Brought together by fate, Peter David (a Star Trek novelist and writer of the popular series, the Spectacular Spider-Man, was asked out of the blue to do this book by popular artist George Perez, artist to multiple books including the Avengers Vol.3 Up to this point, the Hulk series was good, not great, but simply good. Lacking direction as he was passed to writer to writer. This tale gives a sort of end of the road look to the Hulk, where he'd be in the future.

If you haven't read this one, this is much like an Alex Ross book, where as they are dozens of jokes in the art work such as the name Alvin on Rick Jones's Harmonica. But amongst the light hearted jokes, like a dark, sinister tale of the evil Maestro, who the Hulk is destined to become. There are no heroes, simply citizens of the futuristic hell, struggling to survive. Very much the world of 1984 with big brother watching and listening.

This is a good stand alone story, if your not familiar with the Hulk, then you might have a few questions, but will really enjoy the story. If your a fan of the Hulk and Marvel, then this book is for you. Just make sure to check out Rick's hall of dead heroes in an awesome 2 page spread with heroes throughout the Marvel universe and a few items borrowed from other universes such as Wonder Woman's lasso and tiara.

If you do happen to get this book and enjoy it, then look up Peter David's long run on the The Incredible Hulk #328, 331-359, 361-388, 390-454, -1, 455-467, Annual #16-20