Damn, this issue was good. DeConnick and Sebela really bring everything together here, from the mysterious villain to the brain tumors to Helen Cobb. It adds to the ongoing sense that this series conveys that you're really immersed in Carol's life, something that makes you all the more nervous about where it's heading.
First, the authors did a great job of splicing the battle between Carol and Deathbird with the conversation between the two doctors. Usually, this sort of back-and-forth approach winds up stalling the momentum of the story, as the less energetic tale drags down the other one. However, here, the doctors' conversation about Carol's affliction heightens the tension of her battle with Deathbird, making it clear that the stakes are higher than Carol knows. Moreover, the battle itself is thrilling, with Cap's sky-cycle becoming almost a third character in their dance. Andrade does a great job with these scenes, keeping you guessing how each character will outmaneuver her equally skilled opponent. By the time you reach the end of the issue, you're on the edge of your seat.
At this point, I'm not entirely sure how whatever Yon-Rogg did to manipulate Helen Cobb into thinking that she took a ride with a former beau would result in her smelling like old gasoline, but the authors seem to be holding out the possibility that Yon-Rogg is manipulating reality somehow. Moreover, we don't know why Yon-Rogg chose Deathbird to attack Carol, unless it was just that they were pretty evenly matched. But, the authors don't seem to be rushing the story, so I'm pretty confident that we'll get those answers. At this stage, Yon-Rogg seems to be draining Carol's powers to survive, which seems, you know, bad. The upcoming involvement of the Avengers certainly raises the stakes in this story and I'm excited to see what happens when all Hell breaks loose.
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