Warning: Spoilers for Conquest 2099 #3!The Marvel Universe is filled with beings of incredible strength, and Red Hulk often ranks high on the list of powerhouses. The 2099 timeline is no different, but it isn't mere strength that makes Red Hulk stand out. After being called upon by the new Nova, Hulk agrees to transport the group through the stars, revealing his incredible hyperspace jump ability.
Conquest 2099 #3 by Steve Orlando, Ibraim Roberson, José Luis, Oren Junior, Andrew Dalhouse, and Cory Petit begins with Wolverine (who is here the Last Nova) and his team attempting to follow Dracula's trail to the Araneons. He calls in an owed favor, which summons Red Hulk like a crimson rocket out of the stars. After airing his grievances against Nova, Hulk agrees to carry the group to the battlefield.
Red Hulk tends to accomplish a great deal through strength alone, and it's not inconceivable that he could use that to propel himself through space. His ability to transport multiple other people, however, makes this hyperspace jump more akin to teleportation and is a standout among other Hulks.
Red Hulk’s Hyperspace Jump Puts the Marvel Universe at His Fingertips
He Can Teleport Through the Stars - and Bring Others With Him
2099's Red Hulk is already quite different from his powerhouse predecessors. While the "standard" Red Hulk is stronger than the regular Hulk, thanks to his ability to absorb gamma and other radiation, Ross Romero greatly expands upon those abilities. Ross became 2099's Red Hulk after a bizarre encounter with the wounded Ego, which imbued him with its memories before dying. That effectively means that Red Hulk has both the knowledge and memories of an Elder - making it little surprise that he knows how to tap into powers another Hulk wouldn't dream of. He's traveling the cosmos fueled by more than brute strength.
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Romero debuted his hyperspace jump shortly after Ego's death, after taking down Terrax the Planet Hunter. The ability is propelled by his rage, which is well in line with all Red Hulk variants and their power, but the rage is merely an ignition switch. Transporting Nova's full team through space makes it clear that Hulk isn't just leaping through the stars. The ability has grown, allowing him to take others on the journey. It's not just an impressive jump but a show of cosmic-level power that allows him to take others through the universe. That's only the beginning for the new Red Hulk.
With Red Hulk’s Power and Ego’s Knowledge, the Hyperspace Jump Is Merely the Beginning
What's Next for This Marvel Character?
Red Hulk is always undeniably strong, but Ross Romero has the advantage of working with Ego's near endless awareness of the universe and its workings. The hyperspace jump allows him to move and explore, but that is only the beginning. By combining Red Hulk's incredible physical power with the Living Planet's expansive knowledge, there's incalculable potential for new abilities to emerge or his existing talents to continue being refined and improved. 2099's Red Hulk has moved beyond mere strength, as his hyperspace jumping ability highlights his cosmic origins, growing power set, and sets him apart from his gamma-laced namesakes.
Conquest 2099 #3 is available now from Marvel Comics.
Red Hulk
Created as part of a Super Soldier program by Doc Samson and criminal think tank the Intelligencia, Red Hulk was imagined as an antiheroic and more volatile adversary for the Hulk. Boasting greater strategic intelligence, his true identity was revealed to be General Thunderbolt Ross in World War Hulks. After years of speculation, Red Hulk debuts in Captain America: Brave New World, played by Harrison Ford.
First Appearance Hulk #2
Alias Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross
RELATIONSHIPS Betty Ross (Daughter)
Alliance US Government
Race Human
POWERS Superhuman strength, durability, and endurance,radiation absorption, healing factor, Gamma radiation emissions. Skilled tactician.
Age 80
Status Alive
Summary
Created as part of a Super Soldier program by Doc Samson and criminal think tank the Intelligencia, Red Hulk was imagined as an antiheroic and more volatile adversary for the Hulk. Boasting greater strategic intelligence, his true identity was revealed to be General Thunderbolt Ross in World War Hulks. After years of speculation, Red Hulk debuts in Captain America: Brave New World, played by Harrison Ford.
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