Although this issue isn't terrible, its problem is that it introduces way too many future stories, particularly for a series that might be canceled in a few issues.
First, we learn that Cap has apparently discovered that the Illuminati messed with his mind, introducing tension between him and Namor. Namor and Winter Soldier follow a newly introduced Iron Cross to go after a crazed Human Torch. However, we don't know why Jim is crazed; he simply was when he regained consciousness, after losing it last issue. Moreover, Iron Cross is the African-American daughter of a Nazi war-criminal. I really want to hear more about that story, but Robinson just presents the situation matter-of-factly here. Cap magically sends the Deathloks home and then babysits Toro, who glares menacingly from his cocoon. Meanwhile, in London, some sort of giant robot is attacking the city, sending Spitfire and Union Jack into action with the Destroyer, an apparently gay Invader that I never previously knew existed. (In a brief aside, I wonder if Robinson is adopting the Destroyer's campy attitude based on his the character's previous appearances. If not, it's a little 1980s to have him seem like Key West's very own superhero.)
As I said, it's all just a lot. The move of the action to London was particularly jarring, since I felt like we could probably stand to wrap up an issue or two (or three) before we move right into the next crisis.
** (two of five stars)
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