Red Hulk is set to star in a new ongoing series, the first ever for the character, spinning out of Marvel's One World Under Doom storytelling event – with the arrival of the debut issue on shelves timed to coincide with the February release of Captain America: Brave New World, which brings the character into the MCU.

Marvel announced Red Hulk – written by Benjamin Percy, with art by Geoff Shaw – which will give the character an exciting role to play in One World Under Doom, as Doctor Doom imprisons "Thunderbolt" Ross as part of his takeover of the planet.

The series will be preceded by a back-up story coming in this month's Incredible Hulk #19, Hulk's 800th milestone issue, which will set the stage for Red Hulk and Doom's conflict, a story which, according to author Benjamin Percy, "does not give [readers] a second to breathe."

Red Hulk Returns In An Ongoing Solo Series, Pitting The Character Against Doctor Doom

Red Hulk #1 – Written By Benjamin Percy; Art By Geoff Shaw; Available February 26, 2025 From Marvel Comics

Earlier this year, the One World Under Doom event. A solicit summary for Red Hulk from Marvel reveals what readers can expect, and where "Thunderbolt" Ross plays a role in all of this:

RED HULK kicks off when Doctor Doom imprisons Ross in Latveria in order to exploit his military expertise. Ross’ only hope of escape is unleashing Red Hulk’s strength like never before and leading an assault on Doom’s Kingdom from the inside! For a taste of what’s in store, check out a special prelude story by Percy and Shaw later this month in INCREDIBLE HULK #19, the milestone 800th issue of Hulk.

Thunderbolt Ross – in a cell deep below the ground – is a prisoner of Doctor Doom and he is not alone. Brilliant military, criminal and political minds have been gathered against their will in a prison complex that serves as a "think tank" to help carry out Doom's plan for global domination. But the Red Hulk has other plans! Guest starring Machine Man, Deathlok and more!

As it turns out, Ross is just one of many political leaders that Doom seeks to abduct in order to better his chances at taking over the world. Doom captures Thunderbolt specifically to use his military knowledge against the world, meaning the only way for Ross to save himself and other prisoners will be to unleash the long-dormant Red Hulk upon the Latveria ruler. Percy was asked for comment by Marvel and said this:

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.

In all, Percy's comments suggest the new Red Hulk series will be a non-stop thrill ride.

The New Red Hulk Series Is Set To Be Unlike Anything The Character Has Done Before

Red Hulk #1 – Main Cover By Geoff Shaw; Variant Covers By Adam Kubert, Todd Nauck, John Romita Jr, & More TBA

Red Hulk artist Geoff Shaw had this to say about the series.

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!

Meanwhile, Marvel editor Mark Paniccia offered this tease for the series:

In INCREDIBLE HULK #19, we’ll discover Ross has been operating dangerous covert missions across the globe in the name of national security. From this point on, Ben and Geoff bring intrigue and mystery paired with pulse-pounding action and shocking moments never letting their foot off the gas!

When he was first rebranded as a full-blown, monstrous anti-hero, it was a bold move for Thunderbolt Ross after playing ing character for years to Bruce Banner's antics. However, Red Hulk proved to be the most captivating addition to Ross, adding layers to an already interesting authority figure; by proxy, a new series should mean a return to form for the character.

For audiences eagerly reading Red Hulk's best comics in anticipation for his MCU debut, the new Red Hulk series will be a brand-new, exciting, and violent chapter in the character's history, one which will set an impressive precedent for how the character can be used, and what his on-screen role can be in the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. Red Hulk is immediately one of the most highly anticipated Marvel series of the new year, and will be a perfect tie-in to the character's cinematic debut.

Source: Marvel

Red Hulk #1 will be available February 26, 2025 from Marvel Comics.