Quote Originally Posted by rplass View Post
Bendis really came out on the wrong side here: no one is gushing over how amazing and exciting it was that he killed AF in New Avengers #16. No one praised him for a clever and well-written sequence of panels with thoughtful and realistic dialogue. No one looks back and cherishes that issue as a favorite moment in comic fandom.
I'm pretty sure that was kind of the point. It was just a joke, guys. Bendis isn't exactly my favourite person, either, but these guys goof on each other all the time, I doubt his comment was meant in a mean-spirited way. The team that he unceremoniously offed to widespread disdain is back with a high-profile maxi, so he poked fun at his own actions. Not that big a deal.