Avengers # 32
Marvel Comics
Reviewed by Albert Avilla
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Art: Brandon Peterson & Mike Mayhew
Big time spoiler alert. Yeah! Yipee! Horay! I’m giddy with excitement.
The Wasp is back; I like when things go my way. She didn’t die; she just shrunk down to the Microverse. She’s on the run from the local godfather and doing it in a style all her own. The Avengers that go to rescue her are the old school team: Cap, Thor, Iron Man, and Giant-Man; Bendis should have dug up the real Hulk and made Cap stay home. Let’s pay homage to the original team.
Then, here comes bipolar Wonder Man trying to go on the mission, but the Avengers don’t trust him. The old school crew shrinks down to the Microverse and in no time, they find the Wasp. Pym recognizes her at first; I guess he knows that slamming body. Everyone gets a kiss, and Cap enjoys his the most. Cap the red blooded American knows what to do with a hottie. The godfather makes his entrance; Lord Gouzar is going to get some Avenger beat down.
After two issues of building my anticipation, it is time for the major throw-down. We have gotten to the make-it or break-it point of the story. Bring it home, Mr. Bendis. Did I say that I’m pleased to have the Wasp back? Once again, Mr. Bendis has written a more than adequate story. The characterization is above par; these are real people and they behave as I expect them to. They are not out of character. Bendis gives this team a camaraderie that is believable; we get the feeling that they have been through rough times together. This is a tight-nit group. The Avengers will miss Brian Michael Bendis.
This is some of the best art in comics. The characters really look great; the head shots are comic masterpieces. The art is as enjoyable as the story.
I rate Avengers # 32 Buy Your Own Copy. #2 (of 5) on Al-O-Meter Ranking
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Albert Avilla Reviews: Avengers #31
Avengers # 31
Marvel Comics
Review by Albert Avilla
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artists: Brandon Peterson & Mike Mayhew
Spoilers!
This is the kind of Avengers story that I like – an elegant blend of action and drama. We open with an unknown Avenger (Could it, please, be the Wasp?) being chased by some alien types on individual flying apparatuses. This is one bad lady taking out the aliens with blasters and in hand to hand combat.
Back at the tower, the Avengers are chilling, except for the paragon of virtue, Captain America; he’s up and at them ready to face the bombardment from the media in the wake of the Phoenix Five crisis. Wonder Man shows up acting all bipolar and, of course, Cap is willing to help him. Then, the Red Hulk sneaks Wonder Man and the battle ensues. Wonder Man gets the Red Hulk in a sleeper hold and then it’s nighty-night, big Red. The mysterious Avenger (I hope it’s the Wasp) finds a way to broadcast her signal from inner space to the Avengers. The Avengers are going on a road trip to the Microverse.
Bendis has a great grasp of these characters; their personalities shine through. The touch of humor that Bendis adds to the story is refreshing. All around great action and exotic locales make for a good read. Avenger family drama satisfies our craving for the soap opera. Add in a mystery to complete the tale. Mr. Bendis is doing his best to go out with a bang.
The art is breathtaking. The alien landscape is awe inspiring as is the New York skyline. I’m amazed at how the artist can do such a spectacular job on both environments. The characters have a great look. Overall, the art was quite pleasing.
I rate Avengers # 31 Buy Your Own Copy. #2 (of 5) on the Al-O-Meter Ranking
Marvel Comics
Review by Albert Avilla
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artists: Brandon Peterson & Mike Mayhew
Spoilers!
This is the kind of Avengers story that I like – an elegant blend of action and drama. We open with an unknown Avenger (Could it, please, be the Wasp?) being chased by some alien types on individual flying apparatuses. This is one bad lady taking out the aliens with blasters and in hand to hand combat.
Back at the tower, the Avengers are chilling, except for the paragon of virtue, Captain America; he’s up and at them ready to face the bombardment from the media in the wake of the Phoenix Five crisis. Wonder Man shows up acting all bipolar and, of course, Cap is willing to help him. Then, the Red Hulk sneaks Wonder Man and the battle ensues. Wonder Man gets the Red Hulk in a sleeper hold and then it’s nighty-night, big Red. The mysterious Avenger (I hope it’s the Wasp) finds a way to broadcast her signal from inner space to the Avengers. The Avengers are going on a road trip to the Microverse.
Bendis has a great grasp of these characters; their personalities shine through. The touch of humor that Bendis adds to the story is refreshing. All around great action and exotic locales make for a good read. Avenger family drama satisfies our craving for the soap opera. Add in a mystery to complete the tale. Mr. Bendis is doing his best to go out with a bang.
The art is breathtaking. The alien landscape is awe inspiring as is the New York skyline. I’m amazed at how the artist can do such a spectacular job on both environments. The characters have a great look. Overall, the art was quite pleasing.
I rate Avengers # 31 Buy Your Own Copy. #2 (of 5) on the Al-O-Meter Ranking
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