

Almost from the beginning the Avengers team roster has changed steadily, with the Hulk departing during their second adventure and Captain America joining soon after. However mainly because of the efforts of General “Thunderbolt” Ross, the majority of public viewed The Hulk as a rampaging monster. Some thought he was a misunderstood creature who just wanted to be left alone. The public opinion of the Hulk at this time was very uncertain. The founding members of Avengers, apart from Hulk, were already recognized and established as superheroes before the team formed.

These heroes, as well as Thor, all responded to the call and came together to stop the menace of The Hulk. Unbeknownst to Loki, and unintended, too, the message was also picked up by Iron Man, Ant-Man and The Wasp. In a twist of fate, Loki diverted the message to Thor, whom he hoped would then battle the Hulk. Hearing of the Hulk’s rampage, Rick Jones sent a radio message to The Fantastic Four informing them of the problem, seeking to enlist their aid in stopping the Hulk. The Assembly of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes was centered around Loki, the Asgardian God of mischief, whom used an illusion to trick The Hulk into destroying a railroad track in the hopes of luring his half-brother Thor to the scene where Loki could then use his power against Thor while he would be busy fighting the Hulk.
