Marvel Comics is gearing up for a significant crossover event in 2027 with 'Hulk War: Infernal Rage,' a storyline that will see the Hulk, possessed by a demonic entity known as The Eldest, commanding an army of corrupted heroes against the Marvel Universe.
The narrative buildup to this event is crucial, with a prelude comic, 'The Infernal Hulk vs. The Avengers #1,' scheduled for release this December. This issue serves as the final stage in Marvel's strategic positioning for the much larger 'Hulk War: Infernal Rage' storyline.
'The Infernal Hulk vs. The Avengers #1' is penned by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, with artwork by Carlos Magno and a cover by Nic Klein. The official summary from Marvel positions the issue as a critical turning point: "WHO SURVIVES THE FINAL BATTLE BEFORE THE WAR? INFERNAL HULK has gathered his armies, his fortress and now his champions. All the pieces are on the board, and all of our greatest heroes have been corrupted except the last of THE AVENGERS. Can they succeed where all others have failed? The MARCH TO HULK WAR ends here!"
Fans can expect 'The Infernal Hulk vs. The Avengers #1' to arrive in stores on December 2. The main event, 'Hulk War: Infernal Rage #1,' will follow in February. Preorders for these titles are available at local comic shops.