I think this story show much promise. I am a big fan of the Original Torch and the Invaders (who are well represented here). I think Cantwell is a good writer and I am looking forward to the next issue..
Quandaryman reviewed Namor: Conquered Shores #5 Feb 13, 2023
This is the best series I have read in years! Each issue was better than the previous, with character growth, twists, turns, heartbreak, and then hope. A part of me would be very glad to see the story continue, or have a sequel; another part of me finds the finale so great, that it would be hard to top! But if there is I will be there. Cantwell's treatment of legacy characters is superior!
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Who will survive in this fallen world? Who will rebuild it? Atlantis? The machines? A long-suffering humankind? Namor faces off against the Original Human Torch one last time... and then his own underwater empire. In the end, will anything be left to rule on these conquered shores?
Rated T+
Quandaryman reviewed Namor: Conquered Shores #4 Feb 6, 2023
I think each issue of this series gets better and better. This issue has both hope and heartbreak. It is a perfect example of the old saying "If you do not control your emotions, your emotions will control you." The writing is some of the best I have seen in recent books. I like that the legacy characters (Torch, Namor, Cap) are together in this "What if" type story.
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Namor confronts the original Human Torch and his hidden machine enclave in the Arctic Circle. What are these machines' true intentions? The death of surface-dwelling humans? The overthrow of Atlantis itself? Old grudges will reignite as the Torch and Sub-Mariner take their battles to the skies and seas once more!
Quandaryman reviewed Namor: Conquered Shores #3 Jan 15, 2023
I believe this issue to be the best so far as it sets up for a (hopefully) powerful finale through issues #4 & 5. The mystery deepens and Namor and the Original Torch final meet. I look forward to what comes next!
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Namor and Luke Cage trail the Human Torch to the ruins of Latveria, encountering ghosts of the past... and GOLEMS OF THE PRESENT. Plus, a startling revelation about the surface-dwelling refugees here causes Namor to spiral? Is a conspiracy afoot? And will his roiling feelings for the Torch cloud the truth or reveal an awful reality too late?
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Quandaryman rated Namor: Conquered Shores #2 Nov 18, 2022
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Does Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch, yet live? Could he hold the key to the salvation of Earth's human refugees? Namor seeks to find out. Accompanied by Luke Cage, the Sub-Mariner sets off across what devastated surface of Earth remains, looking for answers and following traces of his oldest adversary...
RATED T+
Quandaryman reviewed Namor: Conquered Shores #1 Nov 17, 2022
I think this first issue sets up what could be an interesting story.
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A century into the future, not much land remains on Earth. A combination of a worsening climate and a devastating war with the Kree has left the surface of the planet mostly inhospitable, with an ever-dwindling population of air-breathers and a profound lack of super heroes to protect them. Enter NAMOR, who these many years on is no longer King of ...
Quandaryman added Namor: Conquered Shores (2022) to their pull list Nov 17, 2022
A century into the future, not much land remains on Earth. A combination of a worsening climate and a devastating war with the Kree has left the surface of the planet mostly inhospitable, with an ever-dwindling population of air-breathers and a profound lack of super heroes to protect them. Enter NAMOR, who these many years on is no longer King of ...
I think this story show much promise. I am a big fan of the Original Torch and the Invaders (who are well represented here). I think Cantwell is a good writer and I am looking forward to the next issue..
Quandaryman reviewed Maestro: World War M #2 Apr 26, 2022
I give this high a score more for the supporting cast (The Torch, Namor, Toro, Doom, Abomination). They are the ones facing true tragedy and fear while fighting to survive. On the other hand, the Maestro's plans for conquest never seem to be in any real jeopardy. Perhaps that will change in coming issues.
I do also like how half of the Invaders are in this story. It would be great of some v more
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BATTLE AT PACIFICA!
The Maestro is out for revenge against those who attacked him, which has led him straight to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, right into the underwater city ruled by the Sub-Mariner, Namor! But the Maestro might be outmatched... or, more likely, out-limbed.
RATED T+
Quandaryman reviewed Maestro: World War M #1 Apr 26, 2022
This first issue starts things off well and including the Original Human Torch is genius! Being a prequal, though, I am interested to see where this story goes.
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THE FINAL CHAPTER OF PETER DAVID'S MAESTRO TRILOGY BEGINS!
A.I.M., the Pantheon and even Doctor Doom have all fallen before the might of the Maestro! Finally, he may now reign over his kingdom with a firm green fist. Except he didn't count on the Abomination rising from the dead and forming an alliance with Namor and Doom! And this dangerous ne...
Quandaryman rated Atlantis Attacks #2 Feb 27, 2020
THE EARTH WILL SHAKE AND THE WATERS WILL BOIL!
• NAMOR versus BRAWN! A team torn asunder! SWORD MASTER and SHANG-CHI undercover!
