Journey Into Mystery #648 *Spoilers*

[BrotherUnitNo_4]

This book just keeps getting better. It's a shame it continues to fly under the radar for a lot of readers. There are two action beats this issue, the first is what we saw in the most recent preview. The other leads into the next issue. In between we get to meet the Berzerkers. It's pretty cool that Sif has her own Warriors Three.

I'm especially happy that spoilers:

Aerndis was not so easily dispatched in the first issue

end of spoilers. Schiti once again proves he's one to watch. I wish every artist could express emotion as well as he does.

This book is quickly becoming my most anticipated read each month. The writing and art work beautifully together. I hope that Marvel realizes they have a good thing going and keep Immonen and Schiti together for the long haul.

[wiski]

This is the first issue of the three that I can definitevily say that I really liked, while the previous two I was iffy on. Loved the art and liked the character interactions.

Unfortunately, I still don't really care about Sif as a character just going off of these three issues, something in the comic happens to make that change for me.

[Selinafan]

Outstanding! I dig the lady Sif. And I love how in her berserker fueled state, she just wants to go and take out the biggest monster she can find. Very funny, great adventure with fully realized characters.

[Wellman]

I don't expect these Berzerker trio to last, one of them is too bland (I'll call him Nutters), one is too reckless (let's call him Mr. '80s) and the other is too good (Fake James Harden).

Good issue, definitely building toward something, can't wait to see what and how they handle the Superior Spider-Man.

[junesdisco]

I love how in her berserker fueled state, she just wants to go and take out the biggest monster she can find.

Haha, same here. And the reactions of the other berserkers-- 'ugh newbie she still wants to kill things' --was priceless. I am looking forward to her dragging their grumbling asses around while she kills the hell out of everything.

Beautiful art, great character interactions, awesome storytelling. This is how I like my gratuitous violence.

[HaveAtThee]

This is just a really fun fantasty read. The artwork is excellent.

[lilyinblue]

This series has inspired me to brush up on my Asgardian lore a bit. I'm definitely enjoying it.

For some reason, the part with Aerndis looking for her head just cracked me up.

[EuphemismForSex]

The orange monsters guts look like beads. You know the kind.

To be honest the Sif thing bores me. All the angry yelling/angst and then fighting got old real quick. But with the obligatory cross-over next issue it might hit fresher character beats.

I will say I'm surprised Sif got the SuSM crossover treatment, not being one of the bigger books (perhaps that's why, now that I think about it), but at the same time I'm not all that surprised because pretty much everyone is getting a SuSM crossover.

[wiski]

To be honest the Sif thing bores me. All the angry yelling/angst and then fighting got old real quick.

I also don't care for it. I think it would have been more effective if we'd been given more of a shot to get to know the character before she started acting out of character. At this point I'm just looking forward to when she isn't acting like she is currently, so that something more interesting might happen story-wise.

Right now I'm just reading a comic that has a main protagonist that I don't care for in Sif because of the spell, hoping that soon she'll start acting like a character I can enjoy.

[BrotherUnitNo_4]

That's pretty fair criticism, and I can see where you're getting that from. Immonen hasn't done much yet to explore the many facets of Sif, but hopefully that's something she can get into as the series progresses...provided it has the time to progress.

My position is the same as HaveatThee's. Even if it's not that deep it's at least fun fantasy tale in the mighty Marvel style supported by some incredibly strong art. I'm not just talking about Schiti either. Bellaire is quickly becoming one of my favorite colorists at Marvel. I think she's hugely underrated.

[Kieran_Frost]

LOVED IT! Lady Sif is my new goddess! (after Storm) She's bad-ass, she looks amazing, and I just really love the fun and humour in this comic. Her "wiping away goo" then continuing to attack; HILARIOUS!!!
~ rating: 4 out of 5

[wiski]

Even if it's not that deep it's at least fun fantasy tale in the mighty Marvel style supported by some incredibly strong art. I'm not just talking about Schiti either. Bellaire is quickly becoming one of my favorite colorists at Marvel. I think she's hugely underrated.

Yep, no complaints about the art. I thought it looked okay in the previews, but it's MUCH better in person.

[B. Kuwanger]

Another great issue.

A large part of why I like Sif so much is because it's clear Immonen does. Her inherent humor despite her near-merciless killing state and the enhanced enthusiasm and prowess it gives her were perfectly summed up in that Shaft opening from #646.

And more impressive than the creators' considerable individual talents is the way they work together. Immonen, Schiti, Bellaire, and Cowles always seem to be on the exact same page, and it helps them knock a lot of scenes out. With the mysteries of Aerndis and the Spider-Man fight alone, I've no doubt next issue will be one of my favorite February comics.

This book just keeps getting better. It's a shame it continues to fly under the radar for a lot of readers.

That seems to be the way it is with comics I love. Glory ending was the worst comic news I've heard in a while. Guess it makes you appreciate them more.

There are two action beats this issue, the first is what we saw in the most recent preview. The other leads into the next issue. In between we get to meet the Berzerkers. It's pretty cool that Sif has her own Warriors Three.

I won't lie, I can't remember their names off the top of my head but Schiti nailed heir designs. They remind me of the Misfits, both the band and the Jem badguys. I'm sure they'll be a lot of fun for Sif to hang around, they're doing well considerig that Thor's buddies have already been around for 50 years now.

[superchick]

The orange monsters guts look like beads. You know the kind.

To be honest the Sif thing bores me. All the angry yelling/angst and then fighting got old real quick. But with the obligatory cross-over next issue it might hit fresher character beats.

I will say I'm surprised Sif got the SuSM crossover treatment, not being one of the bigger books (perhaps that's why, now that I think about it), but at the same time I'm not all that surprised because pretty much everyone is getting a SuSM crossover.

I think Marvel think you have 40-something years to get to know Sif. Problem is, even Immonen knew she was a bland blank slate who was only defined by how the men around her felt about her at any given time. Unfortunately Immonen has fallen into the trap of all the writers before her, to 'develop' Sif she has to angst or kill things. Immonen has just given her an outside reason to do so. Its more extreme. She's now looking for the kill rather than waiting and delighting when the opportunity presents itself.

[lilyinblue]

I think Marvel think you have 40-something years to get to know Sif. Problem is, even Immonen knew she was a bland blank slate who was only defined by how the men around her felt about her at any given time. Unfortunately Immonen has fallen into the trap of all the writers before her, to 'develop' Sif she has to angst or kill things. Immonen has just given her an outside reason to do so. Its more extreme. She's now looking for the kill rather than waiting and delighting when the opportunity presents itself.

I think the test will be in what happens next. Sif wanted to become stronger to help her home. Certainly not a bad thing. She just went about it in a really ill-advised way. She didn't intend to suddenly turn into a bit of a crazy person. I think the real character development is not in the killing, but what she's going to do after she regains herself and sees the consequences of her actions.