Paul Brian McCoy/Erik Norris Comic Reviews

For an opening chapter, issue #29 is a success. It has me intrigued enough to pick up next month's issue, and that's what comics are all about: the hook. The writing is strong, helped by tonally fitting art that makes for a comic that you can't get anywhere else besides Captain America at the House of Ideas. Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. needs more readers. I hope this review proves how new reader friendly this series is, helping gather the audience this title so rightfully deserves.

The reason for the 2.5 bullets rating is mostly due to the quick read time this issue requires. When you are dropping three dollars on a single comic book, it's easy to feel cheated unless the book takes over ten minutes to read while leaving you with a great lasting impression. Mighty Avengers #16 accomplishes none of these. While it's cool to see the genesis of the Skrull invasion--as well as where along the line Elektra got body-snatched--the price of admission is too steep. Bendis should have thrown a little more meat on the bones of this issue, and I would have been much happier.