Avengers: Armageddon 1
Summary
Hosts Peter Rios, Brian Diemer, and Brian Chrisman review *Avengers Armageddon* #1, criticizing it as a slow, derivative setup that fails to live up to its hype. They discuss the introduction of new Captain America David Colton and Red Hulk’s global conquest, noting the issue feels more like a standard storyline than a major event. The trio also expresses frustration with Marvel’s digital release strategy and the overwhelming number of concurrent crossovers, hoping future issues will improve.
Topics discussed
Introduction and episode overview
Review of Avengers Armageddon issue 1
Art critique and character origins
Credits and backstory recap
Plot analysis and Hulk storyline
Comparison to One World Under Doom
Marvel's event strategy and reviews
Digital app release and reader engagement
Contest details and sign off
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