out of curiosity, do you like Bendis Ultimate Spider-Man run?
It's fine and it reads OK but I'm just not into what's happening since it feels like I'm reading emotionless sequences. Ok A then B then we add C like a robotic dictation. Don't get me wrong there is attempt at infusing emotions here on every panel but it's not working for me. This should be enjoyable but it's not. The clear winners so far for me are Guillen and Ewing who continue doing great workmore
BESTIES WITH BLOODY BLADES! Kate Pryde and Illyana Rasputin have been best friends for a long time. They've had good times, and they've had bad times. One thing they can always agree on? Stomping anti-mutant bigots' heads.
Rated T+
The narrative delves into Magneto's internal struggles as he faces the consequences of his choices & past actions. Al Ewing masterfully crafts a monologue that lays bare Magneto's guilt & regret, reminding readers of the human cost of his actions. It was a touching & vulnerable look into the psyche of one of Marvel's most complex characters.
I appreciated that Ewing doesn't attempt to e more
THE KEY - THE SECRET!
In the depths, Magneto was given a key by strange forces - and impossibly, he holds it still. Now, in death, Max Eisenhardt judges his own life - and counts the cost. Should he return to the world? Can he allow Storm to bring him back? And what does the Deep Key unlock?
Rated T+
Al Ewing just knows how to get my attention and keep me interested. He'll take old ideas and rehash them in new environments with narratives that make you think about them in different angles. Is Magneto good or bad? YES. The judgement is not over nor will he escape his sins but he will try to atone for them but he cannot escape judgement. Luciano Vecchio is delivering some great art that fits thimore
THE KEY - THE SECRET!
In the depths, Magneto was given a key by strange forces - and impossibly, he holds it still. Now, in death, Max Eisenhardt judges his own life - and counts the cost. Should he return to the world? Can he allow Storm to bring him back? And what does the Deep Key unlock?
Rated T+
It's a quite nice blend of many topics and ideas addressed many times before but it is done well and has the feel of a movie I watched before yet I continue to enjoy popping it again to re-watch. I like the action here much better and Acuna on art is perfect. To make things pop in darkness is a skill and his rain sequences and the shine on all surfaces is exquisite.
Off the shores of New York City sits THE RAFT, a government facility full of secrets and danger! Can CAPTAIN AMERICA infiltrate it before the new IRON MAN gives him the same gruesome fate as TONY STARK?
Rated T+
This issue was really solid. There was a lot to like. It didn't feel as preachy. The art was great and the ending was fire.
Off the shores of New York City sits THE RAFT, a government facility full of secrets and danger! Can CAPTAIN AMERICA infiltrate it before the new IRON MAN gives him the same gruesome fate as TONY STARK?
Rated T+
this issue shows that the first issue was not a fluke, and Hickman is just firing on all cylinders. If he keeps this up, then this series will overtake Zeb Well's Amazing Spider-Man soon.
I also love how we see how an Adult Peter Parker will struggle, and the art of course is spectacular. I think it is a fantastic idea to have an issue come out once every two months to really get the id more
THE MOST SURPRISING SPIDER-MAN STORY OF THE 21ST CENTURY CONTINUES!
Spider-Man faces his first super villain! J. Jonah Jameson's quest to uncover who is really pulling the strings of this new Ultimate Universe leads to a shocking revelation! And New York City welcomes its newest hero...the Green Goblin!
Rated T
I only have one problem. I wanted this to be longer. Everything else? I love.
And ending this with "maybe I'll give it one more day"? I see what you're doing Hickman.
THE MOST SURPRISING SPIDER-MAN STORY OF THE 21ST CENTURY CONTINUES!
Spider-Man faces his first super villain! J. Jonah Jameson's quest to uncover who is really pulling the strings of this new Ultimate Universe leads to a shocking revelation! And New York City welcomes its newest hero...the Green Goblin!
Rated T
Generally I do. There are some parts I don't like, but on the whole I do like it and I think it was a great reimagining for Spidey.
