Who Is Maestro? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Maestro is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Robert Bruce Banner, with over 214 comic issue appearances. The Hulk's future counterpart, a true tyrant in every sense. He survived the great apocalyptic war and proceeded to kill the remaining heroes and villains that dared to oppose him. He possesses the intelligence that is equal to or greater than Bruce Banner, while also possessing enhanced power that is greater than that of the Hulk.

Who is Maestro?

Origin Maestro's trophy room of fallen heroes and villains In the alternate reality of Earth-9200, the man who became known as the Maestro was caught up in a nuclear war that resulted in the deaths of most of the people on the planet, including the superheroes, and was slowly killing the whole planet. Driven mad by the radiation, he seizes control of the city of Dystopia, which he rules with an iron fist. Creation Maestro was created by Peter David and George Perez and first appeared in Hulk: Future Imperfect #1 (1993). He is closely modeled on the character of the Hulk , who was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby . Major Story Arcs Proteus The villainous Proteus arrives in the area while in possession of the 2099 Hulk's body. He turns his attention to the Maestro, who he intends to possess after discarding his current body. However, Maestro is warned by the Exiles , who are hunting Proteus, and is able to evade possession. During Proteus' escape Maestro's neck is broken, an injury from which he eventually recovers.

Key facts

Maestro is of radiation origin and first appeared in "Part 1 of 2". The character is published by Marvel. With 214 recorded issue appearances, Maestro ranks among the most featured characters in comics.