Steve finding out about the Illuminati is a great story bat and a great lead-in to Secret Wars. It's terrific to see how everything is coming together before Time Runs Out. 
 I'm a little less sold on the travels through the future that make up this volume. It's a little too ... philosophical. But perhaps that's not a surprise given Hickman's writing to date. Still, there are some fun futures that aren't as carbon copy and four-color as is usually the case. 
 Overall, another enjoyable read from Hickman. I'm going to miss him in the MU!