Marvel’s New Red Hulk Showcases a Unique Power No Other Hulk Possesses (& It Puts Him on the Cosmic Level)

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.

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 variantsand 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.