Synopsis / Summary / Plot
Hulk has returned to Earth, angrier (and STRONGER!) than ever. He wants to avenge the nearly destruction of planet Sakaar, caused by the blast of the capsule he was sent to space in, as it was arranged by Mr. Fantastic, Doctor Strange, Black Bolt and Iron Man. Such destruction meant the death of a million people, including that of Caiera, the Hulk's queen and wife, and that of their unborn child. Hulk's not alone, he's joined by his war bound allies: Korg, Hiroim, Miek, Brood, and Elloe. Robot Arch-E-5912 is another instrumental piece of his team.
They first land on the moon where Hulk faces Black Bolt, considered the second most powerful mortal in the Universe (after the Sentry). The leader of the Inhumans takes the upper hand but Hulk shows a might like few times before and defeats Black Bolt for the first time in his life.
Next stop is New York city from where Hulk broadcasts worldwide the video where the four so-called heroes tell him about their decision to cast him into space. Finally, the Hulk explains why planet Sakaar's devastation is their fault. In retaliation, Jade Jaws will destroy Manhattan but gives everyone a day to evacuate. When he returns, he wants to see Mr.Fantastic, Doctor Strange and Iron Man or he will do what he did to Black Bolt (showing him unconscious and hurt) to the "whole stinking planet".
Worried, Mr.Fantastic and Iron Man convince the Sentry to help them stop the Hulk. But it ain't the blond powerhouse who faces the Hulk in his return to Manhattan: It's Tony Stark taking full blame for the Hulk's return. Tony didn't go unprepared, he wore a huge and powerful Iron Man armor specially prepared to handle a threat like the Hulk. Though initially it appeared that the armor was doing its job, and the Hulk was then bombarded with fire power that should have killed him, the green goliath emerged more furious and powerful to not only break Iron Man, but also, accidentally taking the battle to the new Avengers tower, Hulk pounding Iron Man caused the spider-like huge sign on top of the building, to fall through it practically causing its destruction (Note: This resembled the fall of the World Trade Center in September 11, 2001.) After knocking Iron Man out, Hulk stands ready for the next contestant.