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| caption =Variant Cover to ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #1.<br>Art by [[Carlo Pagulayan]]. |
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| caption = Variant cover to ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #1<br>by [[Carlo Pagulayan]] |
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| character_name = Skaar |
| character_name = Skaar |
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| publisher = [[Marvel Comics]] |
| publisher = [[Marvel Comics]] |
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| debut = '' |
| debut = ''What If? Planet Hulk'' #1 (Dec. [[2007 in comics|2007]]) |
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| creators = [[Greg Pak]] (writer)<br>[[John Romita |
| creators = [[Greg Pak]] (writer)<br>[[John Romita Jr.]] (artist) |
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| species = [[Human]]/[[List of alien races in Marvel Comics#Sakaarans|Sakaaran]] [[Hybrid (biology)|Hybrid]] |
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| alter_ego = Skaar |
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| homeworld = Sakaar |
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| alliances = [[Dark Avengers]]<br/>[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.|S.M.A.S.H.]] |
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| species = |
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| partners = [[Hulk]]<br/> [[Hiro-Kala]] |
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| homeworld = Sakaar |
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| aliases = Son of the Hulk<br/> Sakaarson<br/> World Breaker<br/> Killer of Killers<br/> Santos |
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| powers = *Skilled [[Swordmanship|swordsman]] and unarmed combatant |
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| aliases = Son of Hulk, Sakaarson, Worldbreaker, the Killer of Killers |
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* Transformation |
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** [[Superhuman strength]], stamina, endurance, durability, and senses |
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** [[Regeneration (biology)|Regeneration]] |
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** Old Power |
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'''Skaar''' is a [[fictional character]], a comic book [[superhero]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]], usually as a supporting character in stories featuring his father, the [[Hulk]], who conceived Skaar with the extraterrestrial [[Caiera]] during the [[2006 in comics|2006]]–[[2007 in comics|2007]] "[[Planet Hulk]]" storyline. Created by writer [[Greg Pak]] and artist [[John Romita Jr.]], the earliest version of the character appeared in a cameo in an [[alternate history]] story in ''What If? Planet Hulk'' #1 ([[cover-date]]d December [[2007 in comics|2007]]), in which the character was drawn by Rafa Sandoval. The [[Earth-616]] version of the character appeared in ''[[World War Hulk]]'' #5 (Jan. 2008), by Pak and Romita, Jr.<ref name=MensHealth>{{cite web|url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a41612091/she-hulk-skaar-hulks-son/|title=The ''She-Hulk'' Finale Introduces Skaar—The Hulk's Otherworldly Son From Sakaar|author=Romano, Evan|language=en-US|url-status=live|magazine=[[Men's Health]]|date=October 13, 2022|access-date=June 28, 2023|archive-date=June 28, 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230628164319/https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a41612091/she-hulk-skaar-hulks-son/}}</ref> |
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The character has been adapted into other media. He first appeared in animated form in ''[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]'' (2013–2015), and in live-action form in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] television series ''[[She-Hulk: Attorney at Law]]'' (2022), in which he is played by Wil Deusner. |
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'''Skaar''' is a [[fictional character]] in the {{Marvel Universe}}. He first appears in ''[[World War Hulk]]'' #5 (January 2008) and was created by [[Greg Pak]] and [[John Romita, Jr.]].{{Fact|date=July 2009}} |
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==Publication history== |
==Publication history== |
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Skaar was created by writer [[Greg Pak]] and arist [[John Romita, Jr.]] The earliest incarnation of the character first appeared in ''[[List of What If issues#Sixth Series (2007)|What If Planet Hulk?]]'' #1 (Dec. 2007),<ref name=MensHealth/> "Peaceful Planet", an [[alternate history]] story by Pak and artist Rafa Sandoval, which imagines the sequence of events that would have transpired had Hulk landed on the peaceful planet that the Illuminati had intended, rather than on Sakaar, as occurred in the "[[Planet Hulk]]" storyline.<ref>{{cite comic|writer=[[Pak, Greg]]|artist=[[Kirk, Leonard]]|story=What if the Hulk Died and Caiera Lived?|title=[[What If? Planet Hulk]]|issue=1|date=December 2007|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]}}</ref> |
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Skaar is the son of the [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]] and the Shadow Warrior [[Caiera]], conceived during the [[Hulk (comics)#Planet Hulk and World War Hulk|Planet Hulk]] storyline. The character stars in his own ongoing series, ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'', released in June 2008. <ref>[http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080610-GarneySkaar.html Ron Garney's Skaar - Inside the Son of Hulk's Art], [[Newsarama]], June 10, 2008</ref> with Pak returning to write the story<ref>[http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=150516 Greg Pak on Skaar: Son of Hulk], [[Newsarama]], March 18, 2008</ref> <ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=16751 Hulk Slash! Pak talks “Skaar: Son of Hulk”], [[Comic Book Resources]], June 10, 2008</ref> and [[Ron Garney]] providing the art.<ref>[http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=150619 Ron Garney: Drawing Son of Hulk], [[Newsarama]], March 19, 2008</ref> |
