Amazing Spider-Man #595

In the perfect example of why this column was started, Harry Osborn decides to join up with the Dark Avengers after Menace reveals she is pregnant.

Avengers Initiative #24

Norman Osborn puts Taskmaster in charge of the Initiative

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Avengers The Initiative #20 Dark Reign

  We find out that Tigra is pregnant and that Mutant Zero is secretly Typhoid Mary. Ok issue 2 out of 5 New Avengers.

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A little more in depth reviews of this past week’s books from Marvel, rather than the usual 2-3 line quick fire format:

Featured Book :

New Avengers #48

  The beginning of Dark Reign brings about another status quo change for the New Avengers as the team adds the new Captain America to their ranks, and Iron Fist takes a leave of absence. Bendis wrote a very intriguing tale this time around. Normally not much happens in this book as we are usually stuck with a bunch of talking heads, or flashbacks or side stories. This was a very enjoyable read with some nice artwork as well. Their is one other major story point and the is that Luke Cage is now ready to work for Norman Osborn in order to find his missing child. This could be a very intriguing storyline if played correctly. Overall this book earns 4 out of 5 New Avengers.

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Looks like there will be a round 3 as well, maybe even a round 4.

Fantastic Four # 561

  The Galactus Engine saves the future and Dr. Doom Kills the Invisible Woman, just not the one you think. 4 out of 5 FF-ers.

Iron Man Director of Shield #35 Secret Invasion

  War Machine and The Crimson Dynamo demolish a bunch of Skrull ships. Lots of explosions. 2 out of 5 New Avengers.

Robin # 180  Battle for The Cowl

  Red Robin is unmasked and Anarky reigns by the end of the issue. Solid Writing and Art. 4 out of 5 Batmen.

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There may or may not be a round two this week. I will see how much time I have.

Amazing Spider-Man #578

  Great Issue writing wise by Mark Waid, but once again the artwork is only so-so. For a flagship book the art should be much better. 3 out of 5 Spider-Villains.

Avengers/Invaders #6

The original Torch leads the life model decoys on a revolt and Toro visits his own grave. Not sure where continuity wise this takes place. 3 out of 5 Marvel Zombies.

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