• The Astonishing Ant-Man versus... his ex-girlfriend?! It's the return of Darla Deering, aka Ms. Thing!
• Also... who is behind that stupid Hench app? Man, is that thing annoying!
Rated T+
Astonishing Ant-Man #2 was Spencer and Rosanos getting everything back on track. We're all caught up again, and Ant-Man's adventures are as entertaining as ever. They've got a great sad sack superhero story going here, with just enough positive character development and humor to make a truly well rounded story. Read Full Review
Now, is that the cause of Lang being behind bars? We don't know. However, as bad as Scott is with his flaws, we see that others can be just as selfish. When you see the capacity in which the Hench App appears in this issue you're definitely going to be torn in your feelings. This book doesn't fail you on delivery of development for situations and characters with each issue. Roman and Spencer made me a HUGE Scott Lang fan with their iteration of him as a hero. Get this book folks. Get. This. Book. Read Full Review
The issue showcases another Hench-induced showdown between Scott and a low-level super-powered criminal, but this time involves a team-up with Darla Deering, a.k.a. Ms. Thing, who has a history with Scott from their Fantastic Four stint. The issue ends with Scott and Co. being hired on as her personal security, which will no doubt dictate the plot for at least the next few issues. In addition to all of that, we get some closure on Scott and Darlas short-lived relationship during Matt Fractions FF run. Once again, Spencer paints over these characters with a coating of failure as Scott and Darla accept that they were a terrible couple and amicably (awkwardly) stay split. Not everything in Spencers vision of the Marvel Universe has to be nice and perfect, and for a character like Scott Lang whos never had a life that glamourous, that seems to suit a series focused on him just fine. Read Full Review
It's a bit too jokey at times, and the plot seems to slightly get away from the creators at times, but this is a fun issue that sets up some future fun and should be read by anyone wanting one last glimpse of that incarnation of the FF. Read Full Review
This is a chance to tie up some loose ends for Scott Lang from previous runs of the character and connecting this new title. A former teammate/romance from Scott's paste hires him for security leading to them having to bring up their nasty breakup. Meanwhile Scott's partners may have gone back to their old criminal ways. The art is one of my favorites from the Marvel titles, giving a look that represents a modernized golden age look. There was nothing that really jumped out at me in this issue, but it is still a good read.
Not Spencer's best, still very good