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However, the Skaar of [[Earth-616]] (the continuity in which most mainstream Marvel storylines takes place) first appeared canonically in ''[[World War Hulk]]'' #5 (Jan. 2008) a miniseries written by Pak, and illustrated by Romita, Jr.<ref name=MensHealth/> He subsequently starred in his own ongoing series by Pak, ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'', which ran for 12 issues from 2008<ref>{{cite web |first=Vaneta |last=Rogers |url=http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080610-GarneySkaar.html |title=Ron Garney's Skaar - Inside the Son of Hulk's Art |publisher=[[Newsarama]] |date=June 10, 2008 }}</ref> to 2009.<ref>{{cite web |first=Vaneta |last=Rogers |url=http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=150516 |title=Greg Pak on Skaar: Son of Hulk |publisher=Newsarama |date=March 18, 2008 }}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Dave |last=Richards |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=16751 |title=Hulk Slash! Pak talks 'Skaar: Son of Hulk'|publisher=[[Comic Book Resources]] |date=June 10, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Vaneta |last=Rogers |url=http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=150619 |title=Ron Garney: Drawing Son of Hulk |publisher=Newsarama |date=March 19, 2008 }}{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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===Planet Skaar=== |
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A continuation of both ''[[Planet Hulk]]'' and ''World War Hulk'' is due to begin in May 2009. A special stand alone prologue and ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #11 will see the beginning of ''[[Planet Skaar]]'' an arc which is intended to bring Skaar directly into the middle of the ''[[Marvel Universe]]''. Following the return of the Silver Savage (the [[Silver Surfer]]) in issue #7 events began to spiral that forces Skaar to not only be exiled from Sakaar but to head towards Earth. Already revealed by series writer [[Greg Pak]] is that the ''[[Warbound]]'' will return, that [[Mister Fantastic]] will not be amused with the arrival of another [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]]-like being and that the meeting between father and son may not be very pleasant for the [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]].{{Fact|date=March 2009}} |
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Following the "Planet Skaar" story arc, which resulted in Skaar's arrival on Earth, the book's title changed with issue #13 to ''Son of Hulk'', after which new writer [[Paul Jenkins (writer)|Paul Jenkins]] focused on [[Hiro-Kala]], another son of [[Bruce Banner]]. The series ran until issue #17.<ref>{{cite web |first=Kiel |last=Phegley |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=23825 |title=Jenkins Ends "Son of Hulk" |publisher=[[Comic Book Resources]] |date=November 24, 2009 |access-date=May 3, 2010 }}</ref> The story of Hiro-Kala that begins in these issues continue in a miniseries that ties into the [[Realm of Kings]] event, ''Realm of Kings: Son of Hulk'' #1-4.<ref>{{cite web |first=Zack |last=Smith |url=http://www.newsarama.com/comics/Son-Hulk-Reed-Interview-100114.html |title=The SON OF HULK Gets Puny in the Microverse |publisher=Newsarama|date=January 10, 2010 |access-date=May 3, 2010 }}</ref> |
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When Greg Pak took over writing chores on ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' with issue #601, Skaar allied himself with a de-powered Bruce Banner.<ref>{{cite web |first=Matt |last=Brady |url=http://www.newsarama.com/comics/050919-Hulk-Pak.html |title=Incredible Again: Greg Pak on Incredible Hulk |publisher=Newsarama|date=May 19, 2009 |access-date=May 3, 2010}}</ref> |
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The character would then appear in the ''Skaar: King of the [[Savage Land]]'' miniseries by writer [[Rob Williams (comics)|Rob Williams]],<ref>{{cite web |first=Kevin |last=Mahadeo |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/14966/skaar_king_of_the_savage_land |title=Skaar: King of the Savage Land |publisher=[[Marvel.com]] |date=January 10, 2011 |access-date=March 22, 2011 }}</ref> and later appearing as a regular character in the ''Dark Avengers'' series, beginning with ''Dark Avengers'' #175. |
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==Fictional character biography== |
==Fictional character biography== |
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Skaar is the son of the [[Hulk]]/Bruce Banner and Caiera, an extraterrestrial native of the planet Sakaar.<ref name=IGN>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/she-hulk-skaar-explained-hulk-son-planet-hulk-sakaar|title=She-Hulk's Skaar Explained: The Tragic Story Behind Hulk's Son|publisher=[[IGN]]|author=Schedeen, Jesse|language=en-US|url-status=live|date=October 13, 2022|access-date=June 28, 2023|archive-date=June 28, 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230628173434/https://www.ign.com/articles/she-hulk-skaar-explained-hulk-son-planet-hulk-sakaar}}</ref> He was [[Posthumous birth|posthumously born]] via the Old Power after Sakaar was destroyed and Caiera killed, emerging from a cocoon on the planet's remains and rapidly aging into an adult.<ref name=SonOfHulk1>{{cite comic|title=Skaar: Son of Hulk|issue=1|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]|writer=[[Pak, Greg]]|artist=[[Garney, Ron]]|story=Cradle of Fire|date=August 2008}}</ref> To survive, Skaar learned the need to kill as part of his upbringing by the savage creatures of his home planet. He demonstrates himself to be a fierce and capable general, becoming the enemy of Axeman Bone and gaining the ability to harness the Old Power to manipulate the earth.<ref>Pak, Greg. ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #2-6. Marvel Comics. September 2008-February 2009</ref> |
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Skaar is the progeny of the Hulk and of Caiera the Oldstrong. As seen in the first issue, the blast that killed Caiera turned her into dust in the Hulk's arms. After her death a [[cocoon]] containing Skaar fell into the lake of fire. After a period of time, Skaar emerged from the cocoon, appearing to be the age equivalent of a human preteen. A year later and he appears to have grown into a teenager. He quickly grows into what seems to be an adult after he is attacked by the Bone Axeman's Dragon's flame, which at first looks like an example of his old power.<ref>As seen in ''Skaar, Son of Hulk'' #1</ref> Skaar defeats the Bone Axemen and his dragon with only a sword and his bare hands. Skaar, after having a confrontation with the princess Omaka, is shown to be able to speak intelligent sentences when the group is going to be attacked by Wildebots and the two form an alliance. After sometime, he gains the power of the Oldstrong with the help of his followers. Soon after, he finds himself allied with the Former King, who was saved from death and rebuilt with a majority of cybernetic parts by the Wildebots. After becoming his ally, many people who considered him a savior, including the Omaka, daughter of the Red King (whom he attempted to kill during his reign, along with the rest of her family so there would be no heir) lose faith in him and ally themselves with Axeman Bone.<ref>''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #6</ref> |
