Red Hulk is a Marvel Comics character, also known as General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross. He first appeared in 2008's Hulk vol. 2 #1. General Ross is a career military man who has dedicated his life to serving his country. He is the father of Bruce Banner's love interest, Betty Ross.
In the comics, Ross underwent an experimental procedure that transformed him into the Red Hulk, a powerful and physically imposing figure with the ability to absorb energy and emit it as heat. Unlike the original Hulk, Red Hulk retains his intelligence and cunning, making him a formidable opponent.
Initially a villain, Red Hulk later joined forces with other heroes to fight against common enemies. His complex relationship with the original Hulk, as well as his military background and strategic mind, make him a fascinating character in the Marvel universe. Red Hulk's unique abilities and complicated past make him a formidable opponent, as well as an unpredictable ally.
Red Hulk, also known as General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ed McGuinness and first appeared in Hulk vol. 2 #1 in January 2008.
Thaddeus Ross has a long history in the Marvel Comics universe, having first appeared as a military officer and nemesis of the Hulk in The Incredible Hulk #1 in May 1962. In the 2008 storyline, Ross was transformed into the Red Hulk through a process that involved absorbing gamma radiation from various sources.
As the Red Hulk, Ross possesses immense strength and durability, as well as the ability to absorb energy and project it as heat. He is also capable of regenerating from injuries and has an accelerated healing factor.
Throughout his history, the Red Hulk has been both an ally and enemy of the Hulk, as well as other heroes in the Marvel Universe. He has been a member of various superhero teams, including the Avengers and the Thunderbolts, and has fought against notable villains such as the Leader and the Intelligencia.
In popular culture, the Red Hulk has appeared in various animated series and video games, as well as the 2008 live-action film The Incredible Hulk, in which actor William Hurt portrayed Thaddeus Ross.