Avengers 40 *Spoilers*

[XPac]

Pretty epic end to Namor I think. I really loved how Hickman used the flashbacks to give the sword a symbolic meaning. That means his actions meant more than just a last second decision but years in the making!

I reviewed it with pictures here if anyone is interested.

I actually thought Hickman should have introduced the blade earlier, like at the start of his New Avengers run. To me it sort of felt like it just popped out of thin air just so T'Challa have use it now.

[AcesX1X]

Why? Namor killed a world, unleashed Thanos who was responsible for the Inhumans present situation, and is a king himself, so he understands T'challa POV pretty well.

because it's a bit insulting to have the inhuman king murder marvel's first mutant in cold blood with no other real motive.

[Viteh]

We didn't see any bodies, so I'm pretty darn skeptical that the Cabal ended right there. Maybe comics just desensitived me to death too much, but I'm assuming he got out of it.

Still, I do wonder if Reed has a plan for dealing with the NEXT incursion. Because the Cabal did serve a purpose.

Oh yeah, I'm sure they'll be back, but I wanted more Cabal now :'(. I don't think we'll see them for a few months.

[Nosocialize]

Why did he have to stab him outside of it being symbolic? Is there more two this stabbing? By my estimate it simply stunned him so he could be knocked back to the planet.

[Reviresco]

You mean executing a mass murderer of his sovereign state. Everyone there is also operating as rogues and without Wakanda's resources the universe would've died long ago, so do tell me, who is going to make T'Challa suffer and why?

That applies to Black Panther also. And no, everyone wasn't operating as rogues. Black Bolt and Namor both had the resources of their kingdoms. Stark has his company. Reed has the FF's resources. And it most definitely wasn't Wakanda's resources that kept the universe alive, but Namor and the Cabal.

[Nosocialize]

I actually thought Hickman should have introduced the blade earlier, like at the start of his New Avengers run. To me it sort of felt like it just popped out of thin air just so T'Challa have use it now.

I got that feel too. Like he realized the gravity of the moment would be too light so he added the sword. Still...it did have its effect.

[AcesX1X]

You mean executing a mass murderer of his sovereign state. Everyone there is also operating as rogues and without Wakanda's resources the universe would've died long ago, so do tell me, who is going to make T'Challa suffer and why?

that part is unclear, but it's pretty obvious that's what has to happen. you don't have a superhero murder another superhero that way without some divine justice.

[Reviresco]

because it's a bit insulting to have the inhuman king murder marvel's first mutant in cold blood with no other real motive.

As well as the Inhuman's long time ally and fellow plotter.

[Reviresco]

that part is unclear, but it's pretty obvious that's what has to happen. you don't have a superhero murder another superhero that way without some divine justice.

I doubt it will happen. Movie character armor.

[ekrolo2]

because it's a bit insulting to have the inhuman king murder marvel's first mutant in cold blood with no other real motive.

No real motive? Uhm, have you seen the crap Namor's done to not just T'challa but everyone over the course of his run? I mean the Illuminati are all piece of s*it and deserve to die horribly, but Namor is right up there with Tony in the scumbag scale and them murdering Namor was quite justified.

[AcesX1X]

No real motive? Uhm, have you seen the crap Namor's done to not just T'challa but everyone over the course of his run? I mean the Illuminati are all piece of s*it and deserve to die horribly, but Namor is right up there with Tony in the scumbag scale and them murdering Namor was quite justified.

justified cold-blooded murder? maybe if you're a super-villain. hickman promised us 10 more issues of misery and suffering so if you think this is all wrapped up in a happy bow for the rest of those illuminati dogs you are in for a sad few months.

[celeherald]

That applies to Black Panther also. And no, everyone wasn't operating as rogues. Black Bolt and Namor both had the resources of their kingdoms. Stark has his company. Reed has the FF's resources. And it most definitely wasn't Wakanda's resources that kept the universe alive, but Namor and the Cabal.

So they just happened to to build and store all the bombs in Wakanda for convenience? Or was it because that was the only place to manufacture and keep them secure, T'Challa and Wakanda's resources were used heavily throughout the whole run, and I don't think it's an accident. Namor's lucky he survived as long as he did for the crimes he committed. And Black Bolt couldn't have been too happy he settled up with Thanos and Maximus either.

[Reviresco]

No real motive? Uhm, have you seen the crap Namor's done to not just T'challa but everyone over the course of his run? I mean the Illuminati are all piece of s*it and deserve to die horribly, but Namor is right up there with Tony in the scumbag scale and them murdering Namor was quite justified.

Yes, how terrible. Namor's only saved countless people and a multitude of universes, including 616 what, 15 times?

[AcesX1X]

Yes, how terrible. Namor's only saved countless people and a multitude of universes, including 616 what, 15 times?

don't let facts get in the way of a good revenge plot. we have t'challa's dignity to consider.

[Trident]

I doubt it will happen. Movie character armor.

Eh keep living it will happen eventually. Might be awhile but it will come in some form.

Sorta cheap though....Hickman could've had this be some really outstanding battle. Two great warriors handling things like the Kings of old but instead he had BP sneak attack Namor. At least his back wasn't turned but dang what a weak move. All this waiting for that. Could have been better.