Marvel's Red Hulk Origins & Powers

▸ Story DescriptionThe first incarnation of Red Hulk (also known as Rulk) first appeared in the Hulk series that debuted in 2008. 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). The story line reveals that Ross was given the ability to transform into Red Hulk by the organizations A.I.M. and the Intelligencia and that he did this in order to better fight the original Hulk.
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[@jasonsw0rld]

Bro had this in the vault 😭🔥

[@jaytoobizzyy5854]

most definitely did 😂

[@MelFaith420]

Can't wait for the comicstorian new red hulk vid to drop too

[@kevinpeterson6468]

@@MelFaith420I thought that with Benny gone that channel would be gone. I’m glad it’s still around to keep his legacy going

[@mylescarter2399]

Bros smart

[@venicethehedgehog4122]

​@@MelFaith420 wish benny got to see it

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

"You may be Hulk, but you're not Bruce Banner."

[@SpiritOfParadox]

You're right, I'm not.

[@robertlafrance9974]

Already trailer quotes

[@paolothorpe1461]

Holy shit thats so familiar but who said that-I feel like it was either around Jeph Loeb’s 2008 run or around The Immortal Hulk run recently I also feel like it could be Spidey and Hulk or when Captain America came to Hulk for help or when Bruce and Hulk have one of their ‘talks’

[@diego75]

“You may be Harrison ford ..but you’re not William hurt !”

[@handlebarsmustache]

You may be the president, but you're not Thunderbolt Ross

[@adammanneh4692]

Man i wish we got a proper Planet Hulk live action adaptation, that storyline was Epic!

[@handlebarsmustache]

There will always be the animated version😢

[@blackfrieza1912]

@adammanneh4692, until ya'll complain about it

[@handlebarsmustache]

@blackfrieza1912 Sorry, but nobody wants more She-Hulk

[@shaunwhitehead2966]

we did, and we got hulks son in she hulk....HAHAHAHAHA

[@kingmoneilius7777]

I feel like people who say this don’t know any other hulk stories and/or don’t realize that other hulk stories would work better for the character.

[@DEML91]

Rob was holding this video for the right moment 😂

[@blackshard641]

Gee, it's almost like you had this on standby for just the right moment. 😉

[@terrenced7742]

Take a shot every time he says "General Thunderbolt Ross" in its entirety.

[@adamlord3550]

Yea i kn...eha Tim ie t?

[@unappetizingtolookat]

What seems to be the officer, problem?

[@CactusJackIV]

One of the best intros to a character Marvel had made in a long time. He ran through the toughest of the tough. Loved the Thor throw down.

[@oteris2924]

I remember when Red Hulk first came out. Everyone hated him for bodying everyone. Especially when he slapped around Thor with his hammer.

[@Paur]

Man, I remember that, lol. Yea, wasn't a fan either as it felt like the author was just throwing everybody under the bus to get the dude over, even a fucking WATCHER.

[@To.me.my.X-Men.97]

Holy shit!!! Did Thor really got his ass whooped by The Red Hulk 🤔 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣So much potential in the MCU is wasted on nostalgia and fart jokes instead of them putting great comicbook stories on the big screen. Now I wish The Russo Brothers had put Red Hulk as the secondary villain in Avengers Endgame so he could smack Chris Hemsworth so hard, he'd start talking like he's Shakespeare again like the way he speaks in Thor 1 and Avengers 1🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 "Your mothers know you wearth her drapes!"

[@kompanjonac]

​@@To.me.my.X-Men.97lmao that would be awesome. Lol woops his ass so hard he starts to shakespeare again haha love it

[@To.me.my.X-Men.97]

@@kompanjonac 🤣🤣🤣I wish Chris Hemsworth had kept the Thor vocals and attitude on early MCU phases tbh. Thor 3 and so forth felt just a SNL skit with Chris being an idiot. His Thor was a badass in Thor 1 I MISS THAT THOR

[@Pres100]

Bros timing is perfect😭

[@chillabrew_glycolinstall]

No shit lol its not a fluke. They're all working together.

[@dereklouther9372]

@@Pres100 why is his timing perfect

[@dereklouther9372]

@@chillabrew_glycolinstall no they’re not working together but whatever team Rob has on this it’s probably because marvel did something

[@Smittumi]

Y'man knows what's up.

[@Pres100]

@@dereklouther9372 new cap trailer dropped with red hulk in it

[@mattymcfly8116]

Thanks for continuing to rock and carry the torch for comicstorian. Sending love your guys way.

[@ridethasno]

Those reshoots for Brave New World looks like they paid off and Marvel are cooking with this film. 🔥

[@BuildinWings]

The movie so big, it's its own sequel.

