Thor: Ragnarok Comic Book Revisits Hulk's Origins

Thor: Ragnarok

Marvel is all set for a mighty class . Not only will they be turning out a number of new TV shows , but their cinematic output will see them release an unprecedented three films in one yr . guardian of the Galaxy Vol . 2will be capitalizing on the surprisal achiever of the first motion-picture show , whileSpider - homo : Homecomingwill benefit from the title theatrical role ’s popularity and the presence of Iron Man . Likewise , Thor : Ragnarokis looking to one - up the old entry in the trilogy by packing the movie full of star power . Along with Thor , we ’ll seethe return of Loki and a team - up with Doctor Strange . Most exciting of all , Hulk will be joining the God of Thunder in the cosmos , mirror the events of thePlanet Hulkcomic fans have been hoping to see conform for years .

Thanks to the idiosyncratic direction of Taika Waititi ( What We Do in the Shadows ) , we ’ll be plow toour funniestThoryet — something the directorhas get unfavorable judgment for . Considering the two living nuclear weapon that will asterisk in the movie , however , it ’s adept to know there will be some humour and pathos to cranch the narration . After all , many lover ’s preferred Thor and Hulk mo are the humorous ones , make the complaints seem rather toothless . We also hump the film willtake us to young alien worlds , and may evenend with Thor deemed unworthy . Before all that unfolds , though , Marvel is roll out a overture risible to set up the event of the film .

Though the book wo n’t be out in paperback signifier until October , Amazonhas the description for the comic . Like many of the Marvel ’s movie prelude comics , the Good Book will catch lecturer up on what Thor and Hulk have done so far in the MCU :

" The phase is set for 2017 ’s far - out phantasy epic , Marvel Studios ' Thor : Ragnarok ! Catch up on the unbelievable outcome of Thor : The Dark World and get word where major players including Odin , Loki and Thor himself brook ahead of the next blockbuster chapter in Asgardian lore ! And revisit the inception of Ragnarok ’s other headline wizard , the Incredible Hulk ! Plus : authoritative comic - Koran tales featuring the two mightiest Avengers of all ! Thor figure the underworld to look Hela - and the Hulk does pillory struggle on an alien world ! It ’s cinematic action in the Mighty Marvel Manner ! "

The most challenging bit is the tease of revisit Hulk ’s lineage . apart from General Ross showing up inCivil War , there ’s been no genuine mention of the bootleg sheep of the MCU , 2008’sThe Incredible Hulk . Even Ross ' appearance did n’t allude to his past , as he does n’t show any familiarity with Hulk when he mentions Banner ’s name along with Thor ’s . The comic could simply be a retelling of the picture show featuring the Green Goliath , or it may tweak some events to bring them more in line with the current MCU . Either way , Ross isone character we hop pops back up in the MCU , sooner to facilitate the Earth deal with Thanos inInfinity War .

As for the two authoritative stories teased above , those would beThor#361 andIncredible Hulk#95 . Respectively , theytake Thor to Heland feature thePlanet Hulkstory . Though most of this sounds like catch - up , Marvel will at times apply these prelude strip to flesh out bits of the MCU . In the past , narrative involving Doctor Strange and Black Widow have expand upon their film role , roleplay as the only MCU - canon comics that Marvel makes . Though far less impactful or glorify than theirStar Warscounterparts , they do technically take shoes in the MCU and pulp out its mythology . We ’re also potential to see theThor : Ragnarokprelude funny release digitally before October , so we should know just how revealing it is soon enough .

Hulk vs Thor concept art for Thor: Ragnarok