π΅ Maestro One opens with a surreal scene where Professor Holt destroys a sentinel while reflecting on his perfect life with Betty and their sons, despite the fact that they never had children. The Hulk is praised by Captain America, Thor, and Wolverine for his actions, but Betty's strange comments about being dead raise concerns.
π€ The Hulk confronts Betty about their sons' claims of her being dead, but she glitches and disappears. Captain America explains that Mysterio is manipulating Hulk's mind. Hulk realizes he is trapped in a computer-like illusion and fights off the Avengers, showcasing his immense power.
π₯ Vision attempts to calm Hulk by phasing into his mind, but Hulk breaks free from the illusion and wakes up in a lab, connected to various machines. He encounters a strange woman and a boy, mistaking the boy for his son Rick. AIM soldiers attack, and Hulk is launched into another room filled with suspended animation tanks.
π¦ΈββοΈ The Hulk discovers Modoc, who reveals that Betty and Rick are dead, and explains the catastrophic events that led to the destruction of humanity. Modoc recounts a nuclear war and a toxic gas attack that wiped out most of the population, leaving Hulk in disbelief.
π Hulk decides to see the world for himself and breaks through to the surface, finding a devastated Los Angeles. He reflects on humanity's self-destruction and encounters a child, leading him to underground survivors. Hulk's emotional journey continues as he grapples with the loss of humanity.
π‘οΈ The story progresses with Hulk's interactions with the Pantheon and his confrontation with Hercules, who has become the Maestro. Hulk's struggle with his identity and the consequences of his actions unfold as he seeks to understand his place in this new world.
βοΈ The final issues depict Hulk's rise to power as he battles Doctor Doom and Namor, ultimately establishing himself as the ruler of dystopia. The series concludes with Hulk embracing his identity as Maestro, setting the stage for future conflicts.
π Overall, the Maestro series is a compelling exploration of power, loss, and identity, showcasing Hulk's transformation into a formidable ruler in a post-apocalyptic world.