[@enrgys_world]

Are you guys being sarcastic? The films look really really bad

[@SnoofyAir]

@@enrgys_worldI mean it doesn’t come out tell February they will be working on polishing everything up tell then, I’m positive in 7 months and several trailers later there will be a difference.

[@SuperRONDALE]

@@enrgys_worldwhat have you seen to have this opinion? A trailer? If so, please be quiet. You don’t know how to have an opinion

[@enrgys_world]

@@SnoofyAir hopefully, but in terms of story, what more is there to talk about the other Captain America? Dudes a knock of version of Ironman. Like in the New Avengers comics where Steve Rogers lost his powers, and turned old, we all wanted him back, not the sh*t other version. Why did we not get Bucky Barnes? Why this guy 😅

[@mokeish]

We love you Rob, keep it up buddy.

[@Moneygreen408]

I get the best sleep to rob and his asmr voice. Glad to see you pop up on the timeline again.

[@TheSagFro]

ive been waiting for this, always wanted to learn about red hulk, ty rob!

[@cobadera7086]

great video!

[@Dragon_Armada]

it is not your longest full story video. xD ♥ love you man.

[@Dragon_Armada]

@ComicExplained01-y2d and you're a fraud! :D

[@theRealSlimJD]

Rob, I saw the trailer earlier when I was busy, and I knew “Rob’s gonna gimme a Red Hulk video soon”… and with Benny going I just wanna say thanks for reliably delivering on what you set out to, since I think 2015-16 for me. Like the year before MCU Civil War. Thanks for being you and doing what you do and making me and a billion other nerds happy.

[@christopherbaker275]

Man! You are awesome in what you do!

[@thelasonj]

Awesome explanation 😊 Thank you.

[@RPGMeridius]

Good vid!

[@legendarymoji]

Rob you’re the MAN! Good looks!

[@tjustice9697]

Nice!

[@itismydump]

One thing not mentioned: how he became Red Hulk lol. You talked about everything else, including the writer, but nit once mentioned the "how" and "when"

[@MrWhite066]

Basically AIM/Modok hooked him up, they captured hulk and siphoned his radiation However there werent any specifics they kept it very secret when it came to details more than that

[@bloodywolf94x]

You’re the man bro!

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

Haha had this one in que ready to drop the video as soon as the trailer dropped

[@kjo2130]

You’re still the goat man

[@vitalqua320]

Interesting perspective, got me thinking!

[@kingshadow8782]

Excellent.

[@To.me.my.X-Men.97]

I never understood Kevin Feige decided to put two of Banner's villain (Leader/Red Hulk) in Brave New World. He should've brought back Infinity War Red Skull. Have Sam Wilson fight him. Let Captain America fight his villains and do the Hulk villains thing over to an Avengers movie. Hulk only shows up in Avengers movie anyhow lol🤷🏿‍♂️

[@nephyr6292]

Perfect timing on this video, I just watched the new cap trailer

[@kingshadow8782]

Nice.

[@anthonyhero9605]

Damn Rob, you're right on Que as always 😅

[@MarchallWhite12345]

This is the best thing coming out of DC Rebirth

[@BlackFlashDemon]

Bro😂😂

[@ADBorrego]

Man, Rob moved on this FAST! The trailer just dropped a few hours ago!

[@Ryu62Alpha]

From what I understand from friends who were in the military, both Canadian and US, nepotism is rare and often has the opposite effect. Favoritism still exists, and so does general corruption, but that's not the same thing as nepotism. The military is such a huge body with so many moving parts that gaining enough influence to move things around just for a family member is pretty difficult. You have military families with sons and daughters that end up serving, but you also get ones where the kids don't go into the military at all. The military in general really hammers home the idea of earning your own way through the ranks, and rewarding actual ability over heritage. I'm not saying there isn't, but nepotism was WAY more of a thing in older militaries, and often to the detriment of the entire army. The old style of military suffered a lot of command problems because of nepotism, so many modern militaries try NOT to have it. But things still happen of course. Humans are still humans

[@PancakeDiaries]

Nepotism is huge in the military... How we view it is what's really different. Strings definitely get pulled... Most times it's based on stuff like where u went to school. Yeah, u can do great in the service but when u parades and floats...the person leading has ALWAYS gone to West Point.

[@Cythil]

Yes. Nepotism was a central core in old European armies. But the militaries of the world became more based on merit, especially after the French Revolution and the wars that followed. Especially when the French Army ragtag army beat up most armies that when to fight them. Which came as a shocked to them that a bunch of unruly peasants could beat an army led by the first blood in Europe! (Very simplified, of course. There is more to it.) I find most western style armies today are focused a lot more on merit. And the alternative tend to be not so much focused on heritage, but corruption. (And those based more on corruption, you often do not want to have to skilled people in change. Since those could be a treat to the leadership of the country itself. Typical dictator stuff.)

