Quick Ratings: @Marvel Gambit, Hawkeye, Journey Into Mystery, Thunderbolts

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are Marvel's; Gambit #9, Hawkeye #8, Journey Into Mystery #649, and Thunderbolts #5. If you have any questions about my rating or want to discuss anything just leave me a comment.

See the Review Rating Overview page for more information on how I rate each comic

Gambit #9 - A Man Walks Into A Bar...

Gambit's hot on the heels of the lady thief who first crossed his path in issue #1!

But what secret is she hiding that may just spell doom for our hero?

And how will he manage to steal her away from the horde of super villains she's surrounded herself with?

Preview

Rating

Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.4

Hawkeye #8 - My Bad Penny

Valentine’s Day with THE heartthrob of the Marvel Universe? This will be… confusing. Xoxo, Hawkeye

Preview

Rating

Cover & Solicit 2/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 2.9

Journey into Mystery #649 - Stronger Than Monsters, Part 4 of 5

Guest starring the Superior Spider-Man + a collection of superstars from the MU firmament!

Ancient Viking Monsters? Eerily Familiar Freaks? Whatever they are, they're invading Midgard!

Sif and her three hench-Berzerkers slither back to Earth in time to help put down this new assault. But can the berserkers keep their bloodlust in check...?