With Avengers #26 onset, Sam Wilson aka Captain America faces insurmountable odds. The impossible city, the base of the Avengers, was conquered by a crazy thinker and his evil master. The other Avengers are currently fighting Doctor Doom to free the world from his grasp. And even if Sam takes out a shape that changes the mud cap, the rest of the masters slowly touch on the fact that they are not alone. But as Sam succinctly puts it in another panel, “It’s just the daily Captain America business.”
Just like with previous issues, writer Jed Mackay takes his time to focus on Sam and how he works in the world of superheroes. A man with no power to fight against five of the world’s deadliest villains, including one of the most vicious minds in the Marvel universe, is an insane proposition. However, Sam proves he has some clever things on his side, baiting the Dreadnite in attacking him, and even showing up a crazy thinker. It’s a pretty amazing moment of matter filled with amazing moments.
Mackay’s script also focuses on impossible cities, which are the Avengers’ sensory sales hubs. Since he started running, the city has done a lot, including fortresses, companions, enemies and more. But it also shows what we learned from the Avengers. Because it doesn’t only help Sam, it continues to ignore the master of evil attempts to hack into that database. In his own way, Mackay shows us how the Avengers inspire others, even if the Avengers don’t fit the concept of what you and I think of the Avengers.
Amazing
As Andrea Broccardo intervenes to handle the interior, Avengers #26 is looking at another art shift. Thankfully, it’s not a jarring change, especially as Broccardo’s artwork is pretty close to Valerio City’s style. Brockard has a very dynamic style in his actions. When Sam throws his shield, you can feel all the Ricochet that happens when he throws a powerful shield, and the high octane tracing between him and the dreadnite feels appropriately tense. I also love that Braccardo never missed the opportunity to show off Sam’s new suit.
The topping for the artwork is fedelico bree colour. Fedelico Bree has never failed to bring the vibrant colours you’d expect from a superhero comic. This is especially prominent in places where evil masters are concerned. The purple and blue armor of the dreadnite and Mr. Hyde’s bright green suit stand out among the golden glowing hues of the impossible city. Sam’s new suit’s cobalt blue suit is similarly suited to the shade of his shield.
Avengers #26 continues to give Sam Wilson the spotlight, showing that ordinary people are carrying against evil forces. I hope Mackay continues to have this issue of spotlight, as he shows why each member of the Avengers brings something different to the table.
“The Avengers” #26 continues to be in the spotlight on Sam Wilson
Avengers #26
Avengers #26 continues to give Sam Wilson the spotlight, showing that ordinary people are carrying against evil forces. I hope Mackay continues to have this issue of spotlight, as he shows why each member of the Avengers brings something different to the table.
Mackay gives Sam Wilson a much-needed spotlight.
Andrea Broccardo delivers through hell of chase sequences.
The bright and vibrant colors you’d expect from a superhero comic.
I love Sam’s new outfit.
