The real power of this issue is the kind of country we've become not only since the tragic events of 9/11, but since the 2008 election of Hope and Change and promise that ushered President Obama into the Executive. Zeb's story has me tangled up in my own past. But it also pushes me to reach beyond myself and into something more, into the kind of world I'm living in, living through. The emotional core of this issue lies in the question, can we be free of the past. For Steve Rogers, it's not his wartime past as Cap that haunts him, its his past as a "puny" cartoonist that threatens him still. Read Full Review

It's a pleasant surprise to see what is essentially Marvel's B-list Spider-Man series turn out one of the best Spider-Man (and indeed, Captain America) stories in years but that's what we've got here. If any criticism can be leveled against it, it's that the story arguably veers towards being sentimental or trite, but it's convincing on its own terms and in an industry dominated by downbeat endings where no one really wins, there's more than enough room for this kind of light-hearted story once in a while. Read Full Review

If you are a fan of Spider-Man, Captain America or just excellent comic booking, buy this issue. It's worth the inflated cover price. Read Full Review

This is a heartfelt story that is entertaining from beginning to end and the detail in Lenil Francis' art is just what the doctor ordered. Read Full Review

A day in the life for The Avengers with some funny banter between Cap, Spidey, Wolverine, Hawkeye & Spider-Woman, but not so much with The Serpent Society, they get knuckle sandwiches. With Leinil Yu (Supercrooks) as illustrator, you cant go wrong. Written by Zeb Wells. From Marvel Comics. Read Full Review

Wells has some crazy chops, and can capture a character's voice better than most of the business " but just because it sounds right doesn't necessarily mean it turns out entertaining. Read Full Review