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Bucky Becomes Red Skull in Shocking Hydra Twist

3/8/2025

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Story summary

Set in the tumultuous year of 1943, Marvel's "Rise of Hydra" introduces a select group of iconic villains, including Namor, Crimson Dynamo, and the notorious Red Skull, all deeply intertwined with Captain America's legacy. In a shocking turn, Bucky Barnes takes on the mantle of Red Skull in the Ultimate Universe, turning against Captain America and spearheading a neo-Nazi faction.

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Story summary

Set in the tumultuous year of 1943, Marvel's "Rise of Hydra" introduces a select group of iconic villains, including Namor, Crimson Dynamo, and the notorious Red Skull, all deeply intertwined with Captain America's legacy. In a shocking turn, Bucky Barnes takes on the mantle of Red Skull in the Ultimate Universe, turning against Captain America and spearheading a neo-Nazi faction.