This is it – the big fight for all the cosmic marbles! Shi'Ar vs. Inhuman! Black Bolt vs. Vulcan! Who will rule? The fate of two intergalactic civilizations teeters on the brink, and the outcome of this conflict will send shockwaves throughout the Marvel Universe! Don’t miss the climactic chapter in what IGN.com calls: "Action-packed but intimate and character driven…this could very well be the textbook definition of how to execute major superhero storylines." Rated T …$3.99
I can't remember the last time there wasn't any letdown whatsoever in the conclusion of an event. There is really nothing to dislike about this issue and, by proxy, this event. Kudos to all involved with War of Kings, just one more sign why the best facet of the superhero genre is Marvel's cosmic line. Read Full Review
Highly Recommended. Read Full Review
So let's recap – Abnett and Lanning have created an event that logically flows from and references the plot/story of previous cosmic titles. The characterization is top notch and even transforms previously marginal characters into ones I want to see more of. Consequently, the main story and even the tie-ins don't get bogged down into pointless punch-fests. To top it off, the conclusion was not only fun and satisfying; it also opened a lot of possibilities for Abnett and Lanning's ongoing narrative as they continue to build the cosmic universe. I typically give out a qualified recommendation for even some of my favorite books. While I say you should read it, there's usually an "if you're --- or ---" included. That's not going to be the case here. The only reason you should not be reading the cosmic titles at this point is if you're homeless and have to choose between shelter or comics. No other excuse will be accepted… Read Full Review
Which is to say, this series has been a lot of fun, and despite the dramatic costs, plenty of ways to undo things and move in new directions remain for the inevitable sequels. Read Full Review
Call me biased if you will, but any perceived faults with this issue are just washed away by how much I enjoyed everything. I do wish the aftermath was touched on more in this issue, but the epilogue has been scheduled for a while and I'm not going to complain any more about it until I read that, as I assume that will answer any lingering questions and transition us into the next year or two worth of cosmic goodness. Read Full Review
Although this issue didn't dazzle me like the previous two issues did, overall I'd have no problem recommending this mini-series to a Marvel Comics space connoisseur like myself. Read Full Review
Still, it's a fun issue, and Paul Pelletier's pencils are their consistent, energetic norm. If Marvel ever publishes another "Inhumans" series down the line I'd love to see him draw it, because there's something about the way he draws characters like Crystal and Medusa that just feels right. Hopefully next month's epilogue one-shot will finish wrapping this story up. There are still a lot of unanswered questions and situations, but Abnett and Lanning have done a good job up until now of dealing with them. Read Full Review
War of Kings 6 exceeds my high expectations and ended this event with a bang. This finale was easily the highlight of the series as the final battle between Vulcan and Black Bolt is up their for one of the best fights in Marvel Comics history. Abnett, Lanning, and Pelletier have outdone themselves