Top Developments and Milestones. Six issues into the new X-Factor series, the roster shifts again—this time with Frenzy departing the government-sanctioned team. In the Ultimate Universe, America Chavez uncovers the futuristic truth behind her mysterious origins. Meanwhile, Deathwatch is transformed into a Lilin demon by Lilith.
Book of the Week – Avengers #22 (Review score: 31 Points; 9 Characters). The Avengers attempt to steal a data archive on future Tribulation Events from the Grandmaster’s Speculatorium. While Scarlet Witch and Storm create a distraction on the casino floor, Captain Marvel, Captain America, and Iron Man discover the prize has already been stolen—by Black Cat, aided by Kang.
Hero of the Week – Cable (Review score: 15 Points/1 Appearance; 15.0 Pts/App). An explosive start to both the year and the Love and Chrome series, Cable showcases his versatility with 12 unique power usages. Alongside this barrage of abilities, he scores a Defeats Antagonist and Teams Up with Commander Avery Ryder, a kindred spirit and potential love interest.
Antagonist of the Week – Deathwatch (Review score: 8 Points/1 Appearance; 8.0 Pts/App). Lilith’s return transforms the hierarchy of the Darkholders, beginning with the transformation of Deathwatch into one of her Lilin demons. His upgrade makes him a major supernatural threat, enabling him to withstand a shotgun blast to the face and easily dispatch Elsa Bloodstone.
New Characters. Black Tarantula/Fabian LaMuerto, the son of the original Black Tarantula has started off as an Antagonist but he could shift to the heroic side if he continues to differentiate himself from his father.
Top Characters (by review score). Cable (15); Captain America/Sam Wilson (13); Deathwatch (8); Daredevil/Matt Murdock, Deadpool/Wade Wilson, Storm (7); Black Tarantula/Fabian LaMuerto, Spider-Man/Miles Morales, Wolverine/James Howlett (6); Captain America/Ultimate, Captain Britain, Ghost-Spider, Gust, Mister Fear, Scarlet Witch, Shift (5)
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Key: TU – Team-Up; LT – Lead Team; SC – Save Civilian; CD – Character Development; DA – Defeat Antagonist.
| Avengers #22 (31) |
| Black Cat – Thief, TU (Kang) Captain America (SW) – Shield, Shield Offensive, DA (Casino guards) Captain Marvel – Absorb Iron Man – Energy, Suit, Tech Scarlet Witch – Deception, Flight, Magic, Magic Defensive Storm – Deception, Elements, Flight, Lightning, Wind Vision – Flight, Sense Antagonist(s) Grandmaster – TU (Myrddin) Kang the Conqueror – TU (Black Cat) |
| Cable: Love and Chrome #1 (15) |
| Cable – Creature, Durability, Explosive, Gun, Heal, Melee, Tech, Telekinesis, Telepathy, Teleport, Vehicle, Weapon, TU (Commander Ryder), DA (Surtur’s Angels) |
| Daredevil #17 (9) |
| Daredevil (MM) – Agility, Blunt, Melee, Swing, SC, DA (Harassers) She-Hulk – Business |
| Deadpool/Wolverine #1 (15) |
| Deadpool (WW) – Blade, Gun, Heal, Melee, Vehicle, Weapon Maverick Wolverine (JH) – Claws, Claws Defensive, Claws Offensive, Heal, Weapon Antagonist(s) Stryfe |
| Miles Morales: Spider-Man #28 (12) |
| Black Panther – TU (Spider-Man) Shift – Morph, Swing, SC Shuri – Magic, TU (Spider-Man) Spider-Man (MM) – TU (Black Panther) Antagonist(s) Varnae |
| Sam Wilson, Captain America #1 (23) |
| Blade Blue Marvel Captain America (SR) Captain America (SW) – Creature, Flight, Melee, Projectile, Shield Defensive, Shield Offensive, SC, DA (Vampire) Cloak Doctor Voodoo Ironheart Luke Cage Misty Knight Patriot (EB) Photon Protector Spider-Man (MM) Storm War Machine |
| Spectacular Spider-Men #11 (16) |
| Gust – Flight, Influence, Wind, TU (Spider-Man) Shift Spider-Man (MM) – Swing, TU (Gust) Spider-Man (PP) – Swing, TU (Gust) Antagonist(s) Electro (FF) Electro (MD) Lizard, The Vermin |
| Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #9 (18) |
| Ghost-Spider – Ensnare, Whip, TU (Black Tarantula), DA (Mister Fear) Antagonist(s) Black Tarantula (CL) – Gun Black Tarantula (FL) – Melee, Strength, Whip, TU (Ghost-Spider), DA (Mister Fear) Mister Fear – Blade, Melee, Tech, Toxin |
| Ultimates #8 (20) |
| America Chavez (Ultimate) – Energy, Sense, CD (Learns about her origin) Captain America (Ultimate) – Agility, Projectile, Shield, Shield Defensive Doom (Ultimate) – Tech Giant-Man (Ultimate) Hawkeye (Ultimate) Human Torch (Ultimate) – Flames Offensive, Flight Iron Lad (Ultimate) She-Hulk (Ultimate) Wasp, The (Ultimate) – Flight |
| Werewolf by Night: Red Band #6 (27) |
| Elsa Bloodstone – Energy Offensive, Gun, TU (Werewolf) Reptil – Ensnare, Morph Werewolf – Claws Offensive, TU (Elsa Bloodstone) Werewolf by Night – Creature, Sense Antagonist(s) Deathwatch – Blade, Durability, Energy, Heal, Weapon, CD (Transformed by Lilith into one of her Lilin demons), DA (Elsa Bloodstone) Hood, The – Gun, Weapon, DA (Werewolf) Lilith – Magic |
| X-Factor #6 (12) |
| Cecilia Reyes Darkstar Frenzy – CD (Leaves X-Factor) Havok – Vehicle Polaris – Flight, Magnetics Antagonist(s) Pyro (SJA) – Flames, Influence |
| X-Force #7 (17) |
| Askani – Flight, Telepathy, Temporal Captain Britain – Blade, Flight, Telepathy, DA (La Diabla) Colossus – Melee, Strength Forge – Magic, Morph, Tech Tank |
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