House to Astonish Episode 217
Paul and I have a lot of news for you this time round, as we remember Tatjana Wood, and talk 3 Worlds 3 Moons, Hulk War, Terminal, M.A.S.K., Skate Ali, Odin, Avengers/JLA, Jays of Future Past and Concrete: Stars Over Sand. We’ve also got reviews of The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery and The Punisher, and the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe appears subject to work commitments. All this plus the octopus that predicts the football results, donkey cigars and one unit of entertainment.
The episode is here, or available through the player below. Let us know what you think, in the comments, on Bluesky, or via email.
(Also, I know the Vertigo book I was thinking of was End of Life rather than The Living End, it was late and I was tired)
Imperial did not feel important, especially the distance from the mainline. Xavier not turning up after derailing the X books and killing the greymalkin storyline which was the only link between the books. And worse hulk whose presence made no sense with the current status quo or any recent run. Just a random smart hulk who is working with Jen and brawn.
The wakandan empire has never felt part of Black Panther world. And no big bad to really hold this together like in annihilation or conquest.
If the wanted to split the kree skull alliance, the would have been better with a young avengers reboot or a captain marvel, FF, Wanda, or avengers crossover or story line so we could at least spent time on Teddy and how it impacts him.
As soon as Al said it, I got his Pinocchio’s reference. Love it!