Avengers #24.NOW is a solid start to the next phase of Avengers and Hickman does not appear to be slowing down one bit after the huge events of Infinity. Avengers fans have a jam packed issue of things to love within these pages, with some great art and fantastic storytelling. ‘Nuff said. Read Full Review

Avengers #24.NOW! makes for a great kickoff to the All-New Marvel NOW! Initiative so make sure to pick it up, and if not for the great story and action, then to see Thor grilling in an apron. Read Full Review

Even when the Avengers are relaxing after a big event, you can count on the action to kick in. We see what the team does next and what Captain America and Iron Man think about the team's roster as well as where they'll go next. This might be a new jumping on point but you'll still want to know who all the characters are in order to fully appreciate all the interaction between them. There are a lot of great artists in this issue and it doesn't come across as cluttered or disjointed. You will get a sense of the big scope that Jonathan Hickman has been carving out with the Avengers. It's a great time to be an Avengers fan. Read Full Review

This issue is meant as a starting point, even though there's a number 24 on the cover and Hickman pulls that off quite well with a fun, action packed issue that'll give those interested a good taste as to what they can expect going forward. Read Full Review

Ultimately, if you've been curious about Avengers but were turned off by all the hubbub of Infinity, Avengers #24.NOW is as good a time as any to try to get back on board. With some strong artwork and some ambitious plotting, there's a lot to like about this series, which seems to be subtly repositioning itself to make for a more stable read. If Hickman can scale back on some of the threats and focus more on what makes Earth's Mightest Heroes tick, this might be the beginning of an upswing for this title. Read Full Review

It still possess some small problems that are the norm on this run so far, but this issue does manage to spin an exciting tale as it balance levity and a sense of excitement and action that manage to bring out a lot of fun. With some good work from the artists and colorists attached, this issue is a rather fun one that does make the future of this book rather bright for the time being. Read Full Review

Finally, in regards to the numbering of this issue mentioned above, just for simplicity sake, I wish Marvel would just choose to go one way with the numbering of their series rather than try to please so many. When looking at the cover, it's not only a number 1, but it's Rogue Planet #1? And then when looking at the bottom right hand corner, it's also 024.NOW" As they attempt to gather new readers, that can be confusing. Looking at this month's issue of Uncanny X-Men for example, it's number 015 with a .INH underneath that, short for Inhumanity. Again"just confusing for a new reader looking to jump on board and something that can easily be avoided by simplifying. It's a minor complaint that has no affect on my enjoyment of this issue. Hickman looks to be starting another epic story and I'm eager for the next part. Read Full Review

I guess if I had to have a complaint aside from the uniforms " seriously guys, couldn't they have had somewhat of a downtime issue? Our heroes are more than battle weary at this point and really need some kind of a break. Not everyone is Thor or Hyperion and can just keep going like the Energizer Bunny. A bit of fatigue needs to be built into one of the upcoming story arcs because no one can keep going at the pace of the massive events that they've all been going through for quite some time now. It's almost never really addressed and the more I think about it, the more it bothers me. That complaint is minor, though, if you are a fan of Hickman's work.In the end, you should really pick this one up! Read Full Review

Even with some art that is not up to usual standards at the tail end of the title, Avengers 24.NOW is still a great read. This is one of the best single issues of the series that Jonathan Hickman has ever crafted from a writing standpoint, giving readers a great mix of insane sci-fi and excellent character beats. It is also dare I say it, a good jumping on point for new readers. Read Full Review

Regardless of the art hiccup, Jonathan Hickman as done it again. Just as he finishes raising the bar, he jumps it, leaving us stoked on an entire year of Hickman-driven Avengers stories. Read Full Review

So though Hickman's “Avengers” hasn't exactly been the series I've been pining for, #24 seems like a step closer to the stories we all knew Hickman could tell. With the threat of The Builders seemingly over, and the Incursions relegated to “New Avengers,” “Avengers has become a more streamlined book, a change it definitely needed. Read Full Review

Avengers #24.NOW is a decent enough start to the next act of Hickman's Avengers run. It has a bunch of problems, to be sure, but there is potential there that could result in some exciting stories later on. The only thing to note is that the issue costs five dollars. While there are more pages to the comic than usual, it's still a lot of dough to ask for a single issue. Read Full Review

Avengers 24.Now is a strong debut to its All New Marvel-Now banner. Pick it up this week and be a part of the time-weaving, intergalactic fun. Read Full Review

This is the comic Avengers should have been from the beginning of Hickman's run. In the wake of Infinity, his Big Event, Hickman settles down for a simple, almost done-in-one issue that expertly combines humanizing the Avengers and sending them on an epic, out-of-this-world adventure. This was one of the most enjoyable issues of his entire run so far. Unfortunately, at issue #24, it comes way too late. Read Full Review

"Avengers 24.1" was alright. If readers are tired of time-travel and simply want an adventure with Earth's Mightiest Heroes, this issue is not it. There is potential here. I would like to see how the developing relationships between these heroes are explored. Hopefully the next issue will be far more adventurous. Read Full Review

This isn't a bad comic, necessarily, but it's visually jumbled and doesn't do enough to build excitement for what's coming next. Read Full Review

A good but vague start to the "relaunch" to the Avengers series with an ending that seems to be putting Tony in the lead. The main attraction for this issue is the artwork and it's worth just staring at it to admire all the work these artist put into getting it done. Read Full Review

All in all, though "Avengers #24.NOW" falls short of being a great comic for new readers, it excels in being a fine comic to close out the aftermath of "Infinity" while looking forward to what lies ahead for the Avengers under Jonathan Hickman. The issue may have suffered from a crew of oddly mismatched artists, but it doesn't completely jettison the work Hickman has poured into this franchise. As someone who is patient with Hickman's work and appreciates his ability to construct a long story, I can give "Avengers #24.NOW" a bit of a pass, but by numbering something ".NOW" and stamping a huge #1 on the cover, the story needs to be more approachable for newcomers. Read Full Review

Great art, didn't understand much of what was going on, but knowing Hickman, it will eventually make sense and I'll have an "Ohhhhh!" lightbulb moment later on when we see the ramifications of what happened here. Hickman has a way of not making a ton of sense but still keeping you fully engaged and entertained as hell.

Was not expecting this, and I honestly forgot it happened. But this was a really interesting done-in-one. I wanted to at least get one Avengers issue down before taking another break.