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Skaar was able to communicate with the spirit of his supposedly dead mother, Caiera. He fights a war against Axeman Bone, but this only delays his people's escape from the near-destruction of the planet by [[Galactus]]. Because the planet possesses enough energy to satiate Galactus' hunger for 100,000 years, Caiera takes the Old Power from Skaar as she tries to reason with him.<ref>Pak, Greg. "Return of the Silver Savage" ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #7; Marvel Comics; March 2009</ref> Skaar admits to Caiera that he wanted to clear the evil from the planet. However, the [[Silver Surfer]] restores Skaar's Old Power and shows him a vision of the death and destruction of Sakaar, leading Skaar to destroy the evacuation ships. He tells the Surfer that if he does not spare his planet, he will use the Old Power to increase Galactus' hunger and endanger more planets, including those already saved by the Surfer. After the Surfer informs the people of Sakaar that their safety would lead to the death of countless planets, he departs. Caiera denounces Skaar for his decision and absorbs his Old Power. She then exiles him from Sakaar and waits for Galactus to consume her.<ref>Pak, Greg. ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #10. Marvel Comics. June 2009</ref> |
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With his Oldstrong, he manages to see the acts of death committed by everyone on the planet and intends to kill Axeman and his followers, and almost succeeds, when the Silver Surfer makes a sudden return and manages to take away his Oldstrong power and reveals that [[Galactus]] is coming to the planet to consume it. He opts Skaar the chance to use the Oldstrong power to revive the ancient technology of the Shadows to evacuate the planet, becoming a hero of the universe as the planet Sakaar would have enough energy to satiate Galactus' hunger for a hundred thousand years.<ref>''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #7</ref> |
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Skaar arrives on Earth with the sole desire to kill his father, the Hulk. After conflicts with the [[United States Armed Forces|United States military]], the [[Fantastic Four]] and the [[Warbound]], he confronts the Hulk. Unbeknownst to Skaar, the Hulk has changed since his time on Sakaar. After the Hulk engages Skaar, he effortlessly beats him but their fight creates a fissure that endangers a nuclear power plant. Skaar ceases his attack when he realizes that this Hulk is not the "War Hulk" that conceived him, the one he desires to kill. He prevents the fissure from endangering the power plant and declares Earth to be his new home.<ref>Pak, Greg. ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #12. Marvel Comics. August 2009</ref> |
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Throughout the series his mother, Caiera, spoke to him asking him to fight for good of the people of the planet, but he insisted on revenge, consumed with rage over Axeman Bone<ref>''Skaar, Son of Hulk'' #7-8.</ref> Through one final plea of his mother's spirit, she asked him to give up his rage, he instead proceeds into battle, with no regard for the innocent. Caiera, using the little of her strength left as a spirit, used her Oldstrong power to return in a stone form of herself initially, then in the image of his father.<ref>''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #8</ref> She proceeded to defeat him with ease and asks why he insisted on being a killer instead of a attempting to make peace. He then reveals his plan of killing everyone on the planet he deemed evil after glimpsing the destruction so many people made when he briefly wielded the power of Oldstrong.<ref>''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #9</ref> |
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Skaar later encounters Bruce Banner, who had been depowered by the [[Red Hulk]]. Skaar reiterates his desire to kill the Hulk, but he cannot accomplish this by killing him in Banner's form as they had separated into two distinct personas. Bruce offers to teach Skaar how to kill the Hulk should he ever return, but this is a ruse to allow Banner to monitor his "son", and impart fatherly wisdom in the hope of turning the savage warrior into a hero. Skaar demonstrates his ability to use both cunning and physical strength by hurling the villain Juggernaut into outer space.<ref>Pak, Greg. "Banner's Back" and "Play Date". ''Incredible Hulk'' #601-602. Marvel Comics. October - November 2009</ref> Subsequent lessons by Banner include encounters with [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]], Wolverine's son, [[Daken]], [[Victoria Hand (comics)|Victoria Hand]], [[Karla Sofen|Moonstone]], a mutated [[Marlo Chandler]], [[Tyrannus (comics)|Tyrannus]], the [[Mole Man]] and his army of [[Moloids]].<ref>Pak, Greg. "Smash Meets Snikt". ''Incredible Hulk'' #603. Marvel Comics. December 2009</ref><ref>Pak, Greg. ''Dark Reign: The List - Hulk'' Marvel Comics. December 2009</ref><ref>Pak, Greg. ''Incredible Hulk'' #604. Marvel Comics. June 2009</ref><ref>Pak, Greg. "Banner and Son". ''Incredible Hulk'' #605. Marvel Comics. February 2010</ref> |
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His mother, offering him one last chance of redemption, makes Silver Surfer (still being controlled by an obedience disk) bring to Galactus a being who has killed billions in order to truly grasp if he was able to succeed at his plans, showing him consequences of his actions will result with the death of everyone on the planet by the hands of Galactus with a vision. The Surfer then sends him back to Sakaar after believing he sees things his way. Caiera then returns to being one with the planet, believing Skaar has taken up the Silver Surfer on his previous offer of evacuating the planet and returns his old power to him to do so. Skaar then unsuspectingly uses his newly returned old power to destroy the ships, dooming everyone on the planet.<ref>''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #10</ref> He chose that the planet and his mother's soul was more important that its inhabitants and gave the Surfer an ultimatum, spare Sakaar or he will use his old power to increase Galactus' hunger which would cause him to consume every planet the Surfer managed to save. The Surfer decides to leave, informing everyone on the planet of his actions and how they would be subsequently responsible for the deaths of billions. Caiera returns to him once more and denounces him as her son for his decision and exiles him from the planet, saying she can understand the reasons that the people of Earth wanted to get rid of Hulk. She then absorbs the power of Sakaar and awaited for Galactus to consume her.<ref>''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #10</ref> |
