During the events of "Captain America: Brave New World", Ross finally learns that Sterns filled the pills he was giving him with gamma radiation which eventually transformed Ross into the Red Hulk.

Red Hulk is a product of his making. Red starts becoming a dominant color to reflect Ross’ reactions to the pills. Avery says, “Sterns sends his goons on to Captain America. We’ve got all ...

Brave New World pays homage to Red Hulk’s comic book origin with the revelation that Sterns’ pills treating Ross’ heart failure were laced with gamma radiation. 2010’s Hulk #23 revealed ...