Review of
Ultimate Six Issue 4,
comic written by Brian Michael Bendis
Five out of five stars
Powerful opening and captivating ending
The opening of
this story grabs your attention in a snapping turtle-like grip. The President
of the United States is giving Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.D. a royal chewing out. He
is furious over receiving a phone call from Norman Osborn, also known as the
Green Goblin, one of Spider-Man’s greatest foes. Along with Dr. Octopus,
Sandman, Electro and Kraven the Hunter, Osborn was held in a S.H.I.E.L.D.
containment facility illegally and all have recently escaped. Osborn is
demanding $100 million and amnesty for him and his compatriots.
In response,
S.H.I.E.L.D., in alliance with the Avengers counterattack, against of all
things a television studio where Kraven was the star of a reality TV show. This
action is extremely heavy-handed, they treat the production staff as if they
are part of the criminal conspiracy.
The recently freed
super villains plot a strategy against the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. that involves
an electronic infiltration. Both sides demonstrate a ruthlessness that leaves
the reader questioning if S.H.I.E.L.D. is still a force for good. There is a
cliffhanger at the end that imparts an urge to immediately acquire the next
issue.
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