The latest issue with the Avengers was a solid action-adventure riot, touching on some world explosive events under Doom, chasing Captain America (and then the Black Panther) to the Master of Evil. Now, the somewhat dynamic duo must deal with the crazy thinkers wearing super-adaptoid armor, allied power. Can Panther and Cap literally defeat a one-man army?
The answer is fast and furious as the creative team of Jed Mackay, Andrea Broccardo and Federico Blee wastes time reaching the battle of Panther, Cap, and The Thinker. Brockardo has the opportunity to stretch artistic muscles, especially when the thinkers are concerned. His armor can shift to a variety of weapons, including Dreadknight’s sword, Madcap’s numbing gaze, and Oubliette Midas’s golden bullet. The Blee colors work well too. The cap’s cobalt blue suit and the Panther’s jet black uniform are in stark contrast to the bright green of Tinker’s armor.
But Panthers and Caps can even think of crazy thinkers, giving them as good as they get. I don’t lie – I love Mackay showing how well the Avengers work together. Cap and Panther are strategists, so it makes sense that they are thematically plagued by bad guys whose power is based on intelligence. As Panther eloquently put it, “it’s not the same as Outsmart.”
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The ending isn’t that impressive. This appears to speed up the defeat of the crazy Tinker and the rest of the Avengers returning to an impossible city. It feels like Mackay has exhausted the universe or was in a hurry. The one world under Doom Tie-Ins feels tenuous at best. I feel that the epic battle with Doom is regulated by side quests. I don’t mind that other titles are tied to events, but I feel like I need to wear a very strong tie like runaway or Thunderbolts: Doomstrike.
But it’s in their emotional moments that make the ending look great. The Black Panther and Storm reconcile and he officially welcomes her to the Avengers. Captain America and Marvel lead to a really great final page (even if this was a great arc for Sam Wilson to shine), he understands that the Avengers are a team and each of their members has a different relationship with each other. Whether artist or event, I hope that will continue as long as Mackay remains in the title.
Avengers #28 makes up for the solid, short, action and character moments that are lacking in the story, even when it comes to the “Masters of Evil of Evil” arc. It also concludes a great story for Sam Wilson, with puns not entirely intended.
“Avengers” #28 is lighter on the plot and has more action
Avengers #28
Avengers #28 is solid, short, in short, solid, making up for what the story lacks.
Mackay does an amazing job using the strengths of the Avengers and secures them a victory over the Masters of Evil.
Brockardo pushes his artwork into Max for a great battle scene.
Some great character moments towards the end.
The ending feels quite rushed.
I feel a bit separated from the world under destiny.
