Dustin Gebel
Marvel unveiled its next entry into the upcoming One World Under Doom publishing initiative, Red Hulk. Written by Benjamin Percy with art by Geoff Shaw, the ongoing series sees Thunderbolt Ross returning to his monstrous form as he tries to escape from the clutches of Doctor Doom. Trapped in a Latverian prison, Ross was captured to be used as a military expert for the villain’s invasion of the world.
In the press release, Percy spoke about building the story, stating:
“When I learned 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 move.
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 out various war-time scenarios. That’s where we begin — in a book that does not 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 crossover: Weapons of Vengeance. We planned this not just as an action showpiece, but as a war book. Get ready for a Hulk-sized assault on the senses.”
Before the book launches in February to tie in with Red Hulk’s MCU debut in Captain America: Brave New World, Percy and Shaw are set to tell a introductory story in Incredible Hulk #19.
Shaw spoke about working on the story, stating:
“Hulk has always been my favorite Marvel character, so to play in this gamma irradiated sand box has been a dream come true. Add Doctor Doom to the mix, arguably the Villain-of-all-villains, and artistically it’s an embarrassment of riches. We’re going to rock your red socks off!”
RED HULK #1
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art and Cover by GEOFF SHAW
Foil Variant Cover by ADAM KUBERT
Iconic Variant Cover by TODD NAUCK
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
On Sale 2/26