[@clintmathis6576]

My Grandfather was a Colonel, my Dad was a 1st Sgt, I joined as a PFC. Nepotism does not exist in the military.

[@Hulkzilla0]

I appreciate how much Ross has been developed over the decades. I also think Jeff Parker's run on Red Hulk is super underrated.

[@yesandno2186]

Kinda don't like how they just gave arguably one of THE hulk villians to Captain America. The Hulk disrespect is crazy

[@editsbybrycet186]

Rob we need a G.W. Bridge breakdown next ❗️

[@TheGreatArloMan]

Hey Rob, great video! Any chance you could do a video on the new MCU character, Sabra?

[@TheGreatArloMan]

Just came back to say that Rob already did a video on Sabra, very helpful!

[@thechugdude]

I love How Ed McGuiness drew the hulks.

[@-yomamasnuggets1143]

I just wonder if you put this out now because of the captain America trailer or if it just happened to be a lucky timing thing? either way i was like oh crap i need to re up on my red hulk knowledge. first place to go is Robs page. and as usual the man dosent disappoint. thank you sir.

[@tonelve551]

Do another Blood Hunt Review bro. They got a bunch of tie-ins out right now!

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

It's going to be fun finally seeing Red Hulk on the big screen in Captain America Brave New World.

[@BuildinWings]

If you did a video focusing on GW Bridge, I'd be so happy.

[@CoolBlackKnight]

Props on having this one "Locked and Loaded" for the trailer drop. 😅

[@user-gq5cn4eu3k]

lol 1:43 what’s a kid doing with a mustache??!!!😂😂😂

[@Siepher83]

If this is a step closer to having the Red Thunderbolts team from a few years ago on screen, I'm even more hyped.

[@loremaster8475]

keep that torch going! bless all our brother and sisters out there!

[@TheJusDon]

Smart uploading this for the ppl who don’t read comics (not me) & saw the Captain America: brave new world trailer.

[@iancowan3527]

Crazy to think about all the pages, all the stories, and the different names that we would get Han Solo as the Red Hulk!!!

[@fusiongod5004]

"Wilson. Thanks for coming in." "Who the hell are you?"

[@titanosauruswhat]

Can you do a trailer breakdown?

[@glasses685]

Must have had this video waiting for when that teaser dropped 🤣

[@quis.j6844]

Timed it with the trailer, algorithm at its finest

[@empoweredshemphoward]

I am going to wait for the general consensus before i see red hulk on the big screen. Red hulk and herculese are two of my favorite marvel characters, i don't want to see disney fumble the character without a heads up...

[@blackcrern]

The only question I ever wanted answered is where does the mustache go? It must retract and come back out when he shifts but it never gets brought up.

[@sirrmanning2769]

Retired military here.. that doesn't necessarily work in the Air Force but who knows... The military and Civilian world are not that different, but very different at the same time.

[@EAster33]

If you mean, the part about being able to raise rank easier, I think it’s true. For example, your kids, if you have them will be much more used to military life such as around or deployments. Wearing a uniform being on time.Etc

[@hillre14]

yea I was about the to say the same my dad was in the military no one cared about my last name

[@JamMastrJay]

⁠​⁠@@EAster33 I’m a retired Marine, that’s definitely not how rank works. Definitely, not how life in the military with children work either. You don’t take your kids on deployment with you. Maybe to a permanent duty station, but there’s still restrictions to that as well. Merely knowing how the military works doesn’t mean you’re a shoe in for promotion. Time in grade and time in service are the two main aspects of promotion.

[@EAster33]

@@JamMastrJay of course and marine corp sucks for reenlistment so great that you retired.. most ppl make to e6 and get kicked. Happend to my e7 in army. What I ment is that a regular child who parents are a plumber have zero idea what life can/or ahould be like in the military. So ones with ex military parents are more likely based on knowledge and support network to get to that promotion. I have met so many “civilians” in basic or ait , hell in main army, that couldn’t adapt. It can happen to anyone but less likely to someone who’s literally family has prepared them for this.. I don’t see how thats so controversial..? If your dad is a plumber,, you might have a bit of experience from hanging around him.. same if your dad is a chef..

[@Sh_Wh]

Good timing. The new Captain America trailer just aired with him.

[@georgelovelace6329]

Military promotion from lieutenant through colonel are based on a variety of factors, including their performance, time in service, and willingness to take on responsibility. Which are leadership roles, during peace and war time. Also their individual skill set and training. The requirements and criteria for each promotion vary by branch and military job.

