Book excerpt: The final chapter of Peter David's epic prequel trilogy! A.I.M., the Pantheon and even Doctor Doom have all fallen before his might. Finally, the Maestro -- the gamma-spawned tyrant once known as the incredible Hulk -- can reign over his kingdom of Dystopia with a firm green fist. But there are greater threats still lurking in the arid landscape of this ruined Earth...and even the Maestro didn't count on the Abomination rising from the dead and forming an alliance with Doctor Doom and the Sub-Mariner! Now, this dangerous triumvirate is ready for all-out war. Prepare for World War M! COLLECTING: Maestro: World War M (2022) 1-5