After 20 Years, The Blue Hulk Officially Returns to Marve...

After 20 Years, The Blue Hulk Officially Returns to Marvel Canon

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By Robert Wood Published 56 minutes ago Robert Wood is a writer and editor based out of Cheshire, England. He is the author of 'The False Elephant: and 99 Other Unreasonably Short Stories' - 100 stories, each told in exactly 100 words. Rob got into comics via Bendis' Ultimate Spider-Man and the UK anthology 'The Mighty World of Marvel,' which was running Frank Miller's Daredevil, Classic Hulk and Contest of Champions II. Prior to journalism, he worked in copywriting and copyedited for Oxford University Press. He is on X as @PinchTwigs and Instagram as roobwoodjourno. Sign in to your ScreenRant account Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap

While the raging green 'Savage Hulk' is the most famous version of Bruce Banner's alter-ego, there are several other versions of the Green Goliath. Now, perhaps the most powerful of all time is finally charging his way back into Marvel Comics - the cosmically empowered Blue Hulk.

The Blue 'Enigma Force' Hulk Is Finally Back

THE INFERNAL HULK SHOWING MANY HULK HANDS TOUCHING HULK'S FACE

In the upcoming The Infernal Hulk #4, fans will witness the full chaos of Bruce Banner's Hulkscape - a metaphysical part of his mind that contains all the different versions of the Hulk, from the sinister Devil Hulk to the gangster Joe Fixit. Mike McKone's variant cover for the issue shows a gigantic blue mitt clutching at the Hulk's face - a hand that can only belong to one character.

The Infernal Hulk #4

INFERNAL HULK 4 COVER SHOWING ALL VERSIONS OF THE HULK FIGHTING

Release Date:

February 25, 2026

Writer:

Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Artists:

Nic Klein

Cover Artist:

Nic Klein

INTO THE HULKSCAPE

As the Infernal Hulk's Age of Monsters rages across the globe, the INCREDIBLE Hulk is effectively dead, his consciousness locked away in the brutal depths of the Hulkscape. But Hulk discovers he's not alone... his previous alters are locked in with him, as well as the countless victims and vessels of ELDEST. Could one of the Hulks possess the key to taking back their stolen body? And could they have a way to communicate with their long-lost companion CHARLIE?

LEGACY #815

In 2005's Captain Universe: Incredible Hulk (Jay Faerber and Carlos Magno), Hulk was chosen as the latest host of the Enigma Force. Becoming the newest iteration of Captain Universe, Hulk gained flight, energy blasts, cosmic awareness and the ability to transform matter on the molecular level.

blue captain universe hulk

Hulk didn't hold onto the power for long, but while he did he was far stronger and had a direct line of communication to Bruce Banner, with the two able to talk thanks to a mental bridge created by the Enigma Force. Now, it seems the Blue Hulk will return as a player within the Hulkscape.

Blue Hulk's Return Is Awesome, But He's Not the Hulk We Most Want to See...

green scar hulk on a giant throne

As much as fans want to see the return of the Blue Hulk and his staggering power, he's not the only Hulk fans are hoping returns in this issue. That title goes to Green Scar - the gladiator Hulk made iconic by the 'Planet Hulk' arc and the subsequent World War Hulk event.

A fair leader who found true love on the planet Sakaar, the Green Scar was a skilled fighter and tactician who managed to bind the warlike world together under his rule. However, when his queen Caiera the Oldstrong was killed, the Green Scar was consumed by rage and descended on Earth, stronger than ever before.

hulk's green scar causes earthquakes with a footstep

At the end of World War Hulk, Green Scar receded into the Hulkscape and hasn't been seen since, choosing to vanish from the world rather than live with his grief and rage (though he was briefly impersonated by the Leader.) Green Scar is buried so deep that even the other Hulks can't find him, and his return would be a historic moment.

hulk's green scar causes earthquakes with a footstep 2

In current comics, Bruce Banner's powers have been stolen by the villainous Infernal Hulk. If he's going to gather his strength to fight back, he needs to make contact with a version of the Hulk strong enough to compete, and the Blue Hulk and Green Scar are at the very top of that list, making it likely that fans are about to see their grand return.

The Infernal Hulk #4 is coming February 25, 2026, from Marvel Comics.

Incredible Hulk Last Call Comic Art by Dave Keown

Hulk Created By Stan Lee, Jack Kirby First Appearance The Incredible Hulk (1962) Alias Robert Bruce Banner Alliance Avengers, Defenders, Horsemen of Apocalypse, Fantastic Four, Pantheon, Warbound, S.M.A.S.H., Secret Avengers Franchise Marvel

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