Written by J. Michael Straczynski
Art by Mike Deodato Jr.; Joe Pimentel; Matt Milla; & VC’s Cory Petit
Cover Art by Terry Dodson; Rachel Dodson; & Edgar Delgado
SUMMARY:
Released by Marvel Comics for October 2005, climaxing this New Avengers arc is the story entitled “Extreme Measures.” Having infiltrated HYDRA’s underground New York base, Spider-Man faces several hundred HYDRA thugs, not to mention their four in-house Avenger impersonators (Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, & Hawkeye). Spidey valiantly holds his own until Iron Man, Jessica Drew’s Spider-Woman, Luke Cage, and Steve Rogers’ Captain America arrive as the much-needed cavalry
Yet, even their combined firepower can’t thwart a HYDRA missile from launching. Reminiscent of Bucky several decades before, Spidey desperately tries to defuse it in time. Ending on a cliffhanger, the storyline carries over to Issue # 524.
REVIEW:
In terms of both J. Michael Straczynski’s plotting and the art team’s visuals, Issue # 523 exudes top-caliber Marvel entertainment. Absolutely recommended!
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
None.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars
