Planet Hulk [Marvel Premier Collection]

by Greg Pak, Carlo Pagulayan (Artist), Aaron Lopresti (Artist)

A whole new world of hurt! Betrayed by Earth's heroes and exiled into outer space, the man-monster Hulk has landed on the distant planet Sakaar, ruled by the tyrannical Red King. Sold into slavery, Hulk becomes the Green Scar, the planet's mightiest gladiator - but his new masters get more than they bargained for when he forges a bond of brotherhood with his fellow crafty insectoid Miek, the horrific Brood, wise rock-man Korg, shadow warrior Hiroim and noble-born rebel Elloe and her loyal guardsman Skee. Together, these gladiators start a revolution that could change their entire world - or destroy it. It's savage sci-fi fantasy by award-winning writer Greg Pak, guest-starring the Silver Surfer!

Collecting Incredible Hulk (1999) #92-105 And Material From Giant-Size Hulk (2006) #1.

Genres: Comics, Collections, Marvel

Kindle Edition

Published May 13, 2026

About the author

Greg Pak is an award-winning Korean American comic book writer and filmmaker currently writing "Lawful" for BOOM and "Sam Wilson: Captain America" (with Evan Narcisse) for Marvel. Pak wrote the "Princess Who Saved Herself" children's book and the “Code Monkey Save World” graphic novel based on the songs of Jonathan Coulton and co-wrote (with Fred Van Lente) the acclaimed “Make Comics Like the Pros” how-to book. Pak's other work includes "Planet Hulk," "Darth Vader," "Mech Cadet Yu," "Ronin Island," "Action Comics," and "Magneto Testament."

Reviews

[Thomas Brunt]

I enjoyed it so much. The story, the art, the characters, the action, the pacing... everything just clicked. I can definitely see why it's considered one of Hulk's best stories. I think, surprisingly, I was able to find the right balance between "not being able to put it down" and being able to make it last for the next time I read it. Thor Ragnarok is one of my favorite MCU films, but I think this one tops that one. Thor: Ragnarok is one of my favorite MCU films, but I think Planet Hulk edges it out because it commits fully to the premise. Instead of using Sakaar as the setting for Thor's adventure, it tells Hulk's story, and I think that makes all the difference. The comic takes the time to make Sakaar feel like a real civilization—with its own cultures, politics, classes, history, and people worth caring about. By the end, it feels like Hulk actually has a home to fight for, not just an arena to escape from. Now, on to WW Hulk!

[Nick Billings]

I chose wisely in choosing Hulk as one of my favorite superhero’s as a kid. Such an out of the box environment for a Hulk story but this is phenomenal. I remember seeing the art for this when I was growing up and now, after having finally read the whole thing, there is so many good things to say about this story. It’s up there with immortal hulk. Will never forgive Taikai Waititi for turning this into Thor Ragnarok. Smh
5 Korgs / 5 Korgs

[Justin Nelson]

"This is the story of the Green Scar. The Eye of Anger, the World Breaker. Harkanon. Haarg. Holku...HULK. And how he finally came home."
I don't know why I took so long to read this. I have always heard that it was an excellent Hulk story.
It is.
It is also just an excellent story overall. After being betrayed by the Marvel Illuminati and sent off to a far away world to keep both the Earth and the Hulk "safe" from each other, Hulk lands on a gladiatorial planet. We witness his reluctant rise from blood pit slave to prophesied leader of a diverse people. Along the way he collects his Warbound, which include some later MCU favorites like Korg!
There is a ton of fighting, big action sequences, splash pages of brutality and beauty. The supporting characters all get some character growth, too, it's not just Hulk's story. It was also interesting to see a HULK story, not a HULK v BANNER story. Banner appears only briefly here, as this is purely the rampaging Hulk's story to rule.
The art is excellent and fits the cinematic scope of this story perfectly. Pagulayan, Lopresti, and Frank all flow together with style so the rotation doesn't ever cause any jarring. The alien designs are fun and unique. Sotomayor's colors capture the various alien geographies well. And he always makes the Green King stand out and pop!
The full arc comes to a heart-breaking conclusion that also sets up the next arc, World War Hulk .(Which, strangely, I did read? I need to re-read now with the lens of what came before!) However, this stands as a complete story, and a very accessible one. How rare to find an in-continuity major story for a long-running character that ANY reader could pick up and enjoy without running to the marvel Wiki!
Is this 100% perfect? No...I do think it runs maybe two issues too long in the middle. And, this particular Premiere edition that I read was sized in a way that some narration boxes were very difficult to read. But, I will not fault this story for either of those. This was an excellent story arc, and comic fans should not wait like I did and go read this!
Also, I love the symmetry of the ending with the beginning. I am always a sucker for this move! And, the line is so much more ominous knowing what "finally coming home" means!
"This is the story of the Green Scar. The Eye of Anger, the World Breaker. Harkanon. Haarg. Holku...HULK. And how he finally came home."

