Wow.  Really, any other words chosen to describe just how good Dark Avengers #12 is would be understated and would not do the issue justice.  Brian Michael Bendis has once again provided the masterstrokes in the ongoing Dark Reign.  Just as "event fatigue" may have started to settle in and wavering thoughts of the upcoming Siege were starting to simmer, Bendis gives us Dark Avengers #12.  Seriously, 'nuff said.

However, if you are looking for more reasons to read this issue.  Let's begin with Mike Deodato's pencils and Greg Horn's assists on a few pages when delving into the psyche of one Norman Osborn.  Victoria Hand has been stepping up more and more in recent issues and in Dark Avengers #12, she is there in literally all her glory.  This one has the Molecule Man and a huge showdown with the Sentry.  It's got the goods.

All I can say, after reading this issue, I wanted more.  And I am officially on the "can't wait for the Siege" bandwagon.