SECRET EMPIRE TIE-IN!
• Manhattan is under siege! In order to survive this endless night, the Avengers must face darkness without and darkness within.
Rated T+
Starting off a new run in the middle of a crossover isn't ideal, so it's not entirely clear how Jim Zub's time on this book is going to play out. This is a fairly self-contained story within the Secret Empire event, but I'm not fully sold on Zub's take on Rogue. Read Full Review
It's clear that Zub is only focused on making this a filler story for the Secret Empire Crossover. At least he tried adding in small some plot devices for us to prepare for the upcoming issues after the crossover. The art is still good like the previous issue. Jacinto is still able to deliver good fights scenes. The two filler artists, Lindsay & Ramirez were also able to deliver some good art as well. I did notice some minor awkward art (Rogue releasing the demon from Voodoo's Body) but I think it was more of the artist's style. It didn't feel rushed at all plus it sort off added a bit of charm to it. At least now we can say the Unity squad is done and over with Secret Empire. Read Full Review
That art, along with the Shocker and Scorpia, are what keep this book from falling too far. While the price is inexcusable and the story itself doesnt bring much to the table, I can still recommend this book and offer the hope that writer Jim Zub will really be able to strut his stuff in this book once it moves past the Secret Empire tie-in. Read Full Review
An entirely forgettable book brings this needless tie-in to an end. At least we get some cool moments with Shocker and Scorpia. Read Full Review
The second part of this very strong story. The Team is spelt with Doctor Voodoo possessed. And even if Rogue have some has a team up with Scorpia & Schocker, her team didn't know if she will come back for helping them. I like this tension. And frankly I would love to see Schoker become a probatory Avengers after that. If scorpia wanted to leave at some point, Schocker wasn't. And even if they add the Rogue Speech for motivated them, I think he would have stay. I like the part where he ask if he's a X-men now ^^
The art was once more very good. I finish this book with a smile and that's all I ask.
It was so good!
Fortunately for the Uncanny team, all their immediate Darkforce problems are susceptible to Rogue-punching. Some workmanlike art keeps Jim Zub's aggressively forgettable script from getting too disappointing. Scorpia and Shocker have some fun lines, and Synapse and Dr. Voodoo get significant roles to play. None of it seems likely to stick in your mind for very long, and the trite way Rogue frets over her lack of leadership qualities while displaying superb leadership has a very "script-writing 101" feeling to it.
Felt pretty by-the-numbers to me. Not worth the extra price-tag.
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