A review by kamaria
Avengers Assemble, Vol. 2 by Kurt Busiek

3.0

I was expecting a lot more from this second volume of Avengers Assemble. While it's true that it contains a very good Ultron arc where the Avengers have to face a deadly foe who has no qualms about destroying full nations to increase his power and it forces them to accept and deal with their responsibility in creating Ultron, the heroes bounce back as soon as the big battle is over. There is no trace left of their internal struggles. The MCU is doing this far better. Apparently resolution seems to be a big problem for Busiek, since Vision's concerns about his own humanity, identity and uniqueness are quite valid and well-handled, but his fight against Wonderman is just childish and a bit stupid, to be honest.

And then there are the issues with the Wrecking Crew. They are very bad - I almost have no words. As a simple as the very first Avengers issues, but with none of the charm. I can't believe I read them with my own two eyes. If you are interested in this, skip these issues and get directly to Ultron.