Hulk gets trapped on another planet by the illumanati where he overthrows the emperor and becomes their king. This will lead up into World War Hulk
Prelude to Planet Hulk
After Hulk's rampage where most of Las Vegas was destroyed, Hulk has exiled himself into the northern wilderness in an attempt to keep himself from harming other living beings. Banner is approached by Nick Fury for a mission that will have Hulk go into space to destroy a rogue, sentient Hydra satellite with the capability of detonating every nuke on earth. Banner agrees, and as Hulk is sent into space to deal with the satellite. There, Hulk finds a dead crew and the computer takes on humanoid form. This machine appears to be able to match Hulk's strength, but Hulk is able to get the better of it and destroy it. Hulk is infuriated when he discovers that Fury lied to him about the satellite which is actually one of SHIELD's own. A message begins playing of the members of the Illuminati telling Hulk that he has been tricked, and is being exiled to an uninhabited far-off planet where he cannot hurt anyone and can finally live in peace. The ship was sucked into a portal and deposited Hulk on the violent planet Sakaar. Traveling through the wormhole has weakened Hulk, leaving his strength depleted and with the ability to sustain injury. Unable to resist Hulk is captured almost immediately upon arrival, and is forced to become a gladiator in the great arena for the viewing pleasure of the evil Red King of Sakaar.
Sakaarson
Hulk is forced to battle the Silver Surfer in the gladiatorial arena. The Surfer had also been weakened when he was drawn through the wormhole that brought Hulk to Sakaar. Hulk recognized the Surfer, and rather than fight him for the Red King's amusement, Hulk smashed the control unit that kept the Surfer in check, allowing him to flee Sakaar and make his way to the events of the Annihilation. As a gladiator in the arena, Hulk quickly makes an enemy of the Red King. After watching Hulk win several battles the Red King dons his battle suit to fight the Hulk. Not to be underestimated Hulk draws blood from the Red Kings face, an act which was until then unprecedented. As a means to save face the Red King makes a deal with Hulk, offering to allow the Hulk to go free as long as he is able to pass a certain number of trials. The motive for this apparent display of leniency is to make it appear so that Hulk has a fighting chance of his freedom, but to be able to kill him anyway. It is during these trials that Hulk would meet and forge a warbond with several allies on Sakaar: Korg the Kronan, Miek the insect, the No-name Broodspawn, Hiroim the Shamed shadow priest, and Elloe. These allies would become a force that could not be broken no matter what trials the Red King through there way. The more the Hulk was able to overcome, the more the people of Sakaar grew to support him. A growing number of the people of Sakaar also believed Hulk to be their fabled savior the Sakaarson after a plant was discovered to have sprung to life in the arena from where Hulk's blood touched the soil.
Hulk and his Warbound allies eventually escaped the Red King's control and made their way into the wilderness. Enraged, the Red King is growing more and more impatient with the Hulk and tries even harder to kill him, first sending his armies after him and then sending his personal bodyguard Caiera, the shadowguard. Caiera, harboring an ancient power known only to her people as the Oldstrong had not found a match in pure power until meeting the Hulk. It was while Hulk battled Caiera that the Red King had finally had enough of the Hulk and sent in his most dangerous weapon: a plague of sentient spores known as the Spikes which consumed all living organisms, turning them into spikes too. The threat of the Spikes is too great for Caiera and Hulk to continue battling each other, for now they are in a race for their lives just to avoid the Spikes. Many of those around them are turned into spikes as well including Miek's queen, the last hope for their race.
Coming back to battle the Red King once final time, Hulk is able to release the spike leaders who revealed that they are captives of the Red King that crash landed on Sakaar a long time ago and do not mean to harm anyone. Now with an army supporting him, Hulk confronts the Red King who is desperate and sets off a charge that will destroy the planet from the inside. Jumping into the destruction of Sakaar, Hulk grabs the plates of the planet and pulls them back into place himself. As the planet's savior, Hulk slays the Red King. Now would be a time for rebuilding.
