However, upon his transformation into the Red Hulk and Hulk's recently risen intelligence, he has had a change of heart and taken it upon himself to look out for him. "Blood Red", Warren Ellis (w), Salvador Larroca (a). Originally, as General Thunderbolt Ross, he was obsessed with capturing the wild and uncontrollable Hulk and harnessing his immense powers. [33], In 2018's Free Comic Book Day Captain America issue indicates that Ross is no longer incarcerated. It's a real shame that the Thunderbolt Ross of the MCU hasn't had the same path seen in the comics. Despite having bulging biceps that constantly test the integrity of his spandex, Steve Rogers is once again the little guy when it comes to this opponent. [17], The opening story arc of the Hulk (vol. After the creation of the Hulk, Ross pursues the creature with a growing obsession, and, after learning that Banner and the Hulk are one and the same, Ross hunts Banner as well. 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By Sam Scott Dec 05, 2019 General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross is the Incredible Hulk's oldest and most committed enemy, hunting the iconic Marvel hero ever since his first appearance in 1962. [78], In 2009, Thunderbolt Ross was ranked as IGN's 71st Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time. Over the years, the character has undergone multiple transformations, including the antiheroine Red She-Hulk (or She-Rulk). [42] Issue #6 was the second-best-selling title of September 2008,[43] and issue #10 was sixth in February 2009. The level is set when connecting that Super Power to a character. [3] This incarnation is a strike team that cleans up the messes left by Ross' military career, but the team later decides on a new arrangement in which the team will do one mission for Ross, then a mission for a random member. [24] However, the 2010 "World War Hulks" storyline reveals that Red Hulk is Thunderbolt Ross himself, the Red She-Hulk his daughter Betty, and that the Ross who was "killed" was a Life Model Decoy used to convince the world that he had died. In a November 2010 Q&A column, then-Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada clarified that Ross is a member of the U.S. Air Force and that inconsistencies in his uniform can be explained via the artistic license with which artists attempt to present a more dramatic-looking uniform, and that Ross may be a part of a special unit of the U.S. Air Force, or the Marvel Universe's version of it, which has its own unique dress code.[9]. [48] Claiming bad dialogue, poor pacing and maltreated characters, Schedeen stated that Ed McGuinness' artwork was the only saving grace for the title. [39] Red Hulk has also been shown to have a weakness to Negative Zone energy, which caused him burning pain and drained him when he attempted to absorb it. Ross is a General in the Air Force who is in charge of Bruce Banner's gamma bomb project. He is later restored to human form but retains some residual energy-generating powers. General Ross has a long history in Marvel comics, but the first appearance of Red Hulk was in 2008’s Hulk #1 as a mysterious rival to Hulk. Red Hulk’s backstory is still an issue beyond the Civil War movie; it … It isn’t until later that Rulk was revealed to be created by MODOK, the leader of A.I.M., when She-Hulk infiltrates an A.I.M. Originally, as General Thunderbolt Ross, he was obsessed with capturing the wild and uncontrollable Hulk and harnessing his immense powers. As a boy, Thaddeus Ross immersed himself in the study of military history. Official Superhero Database stats. The Incredible Bulk / Red Hulk / General Thaddeus E. “Thunderbolt” Ross / Marvel Comics ... Be the first to share what you think! However, upon his transformation into the Red Hulk and Hulk's recent rise in intelligence, Ross has had a change of heart and taken it upon himself to look out for him. MAX; Epic; Icon; See More... Community. The Hulk escapes from Ryker's control and, after several adventures, is lost in space. And he looks the same, except he's red. Every Super Power has a score (SPS) that is used to calculate the Class. Vines, Dexter (i). Captain Ahab Ideaverse The Thunderbolts first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #449 (January 1997) and were created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.. Ross is a United States military officer, the father of Betty Ross, ex-father-in-law of Glenn Talbot, father-in-law of Bruce Banner, and the head of the gamma bomb project that turned Banner into the Hulk. [2] He was a recurring character throughout this series. "Thunderbolts, "'Hulk' #5 is red hot – second printing announced", "The Future of the Hulk: Marvel reveals new details about the current and future status of the Hulk line", "The reliably green Incredible Hulk gets pulled into a crimson tide for '#2, "Hulk #4 Review, Who is the hulkiest