Avengers #5 Review

Writer: Jason Aaron / Artist: Ed McGuinness / Marvel Comics There are two types of comic book fans. You probably think you fall into one of these categories. The reality is, though, that we all fluctuate between them. Take a young, comic reader struggling to find space in their budget for new interesting comics. They have no reason or desire to justify the fact that Earth is this death-defying hub of activity in the comic book worlds. Disbelief is gloriously suspended. The other comic book reader, they would get a kick out of Avengers 5. They scream, “Hell yea I want an explanation for why the Earth is so fucking special”. These cosmic retcons have the potential to be fun. Luckily, the theme of Jason Aaron and Ed McGuinness’ run on Avengers can be accurately described as “Fun as Fuck”. A Chat with Loki and Cap May or May Not Include Headbutting Through the narration of Loki, we are told the dark tale of the Celestials and their relation to the Earth’s unique position as the planet of heroes. An interestingly enough opening, this is only the second most interesting thing about this book. The number one spot goes to Ghost Rider being badass as hell. After breaking up the long winded narration of Loki talking at Captain America, young Ghost Rider has qualms about whether he should even be fighting on this cosmic level. Luckily he was paired with Steve Rogers, whose Super Soldier Serum gave him strength, speed, endurance and the ability to make bomb-ass motivational speeches. Thi…