Jan 20 2009
Who Killed the Scarlet Witch?
I received my hardbound edition of The Ultimates 3: Who Killed the Scarlet Witch today and of course put off all my homework to read it. I have been a big fan of the previous installments in the Ultimates series, but I am unsure how I feel about the new direction this series is going. At the same time I like some of the options opened up, it is a very confusing time for me.
Let’s get the negatives out of the way first. As you might have read in one of my previous posts, Hawkeye was one of my favorite Ultimates. Unfortunately all the things I liked about him have disappeared as he reemerges from personal tragedy as a suicidal emo type. I want the old Hawkeye back.
That’s enough time spent dwelling on negative aspects, now it’s time to discuss all the fine aspects of this story! The three things I really liked were Cap’s disguise as the Black Panther, more interactions between Thor and the Asgardian Gods, and Magneto’s rage at the loss of his children. All of these lead to a slew of possibilities in the future and makes me want to read more. Overall, I have to say it was an enjoyable read, despite the loss of awesome Hawkeye. I recommend it for any fan of the Ultimates series. That’s all for today, until next time comic fans.
- Gonzo