Hulk of them all? His popularity resulted in him being used as a main character in the 2012 Thunderbolts series by Daniel Way and Steve Dillon. This indicates that Ross as Red Hulk has been in the cards for some time, but his ultimate appearance may be a matter of time now that there is room open for him to roam free. View Entire Discussion (0 Comments) More posts from the … Well, which one? [37] When infected with Cable's techno-organic virus during the "X-Sanction" storyline, he was able to control this heat to burn the virus out of his system. The first incarnation of Red Hulk (also known as Rulk) first appeared in the Hulk series that debuted in 2008. Hope for Red Hulk in the MCU. Human form. 3 #1 (January 2008), created by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuiness, but his identity as Ross was not revealed until later. After imprisoning Red Hulk in the Gamma Base, Banner makes arrangements with Steve Rogers for Red Hulk to join the Avengers. The government detected the Red Hulk in the Bering Strait when a satellite detected the seismic activity of the Hulk landing on the ground. 2) #1. 2) series that premiered in 2008 established that the Red Hulk is very aggressive, as he murders the Hulk adversaries Wendigo and Abomination; destroys the Helicarrier of the spy organization S.H.I.E.L.D. Initially known as General Ross, his character has developed and is currently the Secretary of State. The character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and made her first appearance in Incredible Hulk #1 (1962) as a romantic interest of the Hulk (Dr. Bruce Banner), and is the daughter of General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross. Red Hulk. He and his men simply do not fire on or engage the Hulk in any way. Loeb, Jeph (w). [11] The Red Hulk was created to be an uninhibited, tactically intelligent adversary to the Hulk. However, he is also frequently seen in an Air Force uniform, as in his first appearance in Incredible Hulk #1. He turns him into a mindless replacement for his fallen soldier Redeemer. [41], Comics featuring the Red Hulk have sold well but received mixed reviews. His daughter, Betty, takes a liking to the young scientist, a fact which only enhances the dislike the rough Ross has for the "weakling" scientist Banner. agent Clay Quartermain to merge with the electric creature Zzzax, a process that gives Ross superpowers but also makes him mentally unstable. The character can also emit heat at will from his eyes during non-enraged periods and can augment power levels by absorbing various types of energy, such as gamma radiation (in one instance causing the Hulk to revert to alter ego Bruce Banner)[22] and the Power Cosmic. In his human form, he wears a military uniform, has white and grey hair and mustache. Giving his blessing to Bruce and Betty, he dies in his daughter's arms. Thunderbolt Ross first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 (May 1962) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as a nemesis for the Hulk. Red Hulk began appearing as a regular character in Avengers vol. After Banner's transformation into the Hulk, Ross spends years chasing the monster, becoming obsessed enough to commit treason by allying himself with the Leader, MODOK, and the Abomination[5] to destroy the Hulk. He won the first time but the Hulk used a tactic on him the second time. Subsequently, almost everyone he killed is brought back to life with no memory of the event. He later became a mutated human known as the Red Hulk. The level determines the final score, of the Super Power, being used in the calculation. Red Hulk / Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (first appearance) Other Characters. This leads to a battle in which Doc Green subdues Red Hulk and injects him with a formula that reverts him to Ross. After Banner's transformation into the Hulk, Ross spends years chasing the monster, becoming obsessed enough with it to commit treason by allying himself with the Leader, M.O.D.O.… In 2008, Ross was transformed into the Red Hulk to better combat his nemesis. Ross is eventually recovered and revived by agents of the alien Troyjan and returns to the Air Force. General Thaddeus E. \"Thunderbolt\" Ross, the man who would become the most frequent nemesis of the superhuman monster known as the incredible Hulk, born to the Rosses, a New Hampshire family with a proud tradition of military service. He's been featured in the MCU, turned in a Hulk himself and played an integral role in the comics. [19], The Red Hulk was created as part of a Super Soldier program by several persons, including Doc Samson,[20] and the criminal think tank Intelligencia,[21] headed by MODOK. 