is one of the most iconic Marvel Comics story arcs, written by Greg Pak and primarily published in The Incredible Hulk starting in 2006. It follows the Incredible Hulk as he is betrayed by Earth's heroes and exiled to the savage planet Sakaar , where he rises from a gladiator slave to a revolutionary king. Key Plot Elements
After defeating the Red King and marrying Caiera the Oldstrong, a peaceful era begins—until the shuttle that brought Hulk to Sakaar detonates, killing his wife and millions of others. Legacy and Adaptations Planet Hulk
The Illuminati —a group including Iron Man, Doctor Strange, and Reed Richards—decide Hulk is too dangerous for Earth and trick him into a shuttle intended for a peaceful planet. is one of the most iconic Marvel Comics
In the arena, Hulk forges a blood pact with fellow gladiators, including Korg (a rock-like Kronan), Miek, and Hiroim. Legacy and Adaptations The Illuminati —a group including
Hulk's ship falls through a wormhole to Sakaar, a war-torn world ruled by the tyrannical Red King. Weakened by the journey, Hulk is fitted with an "obedience disk" and forced to fight as a gladiator.
Hulk becomes known as the "Green Scar" and is eventually hailed by the populace as the "Sakaarson," a prophesied saviour of the planet.