I assume it's because the series feels a bit forced, bringing together the stars of assorted Netflix shows as a team - which works fine on TV, but may be a stretch in the comics where their stories have taken different paths.
It works because - well, the book is loaded with terrific characters. It pits Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and Jessica Jones against a mysteriously powerful (and no longer dead) crime lord named Diamondback.
But first, they have to fight the Punisher (and survive the encounter).
The story by Brian Michael Bendis is fast and funny, and almost worth buying just for Luke Cage's comments.
It's also packed with action, terrific art by David Marquez, and a heck of a cliffhanger.
If I had to quibble about something, it's that lots of injuries are doled out - and everyone seems to recover with amazing speed.
But that's minor - all standard business in an action / adventure story.
And this is a very good one. What a happy surprise!
Grade: A
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