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After defeating the Moloids, Skaar is proclaimed a hero and a parade is held in his honor. Banner confronts the Red Hulk but grows angry. He then [[Teleportation|teleports]] to the country of [[Latveria]], supposedly to transform in private but a battle breaks out between the Hulk and Latverian leader [[Doctor Doom]]. Skaar soon intervenes with the aid of his father's teleportation technology as he wants to prevent Doom from robbing him of the ability to kill the Hulk. Doom overpowers Skaar with magic, reverting him to his human form and revealing that this Hulk is a robot. Banner then arrives to rescue his son, seeing him in his human form for the first time. But Skaar rejects Banner's affection, believing that Banner cares only for his deceased wife. Skaar concludes that his discovery of the teleporter and trip to Latveria are part of another of Banner's "lessons", and reiterates his desire to someday kill him in his Hulk form.<ref>Pak, Greg. "Dark Son". ''Incredible Hulk'' #606. Marvel Comics. October 2010</ref> |
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===Arrival to Earth=== |
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Skaar arrives on Earth and comes into conflict with the Fantastic Four and other Army personnel. Thought dead in a bombing, Skaar shows that he can revert to his human form, appearing as a five year old child with indistinguishable skin color. After running into and attacking the [[Warbound]], Skaar and the Hulk finally come to face to face, with Skaar asking how he should kill his father. [[Kate Waynesboro]] replies, "You don't." <ref>''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #11</ref> Skaar attacks the Hulk, whose strength fluctuates during the battle due to Banner repressing the Hulk's "Green Scar" persona. The fight causes the earth to shake, creating a fissure which heads toward a nuclear power plant. For most of the fight, Hulk was beating Skaar almost effortlessly. Kate attempts to prevent this from happening but is not able, due to her lack of mastery of the Oldstrong power. Skaar intervenes and stops the eruption. He ends his fight with his father, claiming that this isn't the Hulk he wanted to fight and declares Earth as his new home. |
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During the "[[Fall of the Hulks]]", "[[World War Hulks]]", and "Dark Son" storylines, Skaar comes to the aid of the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] by battling the [[Red She-Hulk]] in a story that involves the villainous group Intelligencia capturing Banner and turning people in [[Washington, D.C.]], into Hulks, including the genius [[Amadeus Cho]].<ref>Pak, Greg. "Unbound" ''Incredible Hulk'' #607; Marvel Comics; April 2010</ref><ref>Pak, Greg. "Endgame". ''Incredible Hulk'' #608. Marvel Comics. May 2010</ref> Later in the story, Banner re-emerges as the Green Scar, prompting Skaar, who has finally been granted the confrontation he longs for, to attack him. As they fight, the Hulk rescues many innocent bystanders endangered by the battle. Skaar reacts to his father's compassion by ceasing his own assault and reverting to human form, but the Hulk continues fighting. His actions quickly remind him of Banner's abusive father [[Brian Banner|Brian]], reverting him back to his human form. Banner embraces his son, who is finally willing to accept his love.<ref>Pak, Greg. "Dark Son". ''Incredible Hulk'' #611. Marvel Comics. March 2010.</ref> Skaar then sets out on a journey with his father, [[She-Hulk (Lyra)|sister]], first cousin once removed Jennifer Walters, Rick Jones, and Betty Ross. Soon after, he senses his brother, Hiro-Kala, approaching Earth.<ref>Pak, Greg. "Dark Son". ''Incredible Hulk'' #611-613. Marvel Comics. October - December 2010</ref> |
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Skaar later encounters Bruce Banner, who had been robbed of the ability to become the Hulk by the [[Red Hulk]]. Bruce offers to teach Skaar how to kill the Hulk, should he ever return, and proceeds to pick a fight between Skaar and Juggernaut to help Skaar prepare for this confrontation.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' #601</ref> |
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During the "[[Chaos War (comics)|Chaos War]]" storyline, Skaar helps his father and his friends in their fight against the forces of Amatsu-Mikaboshi.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' #618-619. Marvel Comics.</ref> When it is discovered that [[Brian Banner]] has been brought back from the dead and has become a [[Guilt Hulk]]/[[Devil Hulk]] hybrid, Skaar helps his father fight his grandfather.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' #620. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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Skaar later ends up in a fight with [[Juggernaut (comics)|Juggernaut]] and throws him into space, leaving Juggernaut's status unknown.<ref>Incredible Hulk #602</ref> |
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Skaar accompanies the Hulk and the Warbound to the [[Savage Land]] when they are contacted by [[Ka-Zar (Kevin Plunder)|Ka-Zar]] regarding the death of some Sakaarians who were living there.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' #622. Marvel Comics.</ref> They discover that [[Miek]] is involved in a plot to use Sakaarian bodies to store his hatchlings.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' #623. Marvel Comics.</ref> When Skaar refuses to allow the Hulk to harm the hatchlings, Miek attempts to drug Skaar. Following Miek's apparent death, Skaar remains in the Savage Land to keep an eye on the remaining Sakaarians.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' #625. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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Skaar is recruited by [[Green Goblin|Norman Osborn]] to join the second incarnation of the [[Dark Avengers]].<ref>''New Avengers'' vol. 2 #18. Marvel Comics</ref> His first fight with the team goes against him when the [[The New Avengers (comics)|New Avengers]] discover them.<ref>''New Avengers'' vol. 2 #19. Marvel Comics.</ref> After the Dark Avengers reveal that they have captured Captain America and are planning to capture the other Avengers to put on trial, Skaar turns on his teammates.<ref>''New Avengers'' vol. 2 #22. Marvel Comics.</ref> It is revealed at that point that Skaar is actually a double agent. He then frees Captain America while the New Avengers defeat the remaining Dark Avengers.<ref>''New Avengers'' vol. 2 #23. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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Skaar later travels back to the Savage Land as it reminds him of his home planet. The Hulk in his Doc Green form tracks Skaar there to depower him as part of his plan to depower every gamma mutate on Earth. After a brief fight, Skaar is finally depowered. Doc Green teleports Skaar to Paris along with a backpack full of money so he can start a new and better life under the alias "Santos".