The devastating fallout from the first half of this event is enormous and being felt in every corner of the Marvel Universe. The truth about Ulysses' future-seeing power is revealed and it is a game changer. Sides are irrevocably drawn and the gauntlet is thrown for the biggest battle in Marvel Universe history. And that's just the stuff we can tell you. All this, and the story goes galactic!
Rating T+
If you're looking for lots of action, this issue checks that box! Read Full Review
Yet considering how difficult it was to connect with the previous four issues of Civil War II, I’m not about to look a gift horse in the mouth with this much-improved installment. While Brian Michael Bendis might be known for his naturalistic dialogue, he’s able to utilize his structural strengths in a very different - and very refreshing - manner here, as he finally turns in a script that not only delivers on the promise of Civil War II’s high concept, but also gives his collaborator David Marquez a real opportunity to shine in an event comic book landscape. While it appears that the superhero fisticuffs might be taking yet a breather after this chapter, it’s hard to deny the sheer fun Civil War II #5 has to offer. Read Full Review
This was the first issue that made me forget about the terrible plot and that's it's a cash grab, until Tony and Star Lord do the “Carol's my friend” “So was I” bit from the movie, then I was immediately snapped back into reality. At this point I'm just seeing what new lows the story can reach, as I see it firmly placing itself as my least favorite Marvel crossover event. Read Full Review
On its own, this isn't a bad issue. It isn't great, but it certainly isn't bad either. In terms of it being a future classic, that probably won't happen. In terms of it being a stepping stone in this story though, it's necessary. So if you're following this series then enjoy it, and if not then this probably won't sell you on the whole thing. Read Full Review
CIVIL WAR II #5 is an action-packed comic by stand-alone terms, but as a part of the main story narrative it's a mixed bag. The fighting still lacks weight and plot-wise doesn't do much to contribute to the protection versus profiling dilemma that the series praised itself for being. The artwork definitely helps deliver on the concept of a fun CIVIL WAR fight sequence, but with only two episodes left in the series I'm still not sure where it's going as a story. Make of that what you will, whether it be positive or negative. Read Full Review
Writer Brian Michael Bendis, artist David Marquez, colorist Justin Ponsor, and letterer Clayton Cowles push the Marvel Universe over the tipping point in Civil War II #5 as the two sides rush into conflict atop the Triskelion. Read Full Review
Everything is still a bit of a mess, but Civil War II is a fun mess and now Im deeply itching for the next chapter- which probably hits sometime in 2018 or some such nonsense. Read Full Review
Civil War II isn't really getting better, but it's far from the worst thing on the stands. Still, with so many heroes and personalities at your disposal, this book just isn't giving us a quality story to fully invest in. Here's to hoping (HOPING) we get a real shift in the second half of the book. Read Full Review
As expected, Civil War II continues to be a cluster of pure confusion in terms of plot and character decisions. There's plenty that just doesn't make sense, and the motivations behind the war are still questionable. It feels like they're fighting for the sake of fighting, and that shouldn't be the case after six issues. There's only two issues to go, and it's possible that the series isn't redeemable at this point. Read Full Review
Civil War II continues to be a confusing mish mash of ideas, both morally and plot wise. There are surprises that dont make sense and the motivations of the characters feel unclear at best. The ending was not so much a surprise as a hackneyed way to deliver shock, complete with beautiful, sad, and opportunistic posing of characters to commemorate their pain. I havent been sure where this story has been going and Im still not sure, especially with only two issues left. Read Full Review
It all feels like there were issues putting this issue together. Some things are rushed, othere things there's not enough detail or discussion. I'd guess it was around this issue that plans changed and the series was expanded. Overall, the issue continues an event that's more flash than substance. Read Full Review
I really feel bad to say this as last week I praised Bendis. Civil War II had also had somewhat made its comeback in the last issue but now the momentum has stalled. This issue delivered what was promised: a big battle, though at the end, it left bad taste in my mouth. Believe me, I am generous with the ratings here. Read Full Review
Civil War II #5 is a step down from the last issue. While we finally got the action we were promised from the very beginning, we sacrificed story progression for it, outside of a very questionable ending. The writing had a lot of problems, especially when it comes to character depiction, and the artwork, while amazing, has some slipups as well. This is the weakest issue of this event by far, so hopefully things can bounce back somehow next time around. Read Full Review
Civil War II has had its moments over the past few months. And at the very least, the series has always had its gorgeous visuals to rely upon. But at this point, that's not enough. This issue fixates on an extended superhero brawl that lacks dramatic weight (or even narrative logic) before transitioning into a very disappointing twist that threatens to derail the series for good. It may be too late in the game to hope for things to turn around now. Read Full Review
