For the most part, the previous two installments of this four-part series included the perfect blend of whimsical superhero fare, heartwarming emotion and tongue-in-cheek satire, but this issue spends so much time taking overt (and hardly original) pot-shots at the current political climate, it hardly finds time to have any fun. Smith has somewhat deflated his all-ages take on Captain Marvel of all its charm, a feat I would have thought impossible after reading the previous two wonderful installments. Someone may want to tell Mr. Smith to tone down his political beliefs in comic books about ten-year old superheroes, talking tigers, evil alligators, and giant robots. I seriously question writer/artist Jeff Smith's decision to include so much straightforward political satire in this issue. This isn't because I have anything against political commentary in superhero comics, but Smith's thinly veiled criticism of current real world politics and media mixes with his light-hearted and energetic take on Captain Marvel about as well as oil mixes with water. It’s a shame because the first two parts demonstrated flawless story-telling. This issue seems like it came from another series entirely. I can only hope that Smith pulls it all together with the finale. Somewhat recommended.