Red Hulk in the MCU: Everything You Need to Know

The MCU's New Red Hulk

Red Hulk has joined the ranks of the MCU. In this powerful addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross takes on a monstrous form, but with differences from the Red Hulk in the comics.

Who is the Red Hulk?

Fans who are deeply into the Marvel Comics know the classic story of Red Hulk, where General Thunderbolt Ross gets exposed to radiation and develops some impressive new powers, often at odds with Hulk.

What is Red Hulk's Origin?

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The comic book storyline of Red Hulk is pretty detailed, and offers more clues into how this new version of Red Hulk got his powers. He wasn't just bombarded with radiation, as he had been experimented on by a powerful group called the Intelligencia.

How is the MCU Red Hulk Transformation Different From Hulk's?

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While there are differences between Hulk and Red Hulk, in the MCU, we don't see the classic comic story where Ross gets irradiated by gamma rays and makes his conscious transformation into Red Hulk! This Red Hulk gets a new origin. President Ross makes a transformation in the movie, a bit like a monster, in front of the White House!

Can I See a Comic Version of Red Hulk?

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The Red Hulk first appearance was in The Incredible Hulk comic #1 in 2008, and that classic Red Hulk comic version of Red Hulk shows what's different. The MCU Red Hulk is certainly looking very different from the classic stories in the comics!

What Powers Does Red Hulk Possess?

It will be interesting to see how the MCU version of Red Hulk powers comes into play. He has strength comparable to Hulk, a ton of durability, and impressive stamina! He also can release incredible amounts of radiation in his attacks. While it's not fully revealed in the movie, he could even have the strength and endurance to engage in prolonged combat as part of Red Hulk vs. Hulk.

What Is the Red Hulk Weakness?

Red Hulk isn't perfect. The main one is a big weakness. One Red Hulk weakness that is highlighted in the comics, and might even come into play in the MCU, is that he overheats in intense fights. This makes the Red Hulk vs Green Hulk a lot more tense, because his powerful moves can leave him vulnerable over time.