Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders #1 is comparable to the Secret Wars version of Ewing's Mighty Avengers series and that's the best possible compliment one could pay this debut. If you enjoyed that title, you'll more than enjoy this entry into the Battleworld canon. Read Full Review

There's no obvious drawbacks to Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders #1. There's nothing bad about Alan Davis' pencils, they're just incredibly safe. Contrastingly, Al Ewing is an unrestrained whirlwind of ideas and energy, clearly enjoying the freedom offered by the Battleworld concept and using it to maximum effect. A great script and solid (if unexceptional) artwork make Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders #1 an issue worth recommending. Read Full Review

Mighty Defenders is another success for the writer. Read Full Review

I am looking forward to the second issue of this story and I am veryeager to see more of Mondo City and the Bosses who make it up (and I hope others catch the similarities to another known comic character that Mondo City seems to be based on). I really enjoyed Captain Britain, even though I am not familiar with this character and look forward to seeing more from her. I only wish this title wasn't only 2 issues long, and allow more time to flesh this story out. Read Full Review

Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders aims high but comes up a little short. The heroes are a breath of fresh air. Faiza Hussain particularly is a character who really deserves to be pushed to the frontlines of the Marvel lineup. The story has some great ideas but has to cram them all together alongside the conflict with Mondo City. The art by Alan Davis is good but doesn't really stand out save for a few panels. If this book had been given the five issue treatment like its fellow Secret Wars tie-ins, it could have been a classic. Still, it features a fantastic cast who finally get their time in the limelight. Read Full Review

Seemingly happier to be too full of good ideas than risk overstaying its welcome, Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders #1 is a terrifically fun comic book. There is some undeniable unevenness in places, but its sense of wonder and straightforward approach disarm quite a bit of that. Though it's mostly just lead up for the real story due next month, the strange, mix-and-match nature of the twin cities is too fascinating to pass by. Mighty Defenders is another bit of proof that Al Ewing is one of the most interesting minds in the house of ideas right now. Read Full Review

Even though the script could be better, it still gives us a really interesting story to work with. We have interesting characters that I’d like to know more and care about and, who knows, maybe it’s coming! Future issues will tell… The artwork, along with Will Quintana’s colors, makes this issue a complete and utter success. Read Full Review

Captain Britain And The Mighty Defenders #1 has a concept that intrigues me, some solid characters that are fun to have around again, and some rather boring artwork. Davis' work isn't bad, but it didn't wow me at all and it deflated a lot of the momentum of the issue. I'll be back for Ewing's take on Faiza, but I'm not expecting to be astounded by the artwork in this series. Read Full Review

It's like everyone involved in Captain Britain and the Mighty Defendersrealizes that this is a throwaway mini-series with no reason for existing, but they might as well have some fun with it while they're here. I'm as tickled pink as the next guy to see some of my favorite characters get used, but Faiza and Spider Hero can only entertain for so long. Read Full Review

So the overall feeling of the book, has to be re-hash and like any meal that is reheated, you run the rish of whilst its lovely and crispy on the outside, the insides can still be cold. Read Full Review

There's a lot of little moments in "Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders" #1 that could have been interesting with more room, but the creative team never has time to explore them here. It's also worth noting that the title is a real misnomer; Faiza is a minor character, the random grouping of characters isn't the Defenders at all and, if anything, the real protagonist is Professor Yinsen. Ewing tries hard and Davis and Farmer at least provide some gorgeous art, but -- in the end -- it would be utterly forgettable if it wasn't such a fine looking comic. Read Full Review

Kudos to the artistic team of Alan Davis (Excalibur),Mark Farmer (JLA) and Wil Quintana (Exiles) for bringing a gritty stylistic approach swabbed with a rich color palate that clearly defines the mood of the series. There were elements reminiscent of John Romita, Jr. (one of my childhood favorites) that told the story far better than the writing. Ah, the writing. With so much going on, the explosiveness was less TNT and more WTF. Not to say that the vision conceived by Al Ewing(Loki: Agent of Asgard) is a poor one, but a lot of it just seemed like a conversation between Lucy and Ricky Ricardo. Theres a lot of splainin to do. And the way the path is laid out, M. NightShyamalan would read it and say huh? Nevertheless, theres a snowballs chance the payoff will be worth it a few issues down the line. If you can make it that far. Read Full Review

This issue solely works due to the fact of it’s mostly Ewing reimagining 616 characters into Yinsen city characters in Battleoworld. And because of Alan Davis’ art, which is the best part of the issue. I like the new Captain Britain, and it’s clear Ewing is a great character writer. Not quite sure what’s in store next issue, but we’ll see

I like this re-imagining of the characters, especially Yinsen and Spider Hero. I remember Boss Cage and Mondo-City One from a few issues of Thunderbolts and I can't help but love this shameless analog of Judge Dredd. What a shame that the series is only two issues long.

I hope it goes in a good direction