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Red Hulk
Cover to Hulk #1 (Jan. 2008). Art by Ed McGuiness.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceHulk #1 (Jan. 2008)
Created byJeph Loeb
Ed McGuiness
In-story information
Alter egoUnknown
Notable aliasesRulk
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, stamina, and durability
  • Regenerative healing factor
  • Emits gamma radiation proportionate to anger level

Red Hulk, referred to as Rulk in comic narration, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Hulk #1 (Jan. 2008) and was created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ed McGuiness.

Publication history

The Red Hulk was introduced in Hulk #1 (Jan. 2008), a monthly title written by Jeph Loeb and drawn by Ed McGuiness. [1] A one-shot publication titled King-Size Hulk (June 2008) was also released, written by Loeb with artwork by Frank Cho, Arthur Adams, and Herb Trimpe.

Marvel editor Mark Paniccia has described Red Hulk as "absolutely uninhibited, tactically intelligent",[2] while writer Jeph Loeb states "The Red Hulk is the kind of Hulk we haven't seen before — a thinking, calculating, brutal weapon-toting kind of Hulk." To further distance the character away from the original: "Everything the Green Hulk isn't, the Red Hulk is."[3]

The first twelve issues (Jan. - Dec. 2008) assert that the character is very aggressive, as the Red Hulk murders the Wendigo and Hulk foe the Abomination; destroys the Helicarrier of spy organization S.H.I.E.L.D; defeats several Marvel heroes, and after causing an earthquake in San Francisco is finally defeated by the combined efforts of the Hulk and the thunder god Thor. While in custody, the character is revealed to have been created by General Thunderbolt Ross and psychiatrist turned hero Doc Samson. Neither the General nor Doc Samson identify him by any other name. He later battles the Lady Liberators, and after tricking them kidnaps member Thundra, who becomes his ally.

Powers and abilities

The character has abilities almost identical to those of the original Hulk, including superhuman strength, speed, agility, durability and advanced regeneration. The Red Hulk deviates from the Hulk mythos in that the character's strength does not grow in direct proportion to his anger - the Red Hulk instead emits increasing levels of gamma radiation, hence the statement, "the madder this Hulk gets, the hotter he gets". In Hulk #1 - 9 (Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2009), the character shows proficiency in strategy, hand-to-hand combat, and weapons use.

Reception

The first five issues of the Hulk title sold out and had second printings with covers featuring interior art from Ed McGuiness.[4] Issue #6 was the second best-selling title of September 2008.[5] An IGN review of the series, however, was critical of the lack of character development, citing the emphasis on continuous action sequences over the ongoing question of Red Hulk's identity.[6] The review later also derided the treatment of other mainstream Marvel characters within the pages of Hulk "The series has already treated She-Hulk and Iron Man like ragdolls who crumple under the awesome might of Red Hulk. Now it's Thor's turn."[7] Claiming bad dialogue, poor pacing and maltreated characters, the review claims Ed McGuiness' artwork has been the only saving grace for the title.[6][7]

Marvel's insert booklets in Diamond Previews began referring to the Red Hulk character as "Rulk" (a portmanteau of Red Hulk), to distinguish from the original Hulk character. Creator Jeph Loeb began using the term as of issue #7.[4]

Bibliography

Collected editions

  • Hulk, Vol. 1: Red Hulk ISBN 0785128816; collects Hulk #1-6
  • Hulk, Vol. 2: Red & Green ISBN 0785128830; collects Hulk #7-9 and King-Size Hulk #1

Other media

Television

  • Red Hulk is mentioned in the TV show Heroes on two occasions.

Video games

Toys

References

  1. ^ Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness Make The Hulk See Red!. Marvel.com. 2007-12-03
  2. ^ George, Richard (2008-05-30). "The Future of the Hulk: Marvel reveals new details about the current and future status of the Hulk line". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Colton, David (2008-02-17). "The reliably green Incredible Hulk gets pulled into a crimson tide for '#2'". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2008-06-12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ a b CBR News Team (2008-08-12). ""Hulk" #5 is red hot - second printing announced". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2008-08-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "Top 300 Comics Actual--September 2008" icv2.com
  6. ^ a b Schedeen, Jesse (2008-06-25). "Hulk #4 Review, Who is the hulkiest Hulk of them all?". IGN. Retrieved 2008-08-28. Each issue provides about 30 seconds of plot development, which usually centers around heaping more layers of mystery atop the Red Hulk's identity. The rest involves smashing, being smashed, or a bit of both. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ a b Schedeen, Jesse (2008-08-06). "Hulk #5 Review, It's hammer time for Red Hulk". IGN. Retrieved 2008-08-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "The Red Hulk Comes To GameStop". Game News International. 2008-05-08. Retrieved 2008-05-08. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ Marvel Legends Exclusive Red Hulk Build-A-Figure Action Figures: Set of 7 - cmdstore.com
  10. ^ BBTS Exclusive Marvel Select Red Hulk - marvelousnews.com


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