World War Hulk: Aftersmash - Damage Control #3 (of 3)

 

The final (so far) chapter of Damage Control sees the end of the recovery efforts and another classic John Porter solution to Manhattan constant super hero induced problems in regards to the newly sentient Chrysler Building.

I was happy with every aspect of this book except one: it ended way too soon. I am sure Damage Control will pop up in other series from time to time. I just hope DC gets it’s day in the sun and finally gets a regular series to call its own.

Worth Consuming.

Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.

 

 

World War Hulk: Aftersmash - Damage Control #2 (of 3)

In the last issue, the recovery and relief efforts of Damage Control was hindered by the Thunderbolts, demanding that all unregistered superhero volunteers be arrested for violating the superhero Registration Act. Thankfully, one of the Thunderbolts has a personal history with Damage Control and a temporary truce is rendered for the benefit of saving what New Yorkers who couldn’t flee during the World War Hulk rampage. (If you’ve been keeping up with my previous reviews of the older Damage Control minis, you can figure out who I’m referring to as the peacemaker.)

Now the race is on as Damage Control and the volunteers only have 2 days to save those trapped in the Big City. Complicating matters is the Chrysler Building. No, it’s not going to tumble if repairs can’t be made immediately. It’s just become sentient and it wants to go on a tour of Asia, that’s all!

This issue goes from a really good story that goes into depth of the tragedy in Connecticut that started the whole mess with Civil War. Then it gets really bizarre. The great thing about the writing of this series is that co-creator and scribe Dwayne McDuffie can make this story interesting no matter what. Why Damage Control has never been given a full-time regular series status is beyond me! This is the House of Ideas at its best and I want more!

Worth Consuming.

Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.

World War Hulk: Aftersmash - Damage Control #1 (of 3)

After the events of Civil War, there was World War Hulk in which a very pissed off Hulk takes his frustrations out on the Avengers and Illuminati who collectively worked to maroon him in space. As a result of his return to earth, Hulk went wild and the Big Apple was laid waste.

Now with the city cordoned off and declared a disaster area, Damage Control is hoping to win the bid to repair the city from Tony Stark, newly appointed Director of SHIELD. In order to do that, the gang’s going to have to get back together. John Porter is on a sabbatical of sorts, Robin’s been fired, and the construction crew is on the outskirts of town chomping at the bit to get the green light.

Over 15 years has passed from Damage Control volume 3 to this new mini-series and lots has been missed. Other than a couple of appearances on Marvel Universe cartoons, I’ve not come across Damage Control in other books. But apparently, they’ve been popping up in issues of Iron Man, Wolverine, and The Avengers. I missed another hostile takeover of the company, Robin being fired, and surely other events too.

So, this issue meant a little catching up was in order. It also meant that I was going “Huh?” a lot! But that’s okay! Dwayne McDuffie is just as clever and funny as ever. The characters are engrossing and I cannot wait to see what happens next! Especially since the Thunderbolts have just showed up and are threatening to arrest all of the unregistered super hero volunteers that have agreed to join the cleanup!

Awesome stuff!

Worth Consuming.

Rating: 8 out of 10 stars.