Marvel Shakes Up Its Lineup: Red Hulk Cancelled as ‘One World Under Doom’ Reaches Climactic End

In a dramatic turn for Marvel’s publishing slate, the company has announced the cancellation of its Red Hulk comic series by Benjamin Percy and Gabriel Guzman, with the final issue (#10) set to release in November 2025. This decision coincides with the conclusion of Marvel’s year-long event, One World Under Doom, which has redefined the power dynamics of the Marvel Universe and left fans reeling.

Red Hulk’s Final Stand

Launched earlier this year to coincide with the release of Captain America: Brave New World, the Red Hulk series quickly became entwined with the One World Under Doom storyline. The narrative followed General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross—aka Red Hulk—who was captured by Doctor Doom and used as a pawn in Doom’s global conquest simulations. Alongside Machine Man and Deathlok, Ross eventually escaped Latveria, exposing the United States’ premature surrender to Doom and sparking a chaotic resistance.

Issue #10 promises a fiery finale:
– Red Hulk and his crew storm Latveria in a last-ditch effort to dethrone Doom.
– Final appearances of Machine Man, Deathlok, and Wildstreak.
– A showdown with War-Wolf and the fate of Latveria hanging in the balance.

The cancellation at issue #10 reflects Marvel’s recent trend of wrapping series at this “magic number,” often used to test market viability before committing to longer runs.

Doom’s Reign Ends—But Not Without Consequence

One World Under Doom #9, also releasing in November, marks the end of Ryan North and R.B. Silva’s sweeping event. Doom, having defeated Earth’s heroes and seized the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme, locks his victory into the timeline using magic—rendering it immutable by time travel or sorcery.

But in true Marvel fashion, this triumph carries a hidden cost:
– Doom’s irreversible victory also seals the seeds of his downfall.
– A mysterious choice by Doom threatens global repercussions.
– The fall of the Sorcerer Supreme opens the door for a new mystical protector, with contenders teased in promotional art.

North has hinted that while issue #9 concludes the saga, issue #8 contains pivotal developments that will ripple across future storylines.

What This Means for Marvel’s Future

The simultaneous conclusion of Red Hulk and One World Under Doom signals a narrative pivot for Marvel. With Doom’s magical stranglehold on reality unraveling and the mystical hierarchy in flux, fans can expect:
– A reshuffling of cosmic and magical roles.
– New series exploring the fallout of Doom’s reign.
– Potential relaunches or spin-offs featuring surviving characters like Red Hulk, Machine Man, and Deathlok.

Marvel’s November solicitations also tease major developments in other titles, suggesting a broader thematic shift across its universe.

Final Thoughts

Marvel’s decision to sunset Red Hulk alongside the end of One World Under Doom feels like the closing of a chapter—and the opening of a volatile new one. With Doom’s legacy cemented and his downfall inevitable, the Marvel Universe stands on the brink of transformation. Whether Red Hulk’s explosive finale will spark a resurgence or mark the end of Ross’s crusade remains to be seen.

For fans of high-stakes storytelling, political intrigue, and mystical upheaval, November is shaping up to be a month of reckoning.

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