Summary

• Annihilation 2099 #3 introduces Ross Romero as the new Red Hulk, giving him a uniquely grotesque origin story which rivals that of Bruce Banner.
• Ross Romero's transformation into a giant red rage monster with cosmic power creates a fascinating new Marvel hero – one who the issue declares is the "strangest man of all time," in reference to the very first issue of The Incredible Hulk.
• Romero's origin story in Annihilation 2099 #3 showcases his strength and potential to have a major impact on the Marvel Universe, as the character takes the body horror aspect of the Hulk to an entirely new level.

Warning: Contains spoilers for Annihilation 2099 #3!Earth-2099’s new Hulk. ing 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 to Incredible 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 a the 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.

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 transformation that 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 the strangest 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 and Alien Xenomorph designer H. R. Giger to craft a strange Marvel hero that even sures 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 the the Ross Romero Red Hulk’s power level blows the green beast out of the water in 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. As Red Hulk 2099 earns the title of the “strangest man of all time” over the original Hulk, creators Orlando and Woods create a strong case for the character making a splash not only on Earth-2099 but across the entire Marvel Multiverse.

Annihilation 2099 #3 is available now from Marvel Comics.