englentine's Secret Invasion: Dark Reign #1 - [untitled] review

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    Bad Illuminate

     Having been given the reigns of the entire Avengers franchise, Norman Osbourne calls a meeting of the leaders of the Underworld. Sort of an evil Illuminate. What I liked about this is that for both the good and bad Illuminate Namor was invited. He also has a pretty good plan, and is kept in character for him. Over all the book is a good set up for Dark Reign, it is basically a talking heads book ( not the band, but lots of dialogue.) Either way, it is recommended for those who hadn't already picked it up.

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