Skaar (character)

Skaar
Variant Cover to Skaar: Son of Hulk #1. Art by Carlo Pagulayan.
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
Alter ego	Skaar Banner
Species	Gamma Mutant
Place of origin	Sakaar
Team affiliations	Dark Avengers
Partnerships	Hulk
Notable aliases	Son of Hulk, Sakaarson, World Breaker, Killer of Killers, Hulk, Santos
Abilities	Skilled swordsman Superhuman strength, speed, stamina and durability Regenerative healing factor Immunity to fire and high temperatures Ability to draw power from the planet

Skaar is a fictional superhero that appears in comics published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character to Hulk. He is the son of the Hulk and the extraterrestrial Caiera, who conceived him during the "Planet Hulk" storyline. Created by writer Greg Pak and artist John Romita, Jr., he first appeared in What If? Planet Hulk #1 (cover-dated Dec. 2007).

Skaar first appeared in What If? Planet Hulk #1 (Dec. 2007). Skaar then appeared canonically in World War Hulk #5 (Jan. 2008) a miniseries written by Greg Pak, and illustrated by John Romita, Jr. He subsequently starred in his own ongoing series by Pak, Skaar: Son of Hulk, which ran for 12 issues from 2008 to 2009.

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. The story of Hiro-Kala that begins in these issues continue in a mini series that ties into the Realm of Kings event, Realm of Kings: Son of Hulk.

When Greg Pak took over writing chores on The Incredible Hulk with issue #601, Skaar allied himself with a de-powered Bruce Banner.

The character would then appear in the Skaar: King of the Savage Land limited series by writer Rob Williams.

Skaar began appearing as a regular character in the Dark Avengers series, beginning with Dark Avengers #175.

Skaar is the son of the Hulk and Caiera the Oldstrong, who conceived Skaar during the Hulk's time on Caiera's home planet, Sakaar. Following the Hulk's departure from Sakaar, Skaar emerged from a cocoon, appearing to be the age equivalent of a human preteen. A year later, he resembled a human teenager, and subsequently, an adult, in both appearance and intelligence. He was raised and trained by savage creatures of Sakaar and learned to kill in order to survive. He demonstrates himself to be a fierce and capable general, and becomes the enemy of Axeman Bone. He later gains the power of the stone-based "Old Power", which allows him to draw energy from the planet itself. He comes to be seen, by some on Sakaar, as a savior.