King Hulk
After the events of the final battle against the Red King, Hulk is looked to as the leader. All was not well at first. Hulk's allies against the Red King are now fighting with each other in an attempt to decide what to do with the Red King gone. Meeting in the arena once more former teammates prepare to battle each other until Hulk steps in and says that if they want to fight they can fight him. The Shadow Priests watch from a distance believing the Hulk to be no better than the Red King. Hulk forces the opposition to attack him, plunging their spears, arrows, and swords into his flesh. Hulk declared that they are all warbound with each other as they had teamed up against him, and need not fight each other. This proved once again that regardless of whether Hulk is the Sakaarson or not, Hulk is a natural leader for Sakaar.
Hulk allows the Spikes to feed off of him during the day so that no one else is harmed while they work on a way to send the spikes back into space where they belong. In love with Caiera, Hulk and Caiera become married and Caiera reveals to Hulk that she is pregnant with his child. Hulk returns the Spikes to space, and finally becomes more comfortable with his role as the new king of Sakaar. A new era of peace looms on the horizon for Sakaar as old relationships are rekindled, and as the Warbound now work together with the people of Sakaar to rebuild what the Red King had destroyed. It seems as if everything is all right. This is proof of the toughness of Hulk. Even launched into space on a desolate, angry planet, he managed to prosper.
Everything seemed almost too good to be true when the ship the Hulk was brought to Sakaar on began to emit warnings that its power systems were failing. Hulk was not able to send the ship into the atmosphere in time, and an explosion rocked the world destroying virtually all life (including Caiera) and setting the planet up for its demise once again. Hulk is found by the Warbound, some of the only survivors of the planet's destruction, and with them plots a course back to Earth to seek out the Illuminati to make them pay for destroying their paradise. Let the World War Hulk begin!
The events of Planet Hulk are continued in the World War Hulk storyline, where Hulk returns to Earth with his Warbound allies to find the Illuminati. A lot has changed while Hulk was gone, and Hulk is angrier than ever...
Checklist
Part One (February - June 2006):
- Planet Hulk: Exile (Issues # 92 - 95)
- Gigant Size: Incredible Hulk # 1
Part Two (July - October 2006):
- Planet Hulk: Anarchy (Issues # 96 - 99)
- Planet Hulk: Gladiator Guidebook
Part Three (November 2006 - February 2007):
- Planet Hulk: Allegiance (Issues # 100 - 103)
Finale (March - April 2007):
- Planet Hulk: Armageddon (Issues # 104 - 105)
Associated Issues
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Hulk, the guest star, is asked to take down a Hydra base in the Nevada Desert. To the Hulk's surprise resides a Hydra made gamma bomb, which by the time the Hulk arrives is to late despite desperate attempts to disarm it. The gamma bomb explosion killed everything around it except the Hulk and only enraged him even more, which causes it to attack Las Vegas. The Thing and the Human Torch of the Fantastic Four are sent in to take care of the Hulk while Reed and Sue stay behind to sort out the situation with the Child Welfare Department who feel that the children are living in a dangerous environment.
GUEST-STARRING THE HULK! It’s a throwdown in the Nevada desert between the Thing and the Hulk--with the rest of the FF caught in the middle!
Hulk continues to ravage the Nevada desert, while Johnny and Thing try to contain his fury, to no avail as Hulk is having flashbacks of his life, from the original Gamma blast that created him, to the death of Jarella. Hulk then moves the destruction to Las Vegas itself, while the flashbacks and the destruction continue.
There is also a Franklin Richard short story.
Franklin is home alone, and accidentally releases Doombots from Reed Richards Lab. He then uses some of his father's inventions to defeat them before his parents get home.
It takes a monster to save a monster—that’s Ben Grimm’s thinking as he risks life and limb to rescue the out-of-control Hulk from himself—not to mention the embattled residents of a devastated Las Vegas!
Thing and Johnny continue to tussle with an enraged Hulk, who has just been hit with another Gamma bomb blast, and is having flashbacks of his painful life.
