Here we're in "prequel" territory, as writer Brian Bendis gives us a look at the events leading up to the final page of Siege #1.But first, The New Avengers are under attack from the Hood's minions, who've been powered up by the Asgardian Norn Stones now in the hands of their leader.
(By the way, this is yet another Marvel cover that has nothing to do with the story inside. The Hood appears nowhere in this comic, although the fights are provided by his allies. Doesn't count.)
It feels like a filler issue, as the two Captain Americas (Bucky and Steve Rogers) fight the Living Laser and the two Spiders (Man and Woman) fight each other because one of them is under mind control (hoary plot device #47).
It's all nicely drawn, although it's the work of two different artists - Stuart Immonen and Daniel Acuna - and their styles don't mesh well.
It's not a bad issue at all - in fact, there are some nice moments, and it's worth it just to see Steve back in action again - but it just seems slim, like they're killing time until the end of the Siege, when the creative team can adjust to the new status quo.
So if you're following Siege, you'll want to pick this up. If not, just be patient a couple of months and the new and improved Avengers will be here.
Grade: B+
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