Infernal Hulk Vs. Wolverine Kicks Off the Brutal March to 'Hulk War'
Marvel's acclaimed Infernal Hulk run by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein spins out into a series of savage Infernal Hulk Vs. one-shots, beginning with Infernal Hulk Vs. Wolverine #1 on September 9. The battles against Wolverine, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man and the Avengers build toward the Hulk War crossover arriving in early 2027.
The march to Hulk War begins with blood. Spinning out of Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein's acclaimed Infernal Hulk run, Marvel will launch a series of brutal Infernal Hulk Vs. one-shots this fall — kicking off in September with Infernal Hulk Vs. Wolverine #1 — as the corrupted Hulk assembles an army of monstrous champions ahead of a 2027 crossover event.
Key Details
- First Issue: Infernal Hulk Vs. Wolverine #1 — on sale 9/9
- Creative Team: Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson; art by Jonas Scharf; cover by Nic Klein
- The One-Shots: Vs. Wolverine (Sept), then Vs. Fantastic Four, Vs. Spider-Man and Vs. The Avengers through December
- The Event: Hulk War, the epic crossover arriving early 2027
- Variant Covers: Juan Ferreyra and Ryan Stegman
The March to Hulk War Runs Through Wolverine
In Johnson and Klein's run, the ancient evil known as the Eldest has taken over Hulk's body. Following Infernal Hulk (2025) #10 in August, the series transforms into a string of explosive one-shots that serve as the penultimate chapters of the Infernal Saga — each one a devastating victory that brings the Infernal Hulk one smash closer to remaking the Marvel Universe in his image.
The opening battle pits the Father of Horrors against the Marvel Universe's perfect killing machine. When the X-Men learn the location of mutants abducted and corrupted by Infernal Hulk, the deadliest among them vows to free them by the most violent means necessary.
"MARCH TO HULK WAR kicks off the final act of our story that Nic Klein and I started with Incredible Hulk #1 in 2023. It's a series of one-shot battles between Infernal Hulk and Earth's mightiest heroes, as Hulk gathers his terrifying Infernal Avengers for HULK WAR. The one-shots feature one of the most epic rivalries in comics, Infernal Hulk Vs. Wolverine, and an ending that I'm expecting to shock some people." — Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Johnson promises the team is leaning hard into horror. "There were discussions about how violent we could go with these one-shots," he said. "I want to keep ramping up the horror vibe of the Hulk series, and for our readers to see things in these one-shots they've never seen before." Editor Mark Paniccia calls it "an absolute knockout of a fight comic with unrelenting action, real emotional stakes," praising Scharf's art for making readers "literally feel each punch, kick, cut, slash and stab."
Variant Covers and the Battles Ahead
Beyond Klein's main cover, the debut issue ships with variant covers by Juan Ferreyra and Ryan Stegman. A handy Infernal Hulk Vs. checklist helps readers track the carnage to come across the fall lineup.
After Wolverine, the corrupted Hulk turns his rage on the rest of Marvel's heroes: Infernal Hulk Vs. Fantastic Four #1, Infernal Hulk Vs. Spider-Man #1, and Infernal Hulk Vs. The Avengers #1 roll out through December. Readers can grab the issues at their local comic shop or redeem digital copies through the Marvel Unlimited app.
Gear Up: Hulk and Spider-Man Merchandise
The clash of green and red extends well beyond the comics page. From LEGO sets to Marvel Legends figures, electronic masks and collectible Pops, here's a sampling of Hulk and Spider-Man gear for fans assembling their own collections.
LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Hero Figure
LEGO Spider-Man Prison Transporter
LEGO Spider-Man vs. Hulk Office Building
Marvel Legends Series Spider-Man: Brand New Day Spider-Man
Marvel Legends Series Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hulk
Spider-Man: Brand New Day ActionVerse Spider-Man, Hulk & Iron Spider
Spider-Man Wisecrackin' Glow Mask
Savage Hulk Talk'n Electronic Mask
Pop! Spider-Man (No Way Home Suit)
Pop! Super Hulk
Marvel Spider-Man Thwip Life
Mattel Marvel Plush Talkers Soft Toy
Spider-Man 'With Great Power' Crewneck
Marvel Spider-Man Legacy Tall Glasses
Spider-Man Bath Bomb
'In the Arms of the Octopus!' A Little Golden Book
What This Means for Marvel Fans
For longtime Hulk readers, the Infernal Hulk Vs. one-shots are a deliberate slow burn — a victory-by-victory escalation that turns the Jade Giant from antihero into the Marvel Universe's most terrifying threat. With Hulk War looming in early 2027 and an ending Johnson teases will "shock some people," September's showdown with Wolverine is the place to jump in before the carnage spreads.