<ref>''Hulk'' vol. 3 #7. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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The [[Abomination (character)|Abomination]]'s company Green Spring later repowers Skaar. While working for Green Spring, Skaar is dispatched to retrieve the escaped gamma mutate Stockpile.<ref>{{cite comic|writer=[[Ewing, Al]]; [[Frasier, Crystal]]|artist=Medina, Lan|title=[[Gamma Flight]]|story=Someone Bigger|issue=1|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]|date=August 2021}}</ref> This puts Skaar into conflict with [[Gamma Flight]], which comes to Stockpile's defense, and the U.S. Hulkbuster Force, which was formed to stop the threat of gamma mutates. Skaar easily defeats the U.S. Hulkbuster Force, but spares its members' lives.<ref>{{cite comic|writer=[[Ewing, Al]]; [[Frasier, Crystal]]|artist=Medina, Lan|title=[[Gamma Flight]]|story=Without Mercy|issue=2|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]|date=September 2021}}</ref> |
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==Powers and abilities== |
==Powers and abilities== |
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Skaar possesses superhuman abilities derived from his parents, the [[Hulk]]/Bruce Banner and [[Caiera]], an alien native of the planet Sakaar. Like his father, he possesses a dual form: That of an ordinary male with normal strength, and that of a towering green humanoid. He can revert to human form when calm or otherwise incapacitated.<ref name=SonOfHulk1/> The powers he inherited from his father are derived from Banner's exposure to [[gamma radiation]].<ref name=IGN/> |
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In his Hulk-like form, Skaar possesses immense superhuman strength, stamina, and resistance to injury,<ref name=IGN/><ref name=Marvel.com>{{cite web|url=https://www.marvel.com/characters/skaar|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]|title=Skaar|language=en-US|url-status=live|access-date=June 28, 2023|archive-date=June 28, 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230628160802/https://www.marvel.com/characters/skaar}}</ref><ref name=IncredHulk602>{{cite comic|writer=[[Pak, Greg]]|artist=[[Olivetti, Ariel]]|story=Playdate|title=[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]|issue=602|date=November 2009|publisher=Marvel Comics}}</ref> His strength increases whenever enraged, and has been shown to be able to break off pieces of the armor worn by [[Juggernaut (character)|Juggernaut]], who is otherwise unstoppable once he begins to charge forward.<ref name=IncredHulk602/> His resistance to injury is such that being engulfed in flames causes no damage to him,<ref name=SonOfHulk1/> and he can easily shrug off an explosion from a [[rocket-propelled grenade]].<ref>{{cite comic|title=Wolverine: Origins|issue=47|date=June 2010|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]|story=Reckoning: Part Two|writer=[[Way, Daniel]]|artist=Conrad, Will}}</ref> [[Iron Fist (character)|Iron Fist]], however, is able to stun him with a powerful chi-punch.<ref>''The New Avengers'' vol. 2 #20. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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==Other versions== |
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===What If?=== |
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Using the Old Power, Skaar can manipulate [[Tectonics|tectonic]] energy and the earth itself.<ref>{{cite comic|writer=[[Jenkins, Paul]]|penciller=Guinaldo, Andres|inker=Cifuentes, Vicente|story=Dangerous Tribe|title=[[Son of Hulk]]|issue=15|date=November 2009|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]}}</ref> He must be in contact with the ground to use this ability.<ref name=IncredHulk602/> |
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In the ''[[List of What If issues#Sixth Series (2007)|What If?]]'' storyline ''What if Caiera the Oldstrong had survived the destruction of Sakaar instead of the Hulk?'', a 21-year-old version of Skaar appeared near the end, partially seen and obscured by shadows. |
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Skaar also has other powers, including the ability to rapidly heal after sustaining injuries, the ability to sense the life forces of other beings anywhere on the planet on which he is located, and the ability to transform into a Shadow form in which he can still access some of the Old Power, though he cannot use his gamma-induced powers in this form.<ref name=Marvel.com/> |
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Skaar carries a sword that he uses in combat.<ref name=Marvel.com/><ref name=IncredHulk602/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/she-hulk-premiere-may-tease-skaar-introduction-disney-plus/|publisher=[[CBR.com]]|title=She-Hulk's Premiere May Tease the Introduction of Another Iconic Hulk|author=Matadeen, Renaldo|language=en-US|url-status=live|date=August 19, 2023|access-date=June 28, 2023|archive-date=June 28, 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230628160402/https://www.cbr.com/she-hulk-premiere-may-tease-skaar-introduction-disney-plus/}}</ref><ref>{{cite comic|writer=[[Pak, Greg]]|artist=[[Panosian, Dan]]|title=[[Planet Skaar Prologue]]|issue=1|date=July 2009|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]}}</ref> |
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==In other media== |
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===Television=== |
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* Skaar appears in ''[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]'', voiced by [[Benjamin Diskin]].<ref>Goldman, Eric (April 17, 2012). [https://web.archive.org/web/20120421033522/http://tv.ign.com/articles/122/1223159p1.html "Eliza Dushku Will S.M.A.S.H. as She-Hulk"]. [[IGN]].</ref><ref>Sands, Rich (July 2, 2012). "First Look". ''[[TV Guide]]''. p. 8.</ref><ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Skaar Voices (Hulk) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Hulk/Skaar/ |access-date=August 18, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref> This version is the amnesiac, adopted son of unknown Sakaaran parents whom the [[Leader (character)|Leader]] brainwashed into becoming his enforcer after conquering Sakaar. Throughout the first season, the Leader tasks Skaar with spying on the Hulk. However, Skaar eventually breaks free of the Leader's control and liberates Sakaar with the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'s help. |
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* Skaar appears in the ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' four-part episode "Contest of Champions", voiced again by Benjamin Diskin.<ref name="btva" /> |
