We are nine issues into Avengers: Initiative, since the ending of Civil War, and I've got to say this is one of the first books I'm reaching for when I'm in the comic book shop. Avengers has been an exciting read from day one exhibiting the trails and tribulations young heroes in training go through, from killing for the first time, personal struggles, and questioning if the government should be taking kids from their homes to be trained(doesnt sound like democracy to me). As many marvel books gear up for the Skrull invasion, writers Dan Slott and Chris Gage don't slow down the pace as another Skrull is revealed and a former recruit takes their revenge on everyone.
This has been one of the better books that Marvel puts out thats been on time, hasn't deviated from its main plot, and has had many guest stars. Yes, the Avengers were apart of the post-Civil War hunt for the New Avengers, as Spider-Man schooled one of the new recruits and during World War Hulk, attempted to fight the pissed off green giant, and failed miserably. Once again they are joined by a Marvel character and this time it's a villian. The Taskmaster comes to the Avengers base to train them in strategy based combat situations. Slott and Gage do a good job of weaving three stories into one book as he reveals the next Skrull (wikipedia it, the guy is a scrub hero, not worth mentioning), brings back a deceased Avenger who seeks vengenece on all who caused his death, and then another sort of alien who comes to defend the Avengers from that menacing threat.
The artwork in this book isn't bad either as it blends the serious side of the training and rehabbing one of the kid's goes through after a tough mission, and the lighthearted side as another reveals her affections for another. These emotions, along with the intense action in this issuse are displayed vivedly through the artwork (done by Stefano Caselli). If you haven't picked up this book yet I recommend you do so.
Avengers: The Initiative #9
Writing-5 out of 5
Artwork-4 out 5
Overall-4 out of 5 -This is one of those books that I think goes under the radar, but its a solid read.
Excelsior Bitches
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