Really great lead-in for Gillen's Journey into Mystery run, and it's even a damn crossover story! Fear Itself was a terrible event for Marvel, but it's nice to see at least one great thing emerged from its ashes. 
 When Gillen took over for JMS's Thor run (wherein he introduced the idea of this Kid Loki character), I was pretty underwhelmed. It seems I should've given him a lot more of the benefit of the doubt, because he's really nailed a completely new but still very familiar character with his version of Loki. 
 He doesn't sacrifice an ounce of the scheming, conniving, backstabbing Loki that's always been a great villain to pop up now and again. But instead of an evil, impenetrable God of Mischief, we're left instead with an equally duplicitous Loki who somehow manages to use his powers (mostly) for good. It's really amazing Gillen was able to pull this off so seamlessly. 
 He's written this Loki as almost a kind of politician, doing favors and making promises and back room deals, all to accomplish what he believes is the greater good. There are no monologues or Big Evil Plans. It's all in service to Loki's own view of what is right, which doesn't always line up with what the reader or the "good guys" want. It's remarkable. 
 I really love this book so far, and I hope Gillen can keep up the pace. If he can, this might be one of the best Marvel reinventions ever.