This is a very fun issue of “Heroes for Hire.”  Abnett and Lanning have proven that they can write street level material just as well as the cosmic stuff, and in this issue, they show that they can write witty banter.  This is an action and dialogue heavy issue with Paladin fighting Ninjas and Batroc “zee leaper.”  Along the way, Paladin runs into Spider-Man, who is written true to character with humorous patter.  The relationship between Misty Knight and Paladin develops with Misty teasing Paladin for his mercenary ways.  Paladin says that he craves respect, and Misty says, “Honey, I’ll leave your respect next to your cash on the nightstand.”   It looks like Spidey will be one of the potential “heroes for hire” whom Misty can call upon, although the web-slinger only works for altruistic reasons.

            The art in this comic is top notch.  Brad Walker’s characters aren’t always pretty, because he has a knack for making them look like real people.  Walker does an excellent job with anatomy, and he draws a cool Spider-Man.