Written by Rick Remender
Aritist is John Cassaday
Color Artist are Laura Martin and Larry Molina
I have made no secret about how I am a nut for covers paying homage to Uncanny X-Men 141. There is a splash page in this issue that also pays homage. I had to make a decision if I was going to start collecting interior art that does that. I know that it so rarely happens that I really should. It happens so rare that I bought two issues of Wizard that has a Joker / Harly Quinn homage. Issue 181 had the first ever and then issue 200 reprinted as a showcase of great original commission art. I figured I might as well buy it own it twice.
This issue if Uncanny Avengers, is the final part of the Red Skull has Professor Xavier’s brain storyline.
I like seeing the Cyclops’ origin story from Havok’s point of view, as it is Alex’s origin story as well. I just never have seen it as Alex’s as, to me, he is the lesser of the two brothers.
Though I must state, I freaking adored Alex’s ongoing series, Mutant X, back in the 90s, that was a great series. Also one of the better alternate timelines, it was well thought out and all of the changes that were made were from known storylines, so you knew where it happen. A real shame that the series doesn’t get more references made now, but it makes sense as the last issue came out in 2001, oooof, twelve years ago. Also, there are no available trades, so the series is not readily available. Some of Howard Mackie’s best work, outside of his Spider-Man career.
Scarlet Witch vs. Thor, pretty impressive of Wanda.
I like the idea of Red Skull and Captain America just walking around and talking. At this point, they have done it all, practically, so they might as well hold off on the pynching until it is truly necessary.
The Alex / Wanda budding relationship seems to be happening here.
Alex loses points for hitting Rogue, even if he was being mind controlled, nit cool dude.
It is not until Thor picks up Wolverine’s limp body that I realize we have not seen Logan until now.
I like the little moments at the end. Cap letting Havok stay as the leader. Rogue not trusting Wanda. Though that is super weird that Rogue abd Magneto have had a relationship, and niw she has to deal with his adult crazy daughter. Thor and Wolverine’s tender moment feels like two warriors talking to each other.
Issue ends with a three month time cut to Red Skull as Onslaught that just looks cool.
Not sure how they broke it down between Martin and Molina on art, as it looks like Martin’s high quality, maybe Molina helped make it look darker, or something. Just know this, if you have Laura Martin coloring your book, it will look timeless and beautiful. Marvel better make like Mark Bagley, and chain her to a desk as well.
Shadow and Flame with Magik 