[@eycasual]

This is my go to channel for comics. Comicstorian isn't the same without the man that made it

[@PoppyPitts-vm3jx]

thanks for sharing, you inspired me to try something new

[@shaunwhitehead2966]

suicide?

[@dannorth8223]

Bro was WAITING

[@williambowers4903]

Who remembers the Short Change Hero intro? The good old days

[@CJShrader]

You have an X-Men video that's 13 hours long that I'm slowly but surely going to make my way through.

[@vergilrules1616]

Beyond omega level: The Comicstorian Also the Divine Creator

[@kylecollins3755]

Top 20 most powerful DC and Marvel hierarchies please.

[@ChrisLT]

Just in time.

[@neojeeoh2650]

a fine example of strategic timing

[@a-damthemansixtynan4463]

I wish Marvel or DC would do one low print run of a book in the same style they did in the 60's. Where you can see the pixelation in the print, low quality stock, and white gradients in the colors and inks. I love the old school print.

[@n3ak3]

Take a shot every time he says "general thunderbolt ross".

[@watsonsmith4126]

How about a whole bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey everytime he says "Thunderbolt Ross"?

[@BenjamNotBen]

Do you realise the picture you used at the end of Red Hulk in the Iron Patriot armour isn’t Ross, it’s the second Red Hulk Robert Maverick.

[@jdabner]

What's the name of the song in the first part of the video

[@SuperheroFan337]

It's interesting Rob calls Hulk by the name of his comic series instead of just Hulk. Also Red Hulk is definitely interesting character being more than just a red raging Hulk.

[@rol2689]

Cheers from panama 🇵🇦🇵🇦

[@PrinsaVossum]

Is this a re-upload? I swear I watched this same video a week ago.

[@RyenFreaky]

I would've been pissed at that Cap4 trailer for spoiling the Red Hulk, if it wasn't for McDonald's already spoiling it months ago. LoL

[@Dracobyte]

Perfect timing Rob!

[@KrakenKatt]

As expected

[@michaeldearth6327]

When he unleashed his atom bomb strike to hulks face a d hulk said "is that it?" I lost it

[@ephemispriest8069]

You just know he's going to be a one and done villain in the newest film.

[@fcm3d]

I just watch and trailer and this pops up. It's a good day.

[@davidechols2016]

What trailer?

[@watsonsmith4126]

​@@davidechols2016 the trailer for "Captain America: Brave New World" (2025)

[@Merlin-ew8zm]

If your a gamer at heart and are interested in learning some additional information on the hulk I would highly recommend digging up a copy of hulk ultimate destruction for the ps2 probably not the easiest thing to get ahold of these days but it's beyond worth it it was such a good game for its time

[@Nostalgic684]

Ahhh yes , right on time

[@victorvaj23]

Will you be going to this year's sdcc?

[@thread6971]

Bro had this video waiting for the SECOND the trailer dropped

[@intothefrayyo]

⬆️

[@rossjones8656]

General thunderbolt Ross. When i learned that hulk had an enemy called Ross i got crazy interesting and all these years later I'm now here.

[@archierm]

How are you so fast??

[@cesarvictorino4301]

Would anyone like to see Sonic IDW comics on here?

[@Diggs1981]

Can we please get.... Grim Reaper(Eric Williams) explained video please 🙏🏾(not giving up) .....Rob Corps I need your help like Lord Schnitzel

[@kamenrangerzeo8251]

"IT'S RULKIN TIME!"

[@aaronvontez7654]

Anyone who says the movie looks bad is genuinely on the hate marvel wave. Cause that shit looks fire, unexpected

[@taraishot100]

No it’s because marvel movies haven’t been that great lately

[@leonardosantuario3346]

Meh. You must be 12.

[@ihearvoices8881]

Dumpster fire, right? A movie called Captain America without Captain America.

[@antwan1357]

I always felt by red hulk not having a mustache that they cheated .

[@colinw7479]

Thanks! Please pitch yourself to the next set of writers as an expert! Perhaps the end effect would be an improve on the writing!

[@M0T0283]

i was literally too young growing up to understand the actual character of red hulk. i just remember looking at him and being scared as shit

[@bK0TT0Nd]

I love to see Tommy Lee Jones at age 90 playing the red Hulk. It just warms my heart.😅.

[@kognitionpredictions5031]

Never knew there was a Red Hulk until the trailer for the new Captain America dropped today lmfaoo

[@erikdavis3584]

The red hulk mystery was a doozy.

[@masalamonkey4092]

There has been studies done on exploring the genetic component to military service i families and how it escalates with each generation that serves beyond the compunction of emulating ones familial peers out of admiration or some sense of obligation

[@artifactland69]

A-Bomb explained next???

[@simonjoyfool7714]

Hey Rob, can you explain: Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics)