Superhero Media: Hulk Vs. Thor (2009)

The other short film that came on the same DVD as Hulk Vs Wolverine, Hulk Vs Thor may actually be the better film of the two, even if it is a tad less exciting. Desperate to conquer Asgard during the Odinsleep, Loki summons Bruce Banner from Midguard and, with the help of the Enchantress, separates him from the Hulk, taking control of Jade Jaws to kill Thor. The Loki-controlled Hulk rampage through Asgard involves skirmishes with Balder, Sif, The Warriors Three and two epic showdowns with Thor himself. All of the big Norse hits are there, with Frost Giants and Trolls a-plenty, a visit to Hel's realm and Loki and Thor being forced to fight together to stop a mindless Hulk. 

Again, Hulk Vs Thor is only a little over a half-hour long, but that is really all the story needs, being little more than a series of linked fight-scenes and a little world-building. Given the direction of the MCU and the events of Thor Ragnarok, I doubt that the narrative of Hulk Vs Thor would translate as well as I suggested Hulk Vs Wolverine might, but there are still good ideas to be had here. I think the basic structure of the film would make an excellent scenario or series of games, starting with Hulk battling the Warriros Three and Balder at the gates of Asgard and moving through to a final showdown with Thor, Sif and the Enchantress in Odin's chamber. 

Both Hulk Vs Thor and Hulk Vs Wolverine are the kind of shorts that pop up on YouTube from time to time, and I recommend taking a look if you can find them. I haven't seen too many copies of the DVD around in years and I don't find either particularly necessary re-watching. For the completionist Wolverine and the X-Men/Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes collectors, there's merit in tracking down a copy, but for most, these are disposable fun, which is precisely their intended consumption. As I've written, good inspiration and a lot of fun to be had.