Meanwhile back in New York, Reed and Sue are accused of being unfit parents due to the dangerous situation they are raising Franklin and Valeria. To everyone's surprise Reed and Sue agree to give over custody of their children to the state.
Ripped from the pages of NEW AVENGERS, the Eisner award-winning team of Brian Bendis and Alex Maleev present this all-new special. An explosive hidden story of Marvel’s secret past, the secret history of Marvel’s most secret team -- how they came together and how they are ripped apart.
The events in this book act as a prologue to not one but two entirely different Marvel blockbuster summer events.
The Marvel Universe is about to split down the middle and the line is drawn here!!! You will be asked: whose side are you on? Well... whose side are you on???
After the Kree-Skrull war, Iron Man tries to create a group of heroes to defend earth against catastrophic events.
How the Illuminati came together.
- Black Panther hosts a meeting in Wakanda at Iron Man's request. Among them are Doctor Strange - master of the mystic arts, Professor Xavier of the Xavier School For Gifted Youngsters, Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four, the keeper of the Terrigen mists - Black Bolt - king of the Inhumans, and Prince Namor of Atlantis.
Stark proposes a delegation of heroes from all over the planet to pool their resources in order to be better equipped for an inevitable alien invasion.
Namor argues that they cannot control the parties with which they are already affiliated with: recounting the Avengers' recruitment of convicted criminals/terrorists, the questionable mutants among Xavier's school, the Inhumans' refusal to execute Maximus for his crimes against humanity. T'Challa, Xavier, Reed, and Strange agree that the public would not approve of the unification, and reason that the best superheroes in the world would be spending all of their time dealing with bureaucracy.
Initially, Doctor Strange, Mr. Fantastic, Iron Man, Namor, Black Bolt, and Professor Xavier agree that the delegation should be kept a secret from everyone, including family, in order to establish a trust among them. However, when Xavier exclaims that the honor system would have to be unanimous, Black Panther is the only one not to vote in favor.
His reasoning is that the six of them just decided all by themselves that they are the Earth's protectors, that they are the only ones trustworthy enough to be included in the process. He leaves the chambers with the question "what happens when you disagree? When one of these Earth-changing moments finds you all at odds with each other, here in a secret meeting? What happens then?
The others carry on without T'Challa, forming the Illuminati in an unofficial capacity. - In the aftermath of the Hulk's devastation of Las Vegas, S.H.I.E.L.D. Commander Maria Hill informs Iron Man of the civillian casualties: 26 including two kids and a dog. She drives a point into his head that it is possible that Stark, and everyone with the power to stop the Hulk once and for all, is at fault for not doing what must be done.
- The Illuminati meet a second time at an abandoned Avengers Hydrobase. Professor Xavier is not among them. Iron Man presents a solution for the Hulk "problem", but Namor lashes out in Bruce Banner's defense, insisting that he is a friend who is only being turned into a scapegoat to preserve their own public image. Reed is offended and argues that he has done all that he can to crack the genetic sequence that turned Banner into the Hulk. Doctor Strange notes that he has also sought to banish him to the crossroads of the astral plane, but concluded that it wasn't safe. Strange and Stark recollect a time when Banner convened with Xavier and found that Bruce has sought suicide, unsuccessfully.
Rather than listen to Namor any further, Mr. Fantastic calls for a vote: four against one. Namor grows hostile and threatening, attacking Iron Man after he is provoked. An underwater battle ensues between the two, with Namor defeating Stark by pulling his helmet off, holding him submerged. Doctor Strange rescues Tony and scolds Namor for his ambivalence towards change.
Namor warns that Banner will come back from where they send him and kill them all - and be right in doing so. He departs, exclaiming "King T'Challa was right too." - Stark arranges for a Life Model Decoy of Nick Fury to coax Bruce Banner to go up to a satellite that has "gone haywire", not a complete falsehood as the artificial intelligence on this particular satellite has proved troublesome. The Hulk, in outer space, manages to get inside of the satellite, only for it to be sent into deep space "where he can't hurt anyone and no one can hurt him."
