This was good, but not great.

I get this is all new universe now for Marvel but I felt they dropped a lot of what made Sam a interesting character. I liked him with no friends, a loner, who tried to deal with that by fighting crime. I also miss his weird ass buddies, who are completely gone here. Also why did the big twist have to cancel one of the better moments of the end of his last run.

Still, saying that, Sam is fun as ever. I like Sam cause he doesn't give in no matter what. Sometimes almost dying (look back at Hulk vs Nova) and it always makes amazing fights or moments of Sam standing for what he believes in. I also really enjoy Sam and his family. The chemistry with his mom and sister is always strong and stays true.

The art is solid, and the ending gives you plenty to look forward to. While not an amazing first volume it's still good and I just hope it expands on there and doesn't dwindle like the last run did sadly. A 3/5