When I was a kid, I loved that MTV show “The Real World”. Watching a group of quirky, often dysfunctional kids from different walks of life trying to live harmoniously under one roof always implied the promise of an impending, horribly beautiful train-wreck. I’m not saying that I enjoy watching the suffering of others, but conflict always provides the best & most entertaining character defining moments.

This issue of Uncanny Avengers was like “The Real World: 616”, and I mean that in every good way possible. There was no filler or padding here. Each character interaction was riveting, and pissing contests were held by both male and female characters alike.

There was a surprising amount of character complexity here as well. There were some great moments that made me appreciate Alex Summers as a peacemaker and a leader, as well as one scene that left me thinking, “Damn. That is one sorry-assed Uncle-Tom.”

Icing on the cake: A brutally shocking cliffhanger ending.