MAESTRO : WORLD WAR M #1-5 (Peter David / German Peralta, Pasqual Ferry)

La rentrée s’annonce verdâtre (en amont des 60 ans du géant de jade en mars) ; la conclusion tant attendue d’Immortal Hulk (suivie d’un probable relaunch avec une nouvelle équipe créative pas encore révélée), la suite et fin de l’arc « World War She-Hulk » dans Avengers (le chemin vers le #50) ou encore la réédition à venir (d’après Near Mint Condition) de la période PAD/Kubert en omnibus (comblant ainsi cette lacune avant les epic collection).

Et puis il y a le Maestro, précédemment remis en avant dans deux mini-séries récentes. Jamais deux sans trois donc puisque Peter David va aller au bout de sa trilogie sur le despote de Dystopia, avec la promesse tacite de faire pour de bon la jonction avec les événements du futur imparfait d’il y a 28 ans.
L’Abomination (en lien avec la mini-série Abominations de 1996) et Namor (son co-équipier des Défenseurs) son au programme de ce dernier chapitre.

THE FINAL CHAPTER OF PETER DAVID’S MAESTRO TRILOGY BEGINS!

A.I.M., the Pantheon and even Doctor Doom have all fallen before the might of the Maestro! Finally, he may now reign over his kingdom with a firm green fist. Except he didn’t count on the Abomination rising from the dead and forming an alliance with Namor and Doom! And this dangerous new alliance is ready for war — WORLD WAR M!

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(W) Peter David (A) German Peralta, Pasqual Ferry, Matt Hollingsworth, Jesus Aburtov (CA) Carlos Pacheco, Logan Lubera, Ron Lim, Ed McGuinness
THE FINAL CHAPTER OF PETER DAVID’S MAESTRO TRILOGY BEGINS!
A.I.M., the Pantheon and even Doctor Doom have all fallen before the might of the Maestro! Finally, he may now reign over his kingdom with a firm green fist. Except he didn’t count on the Abomination rising from the dead and forming an alliance with Namor and Doom! And this dangerous new alliance is ready for war - WORLD WAR M!
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 09, 2022
SRP: $4.99

(W) Peter David (A) German Peralta, Jesus Aburtov (CA) Carlos Pacheco, Inhyuk Lee
BATTLE AT PACIFICA!

The Maestro is out for revenge against those who attacked him, which has led him straight to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, right into the underwater city ruled by the Sub-Mariner, Namor! But the Maestro might be outmatched… or, more likely, out-limbed.

RATED T+
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $3.99

(W) Peter David (A) German Peralta, Jesus Aburtov (CA) Carlos Pacheco
Maestro clashes with the Abomination in a showdown for the ages! But Abomination is far from the only person gunning for Maestro, and when Emil Blonsky turns out to be just the opening salvo of a larger attack, can the Maestro continue to out-smash and outwit the forces that want him dead?
RATED T+
In Shops: May 04, 2022
SRP: $3.99

(W) Peter David (A) German Peralta, Jesus Aburtov (CA) Carlos Pacheco, German Peralta, Peach Momoko
A gigantic enemy has Maestro running for cover as he scrambles for a way to win this fight. But as the changing tides sow discord amongst his enemies, the answer may be right in front of him - as long as no one interferes… It’s all leading to next month’s epic finale!
RATED T+
In Shops: Jun 22, 2022
SRP: $3.99

(W) Peter David (A) Sebastian Cabrol, Jesus Aburtov (CA) Carlos Pacheco, German Peralta
When you can live forever, what does it mean to live? In this shocking series finale, Maestro finds himself partnered with an old enemy against even older allies to determine once and for all the true ruler of Dystopia. But opportunism depends on knowing how your opponents think, and someone’s failed to account for a few tricks…
RATED T+
In Shops: Jul 20, 2022
SRP: $3.99