The Ashes of War
The Good
The final act has begun and Surtur himself enters the Fray, everything has been building to this issue and it certainly delivers. Loki and Leah play their final hands, and they are well executed, It’s nice to see some familiar faces appear for the onslaught in Muspelheim as all the pieces fall into place, a fascinating revelation regarding Loki will keep you intrigued to see what the future has in store for the young trickster. The writing and art have once again not faltered, solid stuff
The Bad
As is the case with many crossover events, things seem to wrap up rather quickly and relatively cleanly after so much establishment. The reappearance of a certain character was welcome yet slightly understated. I would have thought that the severity of the events that have (literally) engulfed the nine realms would have caused this particular someone to pop up a little sooner.
The Verdict
Everything Burns has been a thoroughly enjoyable crossover; this issue has maintained the level of quality that has been so consistent throughout this event and is a fitting conclusion. The teams from Journey Into Mystery and The Mighty Thor have done a terrific job in uniting these different takes on the Asgardian side of the Marvel universe. If you have come to discover this beyond its initial release I would highly recommend purchasing this story in trade format.
4 out of 5
