It explains why Tony Stark appeared in the bar at the end of The Incredible Hulk and why the Abomination was never part of the Avengers.

It showcases the internal maneuvering between S.H.I.E.L.D. leadership and the World Security Council.

September 13, 2011 (exclusively on the Thor Blu-ray). Director: Leythum . Writer: Eric Pearson.

Following the events of The Incredible Hulk , the demands that Emil Blonsky (the Abomination) be released and recruited for the Avengers Initiative . S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury is firmly against this and tasks Agents Phil Coulson and Jasper Sitwell with sabotaging the Council's request.

You can currently watch this short and other Marvel One-Shots on Disney+ .