The Moon Knight story comes to a close in this issue. It was action-packed and had a really good mystery. However, I also felt that there was a huge plot hole. Supposedly, the head of a hate group is on trial for various crimes. In order to ensure that he gets a 'Not Guilty' verdict, his underlings have kidnapped the family of one of the jurors. But when Moon Knight goes to rescue the family, why is the gang leader at their domicile holding them hostage? Is he out on bail? Are there 2 gang leaders but only 1 is on trial? Just seems to me that part wasn't so very clear.
The Wolverine story is a lot like the beserker story from MCP #62-63; which is a direct sequel by the way. The goons are complete buffoons and there's great slapstick comedy banter all throughout. The only difference is the inclusion of the big boss, the mystic Arab Abdul Alhazred who is no-nonsense.
I really love the Vengeance story. The character seems to have finally found the missing parts needed to flesh things out, which is ironic considering Vengeance is a Ghost Rider. Plus, this story in which a bunch of wealthy New York jerks who hunt humans throughout the 5 Burroughs and a lady cop whose starting to put two and two together about Michael Badilino and Vegeance has been really entertaining.
Lastly is the War Machine story which just continues to read like a bad educational film on the dangers of gangs. The plot is great. It just has lousy dialogue.
As one promising story comes to a close, questions arise about plot holes. Another is just victim to overly dramatic writing. But the two stories features, which I normally am not a big fan of, starring Wolverine and Vengeance, continue to knock my socks off.
Rating: 5 out of 10 stars.
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