Earth's Mightiest Heroes the Avengers: Lionheart of Avalon (Avengers)

Rating:
Summary: The Heart of a Paper Lion at Best
Review: Despite some promising aspects, poor characterizations make this story arc one of the weakest in the title's near 500-issue history. The author succeeds in creating a moving and poignant event in the selfless heroic sacrifice of a young mother. In her resurrection however, she is saddled with a horribly cynical burden. For the most part, the Avengers are portrayed as a superhero team completely unable to function due their own personal problems, and lack of professionalism. Themes that could be quite effective are treated in jerky, unconvincing fashion. Long-time followers of the title will find several inexplicable developments, and unrecognizable charters.