PART TWO: THINGS GET UGLY!
The world as we know it is long gone - but the Hulk we know and love will never die. Humans killed the Earth...and now the Hulk must choose whether to save it or doom it forever. Peter David's legendary saga continues with an action-packed tale of irradiated destruction! Plus: Just how did Rick Jones gather all the weapons and collectibles of his super-heroic generation? Hulk veteran artist Dale Keown reveals secrets decades in the making!
Rated T+
This story is extremely well written, nostalgic, wildly intriguing, original, and gets the reader involved from the beginning. Peraltas art fits the tone of the story perfectly and adds an extra layer to the story that draws readers deeper into the story. Read Full Review
Every time I see a strong man comic, I just assume it is going to be action packed with lots of flashy explosions. This comic is not that but rather a deep reflection about humankind killing themselves and what that means. It is intelligently written and an amazing interpretation of Hulk in a dystopian future. Read Full Review
German Peralta does an amazing job of conveying the dark tone of this story through the art. There are moments of great emotion from Hulk captured just in the eyes that I really enjoyed. Also, the final reveal at the end of the issue was framed perfectly. Read Full Review
Maestro #2 isn't a bad issue but it also feels like it doesn't do the world and Hulk's journey justice. It's quick hits to give us a tour of “the players” in a single issue. While that can work as part of the bigger picture, it also doesn't deliver enough interesting aspects or depths to really excite. As a collection though, it'd be fine as you can quickly move on to the next chapter. Sadly, for all of the excitement the first issue delivered, the second lacks the same punch. Read Full Review
Maestro #2 is a marked improvement on the tonal imbalances of the series debut, even it fails to wed its obligations to the past with its current reason for existing. Read Full Review
Hulk crosses America, finding devastation at every turn. But what about this "Maestro" who rules a post-apocalyptic New York City? Gotta meet him. It's a solid story, I dig the characters, and the art's fantastic. On the world-building front, though, this post-apocalyptic wasteland is (so far) way too generic.
I liked this more than issue one. I had such a genuine moment of joy when I read the cliffhanger.
Good issue.
So much future, so much post-apocalypse.