The Marvel Rivals version of the Hood now has his own comic book origin to read. Origins of the Hood: Marvel Rivals #1, a 32-page one-shot written by Pallie Paul Allor with art by Francesco Archidiacono, was added to Marvel Unlimited yesterday. It lands just as the Vanguard gets a new costume in Season 11, which launches tomorrow. Check out the official post down below:
Parker Robbins' Path To Power
Marvel's official synopsis reads: "PARKER ROBBINS' PATH TO POWER! After watching his family and his dreams fall apart, Parker Robbins decides to take matters into his own hands by attacking Kingpin's empire head-on - only to land in prison with the childhood hero who once inspired him to keep going. As Parker confronts his hero, he realizes what he needs most...and that he'll do whatever it takes to get it. Discover the origin of Marvel Rivals the Hood here!"
The setup ties into what Marvel Rivals has already said about the character. In the game's lore, Parker lost his faith in heroes alongside his father and his world's Captain America, and he replaced it with a hunger for the power to change the world. He stole an enchanted cloak from the Vault and remade himself as the feared crime lord known as the Hood.
The Creative Team
Here is the full creative team that Marvel lists for the issue:
- Writer: Pallie Paul Allor
- Penciller and Inker: Francesco Archidiacono
- Colorist: Carlos Lopez
- Letterer: VC's Joe Sabino
- Cover Artist: Paco Diaz
- Editor: Jordan White
The issue first went on sale in print on August 5, 2026, the same week the Hood joined the game. It is rated T+ and was priced at $5.99. Marvel's page for the issue now marks the digital version as available to read online or on iPhone, iPad and Android devices for members.
The Hood In Marvel Rivals
The Hood joined Marvel Rivals as a Vanguard in Season 9.5 on August 7, 2026 (UTC), as covered in Marvel Rivals Reveals The Hood As A New Vanguard For Season 9.5. Vanguard is the tank role in Marvel Rivals.
Season 11 launches on November 13 (UTC). Marvel Rivals shared the Hood's backstory when he was first revealed in August:
What Season 11 Brings To Marvel Rivals
Season 11 also adds Nightcrawler to the roster at launch. His arrival was teased recently, as covered in Marvel Rivals Teases A Mystery Teleporter Saving Jeff The Land Shark, Revealing A Well-Known X-Man. Marvel Rivals shared his reveal here:
Marvel Rivals has also posted its first look at the Season 11 roadmap. Server maintenance for the update starts on November 13 at 9 AM UTC, which is 2 AM MST, and is expected to take about 2 hours. The servers will be offline during that window, and return times may vary based on progress.
The Hood In Marvel Comics
Marvel's issue page also points readers toward Dark Reign: The Hood, a 2009 series starring Parker Robbins. The new one-shot tells the origin of the Marvel Rivals version of the character specifically. In that version, Parker's world had its own Captain America, and the story centers on his attack on Kingpin's empire.
More New Comics On Marvel Unlimited
Origins of the Hood: Marvel Rivals #1 is one of 16 issues Marvel added to Marvel Unlimited this week. The others include Captain America #14, Civil War: Unmasked #4, Fantastic Four #15, Fantastic Four: 65 Years of the World's Greatest Comic Covers! #1, Iron Man #8, Marc Spector: Moon Knight #7, Marvel Tokon: First Strike #1, Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1, Queen in Black #2, Queen in Black: Venom Unchained #1, The Amazing Spider-Man #34, Uncanny X-Men #33, Wade Wilson: Deadpool #7, What If...? Captain America #1 and X-Men of Apocalypse Omega #1. Marvel is also taking pre-registrations for its new Marvel Comics app powered by WEBTOON, which will have more than 35,000 digital comics and new issues as early as 30 days after print. Check out the Season 11 trailer for Marvel Rivals below:
Are you picking up the Hood's Astral Oblivion costume in Season 11, and are you going to read his origin in Origins of the Hood: Marvel Rivals #1?
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