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Doctor Doom vs. the Maestro
Bruce Banner, the Hulk of a ruined future, who ruled a domain of Battleworld. In this site's ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 25% of their one-on-one fights, so Doom is the underdog.
The verdict: The Maestro wins more often than not
Fight rules: both fighters at their peak, no preparation, no allies, only their own powers and personal gear. A win is a knockout, a restraint they can't escape, or a forced surrender. The percentages are fan estimates, not official information.
Doom's edge
Sorcery the Maestro can't punch, armor built for long fights, and patience: Doom wins wars of attrition. The Maestro's great victory over God Emperor Doom turned out to be an illusion he was trapped in (Future Imperfect #5, 2015).
The Maestro's edge
The Hulk's strength after a century of radiation, Banner's genius without Banner's conscience, and a tyrant's experience. The Doctor Doom of his own timeline fought him and retreated (Maestro: War and Pax, 2021).
Odds against every version of Doom
Doom's chance of winning, version by version. The strongest Doom here, God Emperor Doom, wins 99% of the time; the weakest, Fox Doom (2005), wins 5%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Doom's 25%.
| Doom | Doom wins | Bar | Outcome | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doom Classic Doom | 25% | Underdog | The baseline Doom | |
| Power Cosmic Doom Power Cosmic (1967) | 85% | Favored | Overall +70 for this version | |
| Beyonder-powered Doom Beyonder power (1985) | 98% | Favored | Overall +130 for this version | |
| Unthinkable Doom Unthinkable (2003) | 82% | Favored | Overall +65 for this version | |
| Life Force Doom Life Force (2012) | 96% | Favored | Overall +110 for this version | |
| God Emperor Doom God Emperor (2015) | 99% | Favored | Overall +150 for this version | |
| Infamous Iron Man Infamous Iron Man | 22% | Underdog | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Sorcerer Supreme Doom Sorcerer Supreme (2025) | 75% | Favored | Overall +55 for this version | |
| Doom 2099 Doom 2099 | 22% | Underdog | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Van Damme Van Damme (Ultimate) | 13% | Long shot | Overall −20 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2005) Julian McMahon (2005) | 5% | Long shot | Overall −45 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2007) Surfer's board (2007) | 57% | Toss-up | Overall +35 for this version | |
| Fox Doom (2015) Toby Kebbell (2015) | 13% | Long shot | Overall −20 for this version |
Tale of the tape
Eight stats on a 1-to-10 scale, classic Doom against the Maestro. How the stat scales work.
The Maestro's power set
- Strength10/10
The Hulk's strength, grown over a century of radiation.
- Durability10/10
Close to indestructible.
- Genius9/10
Bruce Banner's mind, with no conscience to slow it.
- Healing8/10
Recovers from almost anything.
Who is the Maestro?
- Real name
- Bruce Banner
- Reality
- Earth-9200, a ruined future about a hundred years ahead
- First appearance
- The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #1 (Dec. 1992)
- Created by
- Peter David and George Pérez
The Maestro is a Hulk who outlived a nuclear war, absorbed its radiation and grew stronger and more brilliant, keeping Banner's mind and the Hulk's body while losing everything decent in either. He ruled Dystopia, the last city of a ruined Earth, until the present-day Hulk was brought into the future to stop him (The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect, 1992–93). On Battleworld he ruled Dystopia again as one of its domains, posed as a powerless Odin to fool the resistance, and offered to free Dystopia if Thunderbolt Ross helped him kill God Emperor Doom (Future Imperfect #1–2, 2015). He merged with the Destroyer and seemed to kill Doom and take Battleworld, but the victory was an illusion that had trapped him (#5). Later stories told his rise: in Maestro: War and Pax (2021), he joined forces with the Doctor Doom of his own timeline to destroy A.I.M. and the Pantheon, then the two turned on each other and Doom retreated.
Signature feats
- Ruled Dystopia, the last city of a ruined Earth.The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #1 (1992)
- Took over the Destroyer armor on Battleworld.Future Imperfect #5 (2015)
- Fought the Doctor Doom of his own timeline and drove him off.Maestro: War and Pax (2021)
Weaknesses and limits
- Beaten by his own younger self, the present-day Hulk.The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #2 (1993)
- Trapped in an illusion of victory on Battleworld.Future Imperfect #5 (2015)
Gear
None he needs; once, the Destroyer.
Affiliations
- Dystopia
- Its ruler, in his own future and on Battleworld.
The Maestro vs. Doctor Doom in the comics
Doom never came out ahead and the Maestro once in the encounters listed here.
| Year | Issue | What happened | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Future Imperfect #2–5 | He plotted with Thunderbolt Ross to kill God Emperor Doom; his apparent victory was an illusion that trapped him. | No fight |
| 2021 | Maestro: War and Pax | He allied with the Doctor Doom of his own timeline against A.I.M. and the Pantheon, then turned on him, and that Doom retreated. | The Maestro |
In a team fight
The hammer: the strongest body in any team, with Banner's mind behind it. Build a team against Doom.
Questions and answers
Who would win, Doctor Doom or the Maestro?
In this site's fan ratings, classic Doctor Doom wins 25% of their one-on-one fights, so the Maestro is the favorite. Doom's edge: Sorcery the Maestro can't punch, armor built for long fights, and patience: Doom wins wars of attrition. The Maestro's great victory over God Emperor Doom turned out to be an illusion he was trapped in (Future Imperfect #5, 2015). The Maestro's edge: The Hulk's strength after a century of radiation, Banner's genius without Banner's conscience, and a tyrant's experience. The Doctor Doom of his own timeline fought him and retreated (Maestro: War and Pax, 2021).
Has Doctor Doom ever beaten the Maestro?
Doom never came out ahead and the Maestro once in the encounters listed here. What happened: He allied with the Doctor Doom of his own timeline against A.I.M. and the Pantheon, then turned on him, and that Doom retreated (Maestro: War and Pax, 2021).
Which version of Doom has the best chance against the Maestro?
God Emperor Doom, who wins 99% of the time in these ratings. The weakest is Fox Doom (2005), at 5%.
What is the Maestro's biggest weakness against Doom?
Beaten by his own younger self, the present-day Hulk (The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #2, 1993).
How strong is the Maestro?
The Maestro's top-rated powers on this site are Strength (10/10: The Hulk's strength, grown over a century of radiation) and Durability (10/10). On the site's 1-to-10 stat scale: strength 10, durability 10, intelligence 9, ranged attack 4.
Further reading
- Doctor Doom comics to read before Avengers: DoomsdayAvengers: Doomsday
- Thanos vs. Doctor Doom: who would win?Head to head
- How strong is Doctor Doom, really?Explainer
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