This was a fairly flat ending to an over-hyped story arc. I have to admit, Ill probably buy at least the first few issues of the upcoming New Avengers series out of sheer curiousity. But I think Marvel is missing the mark on this one. Not everyone is looking for their superheroes to be street-level every-man types. Some of us still yearn for that hokey old Thor dialogue, and the moments when second-tier characters shine.

Besides all the hype and media-coverage, this is a truly solid read. Outsiders is one of D.C.s gems, and Winicks energy has become infectious.