DEUS IN DEUS!
The Maestro thought he was the biggest supernatural force left on the planet - but he's not the only would-be immortal around! The Pantheon sees all...including a Hulk too powerful to leave alive.
Rated T+
Maestro: War and Pax #2 matches the tempo and excitement of the first issue. David captures the tone of the series to make it dark and enjoyable, whilst the art remains bright. The relationships feel like they have been built for decades, paying homage to so much of Davids writing. Dr. Doom is still very much on the periphery, but it will surely be a fantastic showdown when he and Maestro finally meet. Read Full Review
David is establishing something incredibly special here. He's made HULK the villain. However, he's found a way for me to love him and hate him at the same time. I find myself rooting for him yet also wanting him to fail even though I already know the outcome from FUTURE IMPERFECT. Read Full Review
The backup story did fill in some answers concerning the fates of certain members of the Pantheon. But the big takeaway from it was the feeling of tragedy, guilt, and rage in the characters. Hopefully, these same emotions carry over into the main story. Read Full Review
Pina and Peralta deliver some impressive art in this issue. There are some great visual moments throughout and even the lack of action still has a sense of movement and energy to it. Read Full Review
Maestro challenges us to figure out who to root for: Tyrant Hulk or Doctor Doom. Read Full Review
Even though not a lot happens in this issue. I'm very much intrigued by the direction in which things are heading. Read Full Review
With a little help from Dr. Doom, the Pantheon successfully traps the Maestro. How long can they hold that tiger by the ears, though? It's still a fast-paced story featuring very nice art. I appreciate the deceptive smoothness of the script; organizing a finely-tuned story like this is harder than it looks. Peter David's natural, terse language is so subtle that its quality risks being overlooked.
I liked this issue.
8.2!
Bleh.
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