Month in and month out I have knocked Brian Michael Bendis’ Avengers title—that’s the one with the all the classic and mainstream characters: Cap, Iron Man, Thor, Spider-Man, Wolverine, and all the rest.
From the outset the book hasn’t clicked with me for a couple of reasons. It’s been due in part to the art by John Romita, Jr., who I don’t feel is up for a big, bombastic, high-octane adventure book. My other problem is that Bendis has tried too hard to make the book a big, bombastic, high-octane adventure book.
Every time I decide, maybe this is the month I drop it, I get remind myself that this is one of those Marvel cornerstone books that sets up stories that may have repercussions in other stories. I decided I would continue reading through the current storyline involving the Hood’s acquisition of the dreaded Infinity gems, then I might decide to stop picking it up.
Until today.
Bryan Hitch is drawing the 0.1 issue this April and I love what I am seeing. I’m certain Marvel has been reading this blog and listening to our podcast and has decided to pay Hitch a mint to keep this disappointed reader!
Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Avengers #12.1, from superstars Brian Michael Bendis and Bryan Hitch! That’s right—two of the biggest creators in comics history bring you the most popularl team of super heroes in the world! The road to the next great Avengers’ epic starts right here with a perfect starting point for new readers in this special POINT ONE issue! Steve Rogers has directed each of Earth’s Mightiest super-teams into the midst of a heated battle against the globe’s smartest super-villains! But as the forces of S.W.O.R.D. descend to deliver an ominous warning and their former agent Spider-Woman goes missing, one thing seems all too clear for the assembled heroes – war is coming! POINT ONE fires the opening salvo of Bendis’ most devastating Avengers story yet, only in Avengers #12.1!
AVENGERS #12.1 (FEB110529)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by BRYAN HITCH
Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 4/4/11, On-Sale 4/27/11
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