We really want to like this series more than we actually do, but the way that Bendis writes the book and treats the characters constantly throws us out of the issue. Marquez and Ponsor are continuing to turn in stellar artwork, but it's not enough to balance out a lackluster story that doesn't feel true to the heart of the Marvel Universe. Read Full Review
Yes there is great action. Watching Dr. Strange take on The X-Men and Blue Marvel facing off against Luke Cage was surely fun, but that fun goes by so quick with andno repercussion you realize you are witnessingnothing more than a glorified training exercise. The biggest issue is this argument has become stale. Five issues in now and the debate has yet to evolve past its initial premise. Its like watching a political debate show with superheroes shouting the same things over and over. Read Full Review
We have four more issue in this event and now I’m beginning to wonder why I even invested in reading this. I would say skip this issue but the last four pages will be important for what is to come. So if you are following this event then you will want to pick up this one, even if it is a blatant cash grab. Read Full Review
The bottom line is this is not a well written or constructed comic event in any way shape or form and now that's it's hit delays, has become utterly pointless. Continuity is loose as a goose and not followed, resurrection, killing, and now destruction is abound just because the author demands it, so save your money. Go buy a large coffee and donut instead...at least you'll have some satisfaction from spending five dollars on something worthwhile. Bendis has turned Ulysses into nothing more than an uninteresting plot device, taking down heroes left and right, while the only death I'm interested in going forward from the author is Ulysses' himself. Bits and Pieces:Marvel needs to do better because, other than Spider-Man, I'm losing interest in the future of their comics at a rapid pace. Read Full Review
The only shinning light I can see in this event is that it'll hopefully move Marvel away from their current "multiple events a year with higher prices" trick if it bombs enough sales wise. Read Full Review
Well not much story here, more all out super hero action in this issue with a returning question for our heroes to think about. Great drawing but seeing that we only have 2 issues they took to long to get here. The issue was entertaining.
LOL I look at the last page and see what Capt. Marvel says what she says I just start chuckling. Yeah like that's gonna go smoothly. LOL
There are far less twist and turns that try to grab you at this point in the story. The conflict finally starts to take on physical actions and we begin to see what sides the heroes are taking. Most of this can be learned in the spin-off stories that have accompanied the event, so there will not be anything to shocking. This issue sets up a deciding factor that is to come. If you have been on board so far then you should find this one enjoyable.
Very unbelievable motivations. But the art is great. I also like how Bendis features the characters he writes in other books.
It was ok.
Action for the sake of story. Seeing as the art is the only redemption here action over story mite not be such a bad thing after all. Half the characters in the series have no point being here and again there is no hook to make you want more.
Well, I didn't see the ending coming. Partly because there was no set-up or explanation for it... so I'm not sure whether that is good or bad. The artwork and colours were excellent as usual, so that shouldn't come as a surprise. The somewhat lacklustre and out-of-character or generic writing also shouldn't surprise you; it's not much different to the previous ones. The action is here though; and I guess it's kind of underwhelming, but that's not surprising either. All that said, the situation with Ulysses is still interesting... and I will be finishing the arc just to see where it all ends up and how it is going to set up the new Marvel line-up. Overall, it's not 'bad' but it's hard to say this arc is anything above mediocre event standard more
I finally realized what the Ulysses dilemma reminds me of. You know how Q-tips have that warning not to insert them into your ear canal, but that's just to keep idiots from jamming them all the way in and hurting themselves, so everyone knows just to be careful when they insert them? With that in mind, I have written a helpful synopsis of the first 4 issues of this series:
ULYSSES: I have invented a device to clean wax out of ears -- the Q-tip.
IRON MAN: That makes me uneasy. What if someone jams one of those in too far? That could injure them!
CAPTAIN MARVEL: Wax buildup is a huge threat. I am going to use those Q-tips!
RHODEY cleans his ear with a Q-tip, but as he throws it into the garbage, he slips and breaks more
Why would Miles Morales kill Rogers anyways?? There's no rhyme or reason. Killing Banner for the possibility of hulking-out and killing everyone was already a wafer thin plot device but now this?? Just have Deadpool murder everyone again and call it a day. At least that would be more entertaining...
I keep on giving Marvel another chance, but they seem incapable of producing decent comics anymore.
What they need is a DC style "Rebirth". Dump all the devisive 'equality' crap, the sexuality issue, the feminist angle, the multi-part crossover events, the constant relauching of series, the massive amount of monthly books, and concentrate on getting back to the core characters, good stories, no political or cultural angle and maybe they will be worth reading again.
Marvel are not listening to anyone except the diversity and equality freaks.
This just keeps going further into the abyss.
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