A strong second issue that sees Peter learning how to be a hero. And he's pretty bad at this right now.
But hes learning.
The JJ and Ben stuff didn't really go anywhere this issue. The Kingpin stuff was cool. But the main drive of this issue is Peter's story, and how he's doing something he should've done ages ago but now late.
Hes a little too self aware of that more
THE MOST SURPRISING SPIDER-MAN STORY OF THE 21ST CENTURY CONTINUES!
Spider-Man faces his first super villain! J. Jonah Jameson's quest to uncover who is really pulling the strings of this new Ultimate Universe leads to a shocking revelation! And New York City welcomes its newest hero...the Green Goblin!
Rated T
A surprisingly straightforward issue delivering exactly what the book appears to promise. Fantastic art. I can't really find anything meaningful to complain about. The villains are a little wooden and does Peter not have spider-sense? In any case, this is certainly the most interesting spider book at the moment.
THE MOST SURPRISING SPIDER-MAN STORY OF THE 21ST CENTURY CONTINUES!
Spider-Man faces his first super villain! J. Jonah Jameson's quest to uncover who is really pulling the strings of this new Ultimate Universe leads to a shocking revelation! And New York City welcomes its newest hero...the Green Goblin!
Rated T
This was great. This is exactly the type of Spider-Man book that the fans have wanted for over a decade.
I love Peters family dynamics, and the art is fantastic!
The build up of Kingpin and the Green Goblin is also good and keeps me wanting more. Even the Shocker was given his own unique personality and had a fun introduction.
Ben and Jonah's relationship continues to be a su more
THE MOST SURPRISING SPIDER-MAN STORY OF THE 21ST CENTURY CONTINUES!
Spider-Man faces his first super villain! J. Jonah Jameson's quest to uncover who is really pulling the strings of this new Ultimate Universe leads to a shocking revelation! And New York City welcomes its newest hero...the Green Goblin!
Rated T
Hickman and Checcetto are as near a perfect match as Zdarsky was. All three master storytellers in their fields. Checcetto really understands Hickman's pace. Fluid and graceful in dynamic or humorous scenes, rigid and dark when it needs to be in tense or sincere moments. I couldn't be happier with how these first two issues have been. I remember talking to some friends about what projects people wmore
THE MOST SURPRISING SPIDER-MAN STORY OF THE 21ST CENTURY CONTINUES!
Spider-Man faces his first super villain! J. Jonah Jameson's quest to uncover who is really pulling the strings of this new Ultimate Universe leads to a shocking revelation! And New York City welcomes its newest hero...the Green Goblin!
Rated T
Two-for-two on great issues. This didn't quite pack the same punch as Issue 1, but I didn't expect it to and it didn't even necessarily need to. I thought this was a super fun first adventure, of sorts, for Peter in this universe. I think it was filled to the brim with great writing and character interactions, specifically. Plus, Checchetto kills it again here to the surprise of absolutely nobody.
THE MOST SURPRISING SPIDER-MAN STORY OF THE 21ST CENTURY CONTINUES!
Spider-Man faces his first super villain! J. Jonah Jameson's quest to uncover who is really pulling the strings of this new Ultimate Universe leads to a shocking revelation! And New York City welcomes its newest hero...the Green Goblin!
Rated T
Near perfect issue. Is is world breaking or mind blowing? No but just like when you're fasting in the summer and haven't had water for 18 hours, water tastes like the best thing you've ever had in your life. This comic book delivers on what we all wanted albeit from a different angle but it ticks all the boxes and I had a smile on my face the whole time. I even chuckled on that last panel with Petmore
THE MOST SURPRISING SPIDER-MAN STORY OF THE 21ST CENTURY CONTINUES!
Spider-Man faces his first super villain! J. Jonah Jameson's quest to uncover who is really pulling the strings of this new Ultimate Universe leads to a shocking revelation! And New York City welcomes its newest hero...the Green Goblin!
