I went into this
cosmic event with a bit of restraint. My faith in Marvel being able to pull off
a battle in the stars was jaded at best, especially after just getting into
Green Lantern and seeing how well DC treats the cosmic universe, however as we
reach the half way point in this event…well my trust in Marvel has been
resurrected- and then some.

Thanos Imperative is
everything you could want from an event. It’s tight, well written and not
bogged down by supporting books. The writers know that if they want to tell or
convey something to you, then they have to pack it all in – and it works. It’s
exciting from start to finish; the ideas and concepts that Abnett and Lanning
are throwing into the mix are just massive!

The book is twisting
and writhing under and over various sub-plots and characters but at no point
does it ever feel convoluted. Thanos they have somehow added an untold depth
to, it’s always brilliant to see how the minds of these super villains work. It
is always implied that they are masters of the universe or clever enough to put
the world into peril – but you never get to see the planning behind the plots,
just the execution. With this we get to see everything, and with three issues
still to go it’s easy to see the writing duo are just getting warmed up.

As the battle switches
from between the two frontlines; Thanos combating a universe forgotten death
and on the other, a universe fighting those who know no death, it’s non stop
thrills… wait did someone say Cosmic Avengers?

The art is great, a
massive improvement over the last issue. As tensions are beginning to flare and
the battles about to take a giant leap in epicness it’s great to know the
artists are up to the challenge.

The curveball thrown
at the end is sure to lead into an explosive forth issue, I do hold some issue
with the way they set this up as it seems like a desperate move on the writers
part to create even more urgency to the book, would one character be so foolish
and selfish in a time of pure peril? No I doubt they would.

Still… it makes for
damn fine reading.

Josh “origami kid” West
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