Major Spoilers
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Discord RSS
    Major Spoilers
    • Home
    • Reviews
      • Random Access Memory
      • Retro Review
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Podcasts
      • Critical Hit
        • Critical Hit House Rules
        • Critical Hit World Building
      • Dueling Review
      • Finally Friday
      • Geek History Lesson
      • The Legion Clubhouse
      • Major Spoilers Podcast
        • MSP TPB for 2019
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2013
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2012
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2011
      • Munchkin Land
      • Top Five
      • Wayne’s Comics
      • Zach on Film
    • Features
      • Casual 60
      • Comic Casting Couch
      • Comics Portal
      • Did You Hear?
      • Editorials
      • Features
      • Gamer’s Corner
      • Hero Histories
      • Let’s Get Nerdy
      • Major Spoilers Adventures
      • Random Access Memory
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Movies
      • Did You Hear
      • Movies
      • Television
    • Comic Previews
    • Patreon
      • Patreon
      • Store
    Major Spoilers
    The Avengers #57 Review
    Review

    Avengers #57 Review

    Matthew PetersonBy Matthew PetersonJuly 1, 20223 Mins Read

    What is the lost history of The Soldier Supreme? Your Major Spoilers review of Avengers #57 from Marvel Comics awaits!

    You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link

    AVENGERS #57

    Writer: Jason Aaron
    Artist: Javier Garron
    Colorist: David Curiel
    Letterer: VC’s Cory Petit
    Editor: Tom Brevoort
    Publisher: Marvel Comics
    Cover Price: $3.99
    Release Date: June 29, 2022

    Previously in Avengers: The Avengers are lost in time, and if they’re going to stop Mephisto’s grand plan, they’ll need help from some of history’s greatest heroes, whose stories have never been told. Like the mystical man of war, Sgt. Szardos, Soldier Supreme of World War II, and his squadron of supernatural grunts, the Secret Invaders.

    FIGHTING THE DEVIL THROUGH TIME

    Last issue ended with Jane Foster worrying about whether or not she overcame the temptation of Mephisto, but we open this one in the middle of the ocean in 1943, as Sergeant Szardos faces the greatest threat of his tenure as Sorcerer Supreme. Forged from the bones of an ancient Leviathan and metal bearing the most heinous curses, U-666 prowls without a crew, sinking Allied ships with the power of pure evil. Fortunately, Szardos has his Breathing Gun, allowing him to perform an exorcism of the high-caliber variety. He awakens on an island with other American soldiers, only to have them attack him, one by one, each possessed by his mysterious foe. For weeks, he defends himself, eventually killing every one of the dozens of soldiers and sailors against his own better judgment. His mentor, The Ancient One, reminds him that the only way to kill a demon of this magnitude is to know its true name. That’s when a little bird tells him what he needs to know.

    A little bird made of pure flame.

    WHY IS BLADE HERE?

    The presence of flame birds is the first indication of the Avengers presence, but Szardos finds himself assisted by Starbrand-powered mortars, an angel on a winged horse, and a “mysterious” thunderstorm, as Thor, Phoenix, and Valkyrie try not to betray their presence. When the Sarge finds a functional plane on the island (courtesy of Captain Marvel), it’s clear what the end-game is, and I’m actually quite entertained with the way the story plays out. It is a bit confusing where things pick up, as the last two issues haven’t really explained how and why the team has begun traveling through time, Garron’s art makes up for a lot of that confusion for me, including a truly impressive double-page spread of the hell-sub in action. I’ve heard a lot of complaints about the way Aaron’s stories unfold, but I have to say I’ve been enjoying this book, and have seen from previous arcs that things tend to work out by the end.

    BOTTOM LINE: THE GOOD KIND OF UNBELIEVABLE

    If nothing else, the Secret Invaders are a fun concept, meaning that even if Avengers #57 doesn’t work for you, it’s packed full of new twists on the Marvel Universe and really good-looking art, even if I can’t quite work out the timeline that allows Blade to be active in 1943, earning 4 out of 5 stars overall. Given that we’ve seen a little bit of the lost history that the team is trying to protect/recreate, I’m looking forward to the rest of this arc.

    Besides, it’s not every day you see a Ghost Rider in a WWII army tank.


    Dear Spoilerite,

    At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching requires significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep MajorSpoilers.com strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today.

    AVENGERS #57

    77%
    77%
    The Lost History

    It's the first stop on a journey through time and the team of Aaron and Garron and company make a very entertaining issue.

    • Writing
      7
    • Art
      8
    • Coloring
      8
    • User Ratings (0 Votes)
      0
    Avengers Cory Petit david curiel jason aaron Javier Garoon Javier Garron Major Spoilers Review Tom Brevoort
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleThe X-Cellent #4 Review
    Next Article Z2 Comics and Dee Snider for He’s Not Gonna Take It
    Matthew Peterson
    • Website
    • Twitter

    Once upon a time, there was a young nerd from the Midwest, who loved Matter-Eater Lad and the McKenzie Brothers... If pop culture were a maze, Matthew would be the Minotaur at its center. Were it a mall, he'd be the Food Court. Were it a parking lot, he’d be the distant Cart Corral where the weird kids gather to smoke, but that’s not important right now... Matthew enjoys body surfing (so long as the bodies are fresh), writing in the third person, and dark-eyed women. Amongst his weaponry are such diverse elements as: Fear! Surprise! Ruthless efficiency! An almost fanatical devotion to pop culture! And a nice red uniform.

    Related Posts

    So You Want To Read Comics: Starfield Edition

    Read More

    Geek History Lesson #475 – Batman Mask of the Phantasm with The Arkham Sessions & Eric Radomski

    Read More

    PREVIEW: Avengers Annual #1

    Read More

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Support this site by making a purchase through our Amazon affiliate links

    Reviews
    8.0
    September 25, 2023

    Dark X-Men #2 Review

    7.0
    September 25, 2023

    Madam Satan: Hell On Earth #1 Review

    5.7
    September 25, 2023

    Superman #6 Review

    8.0
    September 24, 2023

    Retro Review: 2000 AD Prog 2 (March 1977)

    8.7
    September 23, 2023

    Wonder Woman #1 Review

    Patreon Support
    Major Spoilers Store
    Recent Comments
    • Carter on Spider-Boy gets own series
    • Jarmo Seppänen on COMICS PORTAL: Is a Long-Lived Comics Character ‘Indestructible’?
    • Frank on Alpha Flight #2 Review
    • Jarmo Seppänen on COMICS PORTAL: A Potential Success Story?
    • Filbert66 on What are the Seven Dwarf-Lord Rings? – Let’s Get Nerdy!
    Subscribe to the Major Spoilers E-Mail List
    Sponsor

    ComiXology Home Page

    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Twitch
    ComiXology Home Page">
    Major Spoilers Patreon
    • About
      • Major Spoilers Terms of Use
      • Major Spoilers Frequently Asked Questions
      • Major Spoilers Privacy Policy Statement
      • Major Spoilers Podcast Gear
    • Contact
    • Cookie Policy (EU)
    Major Spoilers is copyright 2006-2022 by Major Spoilers Entertainment, LLC

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.