Last issue we discovered that Ronin was actually Maya Lopez, Echo. She was sent to Japan by the Avengers to keep an eye on the Japanese underworld. Well . . . she got in a bit over her head. So she called for the Avengers. Since they weren't really wanted stateside, they came running. But they came running in to a big 'ol mess. Then Ronin, Maya . . . er Echo, got killed by the hand. Who is currently being led by Elektra. But Elektra used there potions and ancient magics to bring her back to life. So what going to happen next? Well . . . you're going to have to wait until next issue to find out. Why? Because this issue, we get the story of what happened the day before they went to Japan. I don't know why? That's just the way they did it. Anyways, SHEILD, led by Tony Stark, drew them in to a trap. They thought they were going to find Captain America, but instead they just walked hip deep in to it. All their powers were negated, but luckily they had Dr. Strange with them. So with a little hocus-pocus, he got them out of the jam. They try to go to Dr. Strange's house, but it appears abandoned. And since he has his magical shields up, they can't even see them even though their occupying the same space. So instead they go to Rand Industries to talk to Danny Rand, IronFist. They try to bully him in to confessing what he did, and where the others are. But Danny and his counselor play it pretty cool. After they leave he gets a package from Murdock & Nelson, which is Ronin's costume. There's a note from Maya, and she wants to be avenged. But Tony still hasn't given up, now he's gotten his own Shaman. He's gone and got Brother VooDoo, to try to find our renegades. So they go from a fight with Tony and all his people, including Brother VooDoo, to a fight with the Hand and Elektra. But Luke tries to diffuse the situation, he goes straight to Elektra, gives her the rundown, and says, " . . . . criminal to criminal . . . let's talk." It's a good story by Brian Michael Bendis, of course. I'm just not sure why were bouncing around so much. But . . . whatever. I also like Leinil Yu's art. It fits the characters and the mood of the story perfectly. I hope this title is back on track now. But we also have 3 different Avenger titles going. This one, the Mighty Avengers, and Avengers the Initiative. Somebody up in the editorial offices is wetting themselves right now. But really . . . this is a great book.
