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by **Punchy** » Sun May 20, 2012 10:48 am

AvX continues to hit all of my event comic buttons, the scale of this thing is just massive, and I’m really enjoying it. That said, this instalment did feel a little less epic than the first 3, and that’s probably because it spent rather a lot of time showcasing the various fights we’re also seeing in the tie-ins. I also think that, even though it was in space, the Thor Vs Phoenix scene should have probably had words in it, to give it more impact. But by the end of this issue, I was more pumped than ever, not only is it Avengers Vs X-Men, but it’s Avengers Vs X-Men ON THE MOON! Plus, the Phoenix is actually here. This is where shit gets real. I also liked how Hickman reigned in his usual Hickman-ness here, and just told the story, no pontificating, just good writing, his issues were what I was most concerned about at the start, because of how different his style is, but he adapted well. Is this JRjr’s last issue? If so, it was a great way to bow out, I think he’s done some of his best work ever on this series.

by **BlueStreak** » Sun May 20, 2012 10:51 am

I will miss the Antarctic polar bear and will blame its extinction on Cyclops' foolhardy and shortsighted views.

by **Amoebas** » Sun May 20, 2012 11:15 am

by **S.F. Jude Terror** » Sun May 20, 2012 12:05 pm

I enjoyed parts of this. Some things like the scene on the moon were perfectly executed and that was where the narrative captions, the best part of this event for their old school feel, really shined.

On the other hand, Wolverine is really kind of a prick. His Captain America butt-kissing is the last straw in his transformation into an unrecognizable character.

by **Gladiator X** » Sun May 20, 2012 6:11 pm

The Polar bear thing is funny.

Still diggin' the mini so far though.

by **Amoebas** » Sun May 20, 2012 6:46 pm

Rikk Odinson wrote:The Polar bear thing is funny.

Still diggin' the mini so far though.

How good is the actually issue when most everyone focuses on this Antarctic Polar Bear fiasco. :lol:

by **GHERU** » Sun May 20, 2012 7:13 pm

this issue really didn't do anything for me
I felt like I was reading half of a comic book and issue #5 could have easily been combine with this one

I am enjoying the event, but issues like this one are what people will point to and say that it shouldn't have been 12 issues long

by **Punchy** » Mon May 21, 2012 4:19 am

GHERU wrote:this issue really didn't do anything for me
I felt like I was reading half of a comic book and issue #5 could have easily been combine with this one

I am enjoying the event, but issues like this one are what people will point to and say that it shouldn't have been 12 issues long

You haven't read #5 yet, it could be full-to-the-brim with stuff.