Since Jed Mackay took reign of the Avengers, he has teased the comprehensive story that Earth’s strongest heroes have done in search of “the moment of missing.” The Avengers had to fight vampire invasions, invade intergalactic casinos and fight an entirely new evil master, but Avengers #29 ultimately revealed the secrets of the moment when they were missing and how it connects.
Yes, we see that Mr. Fantastic plays a role in this epic saga, and to Mackay’s credit, he comes up with a clever explanation of not just the moment of his disappearance, but why it is so sought after. It can also be revealed that Mackay suggests some big moments, especially on how to link ongoing stories to another major Marvel storyline.
Avengers #29 is also divided into two different stories. Mildin tells Twilight Court as the Avengers talk about Reid and his missing moment. Part of Mackay’s approach to the Avengers had him play iconography, similar to Grant Morrison’s JLA run. The Twilight Court is a major part of this as it was built to be literally the Avengers counterpart. They also serve as the underlying Arthurian tone, as each is named after a member of the Knights of King Arthur. “My Hero,” Mildudin squeals in a giant two-page splash. “They really aren’t the Avengers, the Knights instead.”
Amazing
Avengers #29 features some of Farid Karami’s best artwork, and also makes for a duality between the Twilight Court and the Avengers. Every time Karami draws the Avengers, they feel at ease, whether they are in an impossible city or in a great farmhouse. It’s a great way to show that despite being the most powerful heroes of the planet, they are just as human as the people they protect. Meanwhile, the Twilight Court is either paying attention like a soldier or kneeling before Mildin when he holds the court.
Karami also brings the A-game to the aforementioned two-page spread, drawing out the most direct comparison between the Avengers and the Court. It allows him to draw each character in its best condition, and Fedelico Bree delivers a splash of colours to reflect the lightning of the storm, the scar-colored witch magic, and the shining light from Iron Man’s armor. Karami and Blee bring this energy to some splash pages throughout Avengers #29, helping readers who may catch up.
The only problem I have with Avengers #29 is the ending, which feels a little sudden. Mackay’s one-shot story in this run was done before, but the big obvious provided in this issue required a cliffhanger rather than a critical purpose.
Avengers #29 pays for two years’ worth of accumulation, forgetting in the process its connection to the major Marvel storyline. The moments that were missing have been revealed, so the quest has begun. And I hope Mackay can maintain the great momentum he launched in this issue.
“Avengers” #29 unveils the final piece of the two-year puzzle
Avengers #29
Avengers #29 pays for two years’ worth of accumulation, forgetting in the process its connection to the major Marvel storyline. The moments that were missing have been revealed, so the quest has begun. And I hope Mackay can maintain the great momentum he launched in this issue.
Mackay not only links the story to another major Marvel event, but also rewards two years’ worth of accumulation.
Karami and Blee put all their effort into the artwork and deliver a splash page after the splash page.
The similarities between the Twilight Court and the Avengers are perfect for witnessing.
I’m certainly a huge fan of the Arthurian undertones in this issue.
