By Jeph Loeb (writer), Joe Mauereira (art), Christian Lichtner (colors)
Okay, if you can get past the first four pages of this issue – wow, you’re actually in for something pretty decent! In Ultimates 3 #3, Jeph Loeb finally decides to tell a story! And honestly, what happens here could have been told in issue #2, but better late than never, I suppose.
We finally get to the meat of the story: Scarlet Witch is dead, killed a by bullet specifically coded to her DNA. The story then shifts into a tale of how Wolverine is actually her father. Taking up half of the issue, this retelling of Scarlet Witch’s origin is a bit weird, and purists will most likely hate it, but I actually found it to be somewhat compelling. It just worked for me. From there we’re back in the present as the team mobilizes to hunt down Magneto. Loeb throws in a twist near the end of the issue that most people won’t see coming.
I wasn’t too impressed with Joe Madureira’s art the first two issues, but he has completely won me over this time around. With Christian Lichtner, who seems to have finally gotten a grasp on not making the coloring too dark, this is easily the duo’s best work to date. Before ever turning a page, I’d actually read through it and then look over the art for a few minutes before turning. It’s stunning. And while I still firmly believe that this book is still not worthy of being called “The Ultimates”, it’s finally getting better. Maybe these guys can turn this ship around. (Grade: B)
- J. Montes
Filed under: Marvel Comics, Reviews Tagged: | Spider-Man, X-Men, The Ultimates, Avengers, Joe Madureira, Incest, Jeph Loeb, Wolverine having Sex
Can’t you see Logan fuckin’ the shit out that Dino’s mouth?
Why the heck is this post tagged under “wolverine having sex”? I wanted to see a hot logan fuckin some girl and all I get is an ugly wolverine eaten by a monster…gee!