Hulk: Future Imperfect

In this 1994 Marvel one-shot, writer Peter David and artist George Pérez present a grim vision of the Hulk's far-future, where the Maestro—a tyrannical, older version of the Hulk—rules a post-apocalyptic world. This standalone story, later spawning sequels, is a celebrated exploration of the Hulk's potential for unchecked power and a landmark collaboration between two of the character's most acclaimed creators.