It's Havok and
Scarlet Witch against the Mighty Thor! With all the delays this
title has suffered, it is a relief that Remender is not wasting time
setting up the conflict; instead, he throws readers right into the
middle of the fight, and it is a great choice. Alex and Wanda work
amazingly well together, and being almost family, let's hope they
develop a close relationship. John Cassaday does not miss a beat in
his interpretation of the battle, and the colors are breathtaking.
The Red Skull, in
the meantime, tries to demoralize Cap into switching sides using an
argument that taken to face value, would make sense, but fails to
account for the positive aspects of society, a point the Star
Spangled Avenger makes clear in a heroic fashion. The issue offers
great moments between Havok and Cap, Wanda and Rogue, and a
surprising and moving Thor-Wolverine interaction. As if this isn't
enough, the story jumps momentarily into the near future to see the
return of O... MG! It's a good tease!