4, from issue #7 (January 2011) through its final issue #34 (January 2013). [38] Red Hulk was created through a combination of gamma radiation and cosmic rays. The mainstream version can be found here: Thunderbolt Ross. | Class: Hulk And The Agents Of S.m.a.s.h (2013 - 2015), The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010), Incredible Hulk #1 (May, 1962)(as General Ross), Hulk Vol 2 #1 (March, 2008) (as Red Hulk). Before he could get his name out, Doc Samson shot him and told him that he couldn't go around telling secrets. To date, there’s been 3 of them. [6], Finally, the Nevermind, a mutant who drains people of their life energy, attacks Gamma Base in search of a strong host, in this case the Hulk. He was portrayed by Sam Elliott in the 2003 film Hulk and by William Hurt in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films The Incredible Hulk (2008), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Ross grew up in a military environment with both his father and paternal grandfather in the military. All traits of a character are used for calculating the Classification. Since 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t revisited a sequel Hulk movie, although the character has appeared in other films.The same can be said for William Hurt’s portrayal of Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross. "The Strongest There Is", Jeph Loeb (w), Ed McGuinness (p), Mark Farmer & Dexter Vines (i). "Winner Takes All". Connect With Us. [8], Ross' military affiliation has been inconsistently portrayed in the comics. The 2010 "World War Hulks" storyline reveals that this being is United States Army General Thunderbolt Ross, the father-in-law and longtime nemesis of the original Hulk, Bruce Banner. [15] Initially, Red Hulk's identity was unknown both to the characters in the story[16] and to the reading audience. The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Hulk 2004 issue officially indicates Ross to be a three-star lieutenant general in the U.S. Air Force. When S.H.I.E.L.D. Thaddeus E. Ross is a general in the U.S. Army, the commanding officer of the Hulkbuster Unit, and the arch nemesis of Hulk. "Hulk No More", Jeph Loeb (w), Ed McGuinness (p), Mark Farmer, Dexter Vines (i). It surrounded the return of General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross on the cast list. The best, the most powerful and the most notorious of them was General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, the legendary dad of Betty Ross who sought to kill the original Bruce Banner Hulk since day one. Except, of course, for his powers which are identical. But Rulk was still not dead. Thaddeus E. Ross: Alter Egos: Red Hulk (MAU) Thunderbolt Ross: Aliases: Rulk, Hulk, Thunderbolt, General Ross: Place of birth: First appearance: Incredible Hulk #1 (May, 1962)(as General Ross), Hulk Vol 2 #1 (March, 2008) (as Red Hulk) Alignment: Neutral [8][39] Unlike the green Hulk, who gets stronger as his rage increases, Red Hulk's body temperature rises with his anger. Many early Hulk stories depicted Ross as an Army general trying to capture or destroy the Hulk with a U.S. Army battalion called the "Hulkbusters". The Superhero Database Classification number, or SHDB Class, is a number that represents the overall 'power' of a character. Red Hulk believes he is the best of the Hulks and his military history has often boosted his ego to unbearable levels. Jeph Loeb (w), Ed McGuinness (p), Dexter Vines (i). In New York, the Red Hulk attacked Director of S.H.I.E.L.D Tony Stark's newly commis... read more. Incredible Hulk #181 (Wolverine's First Appearance) Random Comic Imprints. Although Banner had claimed that he removed Red Hulk's energy-draining ability from him because it was killing Red Hulk, Red Hulk is shown to still possess this ability. [44], Augie De Blieck Jr. of Comic Book Resources gave the first six issues a positive review, describing it as a "silly fun action romp" and a "popcorn comic". General Ross appeared to be helping the Red Hulk, AKA Leonard Samson. He thinks of himself as a leader, despite the fact his arrogant nature makes him unlik… In Dimitri, Russia, the Red Hulk murdered the Abomination. The first five issues of the Hulk title sold out, and second printings featured new covers. Now it's Thor's turn". [citation needed], After Hulk takes away the powers of Rick Jones, Skaar and Betty Ross, Ross starts monitoring Hulk's movements. He saves his daughter by allowing the mutant to latch on him and discharging the energy resources he retained from Zzzax. "Tumble", The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, "New Black Widow Set Photos Confirm William Hurt on Set", "Way and Dillon Confirmed For Marvel NOW! [47] Schedeen also derided the treatment of other mainstream Marvel characters within the pages of Hulk, saying about issue #5 "The series has already treated She-Hulk and Iron Man like ragdolls who crumple under the awesome might of Red Hulk. He is recruited by S.H.I.E.L.D. [8] He is thwarted by a restored Hulk, who beats Red Hulk mostly due to Red Hulk's exhaustion from