Rated T
I actually liked this issue. The Enigmas stuff is really interesting, and I like what they are trying to pull off.
THE LAST HOPE - OUTSIDE OF REALITY!
Outside time and space is mutantdom's last hope. Floating between dimensions, hiding from a Dominion who wishes to crush them. Can Xavier and his crew survive? And when we find out their plan, will we want them to? The end of the Krakoan Age continues in this epic tale split in two!
Rated T+
This is the best issue so far in this event! Gillen is knocking out some great ideas as we close this Krakoan era. I'm glad he took the reigns after Hickman because the way he writes this issue is very enjoyable. I read it while enjoying the art and it took me about 25 minutes to de-cypher all the little hints and loops of the story. RB Silva is phenomenal and his level of attention to detail and more
THE LAST HOPE - OUTSIDE OF REALITY!
Outside time and space is mutantdom's last hope. Floating between dimensions, hiding from a Dominion who wishes to crush them. Can Xavier and his crew survive? And when we find out their plan, will we want them to? The end of the Krakoan Age continues in this epic tale split in two!
Rated T+
Good read once again. I liked Acuña's art as a whole here more than Issue 1, but I was just a little less interested in Zdarsky's story this time around, so it evened out to another 8.5/10 score. Either way, I'm really intrigued by the world being built here and I think Zdarsky does a great job writing Steve.
With the clock ticking to New Year's Day, and the world against him, CAPTAIN AMERICA must build an army to save America! Will his surviving friends sign up, or is he going to have to lead the ragtag group called THE DEFENDERS against the expert military marksman known as BULLSEYE?
RATED T+
Yikes. Very rushed. This could’ve been 100 pages and been more enjoyable. Nothing was earned and there were even good ideas, but we breezed through it all.
NOT WITHOUT A FIGHT!
The X-Men may be at their lowest spot, and they may be on the brink of complete eradication...but they are not going down without a fight! Polaris returns to guide the X-Men home, bringing a wicked surprise for Orchis! This epic tale split in two continues as the Krakoan Age nears its conclusion!
I don't know why, but I did not really enjoy most of this issue. This had no excitement to it. Just felt like more of the same.
NOT WITHOUT A FIGHT!
The X-Men may be at their lowest spot, and they may be on the brink of complete eradication...but they are not going down without a fight! Polaris returns to guide the X-Men home, bringing a wicked surprise for Orchis! This epic tale split in two continues as the Krakoan Age nears its conclusion!
This was like reading a bulletin point explanation of what's happening. It felt too formulaic to fully digest or enjoy for me. Duggan can do better and has before multiple times but this feels like we're in a hurry or a means to an end. Interesting ideas in some panels are lost in the bigger picture. Lucas Werneck has gotten better and his art is some splash pages is wonderful. Other panels are stmore
NOT WITHOUT A FIGHT!
The X-Men may be at their lowest spot, and they may be on the brink of complete eradication...but they are not going down without a fight! Polaris returns to guide the X-Men home, bringing a wicked surprise for Orchis! This epic tale split in two continues as the Krakoan Age nears its conclusion!
An ending that ties things together too nicely and leaves me wanting something better that may never come. Ramirez on art was worth the ride and although some panels were rushed dues to crazy schedules or whatever, his big splashes and great character moments were very good. He will have a bright future in the biz.
TILL DEATH DO US PART!
• Genis-Vell and Rick Jones have been through a lot together - can they survive a final face-to-face with Death?
• You won't expect how this one ends!
RATED T+
I'm surprised and pleased to find some depth and change in a latter-day Peter David comic.
TILL DEATH DO US PART!
• Genis-Vell and Rick Jones have been through a lot together - can they survive a final face-to-face with Death?
• You won't expect how this one ends!
RATED T+
SHARING SPACE! A bond once forged between GENIS-VELL and RICK JONES forms again! Can the [legal said we can't use this adjective in conjunction with duo] duo work together to build a new future together? Or is DEATH once again right around the corner for them both?
