THE HOOD
After he appeared to kill a demon, Parker Robbins inherited its hoods and boots, which granted him an array of supernatural powers. Inspired by Kingpin, he used these abilities to rise through the world of organized crime as the super-villain known as the Hood. From his early gang activity to his ride with the Spirit of Vengeance, here's everything you need to know about the Hood.
The Cloaked Crime Lord
In Beyond! (2006) #1
After starring in his very own MAX series, Parker Robbins mingles with the main Marvel Universe in BEYOND! (2006), where he undergoes his first major test as the Hood when a figure posing as the Beyonder orders him to battle other heroes and villains to the death.
In New Avengers (2004) #35
As the Marvel Universe descends into CIVIL WAR (2006), Parker makes a play to take over New York City's criminal underworld as its kingpin of super-villains.
In New Avengers Annual (2006) #2
To cement his role as a criminal kingpin, Parker leads his crew in an attack on the Sanctum Sanctorum, pitting the criminal underworld against Earth's Mightiest Heroes when they least expect it.
In New Avengers (2004) #46
During SECRET INVASION (2008), Parker learns the true source of the Hood's demonic power: Dormammu.
In Secret Invasion (2008) #4
Parker makes a decisive choice between the Avengers and a Skrull invasion.
In Secret Invasion: Dark Reign (2008) #1
In the aftermath of SECRET INVASION (2008), Norman Osborn makes Parker a tempting offer that could change the face of his criminal organization.
In Punisher (2009) #2
As Frank Castle grapples with the fallout of SECRET INVASION (2008), Osborn sends Parker after him, leading the Hood to flex some incredible new power.
In New Avengers (2004) #52
Dormammu demands Parker fulfill his end of the bargain by sending the Hood to murder his adversaries, starting with Doctor Strange.
In Avengers (2010) #7
After escaping prison, Parker attempts to recover the power he lost through the Infinity Stones, which sets him on a collision course with the Avengers once more.
In Illuminati (2015) #1
In this fan-favorite series, Parker takes another stab at leading a team of super-villains, with Titania, Mad Thinker, Thunderball, Black Ant and Enchantress joining his new crew.
In Invincible Iron Man (2016) #595
As Riri Williams and Victor Von Doom team up to solve the mystery of Tony Stark’s fate, Parker Robbins enters the fray—with devastating consequences for one of them.
In Hawkeye: Freefall (2020) #1
Parker's criminal operations get interrupted when a new Ronin surfaces, sending him on a rage-filled spiral that puts him in Hawkeye's crosshairs and upends his status quo.
In Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance (2024) #1
At Mephisto's command, Zarathos—the Spirit of Vengeance—separates from Johnny Blaze to pursue a host that will not resist him. He finds a kindred soul in Parker, who immediately goes to work in Chicago with a new suite of powers, including the ability to imbue common objects with hellfire.