overheating. Chat; ... Red Hulk Avengers Assemble Hulk & S.M.A.S.H. With Thaddeus Ross (William Hurt) still an active part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, one would think it's but a matter of time before we end up seeing Red Hulk in live-action. However, when Red Hulk reveals this to Galactus, Galactus swiftly takes back the Power Cosmic from him. He later comes up with a more cost-effective method of confronting the Hulk when he is in his childlike stage: active non-resistance. In the first comic called Red Hulk, he first appeared killing Abomination. ", "Hulk #5 Review, It's hammer time for Red Hulk", "Eliza Dushku Will S.M.A.S.H. [23], In the 2010 storyline "Fall of the Hulks: Gamma", Red Hulk is related in flashback to have killed General Ross at the behest of Bruce Banner, with whom he has formed an alliance. Hurt will reprise the role in the film Black Widow (2021).[1]. NOTE: This article is about the incarnation of Thunderbolt Ross from the Marvel Cinematic film series. After witnessing Banner and Rick Jones (who was the Hulk at that time) heroically engaging the mutant, Ross realizes that he has been wrong about the Hulk being a mindless monster. Doc Samson and She Hulk was investigating the murder. [27] After the events of the Scorched Earth program, Red Hulk is paired up with a Life Model Decoy named Annie. [32], The 2016 "Civil War II" storyline reveals that Thunderbolt Ross is incarcerated in a classified military prison. [3] He also appeared in the issues #1–3 of the 2011 series The Avenging Spider-Man (November 2008) by Zeb Wells and Joe Madureira as a team-up character for Spider-Man. His character origin was revealed in The Incredible Hulk #291. Nearly four decades after Ross’ overall first appearance, he finally made his debut as the Red Hulk … Ultimate Spider-Man (Earth-12041) ... Thunderbolt Ross Related. hulk #1 first appearance of thunderbolt ross as red hulk marvel comics 2008 Condition: Very Fine+ (Please refer to FRONT/BACK of scans for condition. He almost had cameos Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Endgame.In both cases, he was ultimately passed over. And he's the same size. [39] Unlike the green Hulk, the Red Hulk does not revert to human form when rendered unconscious, and his blood is a fluorescent yellow instead of green,[40] remaining that color even in human form. While it was strange that Ross would previously lose his mustache and change his hair color whenever he transformed into Red Hulk, it made sense from the perspective of secrecy. "Seeing Red", Jeph Loeb (w), Ed McGuinness (p), Mark Farmer (i). Red Hulk is occasionally assaulted by Ross' former protégé General Reginald Fortean, a scientist given superhuman mutations by MODOK named Zero/One, and the Indian serial killer Black Fog . The Army continuity is also followed in various Hulk adaptations, such as in the 1966 and 1996–1998 cartoon versions of the Hulk, the 2003 Ang Lee movie Hulk in which he is portrayed by Sam Elliott, and in the 2008 movie The Incredible Hulk, in which he is portrayed by William Hurt. Though the heat is intense enough to melt desert sand into glass, it causes him to weaken when it becomes too intense,[40] as his physiology lacks a cooling mechanism to deal with the excess heat. [21] The satellites used to revert the Hulk to human form at the end of World War Hulk were used to power the device used to turn Ross into the Red Hulk. General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross (also known as the Red Hulk) is a fictional character who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics featuring the Hulk. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Hulk #1 CGC 9.8 First appearance Red Hulk General Thunderbolt Ross, Winter Guard at the best online prices at … Dismissed from the military, he shows up at Betty and Bruce's wedding with a gun and shoots Rick Jones. [7], Ross' body is later stolen by the Leader, who uses the powers of one of his followers to resurrect Ross. It’s only when he finally reaches the end of his rope that Ross is reborn once again as the Red Hulk - this time with gray hair and Ross’s iconic mustache. Stories about his service during World War II portray him as an Army officer in the U.S. Army Air Corps, as the Air Force was not a separate branch of the Armed Forces until September 18, 1947. relaunch, Red Hulk leads a non-government sponsored version of the Thunderbolts. [34] Subsequently, in that year's Captain America #1, it is revealed that Ross was paroled for helping a resistance cell during the "Secret Empire" storyline and appointed head of the investigation into the attack. Red Hulk has been tossed around as an idea for the MCU. Red Hulk believes he is the best of the Hulks and his military history has often boosted his ego to unbearable levels. He thinks of himself as a leader, despite the fact his arrogant nature makes him unlikable among… [28], Red Hulk plays a vital role in the Infinity Gem crisis of the "Heroic Age" storyline. After a failed assault on the Hulk, Ross and his men are captured and placed in chains under the watch of Hulk's Warbound, the army he has brought back from space. 