Summary
Warning: Contains spoilers forAnnihilation 2099 #3!Earth-2099’s newRed Hulkhas beenofficially introduced with a fantastically unusual origin that rivals Bruce Banner’s comic book debutas theHulk. Joining the Marvel Universe is Ross Romero, whose betrayal and desperation turns him into a giant red rage monster with tremendous otherworldly power. This version of the Hulk combines body horror with space adventure to create an extraordinary new Marvel hero.
Annihilation 2099#3 – written by Steve Orlando, with art by Pete Woods – includes a nod toIncredible Hulk#1 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, as the new Red Hulk adopts the “Strangest Man of All Time” moniker which appeared on the first issue of the iconic Hulk series.
As anew group of cosmic heroes join Earth-2099, Marvel has introduced Romero’s Hulk as one ofthe universe’s strongest new characters. With an ultra-powerful planetary twist on a monstrous transformation, Red Hulk 2099 is a bizarre and fascinating addition to Marvel lore.
Marvel’s Future Star-Lord is a Wakandan Space Goddess in Epic ANNIHILATION 2099
The future is bright as the Star-Lord of tomorrow is a Mjolnir-wielding Goddess of Thunder, ruling over the planet of Wakanda in the year 2099.
The New Red Hulk Is Truly “The Strangest Man Alive” In The Marvel Universe
Annihilation 2099#3 – Written By Steve Orlando; Art By Pete Woods, Dale Eaglesham, Raul Angulo, & Cory Petit
As the new Red Hulk’s origin swaps gamma radiation for the Power Primordial, Ross Romero seemingly becomes one of the strangest and strongest Hulks in Marvel history.
Annihilation 2099 #3 efficiently tells the origin story of Ross Romero in a single issue,effectively illustrating why his new Red Hulk has officially earned the “strangest man of all time” title.Following his orders to retrieve biomaterial from another planet, he is betrayed by another team member and ends up trapped and slowly decaying on Ego the Living Planet. Eating a mysterious plant created by Ego,Romero undergoes a shocking and horrific transformationthat turns him into an abominable red beast filled with rage and raw power.
As the new Red Hulk’s origin swaps gamma radiation for the Power Primordial, Ross Romero seemingly becomes one of thestrangest and strongest Hulks in Marvel history.While Romero merges with Ego, his red suit attaches to himself to create the crimson techno-organic monster. The issue’s artist and character designer for the new Red Hulk, Pete Woods, drew inspiration from not only Jack Kirby but legendary artist andAlienXenomorph designer H. R. Giger to craft a strange Marvel hero that even surpasses the bizarre nature of the original Bruce Banner Hulk.
The New Red Hulk’s Powers Might Make Him The Strongest Man In Marvel’s 2099 Universe Too
Inheriting The Hulk’s Epic Legacy
The character’s power-set and strong debut immediately make Ross Romero a worthy candidate to make an impact in a big way, as the lore of Earth-2099 continues to expand.
Gaining the power and might of Ego the Living Planet, many could argue that thenew Red Hulk makes Bruce’s Hulk look weakin comparison. Though the nature of the original Incredible Hulk’s abilities has varied and evolved since his debut in 1962,the Ross Romero Red Hulk’s power levelblows the green beast out of the water in terms of their debut appearances.With not only the cosmic abilities of Ego, but his vast memories and rage,the creature that Romero transforms into is easily one of the most threatening characters to hit the pages of Marvel Comics.
The character’s power-set and strong debut immediately make Ross Romero a worthy candidate to make an impact in a big way, as the lore of Earth-2099 continues to expand. His well-built origin with astonishing twists and turns makes for an extremely compelling addition to the world of Hulks. AsRed Hulk2099 earns the title of the “strangest man of all time” over the originalHulk, creators Orlando and Woods create a strong case for the character making a splash not only on Earth-2099 butacross the entire Marvel Multiverse.
Pete Woods and Dale Eaglesham
Cover Artists:
Nick Bradshaw and Rachelle Rosenberg
RAGE OF THE RED HULK! Explore ROSS ROMERO’S team ends up mining EGO THE LIVING PLANET! What makes Ross transform into an ALL-NEW RED HULK whose cosmic strength and hyperspace jumps are fueled by the power primordial? And is the new Red Hulk’s power enough to defeat TERRAX, THE PLANET HUNTER?
Hulk
The Hulk, a Marvel Comics superhero created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, is physicist Bruce Banner transformed by gamma radiation. He morphs into a giant, green-skinned creature of immense strength and invulnerability when angered. Struggling with his transformations, Hulk allies with other heroes, battling villains while balancing his intellect with uncontrollable rage, making him a central figure in Marvel’s universe.
