Exiles: New World (Marvel NEW)/Issue 10

The tenth issue of the Marvel NEW ongoing series, Exiles: New World. It is preceded by Exiles: New World Issue 9 and succeeded by Exiles: New World Issue 11. It is published on the December 26, 2017.

Synopsis
''Misfortune falls upon the Exiles as they encounter impossible obstacles. In Earth-2081, a captain, a vigilante, and a sorcerer go face to face with a swarm of death-dealers. And in Earth-9200, the Exiles are split apart once again as one of them was captured by Maestro... or is he? As the second team faces an unprecedented revelation, the first team faces the most difficult choice to kill the Hulk.''

Continuity
This issue is part of The Hulk of Two Worlds story arc, set after the events in Exiles: New World Issue 9. While this issue is published a day after the 25th of December (Christmas), the issue and the entire story arc itself is set before the series' Christmas Special.

Earth-9200
After last issue's revelation, Ghost Rider is seen surprised at the view of Maestro in front of him. He asks of his presence and how did he know of the Exiles. Maestro says that the Timebrokers mistook him for the "Maestro" they're tasked to kill. Ghost Rider can't believe that there are two Maestros, but the Future Hulk reminds him that the multiverse is a large place and every bit of impossibility is possible.

Maestro continues by informing him that in the past, he knew of the Exiles when one visited this dimension and warned him of an extra-universal being that threatened to kill him. Ghost Rider doesn't "fall" for his statement, telling him that nothing can kill a Hulk. Maestro advises him to rethink of what he said the first time, telling him that not even Hulks are safe from everything. That includes he himself, who Ghost Rider's superiors mistook for as their target.

Maestro tells the young Ghost Rider that his kingdom was taken over by a Maestro even more powerful than him. Months ago, news of his imposter began appearing in his kingdom. It was said that this mighty imposter killed the Abominations, and it turned out to be true when he suddenly found their heads staked near his kingdom's outskirts. It wasn't long before this imposter suddenly crashed his palace and trashed his forces, challenging him to a duel.

Not expecting the results, the Future Hulk was broken and battered by the imposter, who admitted that he admired his boldness but couldn't help but weep for his weakness. Forced into Exile, Maestro built a network of resistance consisting of the challengers of the imposter Maestro and his former loyalists. Unfortunately, his forces were decimated within weeks as the other Maestro employed a legion of mutants, which can only be described as perverted, beastly duplicates of their former selves.

In summary, the only resistance in this planet is Maestro himself. Hearing the story, Ghost Rider still doubts the credibility of his stoy. In particular, he didn't tell why the reason the other Maestro came to this world. Maestro says that he wished he knew, but all that matters is that they work together to restore him to power. Ghost Rider asks him what gives him such idea that they'll help him.

Maestro reminds him of an Exiles' true purpose, explaining that by removing the false Maestro and his forces from this world the universe's order will be restored and everything will go as it is. Ghost Rider reluctantly accepts this and continues by asking him where his teammates are. Maestro reveals his teammates being held in chambers similar to Ghost Rider's, lighting up their rooms while telling them to wake up.

The first of them to wake up, Justicer Bull, violently reacts and tries to attack Maestro, commanding him to stay away from Rider. As the chamber opens, Bull tries to rush at Maestro but the Future Hulk simply stops her by picking up her head, saying that no might of a Captain Britain is as powerful as a Hulk. Bull struggles to free herself, with Ghost Rider trying to calm herself and saying everything's not what it seems.

Bull tells him to cut the crap but is intervened by a newly-awakened Nova, suggesting her to just listen to that Hulk as he must have a good reason why he brought them there. If he's there to outright kill them, he should be ready to taste the Nova Force. Maestro laughs at the prospect, telling them that they're funny. He clarifies that the entire team itself doesn't have the power to defeat him, let alone the other Maestro.

After hearing his last word, Ghost Rider immediately explains to his teammates of the situation backed by the real Maestro. With the revelations told, Bull states that they have to inform the Timebrokers of this then. Maestro, however, assures her that by this point the Timebrokers know of their mistake.

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In the Panopthicron, Uatu and Kang are seen receiving a message from the Living Tribunal, ordering them to inform the second team that their target is an extra-universal being; caution is well-advised due to the being's immense strength and status as the strongest one there is among his kind. The Timebrokers proceed to search the real "Maestro" the second team's supposed to eliminate. The moment Uatu sees the Maestro of Earth-69413, he tells Kang that they shouldn't have divided the team.

Uatu reinstates what Living Tribunal said, with the Maestro being the strongest among all other Maestros in the Multiverse. Kang asks why, and Uatu tells her that the Maestro is the only one who attained godhood in the past and held it as long as many other gods in the multiverse. Kang bluntly responds by saying that at least he's not as crazy as Ultron. Uatu smirks and tells her to wait 'til she sees him in action.

Kang proceeds to get to the computer, informing the Exiles of the update. After doing so, Kang says she's well-aware that they have to restore the real Maestro to power, but it's necessary and very important becaus an incursion problem will endanger not one but multiple universes. Back in Earth-9200, Justicer Bull complies and tells her they'll be on their way. -

Back to the Exiles' perspective, Bull turns to Maestro while crossing her arms. Bull sighs in a tone of refusal, reluctantly teaming up with Maestro. He tells Maestro that if he even tries to think of betraying them, expect them to turn him over to the other him. Maestro says that her threat is an unorthodox one, but nevertheless he accepts, smirking afterwards.