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Legendary artist Walt Simonson returns to draw “The Avengers”

So it looks like legendary Thor and X-Factor artist Walt Simonson is going to be returning to draw The Avengers for Marvel for six issues, starting with issue #25. He’ll be drawing Brian Michael Bendis’ scripts, so it’ll be an interesting fusion between old and new here.

Simonson is known by many as the creator of Beta Ray Bill, and the man who turned Thor into a frog for three issues.

I’m terribly excited about this. Thanks, Bleeding Cool.

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Cover by Arthur Adams, Gabriel Hardman

Seems like ol’ Hawkeye is getting around these days. Teacher at the Avengers Academy and leader of the Secret Avengers? Not doubting Cliff’s experience, here, but I think they just needed a buzz-cut marine to replace Steve Rogers after his return to the Captain America cowl. Perhaps this was also a move to drum up some excitement for the Avengers movie.

Good cover, good colors, few complaints. I don’t like Beast’s appearance, because the goggles look hokey and I thought it was clear that Hank was brought in for his brains, not his brawn. Now that Warren Ellis is off the book, it’ll be interesting to see how Rick Remender (Punisher) uses him.

Black Widow’s hair looks like a Chia Pet, and Valkyrie seems to be stepped down a little from the beefed-up warrior maiden we’ve seen in this title and Thunderbolts. 

Captain Britain will be an interesting addition to the team: his face in the first panel of the last page is priceless.

Secret Avengers #21 is out tomorrow from Marvel. If you liked this post, follow me on Tumblr or Twitter; I’m about 5 followers away from 1000 on the latter!

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