In a massive shift for the Marvel Universe, an ancient demon named Eldest has usurped the cosmic mantle of the Mother of Horrors. Now known as the Infernal Hulk, this entity has declared war on both mutantkind and the supreme deity, the One Above All.

The consumption of Vinruviel and the birth of the Father of Horrors

The transformation of the Hulk into a cosmic threat begins with the absorption of a godlike being. According to the report, the entity Eldest sought to free the eldritch being Vinruviel , only to find her comatose and locked outside of reality.. in a move described as a "ghastly act of appropriation," Eldest consumed Vinruviel,absorbing her power and her title to becoome the Father of Horrors.

This narrative pivot, unfolding in Infernal Hulk #7 written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson with art by Adam Gorham and Matt Wilson, effectively removes Bruce Banner from the traditional Hulk persona. The new entity is not merely a strong man with rage issues but a sovereign over all aberrations within Earth-616.

Turning the Avengers and Fantastic Four into ancient terrrors

The Infernal Hulk possesses a terrifying new ability to bond living victims to the souls of ancient monsters. As reported in the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man 1000/Queen in Black CGD 2026 #1, this power allows the Father of Horrors to transform major heroes into colossal, monstrous versions of themselves.

Specific targets of this transformation include the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, who are being matched against specific anciient terrors under the Hulk's command. This power extends to a vast menagerie of creatures, including lycanthropes, zombies, and even the living city of Gologolthia.

A direct challenge to the One Above All and mutantkind

The scope of this conflict extends far beyond simple physical combat, targeting the fundamental hierarchy of the Marvel Universe. The Father of Horrors has officially declared war on mutantkind, offering visions of a "dystopian Age of Monsters" to the X-Men.

Furthermore, the entity has initiated a conflict with the One Above All, Marvel's supreme deity. Because the One Above All has a restricted ability to manifest in the physical realm, the Infernal Hulk has already managed to secure a victory in their initial encounter. This shift moves the Hulk mythos from a character study of Bruce Banner into a grand-scale cosmic horror epic.

The fate of Bruce Banner and the role of Glob Herman

While the cosmic stakes are high, several critical details remain unaddressed by the current reporting. Most notably, the source does not clarify the current status or whereabouts of Bruce Banner, whose identity seems to have been entirely subsumed by Eldest.

Additionally, the recruitment of the unlikely hero Glob Herman as an acolyte raises questions about the long-term stability of the Infernal Hulk's new regime. It remains to be seen if Glob Herman is a genuine convert or merely another pawn in the Father of Horrors' plan to claim Earth as his kingdom.