The tragic backstory of The Hood is unveiled in the next Marvel Rivals tie-in comic by Paul Allor and Francesco Archidiacono this August.
New York, NY— May 20, 2026 — A new power player emerges from the shadows of pain and heartbreak as The Hood debuts in Marvel Rivals! ORIGINS OF THE HOOD: MARVEL RIVALS #1 by Paul Allor and Francesco Archidiacono takes readers into the past to explore the beginnings of Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, and his journey from a hero-worshipping child to an aspiring power-hungry villain. Originally running in the Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic, this new print comic guest-stars Captain America, Kingpin, and more as it further fleshes out the world of the game.
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!
Check out the main cover by Paco Diaz plus a variant by Federico Sabbatini below and preorder ORIGINS OF THE HOOD: MARVEL RIVALS #1 at your local comic shop today! For more Marvel Rivals comic stories, pick up MARVEL RIVALS: DUEL OF KINGS #1, on sale now and read new Infinity Comic chapters weekly on Marvel Unlimited.
ORIGINS OF THE HOOD: MARVEL RIVALS #1
Written by PAUL ALLOR
Art by FRANCESCO ARCHIDIACONO
Cover by PACO DIAZ
Variant Cover by FEDERICO SABBATINI
Variant Cover by LUCIANO VECCHIO
On Sale 8/5
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