Not a great sign for Marvel. Uncanny Avengers was supposed to be Marvels new flagship series yet the second issue was delayed by two weeks and the third is announced as delayed also. That doesn't help build confidence in Marvel's new initiative
On to the story. Rick Remender picks up from last issue, showing the after effects of Avalanche's attack ant the anti-mutant sentiment that it has brought. Wolverine questions Cap's decision and motivation for recruiting Havok as an Avenger considering Cyclops is Alex's brother. We also get a nice moment of realization from Thor that mutants need to be defended.
Rogue and the Scarlet Witch are held prisoner in the Red Skull's base, with Rogue being chained up while the Red Skull uses his new mental powers to brainwash Wanda. Rogue shows an inventive use of her powers to escape, which leads to a confrontation with the Skull influenced Wanda. This brief battle causes the floor to collapse beneath them. They land in the lab with Xaviers body, which snaps Wanda back to herself and causes Rogue to remember her beloved teacher defending her acceptance into the X-Men.
John Cassaday does an amazing job portraying the horrified look on Rogue and the Scarlet Witch's faces when they find Xavier. It is one of those moments that you can actually feel. I hope Cassaday can "right" his schedule. I love his art, but I want a consistent book more
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