Last Hero Standing #5

Issue 5 is the perfect ending to a series that took a while to find it’s feet. Loki arrives on earth for final retribution against the Avengers. While he says he’s willing to find till the “Last Hero Standing”, it appears that Loki has placed a curse that will doom Midgard (earth) if only one drop of heroes blood is spilled. Thus, all eyes are on killing the Hulk! It’s crazy to think that the Hulk would be the easiest to kill, but it makes for some really great action scenes with half the heroes out to kill him and the other half running defense on his behalf. Though I had problems with the early chapters of this series, it ending on a very satisfying note. The ending is bitter-sweet. But, I was pleased with it.

Worth Consuming

Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.

Last Hero Standing #4

With Loki finally identified as the instigator of the Last Hero Standing war, a small group of heroes led by Captain America venture to Asgard to seek the help of Thor.

This chapter is awesome. The scenes of Asgard in the future are breathtaking and how Asgard would be governed and ruled in the future is smartly plotted. Plus, you can see glimpses of the foundation that was to be laid for the Thor revival and movie that came out a couple years after this mini.

A very good chapter that is full of great art, storytelling, and butt-kicking action.

Worth Consuming.

Rating: 10 out of 10 stars

Last Hero Standing #2

So, it’s chapter 2 and by issue’s end, I’m still not sure where this series is going. It’s making me a little frustrated. We still have heroes being kidnapped and I guess that’s where we get the title “Last Hero Standing.” but like I mentioned with the first issue, it’s not anywhere close to what my initial expectations about what’s really happening in this story.

The art is still very good and there are some great action sequences. That’s pretty much what’s kept me from tossing this in the trash. It’s just barely good enough to keep me reading. Maybe it’ll get better.

Rating: 6 out of 10 stars.