This issue of New Avengers gives us a view of some of the action happening on the edges of the Siege mini-series.In this case, it's yet another showdown between The Hood's henchmen and members of the (real) Avengers.
The Hood's powers have been amped up by a gift from Loki - the Norn Stones, which figured prominently in several early Thor stories. The Hood is returning the favor and increasing the power of his evil allies and setting them loose to track down the Avengers.
The focus in this issue is on two sets of heroes who happen to be hanging out - the New Captain America (Bucky) and Steve Rogers (the original model), and Spider-Man and Spider-Woman.
The scenes with the Spider duo is especially entertaining, as writer Brian Bendis provides some crackling dialogue for a very funny scene (well, most of it is funny). The two Caps provide a more action-packed sequence as they fight for their lives - and isn't it nice to see the original Cap back, if not back in costume yet.
It's not a great issue - it's just setting things up for now - but it's mostly action-packed and a lot of fun.
The art chores are divided between Stuart Immonen and Daniel Acuna, and they both turn in some strong work here.
There's not much more to say without giving too much away - but all in all, it's a decent issue - a good, dependable and entertaining comic here.
Grade: B
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