The Incredible Hulk: The End collects two of Peter David's Hulk stories, both of which take place after the fall of Marvel's heroes. The first story, which finds Hulk facing off against a cruel dictator named The Maestro, is the weaker of the two stories. It has aged since its release about twenty years ago, but it is interesting to see Hulk unable to beat an enemy using brute force. The second story, "Hulk: The End", is far better. It finds Bruce Banner and Hulk as the last sentient beings left on the wasteland of Earth. Its psychological examination of Banner, a man who is aged but unable to die, is fantastic. It's just as appealing to see the animosity between man and his super-powered alter ego. Comic fans, whether they have a great interest in Hulk or not, need to read this very human examination.
