Not exactly the same cover that's on the book. But it's close. And that . . . is honestly my only complaint about this issue. I thought this particular chapter in the story of our new young heroes . . . was fan-frikkin-tastic! I honestly thought it was one of the best books I read this week. Henry Gyrich is really turning in to a hard nosed son-of-a-bitch. And he's perfect for this series. This issue he has kind of a black-ops mission for part of our team. He's picked Bengal, Constrictor, Mutant Zero, the Scarlet Spiders and Trauma to take a mission in to Manhattan . . . where the Hulk is currently having a one man was against civilization . . . to retrieve the team of kids that took it up on themselves to try to take on the Hulk. To their credit, they were already in town when the Hulk landed. It isn't like they went there looking for trouble. But rather than run away, they tried to do something. Of course they didn't accomplish much. But, hey . . they tried. But now Henry is worried about the exposure to the Initiative if they're found, or seen, or questioned. So he wants them brought back . . dead or alive. Part of the team doesn't really care either way . . but they do do the right thing . . . and rescue them alive. Trauma has to take on the Hulk by himself . . so that the rest of them can evac. He actually holds his own. For a little while. His power is based on the fear of his opponent. And he taps in to the Hulks a little bit. That is until he realizes, and the Hulk makes it emphatically clear, that he isn't afraid of anything. At which point . . his powers shut down. But you gotta give the guy props for standing there and trying. The characterization and the story in this issue was great. The interaction between all the team members was original and consistent. And our Initiative members are turning out to be a tremendous cast of characters. Who'd a thunk it? But right now I'm really glad I tried the book out and stuck with it. Hopefully this is just the beginning.
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