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You said it. If you are a comic book veteran you have seen this before. But since it's been a while I'm glad they are doing an homage to it..
• Welcome to Dungston, Iowa, the manure capital of the state and home of a deadly secret. When the team's van breaks down, they find themselves in the last place on Earth anyone would want to be, up against an enemy no one could see coming.
• Plus, the newest member joins the team...sort of.
• STRAIGHT FROM THE VISION, GABE WALTA COMES ON BOARD THE SERIES AS REGULAR ARTIST!
Rated T+
Though it suffers a bit for its responsibility to its own arc and the needs of issues yet to come, Occupy Avengers #5 is perhaps this series' best example of how clever and multifunctional socially aware stories within Marvel's universe can be. Walker proves even more subtle and thoughtful in this issue than in its predecessors, combining the realities of our world with the familiar magic of Marvel's universe in a way that will leave you asking, 'how did I never think of that' through a big smile. Read Full Review
Like Fargo's second season without the snow, there's a lot going on and it's easy to immerse yourself in the story without feeling like the threads are purely tangential. Read Full Review
Occupy Avengers is a title that flies under the radar, but its an excellent small scale series. David Walker is making the most of this hero road trip by fleshing out lesser known characters and allowing them to shine. The art fits the story and will be appreciated by readers who have a fine eye for different styles and creative expression. This is probably one of the least talked about Avengers books, but it shouldnt be. Read Full Review
I have been really getting into this Hawkeye Avengers run since it's hilarious. I have enjoyed every issue. The art in this issue, though efficient and effective in its story telling, was a real let down from previous ones. Walta has a comic strip like style to his art that just didn't draw me in to the story as much as I would have liked. Read Full Review
Hawkeye and pals run into a nifty take on the "rural town with a dark secret" trope. There's an excellent twist in the final pages and it gives the book great strength on your second read-through. Gabriel Hernandez Walta is a brilliant choice for the art; superheroes in the mundane world seems to be his wheelhouse. His scrupulously-detailed panels deserve an upward rating nudge for sure.
I continue to be impressed by Walker's work on this title. I tend to lose patience with series that take many issues to build the team. But here, like the road trip Hawkeye & co. are on, the reward is the journey not the arriving. This issue relies on a previously unknown narrator to move the story forward yet still advances the characterization of our heroes. Walta brings some of the same energy he added to his run on The Vision to this issue. Very atmospheric, exploiting the creepy undercurrent that runs just below the surface of normal American life. The twist is a little familiar for veteran comic book readers, but it's done so well here, it can be forgiven.
If you are a long time comic fan you are happy to see this story line because it hasn't been explored in a while. I really can't wait to see what comes next. The only slight problem I have is with Bellaire's coloring. It could be a little less subtle. The colors could have been amped up a bit.
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