Written by Howard Chaykin
Art by Howard Chaykin; Jesus Aburtov; Jared K. Fletcher; & Manny Mederos
Cover Art by Howard Chaykin & Jesus Aburtov
SUMMARY:
Published by Marvel Comics for January 2012, the untitled third issue starts in the Pacific Ocean where Sabretooth; Dominic Fortune; Namora; and Kraven the Hunter confer with British sorcerer Powell McTeague. The defeated Baron Blood & Brain Drain are ominously rescued. Nick Fury and Louise “Blonde Phantom” Mason steal a military jet to escape Latveria. A peripheral player reveals himself as a protégé of the demonic Dormammu. After leaving Wakanda by boat for Madripoor, the outmatched Blonde Phantom and Fury are attacked by four female airborne Nazi mercenaries.
REVIEW:
As a dual talent, writer-artist Howard Chaykin impressively delivers another entertaining excursion with this early Cold War band of Avengers. Unlike the prior two issues, to his credit, Chaykin’s storyline appreciably takes on a more kid-friendly tone (i.e. no tawdry glimpses of an undercover Blonde Phantom in lingerie; and less violence) without losing its unpredictable edge. As an ensemble piece, Avengers 1959 # 3 is a welcome read, as it deftly blends neat elements of super-heroics with Cold War espionage.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
A three-paragraph summary explains the story to date. There is a full-page cover reveal for Avengers 1959 # 4.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7½ Stars
