THE BATTLE TO DECIDE THE ALL-NEW PHOENIX RAGES ON!
Who will wield the destructive cosmic power of the Phoenix Force? Namor will stop at nothing to be the fiery victor. The Black Panther worries as much about victory as he does defeat. Jane Foster knows what it means to carry on a powerful legacy. The She-Hulk cannot be stopped. And the Orb has a giant, creepy eyeball for a head!
Rated T+
Luca Maresca delivers some powerful, beautiful and gorgeously detailed art in this issue. The action is breathtaking and the characters look amazing. Read Full Review
Some parts of the issue feel a little on the filler side (though incredibly gorgeous filler to be fair), but it seems things are moving in the right direction by issue's end. Read Full Review
If youre not a fan of Jason Aarons Avengers run or the Phoenix Tournament, then expect more of the same but with great art. Things are progressing slowly as the tournament continues with more matchups with the stakes being reserved for a select few fighters. I dont recommend buying this issue unless youre already on board with the tournament, because this is not a good jumping-on point for new readers. Read Full Review
Skip this and go read any classic manga tournament arc if you want some good old-fashioned brawling just for the hell of it. Read Full Review
I liked this one a little more than I probably should have but it just felt more productive than last issue. The part with shang chi was good and the last half definitely has me a little more interested to see what happens.
People seem real upset about the end of this issue, and I'll just say, I'm not upset. It's not the first time they've changed so-and-so's parents, and it probably won't be the last. As for the rest of the issue, it was fine. I wish I could say I had fun, but I didn't, really.
why am I still reading this? FOMO I guess.
Love Namor, think he's better than Aquaman and all that , hell, I even recognize him as the First Mutant from time to time but c'mon , Aaron's going to put him against Echo , Bendis' sexiest creation , and have her slaughtered in the ocean ? How in the flying fuck is that fair competition ?
This Pheonix tournament lost credibility with this here, shit Echo should've mixed it up with Red Wolf , for some Native love there . Even Shanna would have been a dope match up. Having basically break into Namor's home and get murdered for trespassing , basically , is no way a match-up.
And I love Shang-Chi , but two issues of him fighting in a row ? And then he loses because he isn't willing to kill ? How many bodies has Cap capped when more
The Avengers
Volume: 8, Issue: 42 LGY: 742
“Be Like Fire”
“Enter the Phoenix” Part III
Publisher: @marvel
Writer: @jasonaaron
Artist: @lucamaresca
Colorist: @davcuriel
Cover: @thealexrossart
Letterer: Cory Petit
The Phoenix Force has returned to Earth in search for its next host. Since it’s arrival, several of the Avengers, along with other heroes and villains from around the world, have been teleported to the White Hot Room to engage in a tournament that would determine who would wield the great power next. In this issue, the battle for the Phoenix Force continues as Namor takes on Echo for control beneath the waves and the remaining combatants stake their clai more
I wish the Avengers would stop playing with the X-Men's toys.
Continues to be one of the most mediocre runs The Avengers has ever had, not to mention the apparent horrible retcon at the last page.
Marvel, please get someone to reset/relaunch this title...4 years and I haven't read an issue I wanted to read twice!!