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* [[Skaar (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Skaar]] makes a cameo appearance in the ''[[She-Hulk: Attorney at Law]]'' (2022) episode "[[Whose Show Is This?]]", portrayed by Wil Deusner.<ref name="Deusner">{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Leon |date=October 13, 2022 |title=She-Hulk Finale Welcomes an Unexpected Marvel Character to the MCU |url=https://www.cbr.com/she-hulk-finale-skaar-mcu-debut/ |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=October 13, 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref> [[Head writer]] [[Jessica Gao]] was unaware if [[Marvel Studios]] planned to have Deusner remain in the role for future appearances.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=October 17, 2022 |title=She-Hulk Head Writer Talks Cut MCU Digs, Introducing [Spoiler], Repealing the Sokovia Accords and More |url=https://tvline.com/lists/she-hulk-finale-explained-deleted-mcu-digs-skaar-introduction/cut-mcu-criticisms/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018072930/https://tvline.com/lists/she-hulk-finale-explained-deleted-mcu-digs-skaar-introduction/cut-mcu-criticisms |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=[[TVLine]]}}</ref> |
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===Video games=== |
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* Skaar appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego Marvel's Avengers]]''. |
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* Skaar appears in ''[[Marvel Avengers Academy]]'', voiced by Allan Lau.<ref name="btva" /> |
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* Skaar appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Characters|url=http://m.ign.com/wikis/lego-marvel-super-heroes-2/Characters|publisher=[[IGN]]|access-date=28 January 2018}}</ref> voiced by [[David Menkin]].<ref>{{cite web|title=<nowiki>David Menkin | Creative Artists Management</nowiki>|url=http://www.cam.co.uk/client/david-menkin/|website=cam.co.uk|access-date=5 January 2022|archive-date=1 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201223245/https://www.cam.co.uk/client/david-menkin/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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* Skaar appears in ''[[Marvel Snap]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MARVEL SNAP - Dominate the Marvel Multiverse in High-Speed Card Battling Action |url=https://www.marvelsnap.com/newsdetail?id=7296743796027480838 |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=www.marvelsnap.com}}</ref> |
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==Collected editions== |
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The series the character has appeared in have been collected into [[trade paperback (comics)|individual volumes]]: |
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| ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' |
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| ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #1-6, ''War of Kings: Savage World of Sakaar'' #1 and material from ''Hulk Family: Green Genes'' #1 |
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| April 2009 |
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| {{ISBNT|978-0785136675}} |
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| ''Skaar: Son of Hulk - Planet Skaar'' |
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| ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #7-12, ''Planet Skaar: Prologue'' |
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| September 2009 |
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| {{ISBNT|0-7851-3986-9}} |
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| ''Son of Hulk: Dark Son Rising'' |
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| ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #13-17 |
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| June 2010 |
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| {{ISBNT|978-0785140559}} |
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|''Skaar: Son of Hulk - The Complete Collection'' |
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|''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #1-12, ''War of Kings: Savage World of Sakaar'' #1 ''Skaar: Son Of Hulk Presents The Savage World Of Sakaar'' #1, ''Planet Skaar: Prologue'', ''War Of Kings: Savage World of Sakaar'' and material from ''Hulk Family: Green Genes'' #1 |
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|July 2018 |
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|{{ISBNT|978-1302912475}} |
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|''Incredible Hulk Vol. 1: Son of Banner'' |
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| ''Incredible Hulk'' #601-605 |
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| June 2010 |
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| {{ISBNT|0-7851-4413-7}} |
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| ''Skaar: King of the Savage Land'' |
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| ''Skaar: King of the Savage Land'' #1-5 |
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| December 2011 |
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| {{ISBNT|0-7851-5694-1}} |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080610-BSESkaar01.html Best Shots Extra: ''Skaar: Son of Hulk'' #1], [[Newsarama]], June 10, 2008 |
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* [https://www.marvel.com/characters/skaar Skaar] at Marvel.com |
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Skaar | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | What If? Planet Hulk #1 (Dec. 2007) |
Created by | Greg Pak (writer) John Romita Jr. (artist) |
In-story information | |
Species | Human/Sakaaran Hybrid |
Place of origin | Sakaar |
Team affiliations | Dark Avengers S.M.A.S.H. |
Partnerships | Hulk Hiro-Kala |
Notable aliases | Son of the Hulk Sakaarson World Breaker Killer of Killers Santos |
Abilities |
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Skaar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in stories featuring his father, the Hulk, who conceived Skaar with the extraterrestrial Caiera during the 2006–2007 "Planet Hulk" storyline. Created by writer Greg Pak and artist John Romita Jr., the earliest version of the character appeared in a cameo in an alternate history story in What If? Planet Hulk #1 (cover-dated December 2007), in which the character was drawn by Rafa Sandoval. The Earth-616 version of the character appeared in World War Hulk #5 (Jan. 2008), by Pak and Romita, Jr.[1]
The character has been adapted into other media. He first appeared in animated form in Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (2013–2015), and in live-action form in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022), in which he is played by Wil Deusner.
