I was pleasantly surprised to find this book both well-constructed and fun, not at all the 'Dethstrike Bludforce' angst-fest that I worried it could turn into. There's nostalgia here (on a number of different levels, for a number of different eras) but Thunderstrike isn't a 90′s tale, nor should you categorize it based on the first volume. DeFalco's dialogue isn't the naturalized speech of Bendis, but his plotting is strong, the main character is approachable, and the art is clear and pretty. It's really good to see an old hand like Sal Buscema still kicking ass as well. All in all, Thunderstrike #5 takes it's old-school elements and folds them into something that feels timeless, earning 4 out of 5 stars overall. This kind of storytelling is kind of like a cupcake: Perhaps it's not suitable to be the entire diet, but you can't help but indulge once in a while... Read Full Review