Comic Of The Week: 12092012

So I'm still a little behind on my comic book reading. This week's pick would've been the pick of the week when it originally came out if I'd read it then. Captain Marvel #7 is this week's pick.

The 6-issue time traveling story arc is over now. I am thrilled. I have no issues with dimension hopping, but for some reason, time travel makes my brain hurt. But it was written by Kelly Sue Deconnick. So I can't complain. And I can't complain about this next arc either. Upon taking the mantle of Captain Marvel, the confrontation in this issue was bound to happen: a verbal throwdown with the former Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau.

The issue is worth the cover price for the banter between these two alone. And it's not that jokey mindless, Spider-Man banter or Avengers movie banter. There is real passion and emotion behind the exchange surrounding Carol Danvers' code name change to Captain Marvel. Very well-written. Also, the story of  Bermuda Triangle type disappearances in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana is a good fit for this girl buddy story. After just a few pages of introduction (or re-introduction) to Rambeau, you feel an emotional investment to the character, her weaknesses, and her attempt to balance a normal life with her super-powered one. Have I mentioned that Deconnick rules? And the art is beautiful!

Pick up a copy of Captain Marvel #7 at your local comic shop or digitally on www.comixology.com.