1 Biography 1.1 General Ross 1.2 Red Hulk 2 Appearance 3 Personality 4 Powers and Abilites 5 Background in other media 6 Appearances At some point during his military career, General Ross was charged with … Red Hulk (also known as Rulk[10] or The IncREDible Hulk) was introduced in 2008 in Hulk (vol. [31], As part of the 2012 Marvel NOW! [79], Jeph Loeb (w), Ed McGuinness (p), Dexter Vines, Mark Farmer (i). [45], Red Hulk was listed as #41 on IGN's "Top 50 Avengers". [volume & issue needed], Ross would make friends with Banner, but when Betty is seemingly killed due to what both Ross and Banner believed to have been Banner's gamma-irradiated DNA interacting with hers, he once more pursues the Hulk with a vendetta. [25][26], After Steve Rogers recruits Red Hulk, Red Hulk manages to stop Intelligencia's failsafe plan "Scorched Earth". Strange, Baron Mordo, the Grandmaster, Terrax, a time-displaced Hulk, and Psycho Man. The Rulk version of Ross had also fought the Hulk twice. The Hulk, confused, does not smash and leaps away. De Blieck liked Loeb's lack of subtlety when giving out clues, saying "this is a book where anytime someone is about reveal the solution to the big mystery, they get knocked out by a slap in the face from the Red Hulk or a machine gun to the gut." Hulk tells Red Hulk that it was his idea to fake Ross' death and that he can never again resume that identity. McGuinness, Ed (p). General "Thunderbolt" Ross spent most of his life obsessed trying to capture Bruce Banner, the Hulk, creating a division of the U.S. Army called Hulkbusters in order to hunt him down.. Red Hulk, also known as Rulk, wreaks havoc and even kills Abomination. [29] During the 2011 "Fear Itself" storyline, Red Hulk attempts unsuccessfully to stop the Thing (in the form of Angrir, Breaker of Souls) from destroying the Avengers Tower,[30] as MODOK Superior and Black Fog converge on both combatants during the fight. [4], Ross is the Air Force general in charge of Bruce Banner's gamma bomb project. History. Thunderbolt Ross. [volume & issue needed], After the Hulk returns from exile and initiates "World War Hulk", General Ross, now a full general, makes his own return, electing to bring the fight to his nemesis once more after the Hulk beats Iron Man. It seemed that he … Bruce Banner has been able to damage adamantium in comics as Hulk, so Captain America's shield may not be enough to stop the immeasurable strength and power of Thunderbolt Ross as Red Hulk. the Red Hulk, assembled a strike-team with a composition very similar to the defunct Code Red, including himself, the Punisher, Deadpool, Elektra, Agent Venom, and others. But other than that, they're complete opposites. His daughter, Betty, takes a liking to the young scientist, deepening Ross' dislike for the "weakling". Alter Ego: Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross Notable Aliases: Rulk First Appearance: The Incredible Hulk #1 (May 1962) note As Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross / Hulk #1 (January 2008) note As Red Hulk Publication history. [47][48], Red Hulk has been merchandised in the form of action figures[76][77] and miniature statues. [46] IGN reviewer Jesse Schedeen was generally critical of the series, citing a lack of character development and the emphasis on continuous action sequences over the ongoing question of Red Hulk's identity. [36], Marvel editor Mark Paniccia described the Red Hulk as "absolutely uninhibited, tactically intelligent",[12] while writer Jeph Loeb said "The Red Hulk is the kind of Hulk we haven't seen before—a thinking, calculating, brutal weapon-toting kind of Hulk." The character has been merchandized in various products, such as toys and statues, and appeared in numerous media adaptations, including animated television series, video games, and live-action feature films. The rumors comes from We Got This Covered.They report their source informed them “that Red Hulk will be making an appearance at some point during the show.” To further distance the character away from the original: "Everything the Green Hulk isn't, the Red Hulk is. Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross has grown to have a unique role in the overall Marvel Comics canon, transforming from a supporting character of the Hulk to a … This doesn't mean that a higher class would always beat a lower class character. "[13] The character has abilities almost identical to those of the Hulk. The Rulk had succeeded in the first battle of the brawns but Hulk had somehow devised a tactical strategy and had defeated The Rulk the second time. 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