Publication history
[edit]Skaar was created by writer Greg Pak and arist John Romita, Jr. The earliest incarnation of the character first appeared in What If Planet Hulk? #1 (Dec. 2007),[1] "Peaceful Planet", an alternate history story by Pak and artist Rafa Sandoval, which imagines the sequence of events that would have transpired had Hulk landed on the peaceful planet that the Illuminati had intended, rather than on Sakaar, as occurred in the "Planet Hulk" storyline.[2]
However, the Skaar of Earth-616 (the continuity in which most mainstream Marvel storylines takes place) first appeared canonically in World War Hulk #5 (Jan. 2008) a miniseries written by Pak, and illustrated by Romita, Jr.[1] He subsequently starred in his own ongoing series by Pak, Skaar: Son of Hulk, which ran for 12 issues from 2008[3] to 2009.[4][5][6]
Following the "Planet Skaar" story arc, which resulted in Skaar's arrival on Earth, the book's title changed with issue #13 to Son of Hulk, after which new writer Paul Jenkins focused on Hiro-Kala, another son of Bruce Banner. The series ran until issue #17.[7] The story of Hiro-Kala that begins in these issues continue in a miniseries that ties into the Realm of Kings event, Realm of Kings: Son of Hulk #1-4.[8]
When Greg Pak took over writing chores on The Incredible Hulk with issue #601, Skaar allied himself with a de-powered Bruce Banner.[9]
The character would then appear in the Skaar: King of the Savage Land miniseries by writer Rob Williams,[10] and later appearing as a regular character in the Dark Avengers series, beginning with Dark Avengers #175.
Fictional character biography
[edit]Skaar is the son of the Hulk/Bruce Banner and Caiera, an extraterrestrial native of the planet Sakaar.[11] He was posthumously born via the Old Power after Sakaar was destroyed and Caiera killed, emerging from a cocoon on the planet's remains and rapidly aging into an adult.[12] To survive, Skaar learned the need to kill as part of his upbringing by the savage creatures of his home planet. He demonstrates himself to be a fierce and capable general, becoming the enemy of Axeman Bone and gaining the ability to harness the Old Power to manipulate the earth.[13]
Skaar was able to communicate with the spirit of his supposedly dead mother, Caiera. He fights a war against Axeman Bone, but this only delays his people's escape from the near-destruction of the planet by Galactus. Because the planet possesses enough energy to satiate Galactus' hunger for 100,000 years, Caiera takes the Old Power from Skaar as she tries to reason with him.[14] Skaar admits to Caiera that he wanted to clear the evil from the planet. However, the Silver Surfer restores Skaar's Old Power and shows him a vision of the death and destruction of Sakaar, leading Skaar to destroy the evacuation ships. He tells the Surfer that if he does not spare his planet, he will use the Old Power to increase Galactus' hunger and endanger more planets, including those already saved by the Surfer. After the Surfer informs the people of Sakaar that their safety would lead to the death of countless planets, he departs. Caiera denounces Skaar for his decision and absorbs his Old Power. She then exiles him from Sakaar and waits for Galactus to consume her.[15]
Skaar arrives on Earth with the sole desire to kill his father, the Hulk. After conflicts with the United States military, the Fantastic Four and the Warbound, he confronts the Hulk. Unbeknownst to Skaar, the Hulk has changed since his time on Sakaar. After the Hulk engages Skaar, he effortlessly beats him but their fight creates a fissure that endangers a nuclear power plant. Skaar ceases his attack when he realizes that this Hulk is not the "War Hulk" that conceived him, the one he desires to kill. He prevents the fissure from endangering the power plant and declares Earth to be his new home.[16]
Skaar later encounters Bruce Banner, who had been depowered by the Red Hulk. Skaar reiterates his desire to kill the Hulk, but he cannot accomplish this by killing him in Banner's form as they had separated into two distinct personas. Bruce offers to teach Skaar how to kill the Hulk should he ever return, but this is a ruse to allow Banner to monitor his "son", and impart fatherly wisdom in the hope of turning the savage warrior into a hero. Skaar demonstrates his ability to use both cunning and physical strength by hurling the villain Juggernaut into outer space.[17] Subsequent lessons by Banner include encounters with Wolverine, Wolverine's son, Daken, Victoria Hand, Moonstone, a mutated Marlo Chandler, Tyrannus, the Mole Man and his army of Moloids.[18][19][20][21]
After defeating the Moloids, Skaar is proclaimed a hero and a parade is held in his honor. Banner confronts the Red Hulk but grows angry. He then teleports to the country of Latveria, supposedly to transform in private but a battle breaks out between the Hulk and Latverian leader Doctor Doom. Skaar soon intervenes with the aid of his father's teleportation technology as he wants to prevent Doom from robbing him of the ability to kill the Hulk. Doom overpowers Skaar with magic, reverting him to his human form and revealing that this Hulk is a robot. Banner then arrives to rescue his son, seeing him in his human form for the first time. But Skaar rejects Banner's affection, believing that Banner cares only for his deceased wife. Skaar concludes that his discovery of the teleporter and trip to Latveria are part of another of Banner's "lessons", and reiterates his desire to someday kill him in his Hulk form.[22]
During the "Fall of the Hulks", "World War Hulks", and "Dark Son" storylines, Skaar comes to the aid of the Avengers by battling the Red She-Hulk in a story that involves the villainous group Intelligencia capturing Banner and turning people in Washington, D.C., into Hulks, including the genius Amadeus Cho.[23][24] Later in the story, Banner re-emerges as the Green Scar, prompting Skaar, who has finally been granted the confrontation he longs for, to attack him. As they fight, the Hulk rescues many innocent bystanders endangered by the battle. Skaar reacts to his father's compassion by ceasing his own assault and reverting to human form, but the Hulk continues fighting. His actions quickly remind him of Banner's abusive father Brian, reverting him back to his human form. Banner embraces his son, who is finally willing to accept his love.[25] Skaar then sets out on a journey with his father, sister, first cousin once removed Jennifer Walters, Rick Jones, and Betty Ross. Soon after, he senses his brother, Hiro-Kala, approaching Earth.[26]