[Matt Kaiser]

4 stars.

This has to be my favorite Hulk solo story I’ve ever read/watched. Really cool adventure for the big guy, with some super heartfelt and emotional moments. Heavy on the aura farming as well. Excellent supporting cast of all-new characters. I really like this original version of Korg and especially Miek, who I recognized from the MCU’s Planet Hulk ripoff, Thor Ragnarok. Also loved Silver Surfer in it. The book has some genuinely sad moments, including a pretty sad ending. I’m definitely going to have to read World War Hulk now. I also have to include that I absolutely love that Marvel actually gave us the whole story/run in this book, which is atypical for their Premiere Collection. Most of them that I’ve read just end kind of abruptly, unlike DC’s Compact Comics, which give the full story, no matter how small or large. So I was really glad to get the full book with this one.

[Seppe Vanhoof]

One of the better stories I’ve read. Almost zero prior knowledge required, the setup/context is explained fast but clear. Even though the side characters are all monsters, the writer succeeds in making me feel with them. The action is great, the art holds up even after twenty years and the story is gripping and emotional. The only point on the negative side would be that the story jumps from one scene to the next really quickly. This means it never gets boring because of the fast pacing, but it does require me to circle back sometimes because it isn’t always completely clear whats happening. Now this is a very minor issue, and other than that this story is absolutely worth it. I’d recommend, both for new readers and for veterans! Would give this 4.5/5 stars easily!

[nitya]

fascinating read! i think that i do prefer the hulk-banner dynamic, despite how overplayed it can get, but it was very interesting spending the entire run with just the hulk. i think most of the side characters were... alright? hulk's dynamic with korg especially stood out to me, and hulk's WIFE was cooler when she wasn't yet his wife. i think the point about the cycle of violence and its dismantling/enabling by the hulk of all characters is really interesting, but the ending of the run is so tragic that it feels almost useless to have set up all of that, in some sense. definitely worth a read if you're a hulk fan, or even if not, i think it generally flows quite well!

[Owen Dupuis]

This is my absolute favorite comic book ever. I love the event as a whole. It stands out from the universe as a whole, but it does so in its own little way. It finishes off pretty great with World War Hulk, but you'll have to go to that review to see how I feel about that. This book is peak Marvel Comics, and I will always recommend this to anyone who wants to read a good comic book.

[Mee Too]

God this was so drawn out and repetitive. And try nothing came of it. It was just a long depressing shit show start to finish. Cool art i guess, interesting world building ( sorta)

Why does every alien creature have the same traits as humans. Our brains are so limited we can imagine anything beyond human stupidity 🤷🏽

3.3🌟

[Piotr Rzeźnik]

Bardzo fajnie pokazuje niezrozumienie Hulka. On nie jest tylko rozwiązaniem w filmach jak jest za mało akcji albo stworem co niszczy wszystko wokół. Jak każdy inny potrzebuję miłości i wsparcia, lecz ludzie jak to w swojej niszczycielskiej naturze odebrali mu to nawet nie będąc z nim na 1 planecie.

[Chad Olson]

A banished and enslaved Hulk takes over an alien planet

[Reader]

It is an amazing book. Perfectly told run with new characters and an epic story

[Scott A. Love]

I absolutely loved this! But damn it, The Hulk never catches a break!

[Christian Rodriguez]

Pacing, art, characters, tuff af. Loved it. Finished it in a day. First ever hulk book i read. HULK SMASH

[Gabriel Thomas]

My first graphic novel. Won't be my last.
Very much enjoyed, wasn't keen on the ending