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.

To ensure General refuses to hand over Blonsky, the agents send a "patsy" to annoy him: Tony Stark , acting in his official capacity as a S.H.I.E.L.D. consultant. As seen in the post-credits scene of The Incredible Hulk , Stark's antagonizing behavior works perfectly, leading Ross to refuse the request and keeping the Abomination in custody. Key Details

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

Stars Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson and Maximiliano Hernández as Jasper Sitwell, with archive footage of Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark), William Hurt (General Ross), and Tim Roth (Emil Blonsky). Runtime: Approximately 4 minutes. Why It Matters

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