the Red King who is holding ] prisoner.<ref>''Planet Hulk'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> After the Red King reveals to that group that he already killed Barnes,<ref>''Planet Hulk'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref> the Captain kills the Red King.<ref>''Planet Hulk'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref>
**''Red Hulk'' (collects ''Hulk'' vol. 2 #1-6, 176 pages, hardcover, December 2008, ISBN 0-7851-2881-6, softcover, March 2009, ISBN 0-7851-2882-4)
**''Red & Green'' (collects ''Hulk'' vol. 2 #7-9 and ''King-Size Hulk'' #1, 112 pages, hardcover, August 2009, ISBN 0-7851-2883-2, softcover, March 2009, ISBN 0-7851-2884-0)


==Reception== ==In other media==
===Television===
Comics featuring the Red Hulk have sold well, but received mixed reviews.
* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva2">{{cite web |title=Red Hulk Voices (Hulk) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Hulk/Red-Hulk/ |access-date=January 10, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref>
* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Eric |date=April 21, 2012 |title=Eliza Dushku Will S.M.A.S.H. as She-Hulk |url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/122/1223159p1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421033522/http://tv.ign.com/articles/122/1223159p1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-04-21 |website=IGN}}</ref><ref name="CBR">{{cite web |last=Feily |first=Karl |date=October 19, 2011 |title=NYCC: Marvel Television Has Big Plans |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=35004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111021042950/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=35004 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-10-21 |access-date=November 13, 2011 |publisher=]}}</ref>
* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears in the '']'' four-part episode "Contests of Champions", voiced again by Clancy Brown.<ref name="btva2" />
* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears in '']'', voiced again by Clancy Brown.<ref name="btva2" />


===Marvel Cinematic Universe===
The first five issues of the ''Hulk'' title sold out, and second printings featured new covers.<ref name="CBR1">{{cite news |last=CBR News Team |first= | title = "Hulk" #5 is red hot - second printing announced | url = http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=17678 | publisher = ] | date = August 12, 2008 | accessdate = 2008-08-28}}</ref> Issue #6 was the second best-selling title of September 2008,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/13519.html |title=Top 300 Comics Actual--September 2008 |publisher=ICv2.com}}</ref> and issue #10 was sixth in February 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/14518.html|title=Top 300 Comics Actual--February 2009|date=March 17, 2009|publisher=ICv2|accessdate=2009-03-19}}</ref>
{{See also|Thaddeus Ross (Marvel Cinematic Universe)}}
The Red Hulk will make his live-action debut in the 2025 ] film '']'', portrayed by ] (Thaddeus Ross).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smart |first=Jack |date=July 27, 2024 |title=Harrison Ford Says He 'Wanted a Piece of the Action' While Previewing Next Captain America Movie
|url=https://people.com/harrison-ford-captain-america-brave-new-world-piece-of-action-8683315 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728043429/https://people.com/harrison-ford-captain-america-brave-new-world-piece-of-action-8683315 |archive-date=July 28, 2024 |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=]}}</ref>
* Previously, the Red Hulk was considered with ] during '']'' (2016),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/civil-war-iron-spider-red-hulk/|title='Captain America: Civil War' Directors Considered Including Red Hulk and Iron Spider|publisher=]|last=Han|first=Angie|date=August 25, 2016}}</ref> and '']'' (2019).<ref>{{cite web|author=Bonomolo, Cameron|title=Red Hulk Was Considered for Avengers: Endgame|publisher=ComicBook.com|url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/08/03/avengers-endgame-red-hulk-considered-writers/|date=August 3, 2019|access-date=October 2, 2019|archive-date=August 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804000352/https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/08/03/avengers-endgame-red-hulk-considered-writers/}}</ref> Additionally, a film featuring both the Hulk and Red Hulk was considered, but the project never entered development due to conflicts with ] holding the film rights.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cbr.com/james-gunn-wanted-to-direct-red-hulk-film/|title=James Gunn Wanted to Helm a Hulk/Red Hulk Film |last=Sobon |first=Nicole |date=July 1, 2017 |website=] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518080750/https://www.cbr.com/james-gunn-wanted-to-direct-red-hulk-film/ |archive-date=May 18, 2019 |access-date=May 18, 2019 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


