I really like the feel that Frank Tieri gives the story in this book. I think he's doing a fantastic job of introducing us to all of these characters. And, I've been a huge fan of Liam Sharp's for a long time. I am so happy to see him on this series. He's perfect for it. This issue we kind of get the origin of Gorgon. He's actually the result of his own genetic experiments, and his tentacles represent his various personalities. And, of course, he's driven to her current state because of unrequited love. Isn't it always the case? Anyways, this issue we get the story, from the side of the Extremists, about when the Challengers popped in to their universe. They're about to go to war with the United States, and they fear that the Meta Militia will be invading their country at any time. So when these guys pop in, they assume that that's who they are. It isn't until the Barracuda shows up, their undercover op in the Meta Militia, who tells them that it's impossible because he's never seen them before. But at least he told him that before Jason killed him. Off the subject a bit . . . but the insignia for the Meta Militia looks an awful lot like the logo for Miracle Man. You know, that series by Alan Moore. It's not exactly the same, but it's very close. Anyways, then Monarch and his legion show up, and offer Lord Havok a rank in his new Universal army. The issue ends with Havok flatly denying him, and us wondering what the retaliation from Monarch is going to be. We see the Jokester on the cover, but we don't actually see what happens to him. In the Countdown book, he's kind of just disappeared. Anyways, great story, and fantastic art.
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