Does the series, now in its third volume, still pack enough power to hold an audience?  Read on to find out.

The official description from Marvel:

Dissension in the ranks! Kick-Ass has had it up to HERE with the newest (and laziest) member of Justice Forever. But when he finally takes a stand…will the rest of the team back him up? Also, the super-villain formerly known as Red Mist faces an education from the most terrifying crime boss in the Genovese family.

What’s the best course of action when your team feels some underlying tensions?  For costumed vigilantes it seems that its inevitable that a split is coming, and that’s what happens here, but trust me the creative team handles the transition in a way that more than works.

The script by Mark Millar carries the voice that followers of the ongoing saga are likely to recognize. It’s a street level superhero romp that sees dissension in a gallery of characters that evoke the feelings of modern comic enthusiasts.  The social references go a long well in proving the worth of the odyssey as the author plays with familiar words and current discussions within the community.  He highlights a warm but familiar level of discourse that’s sure to be a welcome sight to even the most discerning fanboy or fangirl.  In short: this is a rock solid fourth entry that does a lot of things right.

John Romita Jr. impresses with his uncanny art style.  From the first page to the final panel the surefire pencil strokes evoke a correct level of emotion in order to sell us all on the ideas we’re flipping through.  Whether he’s called on for a face to face confrontation or an iconic character strapped down and injured he’s got the chops to nail a very unique look and feel.  Fans know all to well his overall design sense and this latest release is no different.

Kick-Ass 3 #4 is a really good comic book that continues to develop the characters and play with the classic superhero tropes that we’ve all come to know and love.  Recommended.

4/5