It's not over yet, but Infinity #3 takes a hit in the score because, story-wise, it doesn't feel complete — not only does it run a few pages less than its predecessors, but it's hindered by its reliance on tie-ins. For a halfway point, it's a bit weak — even the issue's sole twist, the parallel universe, is underwhelming because we aren't even given enough to call it a proper tease. For all its faults, though, Kingdoms Fall is still a well-put together comic in a crossover event that can still finish strong.

I have high hopes for Infinity. Even if in some Marvel office somewhere a group of out-of-touch business executives decide what big "game changers" are set to occur, this same corporate shill has chosen the right talent in Hickman and Cheung to make Infinity a real event (or two).

Infinity #2 continues the trend of its predecessor, once again proving that Hickman can craft an epic without sacrificing the intimacy of personal interactions. I'm incredibly excited to see where this is going and hoping to see the pacing of "Fall" matched in future issues.