===Video games===
Augie De Blieck Jr. of ] gave the first six issues a positive review, describing it as a "silly fun action romp" and a "popcorn comic". Blieck Jr. liked Loeb's lack of subtlety when giving out clues, saying "this is a book where anytime someone is about reveal the solution to the big mystery, they get knocked out by a slap in the face from the Red Hulk or a machine gun to the gut." His one criticism was that, although he liked the artwork, he would have preferred ] as the artist.<ref name="Augie">{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19411|title=Pipeline|last=De Blieck Jr.|first=Augie |date=January 6, 2009|publisher=Comic Book Resources|accessdate=2009-03-04}}</ref>
* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears as a playable character in the ]-exclusive ] version of '']'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite news| title = The Red Hulk Comes To GameStop | publisher = Game News International | date = May 8, 2008 | url = http://gamenewsi.com/index.php?itemid=19866&catid=1 | access-date = May 8, 2008 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080512132450/http://gamenewsi.com/index.php?itemid=19866&catid=1 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = May 12, 2008}}</ref>

* The Red Hulk appears as an alternate costume for the Hulk in '']'',<ref> The Flick Cast, September 15, 2009</ref> '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''.
] reviewer Jesse Schedeen was generally critical of the series, citing a lack of character development and the emphasis on continuous action sequences over the ongoing question of Red Hulk's identity.<ref name="IGNR4">{{cite news |last= Schedeen |first= Jesse| title = Hulk #4 Review, Who is the hulkiest Hulk of them all? | url = http://comics.ign.com/articles/884/884159p1.html | publisher = ] | date = May 25, 2008 | accessdate = 2008-08-28 | quote =Each issue provides about 30 seconds of plot development, which usually centers around heaping more layers of mystery atop the Red Hulk's identity. The rest involves smashing, being smashed, or a bit of both.}}</ref> Schedeen also derided the treatment of other mainstream Marvel characters within the pages of ''Hulk'', saying about issue #5, "The series has already treated She-Hulk and Iron Man like ragdolls who crumple under the awesome might of Red Hulk. Now it's Thor's turn."<ref name="IGNR5">{{cite news |last= Schedeen |first= Jesse| title = Hulk #5 Review, It's hammer time for Red Hulk. | url = http://comics.ign.com/articles/896/896771p1.html | publisher = ] | date = August 6, 2008 | accessdate = 2008-08-28}}</ref> Claiming bad dialogue, poor pacing and maltreated characters, the review claims Ed McGuiness' artwork has been the only saving grace for the title.<ref name="IGNR4"/><ref name="IGNR5"/> In an interview with Loeb, Z. Julian Cenac of ComixFan.com noted that some readers were upset that the Red Hulk was able to thrash other powerful Marvel characters, and were concerned that such a high power-level wouldn't be sustainable. Loeb replied "I tell the best stories I can." <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=46252|title=An Ultimatum of an Interview with Jeph Loeb|last=Cenac|first=Z. Julian |date=2009|publisher=ComixFan.com|accessdate=2009-03-04}}</ref>
* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears as a playable character in '']'', voiced by ].<ref name="btva2" />

* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears as an unlockable character in '']''.
==Other media==
* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears as a playable character in '']'', voices again by Fred Tatasciore.<ref>. Marvel.com. August 21, 2013.</ref>

* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears as a playable character in '']''.
Red Hulk has appeared in a video game and as an action figure. He is a playable character in ]'s ] exclusive version of ] to 2008's '']'' movie.<ref>{{cite news | title = The Red Hulk Comes To GameStop | publisher = Game News International | date = May 8, 2008 | url = http://gamenewsi.com/index.php?itemid=19866&catid=1 | accessdate = 2008-05-08}}</ref> Red Hulk is featured in the Target exclusive ] series from ]<ref> - cmdstore.com</ref> and has a Big Bad Toy Store exclusive 10" ] action figure which features a new head sculpt based on Ed McGuinness' art.<ref> - marvelousnews.com</ref> There is also a upcoming Series 25 Red Hulk '']'' figure. <ref>http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/store/item.asp?ItemNo=79956&CategoryID=381</ref>
* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears as a playable character in '']'' with Robert Maverick / Red Hulk as an alternate costume.<ref>{{Citation|title=Marvel Future Fight on Facebook Gaming|url=https://www.facebook.com/MarvelFutureFight/videos/things-are-heating-up-for-red-hulk-in-marvel-future-fights-v625-update-whos-read/2982798005166206/|language=en|access-date=2021-08-26}}</ref>
* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears as a playable character in '']''.
* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears as a playable character in '']'', voiced again by Fred Tatasciore.<ref name="btva2" />
* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears as a playable character in '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2015/10/1/9429395/marvel-puzzle-quest-birthday-galactus-boss-fight-year-two-second|title=Marvel Puzzle Quest celebrates second birthday with an epic Galactus boss fight|first=Philip|last=Kollar|date=October 1, 2015|website=Polygon|access-date=March 27, 2018}}</ref>
* Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk appears as a playable character in '']''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Characters|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/lego-marvel-super-heroes-2/Characters|website=IGN Database|access-date=13 January 2018}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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==External links==
* at the Marvel Universe
* at the Marvel Database Project
* {{comicbookdb|type=character|id=26270|title=Red Hulk}}
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Marvel Comics antihero

The Red Hulk is an alias that is used by several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics: Thunderbolt Ross, Robert Maverick, Joe Fixit and other equivalents in specific Marvel timelines. The character has appeared in numerous adaptions in media alongside the comics including several animated television shows and many video games.

