Marvel Reveals the Hulk’s Terrifying New Form (and It’s Extremely Infernal)

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In various years, the Hulk has taken on different forms, but his scariest transformation is on the horizon. Known as the powerful beast of the Marvel Universe, Hulk is the gamma-irradiated colossus who fights alongside Earth’s mightiest heroes in the Avengers. Following a brief stint as an Immortal, Hulk has reverted back to his Incredible persona under the guidance of writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson and artist Nic Klein. This new creative team added elements of horror to The Incredible Hulk, and the upcoming phase of the comic book continues this trend, ratcheting up the fear factor even more.

As a passionate film buff diving into the comic book world, I can’t contain my excitement for the upcoming chapter in Philip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein’s Hulk narrative, set to unfold in November’s Infernal Hulk #1. Marvel labels this as a “monstrous new chapter,” following their groundbreaking run that promises to introduce the most fearsome Hulk yet in the annals of comic book history! These are quite daring claims given the plethora of Hulk iterations we’ve seen throughout the years, ranging from Immortal Hulk and Joe-Fix-It to Gladiator Hulk from Planet Hulk, Maestro, and numerous others. Nic Klein’s cover for Infernal Hulk #1 along with a character design sheet present a colossal grey Hulk, whose countenance exhibits an eerie crack that spans from his face through his chest. This crack emanates a piercing green gamma light.

Infernal Hulk Will Have Massive Repercussions for the Marvel Universe

Following Hulk’s intense confrontation with the Eldest, the mighty firstborn of the Mistress of Nightmares, as depicted in October’s The Incredible Hulk #30, Infernal Hulk continues the story. The Eldest’s meticulously laid plan unfolds, exploiting the power of the Strongest There Is to initiate a new Era of Monstrosities. This sets in motion a grim fate for the entire Marvel Universe, as it threatens the soul of the universe itself with open warfare.

The promotional work by Nic Klein highlights the fissure running through Hulk’s physique, which in close-up shots appears as a gamma-infused river. However, when viewing from a distance, this is now revealed to be the form of the Infernal Hulk. This latest series explores horror narratives further, offering a refreshing departure from both _Immortal Hulk_ and _Incredible Hulk_.

Johnson has long been teasing Hulk enthusiasts with the biggest transformation in the character’s history. The moment we’ve all been waiting for is now at hand! In the upcoming Incredible Hulk issues, readers will finally uncover secrets about Eldest and the Mother of Horrors. This marks the start of a chilling new phase, affecting not just the Hulk series but the entire Marvel Universe – an era filled with terror that we’ve dubbed INFERNAL HULK.

Working on the Hulk series, both ‘Incredible’ and the upcoming ‘Infernal,’ with Philip has been a truly fulfilling experience for me. Philip is an exceptional world-builder and artist who pours his heart into this work. But what makes this collaboration even more special is that he’s not just a brilliant colleague, but also a dear friend. The Hulk’s journey was always destined to lead us here to ‘Infernal,’ and I can’t wait for readers to see it. I’ve poured all my passion, effort, and emotional investment into this project, just as I do with every other.

Johnson further detailed what fans can anticipate in this upcoming era. “Prepare for monsters far more terrifying and powerful than any we’ve encountered previously, stronger even than the Hulk with roots tracing back to the dawn of Earth itself. It’s time to elevate the narrative, ensuring that every nook of the Marvel Universe is impacted before the conclusion.


INFERNAL HULK #1

  • Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
  • Art and Cover by NIC KLEIN
  • Virgin Variant Cover by NIC KLEIN
  • Promo Variant Cover by NIC KLEIN
  • On Sale 11/26
  • INCREDIBLE…IMMORTAL…INFERNAL!
  • The evil known as Eldest has literally torn Bruce Banner and the Hulk apart and taken the Hulk’s body as their own. This new, unstoppable Infernal Hulk is ten times the monster that everyone always feared Hulk would be. Their diabolical plan is to plunge the world back into ancient horrors by transforming our heroes into nightmarish beasts! Meanwhile, the indomitable Bruce Banner, though powerless, will stop at nothing to thwart their evil schemes!

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2025-08-15 23:08