A new power player emerges from the shadows of pain and heartbreak as The Hood debuts in Marvel Rivals! ORIGINS OF THE HOOD: MARVEL RIVALS #1 by Paul Allor and Francesco Archidiacono takes readers into the past to explore the beginnings of Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, and his journey from a hero-worshipping child to an aspiring power-hungry villain.
Originally running in the Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic, this new print comic guest-stars Captain America, Kingpin, and more as it further fleshes out the world of the game.
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Discover the beginnings of Parker Robbins, Marvel Rivals The Hood here in Origins of the Hood: Marvel Rivals #1
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Origins of the Hood: Marvel Rivals #1
After watching his family and his dreams fall apart, Parker Robbins decides to take matters into his own hands by attacking Kingpin’s empire head-on — only to land in prison with the childhood hero who once inspired him to keep going. As Parker confronts his hero, he realizes what he needs most… and that he’ll do whatever it takes to get it.
Creative Team
- Writer: Paul Allor
- Artist: Francesco Archidiacono
- Colorist: Carlos Lopez
- Letterer: Joe Sabino
- Designer: Kat Wlkington
- Cover Artist: Paco Diaz and Fernando Sifuentes
- Variant Cover Artists: Federico Sabbatini; Luciano Vecchio
- Editor: Jordan D. White
- Associate Editor: Emerald Bensadoun
- Format: Collects Marvel Unlimited Series #25 – 30
- Cover Price/Page Count: $6.99/48 Pages
Discover the beginnings of Parker Robbins, Marvel Rivals The Hood here in Origins of the Hood: Marvel Rivals #1, on shelves and digital platforms August 5, 2026, from Infinity Comics