Avengers # 679 (Spoilers)

[XPac]

Yes, He seems to bear the Secret Wars flag when many would like to pretend it didn't happen.

That's what I love about Ewing. He's a continuity guy. He makes everything feel like it actually mattered. Haven't felt that way about a writer since Busiek.

[Johnrevenge]

That's what I love about Ewing. He's a continuity guy. He makes everything feel like it actually mattered. Haven't felt that way about a writer since Busiek.

Amen to that. That's why Ewing is one of my top writers at Marvel

[JKtheMac]

That's what I love about Ewing. He's a continuity guy. He makes everything feel like it actually mattered. Haven't felt that way about a writer since Busiek.

I also think a lot of characters seem to return with an implied "Because Secret Wars" without even trying to explain it.

In this case it makes sense for The Challenger to have been in a kind of limbo waiting for the end of the universe for millennia. Explains why we havn't seen him before, and why he is back, in one easy to understand concept.

[ChronoRogue]

I liked this issue the most. Am I going to be the one with the unpopular opinion from start to finish in this crossover?

Nah, I think I'm the unpopular opinion here lol. I did like some parts though, mostly in the beginning as others have mentioned.

The Secret Wars nods went over my head completely but it's been a long time since I've read that story. and i mostly just remember the ridiculous spider-man fights versus the x-men bit

[Prof. Warren]

I liked this issue the most. Am I going to be the one with the unpopular opinion from start to finish in this crossover?

I thought this was the best issue so far as well. This series has been solid from the start but I really liked that we got to know who the Challenger is in this issue, got the backstory on him (nicely tied in with Secret Wars), see why the Grandmaster insisted on Earth as the gameboard and there was more emotional material with the Avengers themselves this issue, rather than just rushing into action.

Nice tease for the Hulk at the end as well - assuming that's who The Challenger has on deck.

[Biclopcicle]

Nah, I think I'm the unpopular opinion here lol. I did like some parts though, mostly in the beginning as others have mentioned.

The Secret Wars nods went over my head completely but it's been a long time since I've read that story. and i mostly just remember the ridiculous spider-man fights versus the x-men bit

It's not the original Marvel Superheroes Secret Wars, but the Secret Wars from 2015 when the multiverse was destroyed

[maxhilary]

Amen to that. That's why Ewing is one of my top writers at Marvel

Thirding this! Ewing is great, it's a shame his stuff doesn't sell enough Any writer that cares about continuity has my vote.

Definitely more of an exposition issue, but we need those to tell a solid story overall so I don't mind. I'm impressed that we're getting some character moments despite all the action and chaos going on. Waid/Ewing/Zub are doing a good job so far!

[ChronoRogue]

It's not the original Marvel Superheroes Secret Wars, but the Secret Wars from 2015 when the multiverse was destroyed

Oh that makes sense on why there were comments about people not wanting to remember the event. xD

[Knives]

Overall a good issue and we had some questions finally answered.

It's funny how some characters are put in prisons that they should never go out in comics but eventually they do because the unexpected always happens at some point even the end of times .

I would not say that the Earth tamed Phoenix but recognize that the entity has gained a peculiar taste for some of the residents .

[The Whovian]

I'm loving the art on this book. Has Kim Jacinto done anything else for Marvel or DC?

[Xelossik]

I'm loving the art on this book. Has Kim Jacinto done anything else for Marvel or DC?

Uncanny Avengers 24-25 for example
other books
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Categor...rt=mostvisited

[The Whovian]

Uncanny Avengers 24-25 for example
other books
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Categor...rt=mostvisited

Cool, thanks

[jackolover]

That's what I love about Ewing. He's a continuity guy. He makes everything feel like it actually mattered. Haven't felt that way about a writer since Busiek.

What was the connection to Secret Wars and No Surrender you mentioned?

[Digifiend]

Avengers World got mentioned, and they mentioned the end of the universe too.

[GrandEleven]

Yes this issue establishes some characters and some context and not a lot else. But it does it well and it ties into Secret Wars, so I liked it.

I especially like the secret wars tie in myself. Aside form that I'm OK with context as we need a bit of a breather ever so often. Very "cosmic" focus with all the elder talk which I've always loved as well. For me it was a solid issue.

I'm curious if they'll explain _how_ the Challenger acquired his last piece ...