- In the present day, the Illuminati meet at the abandoned "Funtime, INC", a Stark Enterprises subsidiary. Among them are Iron Man, Namor, Black Bolt, Doctor Strange, and Mr. Fantastic. Professor Xavier's absence is addressed as "missing". Iron Man explains that he called everyone to the meeting to announce the early draft of a bill that will eventually become the Superhuman Registration Act.
Anyone with powers - anyone in costume - any mutant - any of their kind is going to be required by law to reveal themselves to the United States government. In return, the registered hero will be given a job as a guard in the new S.H.I.E.L.D. world security force. Refusing to do so will be considered a federal crime.
Iron Man believes that the Illuminati should cooperate immediately before an example is made of. He explains that being a futurist, he predicts a rookie superhero will make a mistake and people will be hurt or killed because of it. The world will see it, and a lawmaker will be forced to make an example of someone. A Civil War will break out between friends, sides will be taken, and the country will rupture because of it. He believes that cooperation will defuse the problem before it starts.
Namor, delighted that he was right about Stark, declares that the surface world brought it on themselves and will probably destroy themselves before considering Atlanteans, making it "our" planet again. Namor leaves.
Doctor Strange expresses his distate for the situation, telling Stark that it is wrong and that will be giving into other peoples' ignorance and fear. When Mr. Fantastic agrees with Tony, Doctor Strange teleports away, telling them to never call upon him again. Black Bolt signs to Stark his disagreement and the Illuminati go their seperate ways.
A special preview of Civil War #1 is shown in the final pages.
Bruce Banner has finally found a semblance of peace. Here, in the isolated interior of Alaska, he hopes to protect the rest of humanity from The Hulk’s never-ending rampage by secluding himself in self-imposed exile. Banner is confident that his plan will work—after all, who would be foolish enough to actually come looking for The Hulk? But when Nick Fury comes calling, you know there’s trouble for someone involved. This arc sets up next year’s huge event involving a certain Jade Giant.
Bruce Banner has finally found a semblance of peace. Here, in the isolated interior of Alaska, he hopes to protect the rest of humanity from The Hulk’s never-ending rampage by secluding himself in self-imposed exile. Banner is confident that his plan will work—after all, who would be foolish enough to actually come looking for The Hulk? But when Nick Fury comes calling, you know there’s trouble for someone involved. This arc sets up next year’s huge event involving a certain Jade Giant.
Part 3 of the story arc that will set off the biggest Hulk event in Marvel history! “Recruited” by Nick Fury to journey into space to destroy a sentient HYDRA space weapon, The Hulk has now learned the sordid truth behind its agenda—not that it matters now, though…because the rogue space weapon now has its sights set on him!
It’s Rock vs. Hard Place, as The HULK goes toe-to-toe with a construct capable of adapting to the strength of any opponent. But doesn’t HULK get stronger as he gets madder? Something’s gotta give, and you won’t BELIEVE the killer ending! This is the issue that catapults HULK into Marvel’s biggest story line of 2006! Part 4 (of 4)
Savage alien planet. Oppressed barbarian tribes. Corrupt emperor. Deadly woman warrior. Gladiators and slaves. Battle axes and hand blasters. Monsters and heroes...And the Incredible Hulk! Let the smashing commence! PLANET HULK BEGINS!!!
Stranded on an alien planet and thrown into the Imperial Arena to fight as a gladiator, the Hulk seizes the opportunity to smash with abandon. But inspired by the Hulk’s defiance of the corrupt Red King, a group of rebels try to break him out of captivity. Will the Hulk join the rebels’ cause? Or will he lead his fellow gladiators to claim the glory offered by the arena? Part 2 (of 4).
More battleaxes and blasters on Planet Hulk! After defeating the Wildebots and tasting the privileges due to victorious gladiators, the Hulk and his team must decide between helping the rebels or seizing the glory of the Great Arena -- a choice which spells life or death for one of our heroes. Plus — the return of the Lieutenant and more of Korg’s
The Hulk and his Warbound gladiator allies enter their final battle in the Great Arena — where a familiar face from the Marvel Universe returns as an implacable enemy. Faced with betrayal, temptation, and the most terrifying battle the Great Arena has ever seen, will the Hulk stand with his Warbound gladiators — or seize the honors of the Empire? The climactic end of Planet Hulk: Exile!
