The Ironheart trailer has made fans wonder who exactly is the man in the red hood. Viewers get flashes of Anthony Ramos’ Parker Robbins. Better known as “The Hood” in the comics, many believe that Robbins will be the show’s main villain. Furthermore, if the rumors are true, his powers could come from Marvel’s devilish demon, whom fans have been clamoring to see since WandaVision.
Is Anthony Ramos’ Parker Robbins aka the Hood Ironheart’s villain?
In the upcoming Ironheart series, Anthony Ramos’ Parker Robbins, aka the Hood, appears to be the main villain.
He is more than just a small-time crook, as he may have made a literal deal with the devil. Rumors suggest his powers in the MCU come from none other than Mephisto, the Marvel version of Satan himself. A shot from the trailer shows Parker Robbins in pain as glowing runes mark his body, hinting at powers that are mystical, dangerous, and possibly uncontrollable.
While Riri Williams is all brains and engineering brilliance, often compared to a young Tony Stark, The Hood represents a darker, more chaotic force. His introduction in Ironheart, most likely as a villain, sets up a battle between science and magic, and logic and chaos.
What are the Hood’s powers in Marvel comics?
The Hood made his Marvel comic book debut in The Hood #1 (2002), created by Brian K. Vaughan and Kyle Hotz. At first, Parker Robbins is just a down-on-his-luck thief trying to support his sick mother. But during a robbery, he kills a demon and steals its enchanted cloak and boots. These items give him powers like flight and invisibility — at first, only when holding his breath, but his control grows over time.
The cloak isn’t just magical. It eventually connects Robbins to Dormammu, one of Marvel’s most powerful demonic characters. As Robbins leans deeper into dark magic, he evolves from a relatable anti-hero into a full-blown villain. He tries to take over the New York criminal underground, clashes with the Avengers, and becomes part of sinister groups like the Cabal and the Thunderbolts.