• Wave caught between the surface world of her birth and the undersea glories of ATLANTIS! And who are the SIRENAS?
• The epic clash continues and the AGENTS OF ATLAS -- both old and new -- wil...
Quandaryman rated Atlantis Attacks #1 Feb 27, 2020
WAR WITH THE WATER KINGDOM!
The armies of ATLANTIS face ATLAS in a showdown destined to shake allegiances and break hearts! AMADEUS CHO, SILK, WAVE, SHANG-CHI, and all the heroes of the Atlas have bonded with each other after the challenges of WAR OF THE REALMS. But when a terrible secret incurs the wrath of KING NAMOR, who's the true friend --...
Quandaryman rated Avengers of the Wastelands #1 Feb 27, 2020
A NEW STORY FROM THE WORLD OF OLD MAN LOGAN!
In a world where most of the super heroes fell at the hands of the RED SKULL over fifty years ago, a new force rises in the Wastelands! DANI CAGE wields the mighty Mjolnir for the cause of peace, but when the brutal regime of DOCTOR DOOM forces DWIGHT (a.k.a. the owner of the s...
Quandaryman added Atlantis Attacks to their pull list Feb 27, 2020
WAR WITH THE WATER KINGDOM!
The armies of ATLANTIS face ATLAS in a showdown destined to shake allegiances and break hearts! AMADEUS CHO, SILK, WAVE, SHANG-CHI, and all the heroes of the Atlas have bonded with each other after the challenges of WAR OF THE REALMS. But when a terrible secret incurs the wrath of KING NAMOR, who's the true friend --...
Quandaryman added Avengers of the Wastelands to their pull list Feb 27, 2020
A NEW STORY FROM THE WORLD OF OLD MAN LOGAN!
In a world where most of the super heroes fell at the hands of the RED SKULL over fifty years ago, a new force rises in the Wastelands! DANI CAGE wields the mighty Mjolnir for the cause of peace, but when the brutal regime of DOCTOR DOOM forces DWIGHT (a.k.a. the owner of the s...
Quandaryman reviewed Invaders #11 Dec 31, 2019
I would have rated this much higher it it were called Marvel Team Up or Marvel Two In One because it tells a good story about CA and Namor.
If, however, you are a fan of ANY of the other Invaders, there's not much there. In fact, The Original Torch, Toro, Winter Soldier, and Spitfire appear on one page only. This, and the numerous errors in the Torch's history, are my biggest knocks on this more
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With the world about to undergo its biggest disaster ever, CAPTAIN AMERICA and NAMOR are nowhere to be found! But on a tiny island in the ocean, two men are having a long overdue conversation. DEAD IN THE WATER continues here!
Rated T+
Quandaryman reviewed Invaders #5 Nov 10, 2019
I have been a fan of the Invaders from way back and have found some of this series to be good. This issue for me, however, is the worst. Up to now, the Torch has been very much a secondary character (not even listed on the cover); but (spoiler alert) Namor beheading him made this issue a loss for me. Did the writer look at anything written about the Torch previously? It seems like years of buildin more
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Quandaryman rated X-Men #1 Nov 2, 2019
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DAWN OF X!
The X-Men find themselves in a whole new world of possibility... and things have never been better! Jonathan Hickman (HOUSE OF X, POWERS OF X, SECRET WARS) and superstar artist Leinil Yu (NEW AVENGERS, CAPTAIN AMERICA) reveal the saga of Cyclops and his hand-picked squad of mutant powerhouses!
Rated T+
Quandaryman added X-Men (2019) to their pull list Nov 2, 2019
DAWN OF X!
The X-Men find themselves in a whole new world of possibility... and things have never been better! Jonathan Hickman (HOUSE OF X, POWERS OF X, SECRET WARS) and superstar artist Leinil Yu (NEW AVENGERS, CAPTAIN AMERICA) reveal the saga of Cyclops and his hand-picked squad of mutant powerhouses!
Rated T+
Quandaryman rated Invaders #10 Oct 20, 2019
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CAPTAIN AMERICA and WINTER SOLDIER have sacrificed EVERYTHING to find the GENUS FORMULA, but can they overcome both ROXXON and NAMOR? And after a major betrayal, who's side is NAMOR even on as DOOMSDAY approaches? DEAD IN THE WATER continues here!
Rated T+
Quandaryman reviewed All-New Invaders Vol. 3: Martians Are Coming Oct 20, 2019
When I was a kid I became a fan of the Original Human Torch and the Invaders. This series is one of my favorites ever! The stories are good. The art never disappoints.
The Invaders are brought into the modern world, their stories advance, and (yes) the Torch is given a lot to do! He even has a love interest by the end. His character has much to offer in terms of good stories (see the T more
Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch, has been driven mad by recent events - and now it's up to Namor to stop his rampage! And in England, Spitfire and Union Jack must face a different kind of Invader - one from another world! In 1917, several WWI heroes banded together to battle Martians - and now the invading aliens are back! As the Winter Soldi...
