Published Jul 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
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The following article contains spoilers for Infernal Hulk #8.
Being the beastly alter ego of a physicist exposed to dangerous levels of gamma radiation, The Incredible Hulk seems like the kind of comic book character who would be largely one of a kind. However, that has proved not to be the case since his 1962 Marvel Comics debut.
Bruce Banner is one of a whole family of gamma mutates, such as his cousin Jennifer "She-Hulk" Walters or Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, who sees red when he turns angry. One of the most unique of the bunch, however, is the Hulk's own son, Skaar, who is back with a whole new appearance to boast.
Skaar Looks More Feral Than Ever In Infernal Hulk #8
In the current Marvel Comics arc, The Infernal Hulk, the Avengers come up against one of their most terrifying threats yet in the form of a new version of Bruce Banner's alter ego that is all evil and without a shred of humanity inside. The grim, green baddie was created when the demonic Eldest violently and mystically separated his hulking alter ego from the nuclear physicist.
Hoping to find the beast and attempt to put an end to his path of global destruction, the heroes — namely Tony "Iron Man" Stark, Reed "Mister Fantastic" Richards, Vision, and Banner — enter the Infernal Hulk's underground domain, where they end up crossing paths with a familiar face: Skaar. Banner's son does not seem very happy to see them all, however, and immediately begins to attack.
Image via Marvel ComicsHis weapon of choice is a battle hammer made of wood and stone that would have fit right in during the primitive era. In fact, his entire ensemble, from his long hair to his self-made fur loincloth, calls to mind an ancient period of time when warriors fought hand-to-hand.
Created by writer Greg Pak and artist John Romita Jr., Skaar made his Marvel Comics debut in late 2007 in What If? Planet Hulk #1, which presents an alternate timeline branched off from the "Planet Hulk" storyline. However, the son of Hulk and his then-wife, an extra-terrestrial named Caiera, would be brought into Earth-616's main continuity the following year in the fifth issue of Pak and Romita Jr.'s World War Hulk arc.
Imaeg via Marvel ComicsSkaar's violent reaction to the impromptu family reunion that takes place in The Infernal Hulk #8 is especially disappointing to Bruce Banner and the Avengers for more than just the painful attack. The team could really use help from someone of his size and strength against the comic's eponymous villain.
In the same issue, Banner reveals to his fellow heroes that Eldest did more than simply separate his monstrous alter ego from his physical body, but also made him immune to gamma radiation. Thus, the Avenger may never be able to become the Hulk ever again, which has led him and the others to look into calling in other beastly reinforcements.
The Infernal Hulk's path of destruction has been laying the groundwork for the upcoming Hulk War crossover. Marvel will slowly lead up to the highly anticipated comic by releasing a series of one-shots that put other famous characters, including Wolverine and Spider-Man, up against the new villain.
The Infernal Hulk comes from writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, whose more terrifying take on the green behemoth is rooted in his noted approach to putting recognizable heroes in spooky situations, as he is with his body horror take on Spider-Man for Marvel's Midnight Universe, which is launching this fall. The artist on this project is Nic Klein, a Marvel staple who has also notably illustrated characters like Thor and Deadpool.
The Infernal Hulk #8 is now available where comic books are sold.
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