It would be easy to get the impression that writer Mark Millar, when trying to think of a story, simply considers what might be the craziest, most outrageous thing that will get a response from fans, and then creates his story from there.That's certainly where this version of the Ultimate Avengers seems to come from.
The story centers around Captain America being confronted with the new Red Skull, who is actually his illegitimate child (from a fling he had during World War II).
This Skull is a murderous fiend who is able to face down the latest version of the Avengers thanks to his newest weapon - a Cosmic Cube, which converts thoughts into reality.
With it, he seems unbeatable - but Cap has a solution to every problem, and the one he offers here will leave you, the reader, saying aloud, "Good grief!" (Or perhaps, "Oh, brother," depending on your preference.)
The art is certainly good, as Carlos Pacheco (with Dexter Vines inking) turns in some outstanding work here.
The Ultimates series has been both interesting and, aside from great artwork, largely disappointing. Perhaps it's because the comic takes a great team - the Avengers - and turns them all into murderous jerks.
Or maybe it's just me.
Grade: B
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