Fictional character biography

Thunderbolt Ross

Main article: Thunderbolt Ross

The first incarnation of Red Hulk (also known as Rulk) first appeared in the Hulk series that debuted in 2008. The 2010 World War Hulks storyline reveals that this being is United States Army General Thunderbolt Ross, the father-in-law and longtime nemesis of the original Hulk (Bruce Banner). The storyline reveals that Ross was given the ability to transform into the Red Hulk by the organizations A.I.M. and the Intelligencia and that he did this in order to better fight the original Hulk.

Robert Maverick

Main article: Robert Maverick

The second incarnation of Red Hulk appears in the 2017 debut issue of U.S.Avengers. Four-star General Robert Maverick is selected for his genetic profile to create a being who is "halfway to a Hulk". A device called the Hulk Plug-In, created by Avengers Idea Mechanics (a legitimate technology company created from the remains of the defunct supervillain organization Advanced Idea Mechanics), is implanted in Maverick's wrist. When triggered, it turns him into a variation of the Red Hulk for one hour approximately every day and a half. Unlike his predecessor, Maverick retains his mustache as the Red Hulk and wears his sunglasses. He joins the U.S. Avengers.

Joe Fixit

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The Hulk's Joe Fixit personality later gained the ability to transform into his version of Red Hulk when in the Below-Place.

Powers and abilities

The Red Hulk has superhuman strength, durability, and endurance, comparable to that of the Hulk. He is capable of absorbing radiation, which his body can metabolize for increased strength. Unlike the Hulk, increased anger does not make him stronger but causes him to emit increasing heat. The upper limit of this heat has not been specified. When fighting the Hulk, during the Red Hulk's first story line, this heat created an aura of light around the two behemoths and melted the desert sand on which they stood into a glass disc at least dozens of feet in diameter. At this level, the Red Hulk weakens and is vulnerable to being knocked unconscious by the Hulk.

Collected editions

Title Material collected Published date ISBN
Hulk: Fall of the Hulks: Red Hulk Fall of the Hulks: Red Hulk #1-4 and material from Incredible Hulk #606-608 August 2010 978-0785147954
Red Hulk: Scorched Earth Hulk (vol. 2) #25-30 May 2011 978-0785148968
Red Hulk: Planet Red Hulk Hulk (vol. 2) #30.1, 31-36 October 2011 978-0785155782
Fear Itself: Hulk/Dracula Hulk (vol. 2) #37-41, Fear Itself: Hulk vs Dracula #1-3 November 2011 978-0785155805
Red Hulk: Hulk of Arabia Hulk (vol. 2) #42-46 April 2012 978-0785160953
Red Hulk: Haunted Hulk (vol. 2) #47-52 August 2012 978-0785160991
Red Hulk: Mayan Rule Hulk (vol. 2) #53-57 October 2012 978-0785160977

Other versions

Marvel 2099

In the unified Marvel 2099 reality of Earth-2099, space explorer Ross Romero is dispatched with his crew by Alchemax to explore a rogue planet that appeared around the Sun. When the planet attacked his crew and one abandoned Ross on the planet, he worked to survive on it. One day, Ross ate a red fruit that appeared before him and it transformed him into the 2099 version of the Red Hulk as he figures out that the planet he's stranded on is Ego the Living Planet who empowered him as his last act. Ego's pursuer Terrax the Planet Hunter arrived after killing the crew member that abandoned Ross and fought his Red Hulk form. The Red Hulk defeats Terrax the Planet Hunter who finds himself unable to manipulate Ego's soil. Now with his new powers, the Red Hulk leaves Ego to protect the galaxy as he taps into Hyperspace and heads into the unknown.

Secret Wars (2015)

The 2015 "Secret Wars" story line features the Battleworld domain of Greenland and contains some Red Hulks who are part of the different Tribal Hulks. One Red Hulk rules Greenland as the Red King. A variation of Captain America called the Captain is sent into Greenland by God Emperor Doom and Sheriff Strange to kill the Red King who is holding Bucky Barnes prisoner. After the Red King reveals to that group that he already killed Barnes, the Captain kills the Red King.

In other media

Television

Marvel Cinematic Universe

See also: Thaddeus Ross (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

The Red Hulk will make his live-action debut in the 2025 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Captain America: Brave New World, portrayed by Harrison Ford (Thaddeus Ross).

Video games

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