The New Avengers, Vol. 4: The Collective

The Barnes & Noble ReviewThe fourth volume of collected New Avengers comic books (#16-20) brings new meaning to the term "going postal." In the story line entitled "The Collective," the worldwide mutant community is still reeling from the aftermath of an epic clash between the X-Men and the New Avengers with the reality-bending daughter of Magneto, Wanda Maximoff (a.k.a. the Scarlet Witch) -- a confrontation that left millions of mutants on Earth without their powers. But where did that massive amount of collected mutant energy go? The answer is revealed when Michael Pointer, an unassuming Alaskan mail carrier, absorbs an enormous energy surge from space and, well, goes postal -- wreaking havoc across North America. He demolishes S.H.I.E.L.D. aircraft. He obliterates the Canadian superhero team Alpha Flight. He destroys Cleveland without a second thought. As he heads straight for the island nation of Genosha -- and the "depowered" mutant Magneto -- can the New Avengers stop the godlike postman in time? To complicate matters, S.H.I.E.L.D. deputy commander Maria Hill inexplicably arrests Spider-Man for treason Including spectacular full-color artwork from industry icons Mike Deodato Jr. and Steve McNiven, this latest collection of New Avengers exploits will surely enthrall and entertain comic fans of all ages. Featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, Iron Man, and Ms. Marvel, action-packed, butt-kicking superhero adventure doesn't get much better than this Paul Goat Allen