And every chapter contains at least two such spreads of all-out mayhem. It works astoundingly well because Young does what he does, ignores Secret Wars and instead turns his attention to an earlier company crossover, revisiting the idea of Avengers vs X-Men as a slapstick sitcom.Īs seen from the sample spread, Young’s illustration is fantastic. Here he’s given what might be the tricky task of integrating Marvel’s pint-sized comedy avatars of their heroes with the cosmic shenanigans of Secret Wars. There’s a manic energy to Young’s cartooning, and it’s a testament to how Marvel’s editorial vision has expanded over the years that he never lacks for work from the company. Plenty of other Marvel standbys are recast as the madness continues. Who’d have thought the makeover would work with Ghost Rider and family for instance? It does as they sit round the dinner table and little Ghost Rider passes on that he’s been told not to exact vengeance during social studies. Young also spotlights other Marvel characters in their cute miniaturised incarnations. Does it matter that Zachary and Zoe have no powers? No, as they’re just one more prize in a long-lasting competition. Skottie Young has them battling over food franchises, over games and in school, then having each group determined that the new kids who move into the neighbourhood join their team. Can the kids from the different streets play nicely together? Not a chance. In the town of Marville there’s an intersection of Avengers St and X-Men Way.
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