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This is what the other volumes of Alias have been building towards. Full disclosure of Jessica's past as a hero. And Bendis absolutely does not disappoint.

Let's face it, the mind-controlling villain plot has been done many, many times. Even the hero as victim of mind control is old hat. Bendis takes the tried and true past the standard by making the Purple Man not just a credible threat, but a deeply frightening character. And he makes the aftermath on Jessica's side wrenchingly believable. It's that execution that takes what's really a standard storyline in comics and makes it special, and unforgettable.

I've really liked this entire series. It's had a lot of hype over the years, and it's all deserved. As a whole, it's a fantastic piece of work, and it's Exhibit A for why Bendis is a top creator in the business.