During the "Chaos War" storyline, Skaar helps his father and his friends in their fight against the forces of Amatsu-Mikaboshi.[27] When it is discovered that Brian Banner has been brought back from the dead and has become a Guilt Hulk/Devil Hulk hybrid, Skaar helps his father fight his grandfather.[28]
Skaar accompanies the Hulk and the Warbound to the Savage Land when they are contacted by Ka-Zar regarding the death of some Sakaarians who were living there.[29] They discover that Miek is involved in a plot to use Sakaarian bodies to store his hatchlings.[30] When Skaar refuses to allow the Hulk to harm the hatchlings, Miek attempts to drug Skaar. Following Miek's apparent death, Skaar remains in the Savage Land to keep an eye on the remaining Sakaarians.[31]
Skaar is recruited by Norman Osborn to join the second incarnation of the Dark Avengers.[32] His first fight with the team goes against him when the New Avengers discover them.[33] After the Dark Avengers reveal that they have captured Captain America and are planning to capture the other Avengers to put on trial, Skaar turns on his teammates.[34] It is revealed at that point that Skaar is actually a double agent. He then frees Captain America while the New Avengers defeat the remaining Dark Avengers.[35]
Skaar later travels back to the Savage Land as it reminds him of his home planet. The Hulk in his Doc Green form tracks Skaar there to depower him as part of his plan to depower every gamma mutate on Earth. After a brief fight, Skaar is finally depowered. Doc Green teleports Skaar to Paris along with a backpack full of money so he can start a new and better life under the alias "Santos".[36]
The Abomination's company Green Spring later repowers Skaar. While working for Green Spring, Skaar is dispatched to retrieve the escaped gamma mutate Stockpile.[37] This puts Skaar into conflict with Gamma Flight, which comes to Stockpile's defense, and the U.S. Hulkbuster Force, which was formed to stop the threat of gamma mutates. Skaar easily defeats the U.S. Hulkbuster Force, but spares its members' lives.[38]
Powers and abilities
[edit]Skaar possesses superhuman abilities derived from his parents, the Hulk/Bruce Banner and Caiera, an alien native of the planet Sakaar. Like his father, he possesses a dual form: That of an ordinary male with normal strength, and that of a towering green humanoid. He can revert to human form when calm or otherwise incapacitated.[12] The powers he inherited from his father are derived from Banner's exposure to gamma radiation.[11]
In his Hulk-like form, Skaar possesses immense superhuman strength, stamina, and resistance to injury,[11][39][40] His strength increases whenever enraged, and has been shown to be able to break off pieces of the armor worn by Juggernaut, who is otherwise unstoppable once he begins to charge forward.[40] His resistance to injury is such that being engulfed in flames causes no damage to him,[12] and he can easily shrug off an explosion from a rocket-propelled grenade.[41] Iron Fist, however, is able to stun him with a powerful chi-punch.[42]
Using the Old Power, Skaar can manipulate tectonic energy and the earth itself.[43] He must be in contact with the ground to use this ability.[40]
Skaar also has other powers, including the ability to rapidly heal after sustaining injuries, the ability to sense the life forces of other beings anywhere on the planet on which he is located, and the ability to transform into a Shadow form in which he can still access some of the Old Power, though he cannot use his gamma-induced powers in this form.[39]
Skaar carries a sword that he uses in combat.[39][40][44][45]
In other media
[edit]Television
[edit]- Skaar appears in Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., voiced by Benjamin Diskin.[46][47][48] This version is the amnesiac, adopted son of unknown Sakaaran parents whom the Leader brainwashed into becoming his enforcer after conquering Sakaar. Throughout the first season, the Leader tasks Skaar with spying on the Hulk. However, Skaar eventually breaks free of the Leader's control and liberates Sakaar with the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'s help.
- Skaar appears in the Ultimate Spider-Man four-part episode "Contest of Champions", voiced again by Benjamin Diskin.[48]
- Skaar makes a cameo appearance in the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022) episode "Whose Show Is This?", portrayed by Wil Deusner.[49] Head writer Jessica Gao was unaware if Marvel Studios planned to have Deusner remain in the role for future appearances.[50]
Video games
[edit]- Skaar appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel's Avengers.
- Skaar appears in Marvel Avengers Academy, voiced by Allan Lau.[48]
- Skaar appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2,[51] voiced by David Menkin.[52]
- Skaar appears in Marvel Snap.[53]
Collected editions
[edit]The series the character has appeared in have been collected into individual volumes:
Title | Material collected | Year | ISBN |
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Skaar: Son of Hulk | Skaar: Son of Hulk #1-6, War of Kings: Savage World of Sakaar #1 and material from Hulk Family: Green Genes #1 | April 2009 | 978-0785136675 |
Skaar: Son of Hulk - Planet Skaar | Skaar: Son of Hulk #7-12, Planet Skaar: Prologue | September 2009 | 0-7851-3986-9 |
Son of Hulk: Dark Son Rising | Skaar: Son of Hulk #13-17 | June 2010 | 978-0785140559 |
Skaar: Son of Hulk - The Complete Collection | Skaar: Son of Hulk #1-12, War of Kings: Savage World of Sakaar #1 Skaar: Son Of Hulk Presents The Savage World Of Sakaar #1, Planet Skaar: Prologue, War Of Kings: Savage World of Sakaar and material from Hulk Family: Green Genes #1 | July 2018 | 978-1302912475 |
Incredible Hulk Vol. 1: Son of Banner | Incredible Hulk #601-605 | June 2010 | 0-7851-4413-7 |
Skaar: King of the Savage Land | Skaar: King of the Savage Land #1-5 | December 2011 | 0-7851-5694-1 |
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