This is an important issue for the sole fact that we finally get a long overdue confrontation between Magneto and Quicksilver. And it delivered all the fireworks you'd expect. The way some of the underlying hatred between the Avengers and the X-Men play out is exceptional. Christos Gage has always had a great way with dialog with this book, and it really shines here. From the aforementioned banter between Magneto and Quicksilver, to the students coming to the defense of their teachers, to the bickering between the teachers and their guests, all is played out in a believable fashion. These kids have been through a lot recently, so it's nice to see them come together when they feel their territory has been intruded upon.
Sadly, this is Sean Chen's last issue as artist. He's always been a favorite of mine, and his art on this series was top-notch. But every artist on this book has been a big name in the industry, so it's still in good hands. And Rodin Esquejo on covers is a big bonus for me since he's also the cover artist on my favorite book, Morning Glories. It's fun to see him play in Marvel's sandbox.
Avengers Academy has been one of the best books on the stands ever since it premiered. It's arguably the best Avengers title out there. The problem is, it gets overlooked because it doesn't have any of the "big guns" on the team. Plus, it's full of new characters, that while customers always scream for, they never support. When a book gives the consumer what they ask for, yet gets shunned by those said consumers, it's frustrating. So I'm hoping this review will open some eyes to a book that deserves more attention.
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