This is actually issue #700 of The Avengers, so congrats to the team on hitting that milestone.
The series has been in a steady state of flux in recent years, and the lineup seems to change from issue-to-issue - and this issue promises more of that.
My problem with this issue - and the ongoing story - is that it sets up a problem that's impossible to solve. It centers around Namor the Sub-Mariner, who has yet again declared war on the surface world, and has assembled an army of super-powered undersea agents to help him destroy any incursion into the oceans.
So how is this resolved? Will Namor call off his war? (No.) Can the Avengers stop his attacks? (Not likely.) Can Namor actually destroy every incursion by the surface world? (Apparently.) What about ships crossing the oceans? (We need to read the fine print.) Why is Namor angry? (Same old stuff, I guess.)
So the anniversary issue turns into a big knock-down, drag-out fight between three super-teams, all filled with angry, vicious characters.
It's fun and feisty, but it would be nice to have a little less punching and a few more character and story moments.
(And the Thor acting like a teen asking a girl out on a first date bit is just silly.)
I was hoping for more from a team that's hit such a major mark.
Grade: B-
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1 comment:
Sounds like the House of Ideas needs Bendis back or some good writers. Sounds also like they could stand a little humor in their issues. Funny about Thor and his dating though.
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