Rick Remender and Gabriel Hardman take control of Secret Avengers with issue 22. this week. Hawkeye takes control of the covert team and puts Captain Britain in his place.
When acts of terror erupt in the world’s trouble spots the covert team races into action. Remender previewed the seeds for this conspiracy with this Father Files. The final panel is a shocker that makes me think Hawkeye and company are way in over their heads.
My two favorite things about this issue: 1. Gabriel Hardman’s art is gritty and propels the story. The work reminds of Butch Guice. Hardman’s still is perfect for Hawkeye and Black Widow – not exactly what you would think of for a super hero like Captain Britain but it’s excellent. 2. Hawkeye’s ego busting of Brian Braddock. Both guys are brash. Both think they’re the new team leader until Clint takes down the Protector of the Omniverse. I really look forward to the interaction between these guy moving forward.
I definitely recommend Secret Avengers #22. The new team delivers. And Venom joins the action next issue. You should read Remender’s The Father Files on this site or Marvel.com to see how he’s building a whole new evil based on Marvel’s most famous and infamous robots.