The graphic novel -- where everything was combined into one book -- did cut corners. I noticed that too not to long ago as I was reading it in a bookstore. The Surfer fight had been "edited" from when I first read that separate issue (also in a bookstore).
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Xavier was part of the Illuminate but didn't cast a vote.
Hulk fought Surfer on Sakaar in the arena. Both were powered down and had obedience discs.
Hulk went to the X Mansion to confront Xavier regarding getting sent to space. Fighting the X Men and Juggy was a result of Hulk showing up at the mansion.
Herc decided to fight on Hulk's side. Herc confronted Hulk to explain this when Hulk attacked and they fought.
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