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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Revelations and resolutions; kind of, March 19, 2007
The third collected volume of Brian Michael Bendis' New Avengers is nowhere near as good or enjoyable as the first two volumes. In saying that, what we get here in Secrets & Lies isn't bad at all, it's just not as compelling as one would hope. Secrets & Lies starts off in familiar territory with the New Avengers taking on Hydra who is trying to free the Silver Samurai, and leads up to Captain America recruiting a mysterious new member named Ronin. As the TPB continues, Spider-Woman's secrets get revealed, as Cap learns the truth behind the return of her super powers, as well as just who she is working for. The entire synopsis that you just read is actually more interesting than the actual events taking place here in Secrets & Lies, because Bendis just doesn't seem to be that into the story himself. Ronin isn't that interesting of a character in my opinion, and the book focuses on too many single members (particularly Cap) than the group as a whole. David Finch's artwork is his usual great stuff, as is the work by Frank Cho which is featured here as well. All in all, Secrets & Lies isn't at all bad, but Bendis has done much better with the series, and this is his low point so far.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
calling all spider-woman fans, January 7, 2007
bendis is always a reliable writer, and he does a good job with these stories that w/ another writer would've just been filler. the first three issues (#11-13) bring the team to japan where hydra and the hand are trying to use the silver samurai to join forces, but the ending is too abrupt and clearly leaves the situation open to future story arcs. we do have the plus of some great fight scenes, attention given to spider-woman, and the reappearance of a character that fans of the daredevil series will enjoy seeing back in action. the 8-page story from giant-size spider-woman #1 and issues #14 and 15 are more interesting, w/ the full story about how spider-woman got her powers back and who she's working for, the public debut of the new avengers, as well as some insight into where ms. marvel's headed. david finch's art is as good as ever, and frank cho's is worthwhile as well. not one for the ages, but a good read and it'll have you looking forward to vol. 4.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another fun, quick read... the book seems to be gathering steam, November 20, 2008
This third installment in the Brian Michael Bendis-penned "New Avengers" features a story arc centered on Spider-Woman, who unfortunately seems to be under the sway of the evil hordes of Hydra, who once again have reared their many evil heads. Recruited as a double-triple-quadruple agent, Spider-Woman gets busted by Captain America, and has to confess about her divided loyalties... It's a character development I don't entirely buy, but the book whizzes along at a fair clip, regardless. Personally, I'd go for more of a group focus -- the banter between Spider-Man and Luke Cage is consistently the most entertaining part of the book (and this time they even get the straight-laced Captain America in on the act!) Anyway, this is a decent super-team book, and I'm looking forward to it gaining momentum.
I'd give this volume a 3.5 if I could.
(Joe Sixpack, ReadThatAgain book reviews)
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