All-New, All-Different Avengers #6

All-New, All-Different Avengers (Single Issues)

by Mark Waid, Mahmud Asrar (Illustrator), Alex Ross (Illustrator)

The villain pulling the Avengers' strings stands revealed- someone who's been a part of Avengers history for almost all of the team's existence, in a way you've never seen them before! The All-New, All-Different Avengers' first story arc ends here- and you won't guess who's left standing on the last page.

Genres: Comics, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics

25 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2016

About the author

Mark Waid is an American comic book writer widely known for shaping modern superhero storytelling through influential runs on major characters at both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Raised in Alabama, he developed an early fascination with comic books, particularly classic stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, whose imaginative scope and sense of legacy would later inform his own writing. He first entered the comics industry during the mid 1980s as an editor and writer for the fan magazine Amazing Heroes, before publishing his first professional comic story in Action Comics. Soon afterward he joined DC Comics as an editor, contributing to numerous titles and helping shape projects across the company. After leaving editorial work to focus on writing, Waid gained widespread recognition with his long run on The Flash, where he expanded the mythology of the character and co-created the youthful speedster Impulse. His reputation grew further with the celebrated graphic novel Kingdom Come, created with artist Alex Ross, which imagined a future DC Universe shaped by generational conflict among superheroes. Over the years he has written many prominent series, including Captain America, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Superman: Birthright, bringing a balance of optimism, character depth, and respect for comic book history to each project. Waid has also collaborated with notable artists and writers on major ensemble titles such as Justice League and Avengers, while contributing ideas that helped clarify complex continuity within shared superhero universes. Beyond mainstream superhero work, he has supported creator owned projects and experimental publishing models, including the acclaimed series Irredeemable and Incorruptible, which explored moral ambiguity within the superhero genre. He later took on editorial leadership roles at Boom Studios, guiding creative direction while continuing to write extensively. In subsequent years he expanded his involvement in publishing and digital storytelling, helping launch online comics initiatives and advocating for new distribution methods for creators. His work has earned numerous industry awards, including Eisner and Harvey honors, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring popularity among readers. Throughout his career Waid has remained a passionate student of comic book history, drawing on decades of storytelling tradition while continually encouraging innovation within the medium. His influence extends across generations of readers and creators, and his stories continue to shape the evolving language of superhero comics around the world today through enduring characters imaginative narratives and thoughtful reinventions of familiar myths within popular culture and modern graphic storytelling traditions.

Reviews

[Terence · Rating 3 out of 5]

All the secrets are revealed.

I was kind of disappointed with this issue because it all wrapped up too quickly. There were a lot more interesting ideas in this issue that got skimmed over quickly while the previous 5 issues were lacking in compelling ideas. It's a bit frustrating. The Avengers as a group are a big too powerful which is likely why their has to be misdirection when facing them. It's just weird to see such heroes on their own struggle against such so so villains.

Despite thinking that I'd love All-New All-Different Avengers I just haven't enjoyed them much. I don't think I'll be continuing this series. I was glad to see Sam and Kamala have a nice moment after all their run-ins.

[Lucille · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was a doctor who reference in there so obviously I loved it;) great pacing and dialogues, there was just enough of everyone and I didn't felt like anyone was left aside! A great avengers issue!

[Miguel · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a conclusion to the first (and last?) self-contained arc of Waid's All-New, All-Different Avengers, this issue does an excellent job. A strength of this arc is that Kang's villainy remained opaque but still constantly threatening, and The Vision mystery was established early on as well. Following those plotlines through to the conclusion was satisfying. Additionally, you have an established Avengers villain and a high profile betrayal, and yet it never seems cheap or gimmicky. This is a hard-won fight that harms the team but doesn't fracture it. If only I didn't anticipate a "status-quo changing" event coming up that will demolish this fun iteration of the Avengers.

[Delanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

These last two issues have been so scattered and random. Its almost hard to stay invested.

[Ellie Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

67/100

[RoseTea · Rating 4 out of 5]

That Doctor Who reference though!