Folks, is anyone really all that surprised that Captain Marvel was going to be the one to return? (Well, other than Captain Mar-Vell being pro-reg and the warden for 42, that is.) After all, that promo cover by Marvel was a dead giveaway, especially since that emblem was IDENTICAL to Captain Marvel's insignia. Also, have we completely forgotten about the Civil War quiz posted in Wizard back in June of last year, where they ask which TWO heroes would make their triumphant return in Civl War? The choices were:
A. Thor
B. Captain Marvel
C. Ant Man
D. Hawkeye
Well, Hawkeye, technically, was already back since House of M and New Avengers #26 underscored this. Ant Man, technically, was still alive since he's Hank Pym and also we have a whole new Ant Man. That only leaves Thor--and we might as well be prepared for the reality that "Clor" was Marvel's way of reintroducing Thor back into the MU, meaning, as far as they are concerned, he is Thor--and Captain Marvel. In hindsight, one could have used process of elimination to figure out the answer before any comic hit the stands.