This is the point in this mini-series where we move beyond mere story and launch into that most beloved of Marvel traditions, the knock-down, drag-out, no-holds-barred, bare-knuckles brawl to end all brawls.All the players have been assembled and moved into place - all that's left is a fight on a huge scale.
Writer Brian Bendis gets in a few good shots of sharp dialogue, but this issue hinges on the art, and Olivier Coipel (with inker Mark Morales and colorist Laura Martin) delivers a haymaker here.
He gets to run wild with splash pages of heroes and villains lunging into action, and great scenes of absolute carnage.
Need I mention what a delight it is to see (the real) Captain America and Thor doing what they do best?
This issue almost flies by too fast, and we're left with a cliffhanger that unleashes the ultimate menace - a fight that I have no idea how the heroes are going to survive.
Isn't that great?
This issue is lots of fun - a cool splash of water after the long dreary trudge of the Dark Reign. I'm looking forward to the grand finale!
Grade: A
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