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Everyone has their favorite Hulk-related character. Part of the Jade Giant's staying power has been the fact that gamma radiation affects folks differently in Marvel Comics, and even the Hulk himself has adopted different personas over the years. Whether he's in a horror story or in a gangster crime story as Joe Fixit, the Hulk has proven to be a remarkably adaptable character in Marvel Comics. 

With that in mind, Hulk's son, Skaar, has plenty of unrealized potential for Infernal Hulk writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson. At C2E2 2026, we sat down with Johnson to discuss his current run on Infernal Hulk with Nic Klein, and the upcoming Hulk War event that will take place next year. As it turns out, Johnson is eager to have Skaar back in the sandbox of Marvel Comics. 

"So I don't want to spoil the story [of Hulk War], but I will say that I think Skaar is just cool as shit. And I know that the history of Conan has been fraught with different licensing agreements. And he's been all over the place. Skaar is our Conan, Skaar is this super dope version of a high fantasy Robert E. Howard take on Hulk that I think is incredible," Johnson began.

"We do not often see him used as I would like to see him used. So I just demanded to use him for what's coming. And I also have a story that I would love to write with Skaar in the future. So I'll say that I think that Skaar is underutilized. I think he's underappreciated. Skaar, I see you, and I'm going to use you - I think you're awesome. So yeah, we're definitely going to see him in Hulk War, and hopefully a story by me to follow."

Skaar, it's time to sharpen your axe and go where Conan the Barbarian hasn't been able to go on a consistent basis in Marvel Comics! The world is ready for it. 

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