Rated T+
Time/place/memory hopping around at its finest and sometimes it feels like we are all over the place. Still I like this series because it has a charm from Peter David's writing and Ramirez delivers great complementary art.
FAMILY MATTERS!
• Genis-Vell and Rick Jones are a mess when they're apart.
• Can Phyla-Vell fix this dysfunctional adventure?
• Or are Rick and Genis' fates already decided?
RATED T+
It's good 2nd issue but the time/place/memory hopping around is a bit much to keep track of. It makes sense but I had to think twice about the sequence of events. Still I like how Peter David writes and it doesn't hurt that Juanan Ramirez is doing some fine art too.
IN THE EYE OF A TITAN!
• The clock is ticking as Rick must find Genis before they both blink out of existence!
• Wait...who's that big face on the cover?
• Find out who else is searching for Genis and what DEATH has to do with it!
RATED T+
Some deft continuity nods and dangling-but-clearly-important plot threads elevate an adequate but not particularly remarkable space adventure. It's written and drawn decently; what makes it good is the strong sense that the author has a cool big-picture plan for future installments.
IN THE EYE OF A TITAN!
• The clock is ticking as Rick must find Genis before they both blink out of existence!
• Wait...who's that big face on the cover?
• Find out who else is searching for Genis and what DEATH has to do with it!
RATED T+
This comic just serves as a reminder of how missed Genis has been from comics for nearly 20 years. He is a fantastic character, especially when written by Peter David who wrote his last solo series.
IN THE EYE OF A TITAN!
• The clock is ticking as Rick must find Genis before they both blink out of existence!
• Wait...who's that big face on the cover?
• Find out who else is searching for Genis and what DEATH has to do with it!
RATED T+
I dont get why the low scores. I'm not the most knowledgeable in captain marvel lore but i have found this series until this point very interesting and entertaining.
IN THE EYE OF A TITAN!
• The clock is ticking as Rick must find Genis before they both blink out of existence!
• Wait...who's that big face on the cover?
• Find out who else is searching for Genis and what DEATH has to do with it!
RATED T+
I think some people are Just Done with the breezy flashback comics Peter David writes these days.
I enjoyed this and while I'm more aware of Rick Jones's Marvel story and less so with Genis-Vell, Peter David delivered enough to get me up to date. I like the fun of it and old school feel and zaniness. The art from Juanan Ramirez is fantastic.
PETER DAVID RETURNS TO GENIS-VELL, SON OF THE ORIGINAL CAPTAIN MARVEL!
Both now back in the land of the living, Genis-Vell and Rick Jones are about to come crashing back into each other! Witness Genis-Vell, Captain Marvel return to the pages of his very own series written by legendary scribe Peter David, drawn by artist Juanan Ram rez!
Can ...
This gets off to a very nice start, drawing me in with a complex structure, intriguing plot developments, some good jokes, and the beginning of a delightfully complicated five-way romantic tangle (love pentagon?).
Line to line, the dialogue is sometimes a little rough. The strategic plotting looks rock-solid, though.
I know Juanan Ramírez from Darkhawk (2021). Thankfully, he more
PETER DAVID RETURNS TO GENIS-VELL, SON OF THE ORIGINAL CAPTAIN MARVEL!
Both now back in the land of the living, Genis-Vell and Rick Jones are about to come crashing back into each other! Witness Genis-Vell, Captain Marvel return to the pages of his very own series written by legendary scribe Peter David, drawn by artist Juanan Ram rez!
Can ...
You could tell writing these characters again was like sliding on a pair of comfy shoes for David. This was a fun read.
PETER DAVID RETURNS TO GENIS-VELL, SON OF THE ORIGINAL CAPTAIN MARVEL!
Both now back in the land of the living, Genis-Vell and Rick Jones are about to come crashing back into each other! Witness Genis-Vell, Captain Marvel return to the pages of his very own series written by legendary scribe Peter David, drawn by artist Juanan Ram rez!
Can ...