West Coast Avengers #5

Each issue of this series has been phenomenal, yet it somehow keeps getting better. This is my favorite book on the shelves right now by a mile. The entire creative team is putting together something special and this is a series that is not to be missed! Read Full Review

Overall, West Coast Avengers #5 is a solid action-packed issue that delivers on the promise of a high-stakes confrontation. It's a testament to the team's resilience and a reminder of the dangers they face. Fans of classic Avengers action and those enjoying the development of this new West Coast team will find this issue highly entertaining. Read Full Review

There is no denying that West Coast Avengers creative team is out to make this a fun and appropriately funny comic. The humor has been the biggest reason to pick the issue up each month. But West Coast Avengers #5 demonstrates that relatively light hearted adventures and the humor that comes with them isnt the only thing the series has to offer. While leaning too far away from those defining qualities wouldnt be ideal for the series, it works to great effect here, producing the series strongest overall issue so far. Read Full Review

In trying to do so much, this book ends up suffering from both an inconsistent tone and a breakneck pace, but it ends up being an interesting read. Read Full Review

If you're looking for a low-stakes superhero punch-out, then this book is for you. While there's nothing wrong with that, this issue had the potential to be something more emotionally resonant, but it squandered the opportunity. Duggan's affection for the character of Firestar has served him well in the past, so it feels strange to have her big decision in this issue feel rushed. Overall, the book just isn't telling a cohesive story or digging deep enough into these characters to produce anything truly satisfying. Read Full Review

Whitley

Mar 15, 2025

I really liked this issue a fun adventure on the west coast and the avengers show up at the end exited for what happens next

Chris Y

Mar 12, 2025

Although it's still not as great as I wish it would be, there's something quite special about this series. It's also nice to see that Kim's art has made a huge leap in quality - as I predicted in my review of #1.

fzanca

Mar 17, 2025

This book keeps dropping in quality. I had high hopes for it in the beginning, but it's going completely off the rails at this point. Duggan has destroyed Firestar's character, or maybe it's continued to destroy. I grew up with that character in cartoons, but this is not her. PTSD, alcoholic, having to go to rehab, in lust with a criminal -- what the hell is this? Ultron is chopping off people's heads and they don't do anything about it. Now, the Avengers are so bored that they have to fight each other. Really stupid premise. one more issue and this is drop for me. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/W1dUqxuo5zc

orbisstelassis

Mar 13, 2025

When "Fall of X" was happening people excused this level of writing as being a result of Duggan being rushed, since editorial had moved the schedule up by a few months. Since "Fall of X" is no longer happening, and his writing is still this level of horrendous, we really have to face it: he's just a piss-poor writer, and has an unhealthy obsession with Nazi Steve.