Overview
What is the untold story of the battle between one of the strangest superhero teams in the Marvel Universe and the engine of destruction known as the Incredible Hulk? See ol' Purple Pants go toe-to-toe with Angel, Ice-Man, Ghost Rider, The Black Widow and Hercules in a story that holds a key to Post-PLANET HULK events! By legendary Hulk scribe Peter David and Juan Santacruz.
PLUS! A PLANET HULK INTERLUDE! Bruce Banner makes his first appearance on Planet Sakaar - and battles the Hulk for his body and soul! What secret is the Hulk hiding? What terrible truth does Banner reveal? And who will triumph in this ultimate showdown? By Greg Pak and Aaron Lopresti.
Also: Re-presenting the outstanding INCREDIBLE HULK: THE END by Peter David and Dale Keown.
Contents
1st story: "Green Pieces"
The Champions encounter the Hulk in this untold tale.
2nd story: "Banner War"
This is a 'Planet Hulk' tie-in story about the struggle for control between the Banner/Hulk personality. It takes place between Incredible Hulk #95 & #96.
3rd story: "The Last Titan"
This is a reprint of Hulk: The End #1.
Overview
PLANET HULK: ANARCHY, Part 1!
On the run from the Imperial Army after escaping from the Great Arena, the Hulk and his crew of Warbound gladiators take refuge in a small farming village with a dark secret. Learn the horrifying truth about Miek’s past—and discover if our heroes know the difference between justice and revenge! The smashing continues!!!
Overview
PLANET HULK, ANARCHY PART 2
Leading his army of gladiators and refugees, the Hulk smashes his way towards the Steppes — and freedom. But what of the millions still enslaved by the Red King? What of the rebels and slaves dying in the streets and fields? Who is the Sakaarson, and when will he come? The answers threaten to rip the Hulk and his allies apart—and precipitate a shocking transformation that could shake Planet Hulk to the core!
Overview
It’s Warbound versus Warbound on Planet Sakaar! The Hulk has survived the horrors of the Maw and the Great Arena by pledging an oath of brotherhood with his fellow gladiators. But can he truly trust them — and himself? Which of the Hulk’s gladiator allies challenges his rule? And can their Warbound oath survive? Also this issue: Learn the secret history of the Emperor’s mysterious Shadow Guard Lieutenant -- and marvel at the shocking showdown between the Lieutenant and the Hulk! The “Planet Hulk” Anarchy storyline nears its heart-stopping conclusion!
Overview
PLANET HULK, ANARCHY, PART 4
When an insanely powerful, legendary enemy threatens the entire planet, will the Hulk and his army of rebels fight alone — or join forces with the Empire? Plus, stunning revelations and shocking developments regarding Caiera the Oldstrong, the Emperor’s gray-skinned Shadow Guard. And Miek and his hivelings come face-to-face with the destiny of their species. The legend grows and the smashing continues as the “Planet Hulk: Anarchy” storyline reaches its mind-blowing conclusion.
Overview
A special, HULK-sized issue commemorating 100 issues of gamma-irradiated goodness with two big stories: Planet Hulk, Allegiance, Part 1 - Is he the Sakaarson, destined to save the planet from its greatest enemies, or the Worldbreaker, the legendary destroyer of everything? The HULK continues his epic story on Planet Sakaar. In this issue, the HULK and Caiera the Oldstrong lead their warriors in an all-out battle against the horrifying Spikes.
But even with the Hulk growing stronger, how can he and his warriors prevail against an enemy that consumes and possesses everything it touches? Featuring another shocking development in the story of Miek - and further hints about the identity of the Sakaarson - and the Worldbreaker. Plus, a 12-page back-up featuring the return of one of HULK's greatest artists, Gary Frank, as someone discovers that the Illuminati were responsible for sending the Hulk into space! Also reprints Incredible Hulk (vol. 1) #152 and #300!
