Warning: Spoilers for Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #3!One of the main members of Avengers I absolutely can’t stand it Grootthe most beloved member of Guardians of the Galaxy. Although Groot has been part of the Marvel canon for decades, his appearance in the MCU made him an instant fan favorite. Since then, he has received countless stories in the Marvel Universe. However, there is one member of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes who doesn’t like him.
In Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decadence #3 by Thomas Krajewski and Jason Muhr, Groot fights to get Bruce Banner to Avengers Tower to find a cure for the zombie epidemic. When Banner’s unconscious body is nearly eaten by zombies, Groot punches him to wake him up and free the Hulk. Groot tries to explain what is happening and keep the Hulk focused on continuing his journey, but the Instead, Hulk gets annoyed with him for just saying “I’m Groot” repeatedly.
The Hulk chases Groot out of the subway after Groot realizes he just needs to talk to get him to Avengers Tower, shouting that he will “turn the annoying tree man into toothpicks.”
Hulk hates Groot because he just says “I am Groot”, but they share a love for another guardian
Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decadence #3 by Thomas Krajewski, Jason Muhr, Rachelle Rosenberg and Travis Lanham
It’s incredibly sad that Groot is never able to have a meaningful friendship with the Hulk just because he can’t control what he says. “I’m Groot“is literally the only thing he can say, and the Hulk doesn’t understand that this is his form of language. What’s even worse is that the Hulk has a long list of grievances with his team over the years, including with his other half, Bruce Banner, however, the fact that he gets mad at Groot in particular shows that he is the only hero he actively despisesno matter what happens.
There is nothing that holds back the Hulk’s true feelings for Groot.
The only thing really stopping Groot and the Hulk from ever teaming up seems to be Rocket Raccoon. Later in the same issue, Groot holds out a plush of his missing friend, to which the Hulk responds with a laugh after the doll says one of Rocket’s insults. Rocket could be the key to Hulk and Groot’s relationshipas Rocket and Groot are practically inseparable. However, with Rocket out of the picture in this story, there’s nothing holding back the Hulk’s true feelings for Groot, as the two clash while trying to save Earth from the zombie plague.
Hulk’s dislike of Groot comes at a difficult time in Groot’s life as an Avenger
Captain America’s honest opinion of Groot
The worst thing about this revelation about the Hulk’s feelings for the beloved Guardian is how it happens not long after. Groot had already had a devastating conversation with Captain America about your performance on the team. Marvel Zombies: Dawn of DecadenceThe first issue features a moment in which Captain America expresses disappointment in Groot, saying how he expects better from him as the heart of his interstellar team. It’s not as harsh as the Hulk’s rejection of him, but it’s still enough to make Groot feel like he’s not up to being a proper hero.
In some ways, Groot’s experience with the Avengers could make him consider leaving Earth to fight exclusively in space alongside the Guardians. However, the fact that he uses the Hulk’s grievances to accomplish the mission and prove his worth to the Captain shows that he will do anything to prove that he is a true hero. Groot may have difficulty fighting alongside the Avengersbut even if some don’t support it, this beloved Guardian of the Galaxy He really won’t stop until he shows why he’s loved by everyone, on and off the page.
Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decadence #3 is now available from Marvel Comics!