This issue offers up a couple head-slapping moments where I must confess I was a little surprised by how willingly I allowed myself to the lead around by the nose by Mark Waid, as much like his teammates I just assumed that Reed's super-villain style behavior was going to be explained by the obvious premise that it was some sort of latent mind-control by Dr. Doom. However this issue makes it clear that Reed was in full control of his actions, and the real answer is far more rewarding, as it not only completely exonerates Reed, but when one looks back on some of Reed's actions, and more importantly a couple of the statements he made, this new information puts an interesting new spin on these moments where it had looked like Reed had gone completely around the bend. I also have to say that I rather enjoyed the return of a character who I hadn't expect to see for quite some time, and his actions in the final pages shake this book to it's very core, and act to create a problem that is sure Read Full Review

Finally some much needed action and drama for the final issue of this arc. Seeing the family in Latveria has been cool but I think it’s time to go home