This issue begins the second half of the first storyline of volume 4 of Captain America, following our hero's surprise revelation at the end of the last issue of his secret identity. He did this in the process of admitting guilt for the death of the terrorist Faysal al-Tariq, primarily so that other terrorist groups... Continue Reading →
Avengers #55-56, Tigra #4, Infinity Abyss #1, and Deadpool #69 (August-September 2002)
These two issues of Avengers close out Kurt Busiek's run, which began with the first issue of this volume. The first serves as an epilogue to the epic Kang Dynasty storyline that ended with the last issue, dealing with, among other things, Carol Danvers' court martial hearing for killing the Master and a dedication to a fallen... Continue Reading →
The Order #2, 3, 5, and 6 (May-September 2002)
This post covers four out of the six issues of The Order, a miniseries focused on the original Defenders (Doctor Strange, Silver Surfer, Namor, and the Hulk) as well as other heroes associated with the team over the years. When the series begins, the Defenders Four have broken bad, claiming to be Earth's unwilling and resentful... Continue Reading →