World War Hulks: Spider-Man vs. Thor # 2 published in July 2010, is the concluding half of a two-part limited series that ties into the larger "World War Hulks" event. In this storyline, various heroes have been transformed into savage, gamma-irradiated versions of themselves by the villainous Intelligencia.
The issue features two primary narratives: the continuation of the battle between the "Hulked-out" Spider-Man and Thor, and a backup story featuring "Hulked-out" X-Men.
- Spider-Man vs. Thor ("Spider-Thing vs. Thorr"):
- The two transformed heroes continue their brutal duel inside the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
- The fight is interspersed with emotional flashbacks. Peter Parker recalls being bullied during a childhood field trip to the museum, while Thor remembers being abandoned by Loki during a wrestling game in Asgard.
- During the fight, Thor's "Hulked-out" state causes him to lose his worthiness, making Mjolnir impossible to lift.
- When a group of "Hulked-out" A.I. Marines enters the museum to destroy it, the two heroes recall lessons from Uncle Ben and Odin about true strength and wisdom.
- Thor regains his worthiness by choosing nobility over bloodlust, and the duo works together to defeat the marines and protect the museum's exhibits.
- Personal Wreckage (Part 2):
- This backup story follows Hulklops (Cyclops) and Icehulk (Iceman) as they brawl in the streets of Washington, D.C..
- Flashbacks explore their early rivalry at Xavier’s School, where Scott Summers struggled to befriend the lonely and prank-loving Bobby Drake.
- The modern-day fight ends with Hulklops stalking away in frustration, unaware that Icehulk has stuck a "Smash Me!" sign on his back.
- Creative Team: Written by Kieron Gillen and Chris Eliopoulos, with art by Jorge Molina and Patrick Scherberger.
- Characters: Featured "Hulked-out" versions of Spider-Man, Thor, Cyclops, and Iceman.