Overview
PLANET HULK: ALLEGIANCE, PART 2
Don’t miss the next installment of the comic that Wizard Magazine dubbed “Book of the Month”! In this issue:
Accompanied by Caiera the Oldstrong and Hiroim the Shamed, the Hulk heads into the hold of the Shadow Elders to learn if he truly is the legendary savior known as the Sakaarson — or just another angry monster. Also — secrets revealed about the Great Portal! The final showdown with the Spikes! Elloe makes a shocking decision! And the Hulk smashes and smashes and smashes some more! Featuring pencils by the brilliant Carlo Pagulayan as well as a slew of pages by a surprise guest artist!
Spoilers
Hulk is taken before the Shadow People's Elders to test his worthiness. They find him too filled with rage and unworthy of being the Sakaarson. Hulk's army continues it march to Crown City. The disable the electonics of the city with an EMP pulse. While Hulk, Meik, Korg, and Caiera go into the heart of Spyke territory, Elloe leads an assault against the King. She finds out it was trap that the King used to root her out but before she could be kill the Hulk arrives with his army and a loyal force of Spykes.
Overview
Planet Hulk: Allegiance, Part 3
Armies clash and titans smash as the Green Scar and the Red King throw down over Crown City! It’s the fight we’ve all been waiting for — after ten epic issues in the “Planet Hulk” saga, the Hulk and the Emperor finally meet again. But will this savage showdown between the Hulk’s rage and the Emperor’s ruthlessness lead to the liberation — or total destruction -- of the Hulk, his crew, and the people and planet of Sakaar?
Overview
Planet Hulk: Allegiance, Part 4
The wedding of the Hulk! That’s right. In an effort to keep peace amongst the different races of Sakaar, Hulk smashes but he also loves…and takes a queen. As PLANET HULK moves toward its monumental end and WORLD WAR HULK looms on the horizon, don’t dare miss this critical moment of what may be the Hulk’s most epic tale!
Spoilers
After liberating the planet Sakaar, the Hulk has been made an emperor. He continues to let the parasitic species, the Spikes, drain energy off of him for their help in overthrowing the Red King and to prevent them from feeding on the innocent. Bruce Banner is briefly seen after the Spikes feed on the Hulk for over seven hours.
There is still some hostility as the Red King's former soldiers still fight against the new regime. Soon a fight breaks out among two of Hulk's group, Elloe and Miek. The solution is to fight to the death in the arena. As the fight begins, Hulk jumps down and starts fighting them. He tells them to fight him or die. Knowing that would be futile, they follow his order to embrace each other rather than have Hulk kill them.
The Elders of the Shadow People meet with Hulk later to discuss the treaty they had with the Red King. Rather than retain the Shadow Guard, Hulk's only wish was to have a queen.
Hulk and Caiera soon complete the Shadow Ceremony. Caiera asks to know all of Hulk and he transforms into Banner. Hulk wanted her to see all of him. Approving, the ceremony continues.
As the people get their queen, Brood and Miek, upset at being forgotten for the time, decide to get a little action of thier own. As they are engaged, they discover the shuttle that Hulk arrived in that the Red King had ordered his men to salvage after Hulk arrived. A recording by Reed Richards, Doctor Strange, and Iron Man can be seen where they aplogize to Hulk for betraying him. It seems that it will be time for Hulk to remember that betrayal.
Overview
When Miek discovers the shuttle that brought the Hulk to Sakaar, the Green King faces his ultimate test of rage. Will he stay to rule the people for whom he has fought and bled for the past twelve issues — or will he seize the opportunity to wreak his vengeance on the Marvel “heroes” who sent him into this world of slavery, horror, and war? Also — the Spikes meet their destiny and Hulk and Caiera face the culmination of their greatest hopes and fears. The final two chapters of “Planet Hulk” begin here — don’t miss this critical countdown to “World War Hulk!”
Spoilers
Hulk is called from his bed by Miek. Miek shows him the recording of the Illuminati explaining that they were sending off of Earth, from his craft. He says he already saw it. As he continues to watch, he smashes the viewing screen in rage.