Quandaryman reviewed All-New Invaders Vol. 2: Original Sin Oct 20, 2019
New characters introduced and a tie-in to the Original Sin Event! The series continues to combine excellent art with superior story-telling.
ORIGINAL SIN tie-in! Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch, must reveal the Invaders' tragic original sin - and it traces all the way back to Hiroshima! Did the team make a fatal miscalculation by disobeying orders from on high, and will Japanese super heroine Radiance make them pay the ultimate price? Then, when the Torch's former sidekick, Toro, ...
Quandaryman reviewed All-New Invaders Vol. 1: Gods and Soldiers Oct 20, 2019
An excellent series begins here! The art and story-telling are phenomenal! If you like the Invaders (especially the Original Human Torch) this series is an enjoyable read.
The Kree Empire intends to conquer the universe using an army of Norse Gods! Now, four heroes united by their past — Captain America, Namor, the original Human Torch and the Winter Soldier — must wage an alien war to save Earth! The Invaders face the Kree’s ultimate hunter, Tanalth the Pursuer, and take the fight straight to the Kree homeworl...
Quandaryman reviewed Invaders #9 Oct 1, 2019
The plot thickens...one of the better issues.
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"DEAD IN THE WATER" CONTINUES!
It's WAR as NAMOR takes on ROXXON! Meanwhile, CAPTAIN AMERICA and WINTER SOLDIER recruit a classic INVADER in their attempts to bring NAMOR to justice and stop his infiltration of the world's governments!
Rated T+
Quandaryman reviewed Invaders #8 Sep 7, 2019
The series great (overall) but the Torch under utilized. This issue is a perfect example of that. He "declares war" and is not seen again.
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DEAD IN THE WATER, PART TWO!
How did NAMOR change the world? All is finally revealed here as the WINTER SOLDIER tracks down the world's greatest threat! Meanwhile, the TORCH's life changes FOREVER and CAPTAIN AMERICA deals with the fallout as ROXXON targets ATLANTIS!
Rated T+
Quandaryman reviewed All-New Invaders #15 Aug 29, 2019
This series was excellent and I am very sorry to see it end. I think James Robinson is an excellent writer and the art was consistently top-rate. This series got me back into comics. thank you Mr. Robinson!
THE RETURN OF TORO PART TWO
• As the series draws to a close, STEVE ROGERS, JIM HAMMOND and NAMOR consider the INVADERS' past and future.
• Meanwhile the Neo-Nazi threat that these heroes (including RADIANCE and SAM WILSON CAPTAIN AMERICA) face, now involves both LASH and the Royal Family of the INHUMANS, wit...
Quandaryman rated All-New Invaders #14 Aug 29, 2019
• THOMAS "TORO" RAYMOND emerges from his INHUMAN cocoon with new powers and new enemies. Can JIM HAMMOND, NAMOR and NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA SAM WILSON help their colleague through his dangerous rebirth?
• Will the BRITISH INVADERS UNION JACK and SPITFIRE-along with WINTER SOLDIER-solve the mystery of the MARTIAN INVASION?<...
Quandaryman rated All-New Invaders #12 Aug 29, 2019
• In 1917, what brought together UNION JACK, IRON FIST, and FREEDOM'S FIVE? Would you believe...invading MARTIANS?!
• Plus: THE WINTER SOLDIER sends the modern-day INVADERS to England to help SPITFIRE...but why?
Quandaryman rated All-New Invaders #10 Aug 29, 2019
• The hunt for TORO!
• JIM HAMMOND reprogrammed?
• One of the "band of brothers" a traitor?
• The startling end of the DEATHLOK WAR and a Martian invasion?
• This one has it all, even KILLRAVEN!!!
Rated T+
Quandaryman rated All-New Invaders #9 Aug 29, 2019
Quandaryman rated All-New Invaders #8 Aug 29, 2019
A NEW INVASION MUST BE STOPPED!
• Reeling from last issue's stunning revelation, THE ALL-NEW INVADERS discover a devastating new threat!
• What is the secret behind the abduction of THOMAS RAYMOND, the TORCH'S old sidekick TORO?
• Can NAMOR, the WINTER SOLDIER and the HUMAN TORCH save huma...
Quandaryman reviewed All-New Invaders #7 Aug 29, 2019
The Invader tie in to the Original Sin tie in is a solid story. Like the new character (Radiance), the Torch and her make an interesting couple.
ORIGINAL SIN TIE IN!
• JIM HAMMOND THE ORIGINAL HUMAN TORCH, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., must reveal the tragic ORIGINAL SIN of the INVADERS!
• Did the team make a fatal miscalculation by disobeying orders from on high?
• Will Japanese Super Heroine RADIANCE make them pay the ultimate price?
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