Lima delivers fantastic art throughout the issue. The story has some great character moments and the art reflects them beautifully, especially with the twisted versions of the Illuminati. They are both visually scary and funny at the same time. Read Full Review

The New Avengers #2 keeps the momentum rolling from the explosive debut issue, delivering a fast-paced, morally complex chapter that puts Bucky Barnes and his ragtag crew through the wringer with clone chaos, magical reinforcements, and the threat of an evil "Killuminati" looming large. This new lineup is barely holding on. Sam Humphries, Ton Lima, and Rain Beredo continue building on killer characters in intense action, adding depth and flair to a familiar formula that's surprisingly fresh. Read Full Review

New Avengers #2 builds compellingly on its bold debut. SamHumphries leans into the chaos and moral ambiguity of this offbeat teamand the mix of brute force, mysticism, and rogue ingenuity finds its stride. TonLimas art fetches visceral payoff. The key will be keeping emotional coherence as new dynamics emerge: can Hulks brilliance be more than a plot device? If so, this could define Marvels darkest, most chaotic Avengers take. Read Full Review

Bendis and his Illuminutty was a horrible time at Marvel (today also has the equally dreadful House of Meh thing in GS X-Men out).

Anyway, to re-explore it in any way should be a waste, but instead, this was actually clever bringing them back as psychos hellbent on beating the so called good guys.

I say 'so called' because I don't really count Natasha, Bucky, Subby and Girlervine as heroes - and I'm loathe to ever think of them as Avengers. I'm actively rooting for the clones.

The only saving grace in this book is Clea who deserves so much better than this book.