Hulk takes Caiera to the edge of the city. She had told him if they left, he would never have to fight again. Hulk questions his place as the Sakaarson and savior of the planet. Caiera reminds him how his blood has caused life and vegetation to grow on the planet. She tells him this is where he belongs, with his people, his Queen, and his child.
Hulk begins cleaning up the mess the Emperor left behind along with his comrades. The next step is getting the Spikes off the planet to return to the stars. For listening and caring about them, the Spikes consider Hulk their friend. As the Spikes leave, they release the essence of all those they had consumed. The people Sakaar are finally able to say their goodbyes.
The people cheer for the Hulk. They create a monument of him busting out of the ship that brought him there. Suddenly an alarm goes off. He hears the recording along with a warning that the warp core has been compromised. Rushing to the ship, Hulk throws it and yells for everyone to get down. He looks at Caiera as the ship explodes overhead.
Overview
PLANET HULK CONCLUSION
Sons of Sakaar, remember their names! Korg, Miek, Hiroim, Elloe, the Brood Creature and Caiera the Oldstrong! These are the heroes of Sakaar, the Green Scar's Warbound allies and the Hulk's greatest friends. As they face the terrifying conclusion to the PLANET HULK epic, who will live? Who will die? And who will pay when the Worldbreaker reveals his true face? Don't miss the shocking end to PLANET HULK -- and the launching pad for Marvel's WORLD WAR HULK summer blockbuster.
Spoilers
A robotic creature, Arch-E-5912, ventures to the twisted woods on Sakaar to try to make piece with the Wildebots. They have aligned themselves with the former Red King's Death Head guards. Arch-E-5912 informs them that the Green Scar has sent off the Spikes and that a new age has begun with the new king.
Just then, the warp core to the ship Hulk arrived in warns that it has been compromised. As it explodes, Hulk tries to shield Caiera from the blast. She tells him not to worry and that she will never leave him.
The blast has it affect as it disintigrates everything in its path. Some resce attempts are made as the planet itself becomes unstable. Molten lava begins seeping through the surface.
Hulk is left alone with his dead wife and unborn child withing her. He blames the "stupid humans" and their "stupid shuttle" for the destruction. Hulk wants to die but the bomb has made him stronger. He shouts out, "GIVE THEM BACK!" On his knees, he asks for "her" back.
The ship that Miek and Elloe used to return the Spikes to the stars finds Hulk after saving what few they could. Hulk wants to be left alone. They tell him that they are warbound to the end. This is the end for this planet. Hulk replies that there is nothing left to smash. They have a robot on board that has a map of the entire universe in its brain. There is but one place left to go. The Hulk is returning home.
Sons of Sakaar, remember their names! Korg, Miek, Hiroim, Elloe, the Brood Creature and Caiera the Oldstrong! These are the heroes of Sakaar, the Green Scar's Warbound allies and the Hulk's greatest friends. As they face the terrifying conclusion to the PLANET HULK epic, who will live? Who will die? And who will pay when the Worldbreaker reveals his true face? Don't miss the shocking end to PLANET HULK -- and the launching pad for Marvel's WORLD WAR HULK summer blockbuster.
Last year, a group of Marvel heroes decided the Hulk was too dangerous for Earth, tricked him into a shuttle, and shot him into space. After the Hulk rose from slave to gladiator to conquering emperor on the savage planet of Sakaar, the shuttle exploded – destroying the Hulk's people and his pregnant queen. And the entire Marvel Universe knows what happened next as the Hulk returned to wreak his terrible vengeance in the pages of "World War Hulk."
But what if the Hulk had landed on the peaceful planet the Marvel heroes originally intended? What if Banner had landed on Sakaar instead of the Hulk? And what if the Hulk's warrior bride Caiera the Oldstrong had come to Earth seeking vengeance instead of her husband? Get ready for three shocking tales of what could have been from the writer of the "Planet Hulk" and "World War Hulk" epics. Including the work of the one and only Fred Hembeck!
