Writer: Gerry Duggan
Art: Danny Kim, VC’s Joe Caramagna, Josemaria Casanovas, and Arthur Hesli
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Price:$4.99
Reviewed by: Anonymous
Release Date: August 28th, 2025
THE MARK OF ULTRON! OMEGA ULTRON and his followers take on the West Coast Avengers for a final showdown! But as the West Coast Ultron’s life hangs in the balance, can the team pull together to save him? And what will it cost Tony Stark if they succeed?
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THE DISPATCH
With The Mark of Ultron landing August 28, 2025, this final standoff between Omega Ultron and the West Coast Avengers marks a dramatic close to a compelling saga. The stakes feel personal—not just cosmic as West Coast Avengers #10 kicks off.
The pacing of this issue is brisk—almost surgical in how fleeting it all feels, yet it somehow fits . Panels zip by with kinetic energy; motion lines and tense angles carry the urgency of a life-or-death clash. The layouts drive the narrative rapidly, yet never feel chaotic despite the gravity of the showdown. Colorist Triona Farrell brings her A-game, bathing even dim basement fight scenes in vibrant, slightly muted tones that enhance shadow and tension without dulling intensity . The palette walks the line between grim and glamorous—perfect for Ultron’s mechanical menace and the emotional weight of the heroes’ last push.
There’s a bittersweet flavor here. You can sense the weight of conclusion, the emotional rhythm of farewells woven into explosive moments—especially powerful since Omega Ultron’s life balances on a knife-edge. This isn’t just another battle; it’s a culmination, a reckoning, and a farewell rolled into one thick panel.
West Coast Avengers #10 races through plot beats with confident brevity. Some readers might quibble that it feels compressed—there are moments where another issue could have let character arcs breathe more fully—but that very condensation adds to the emotional impact of the finale. The multiple mini-confrontations and revelations land with punchy momentum, keeping reader heartbeats elevated until the end.
This issue delivers bold visuals that stay true to the book’s established aesthetic while pushing the action forward. There’s cohesion in tone, even as the artists change—a visual consistency that keeps the finale grounded in the same world we’ve come to inhabit. Despite the destructive grandeur of Ultron’s assault, there’s room for quieter emotional beats—farewells, reflections, small gestures that matter.
The dialogue lands with duality: weighty and terse in climactic tension, but also sprinkled with moments of lightness that recall the series’ hallmark humor. The lettering mirrors that influence, with bold, rattling word balloons during key blasts, and subtler, cleaner captions in regretful or resolute passages. This contrast reinforces the emotional highs and lows without overplaying either… just like a good farewell should.
FINAL THOUGHTS
West Coast Avengers #10 is a whirlwind of action, emotion, and finality. The layout and coloring amplify Omega Ultron’s presence and the team’s desperation; the pacing is tight but fitting for a finale. Dialogue and character moments offer warmth amid the chaos. Though one wonders if this story needed more room to roam, the chapter feels complete, earnest, and true to the spirit of a quirky, idiosyncratic team going out on its own terms. If you’ve followed this series—enjoyed its humor, its weird family bonds, its surprising heart—then this issue delivers a satisfying, if condensed, farewell. It might sting to see them go, but in the glow of their last stand, it feels right.