Red Hulk

Red Hulk
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Creation & Design

Red Hulk was created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ed McGuinness, first appearing in 2008 as a new incarnation of the Hulk character, with a unique twist on the traditional Hulk lore.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain to the Hulk, Thaddeus Ross's transformation into Red Hulk was part of a larger narrative exploring the consequences of gamma radiation and the Hulk's legacy.

Character Development

Over the years, Red Hulk has evolved from a villain to a complex anti-hero, grappling with his identity and the consequences of his actions, ultimately seeking redemption and understanding.

Cultural Reception

Red Hulk has received mixed to positive reviews, with some fans appreciating the character's depth and others criticizing the changes to the Hulk mythos.

Character Details

Real Name:
Thaddeus E. Ross
Aliases:
Rulk, Thunderbolt Ross
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Thunderbolts, Avengers, Gamma Corps
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Durability, Regenerative healing
Equipment:
Gamma radiation, Advanced military technology
Weight:
400lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
gray
Marvel Nov 2007

Marvel Previews #51

Marvel Previews #51
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First consumer-facing cover image of the Red Hulk
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Marvel Mar 2008 Vol 2

Hulk #1

Hulk #1
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1st cover appearance of the Red Hulk, General 'Thunderbolt' Ross
Death of Abomination, initially suspected to have been shot to death by the Hulk but later revealed to be murdered by the Red Hulk
1st team appearance of a new Winter Guard roster: Red Guardian, Ursa Major, Crimson Dynamo, Darkstar
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: the interior story is about a murder perpetrated by, who is believed to be the Hulk, Bruce Banner. Doc Samson as an investigator is piecing together what occurred and the panels depict a recreation of events from his point-of-view with the belief that it is Bruce Banner, the green Hulk who is the killer
Marvel Mar 2008 Vol 2

Hulk #1

1:50 Limited: 5,000
Hulk #1
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Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962)
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Marvel Mar 2008 Vol 2

Hulk #1

Wizard World
Hulk #1
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner
Wizard World Los Angeles 2008 convention exclusive
Marvel Mar 2008 Vol 2

Hulk #1

Dynamic Forces Limited: 4,200
Hulk #1
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Variant cover art by Dale Keown
Dynamic Forces edition
Marvel Mar 2008 Vol 2

Hulk #1

Hero Initiative Limited: 5,000
Hulk #1
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Variant cover art by Ed McGuiness
Different from the 1:50 retailer incentive by the Atomic Comics logo above the Hulk title and a Hero Initiative logo under the corner box
Although this edition regularly sells for higher than the 1:50, there are approximately 3x more copies registered to the census than the 1:50
Marvel Apr 2008 Vol 2

Hulk #2

Hulk #2
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1st appearance of the Red Hulk, in-story, appeared only on the cover of Hulk #1 (2008)
1st appearance of A-Bomb, later revealed to be Rick Jones
Marvel Apr 2008 Vol 2

Hulk #2

2nd Print
Hulk #2
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Variant second printing wraparound cover art by Ed McGuinness
1st in-story appearance of Red Hulk, interior art used for cover
Marvel Jul 2008

King-Size Hulk #1

King-Size Hulk #1
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2nd appearance of Red Hulk, in-story
First battle of She-Hulk and Red Hulk - in Hulk #2 (2008), She-Hulk is grabbed by the Red Hulk in one panel and in the next, shown to be unconscious
Origin of Abomination, recap
Includes full reprints of Hulk #180 and #181, first cameo and full appearance of Wolverine
Full reprint of Avengers #83, first appearance of Enchantress as Valkyrie
Marvel Jul 2008

King-Size Hulk #1

King-Size Hulk #1
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2nd appearance of Red Hulk, in-story
First battle of She-Hulk and Red Hulk - in Hulk #2 (2008), She-Hulk is grabbed by the Red Hulk in one panel and in the next, shown to be unconscious
Origin of Abomination, recap
Includes full reprints of Hulk #180 and #181, first cameo and full appearance of Wolverine
Full reprint of Avengers #83, first appearance of Enchantress as Valkyrie
Marvel Aug 2008 Vol 2

Hulk #4

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Hulk #4
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Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness, cover A connects with cover B
Marvel Oct 2009 Vol 2

Hulk #14

2nd Print
Hulk #14
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Variant second printing cover art by Ian Churchill, interior splash page
Marvel Feb 2012 Vol 2

Hulk #42

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Hulk #42
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Variant cover art by Patrick Zircher
Cover art inspired by Thor #337 (1983)

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