Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Art by Daniel Acuña and VC’s Joe Caramagna
Cover Art by Mike Deodato & Rain Beredo
SUMMARY:
Published by Marvel Comics for March 2011, this untitled issue focuses on married couple Luke Cage & Jessica Jones’ date night at a downtown New York restaurant. Their casual bickering re: Jessica’s super-hero future is interrupted by a Doom-bot’s explosive attack.
Joined by Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers), the three Avengers thwart the Doom replica before their back-ups (Spider-Man; Wolverine; Iron First; the Thing; and Dr. Strange) arrive. The team is debriefed by liaison Victoria Hand. Luke & Jessica squabble over her potential new code-name.
REVIEW:
Sporting an outstanding cover image, New Avengers # 8 is a great showcase for the Cages. Courtesy of writer Brian Michael Bendis, the chemistry between Jessica & Luke is a joy to read (though Bendis does use some PG-13 dialogue). The Doom-bot action sequence is also well-played. Another impressive asset is that artist Daniel Acuña’s trademark painting-like visuals work like magic in this issue. Delivering a really fun read, New Avengers # 8 is worth adding to any Avengers collection.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Bendis provides a six-page, continuing Chapter 13 ‘transcript’ of Avengers: Assemble: The Oral History of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. A stellar two-page art portrait by David Mack remembering Scarlet Witch and Vision’s romance interrupts the text. Cover reveals include New Avengers # 9; Incredible Hulk # 623; Avengers Academy # 8; Widowmaker # 2; and Avengers Prime # 5.
Lastly, there is a seven-page preview entitled Iron Man 2.0 Prelude, which sets up a new series re: James Rhodes’ latest Iron Man armor upgrade.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
