Average ‘Avengers-Invaders’

The 12-issue Avengers-Invaders series, co-plotted by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger, ordinarily pits the two teams against each other, then unites them against an old foe brandishing a coveted weapon. The post-Civil War Avengers teams, the registered and the rebels, unite as well; it just doesn’t feel too relevant, given the timing (the Marvel U’s already experiencing a different status quo). It’s not bad, but it’s not an exceptional series, either. And while it reintroduces the Invaders to new readers, it’s hard to really care for them. As for the Avengers, well, it’s a pretty average adventure, and the appearances of some classic villains, while obvious and perfunctory, are still tolerable). Two artists, Steven Sadowski and Patrick Berkenkotter, illustrate well; however, the dissimilar styles sometimes clash. Overall, Avengers-Invaders is quite padded and isn’t always smoothly told, but it’s still an okay read.