And I know why it fits in here - as a 24 instead of a zero issue - to get to that 25 number - and allow for a small bridge to the future. The story concept is interesting - as is a pause issue that fills in so much more about Mary-Maria, too. But I hate not having A & A around. It isn't so much the story of each book that I like so much - it's the characters' writing in each issue. And focusing so solely on Mary-Maria leaves much too big a gap for filling - at least in my book. The success of this book revolves in its dialogue writing between the characters here - and its ability to carve that story told. That said - an interesting story - certainly hitting my history heartily - but I wanted to see the other guys more.