Call me a cynic, but for a book that already operates on such an intellectual plain, I don't know how many more ingredients can go into this stew before it simply becomes too much. But Gillen is a writer I trust, and the nice part about working on a book that operates on the fringe of the Marvel Universe is that you can play with lots of characters, get esoteric, and hide lots of little jokes in your work. Read Full Review

Still, the story holds up and it's not as if readers haven't been prepared for this approach. "Journey into Mystery" is intellectual without being stilted, and not afraid to be funny where it could be melodramatic. A consistent monthly read and as ever, one worth investigating. Read Full Review

Still, there is this spectre hovering over this reviewer as he waits for the conclusion in April- there is the chance that it may peter out and end on a whimper. Here's to hoping that nothing of that sort happens and the momentum carries clean through: this arc has been loads of fun so far. A Thorri appearance next issue would put all my nonsensical worries to rest, no doubt! Read Full Review

In most other senses, the book remains firmly consistent. Gillen's command of language is as impressive as ever. The epic scope is always tempered by humor and sarcastic character interactions. Rich Elson could do a better job of capturing the surreal quality of Nightmare's dreamscapes, but otherwise Elson's work is as solid as ever. Despite the many high profile releases this week, Journey Into Mystery remains one of the better reads. Read Full Review