Avengers Assemble #22 is pure simple fun for people who are craving a superhero book that isn't super serious or extremely dramatic. It has a great sense of humor, enjoyable characters, and is rather accessible to almost anyone. Give it a shot when you can. Read Full Review

Again, the plot in this arc is hardly remarkable. It adds very little to the larger Inhumanity picture (not there there seems to be much to work with until Inhuman actually kicks off). But as this series has always been about characterization and fun over plot since DeConnick originally took over, that's no great crime. Read Full Review

Throw in a Zelda joke that is extra fun for lovers of both beloved Nintendo franchises and early 20th Century American authors, and you have a really solid tie-in that is easy to follow and enjoyable to read. Avengers Assemble has been very accessible throughout the multitude of crossovers this year, especially the tie-ins written by DeConnick herself. Its nice, as a newer reader, to be able to play in the Avengers sandbox without having to undertake the mammoth homework assignment of catching up on the main Avengers titles (Ill get thereeventually). The book, and this issue, are everything a fun superhero comic should be: clever, thoughtful, kinetic, and bright. Read Full Review

"Avengers Assemble" is Marvel's best character piece currently running. With laugh-out-loud humor and excellent character development, the book truly makes the Avengers feel fun again; the run feels like the mischievous younger brother of Jonathan Hickman's "Avengers" titles. Kelly Sue DeConnick, Warren Ellis, Matteo Buffagni, Paco Diaz and Nolan Woodward have certainly proved that they are a winning combination. Read Full Review