If you want some Avengers fun without the complications, look no further. And start with Avengers Assemble #9. Read Full Review

While most of this issue is great with both fun and terse character interactions, the lackluster villain weighs it down. He's certainly not the worst bad guy to ever appear in a comic book -- not by a longshot -- but he also feels too familiar to previous villains, even in appearance. If he were one shade darker and had a few more ridges on his chin he would look just like Thanos. That said, he sufficiently fills the nasty villain quota by using his heavy-handed dialogue to defeat Captain America without lifting a finger. This book is all about the excellent moments that DeConnick builds up to, and that is definitely one worth remembering. Read Full Review

Crazy, weird, insane superhero fiction is fun. But superpowers and mad scientists only go so far. Kelly Sue DeConnick's career has been a slow burn that's been building to her current status as one of Marvel's top writers, and Avengers Assemble #10 is a fantastic exhibition of her talent. Having a good mix of relatability and action goes a long way in terms of making a comicbook interesting, and DeConnick is a master at finding that groove. It feels like Tony Stark is really nervous, and that Carol Danvers is actually worried for Steve Rogers' safety. It's not hard to write the words saying these things are true. Making those ideas feel authentic through the narrative is a whole different ball game, and DeConnick hits home runs every time. Read Full Review

"Avengers Assemble" #10 (as well as #9 before it) has been a pleasant and rewarding surprise. There are a lot of "Avengers" titles right now, but make sure that you don't miss "Avengers Assemble" in the mix. "Avengers Assemble" has become a must-read superhero comic; all comics should be this much fun. Read Full Review

But the story stumbles a bit here. Hopefully it'll be back on track with the next issue. Read Full Review

Kelly Sue DeConnick has continuously raised her stock as one of Marvel's top writers and Avengers Assembled #10 is another showcase for her. The writing and art all gelled together to create fun read with the right amount of character interaction between this cast of Avengers and big, over-the-top action. The bland villains does take away from the story but the comic is still enjoyable for all the Avengers interacting with one another. If you are looking for a fun Avengers comic that is not worrying itself with continuity or being dark and gritty than give DeConnick's Avengers Assembled. It is an easily accessible comic. Read Full Review

I think that Avengers Assemble has a lot going for it " strong art, strong dialogue, a minimum of continuity to get in its way, a tone that is largely all-ages " but it's also the underrated middle child of the Avengers franchise. This is a title without a grand purpose within the Marvel Universe, and the story itself stumbles a bit without a unifying high concept to ground it and guide it. Ultimately not a bad effort from DeConnick and company, but one I do fear may get lost among its more ambitious sister titles. Read Full Review

I think the premise for the story, like I said, could have taken the issue into a far more serious direction, but it didn't. Instead, the writer plays with the characters on the surface of the story and doesn't really delve too deep, using a lot of cliche moments and one-liners to tell the story for her. A lot of the dialogue doesn't sound genuine to the respective characters, and I think it's important to maintain individual voices for the characters of a team book. Read Full Review