ULTRON RETURNS...REDEEMED?
Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers - one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study? Ultron - who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow...for now. But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? Spider-Woman and Firestar have their doubts. And can any amount of heroics really absolve Ultron of his past?
Rated T+
Overall, West Coast Avengers #1 is a promising start to a new series. It offers a fresh take on the Avengers formula, with a focus on character development and interpersonal relationships. While the concept of a reformed Ultron might be controversial, it provides an opportunity for some interesting storytelling. Read Full Review
West Coast Avengers #1 delivers a fresh, exciting take on the classic team while leaning into its quirky and nostalgic roots. Gerry Duggan and Danny Kim craft an engaging and action-packed debut that subverts expectations by placing a rehabilitated Ultron at the forefront alongside a slightly out-of-step Tony Stark. The character dynamics are promising, though further development for the broader team would elevate the story. Read Full Review
Kim delivers some great art throughout the issue. The action is definitely a visual highlight. Things always seemed to be in motion and I really liked how the imagery flowed from moment to moment. Read Full Review
West Coast Avengers #1 is solid in the team dynamic with some action to show off their dynamic and really nail down that this is a shitshow of a team. With some great humor and just unexpected moments (that ending!), it's a great debut that leaves us wanting more. Read Full Review
West Coast Avengers #1 is a fantastic farce. Duggan’s sense of humor in the comic can make for a shaky start and not all jokes land. But the slapdash team has enough personality and intrigue to generate enough energy to captivate the reader. Read Full Review
All in all, West Coast Avengers #1 is a rough start. While the concept is solid enough, it is largely outshined by the inclusion of Iron Man. Beyond that, there are conflicts within the story tone and the artwork. Hopefully future issues will shift focus to the ensemble, and the team will do more than support Tony Stark. Read Full Review
I really enjoyed this first issue. It has some great character moments, good dialogue and an intriguing story that makes me want to come back for more. Something about this series feels very nostalgic and charming, despite the fact that it’s an almost completely new team of West Coast Avengers. The biggest problem for me is the inconsistent art. It’s great in some places and quite horrible in others. Something tells me that with some more practice, Kim could become really good though.
I wish Duggan would stop trying to be funny. It just comes off awkward. Now Firestar is an alcoholic? I'm not sure why he's trying to make a new Thunderbolts team out of this. Is it a surprise to anyone that Ultron is still evil? This could be a good title if they drop the criminal side of things and just make it a team. I do miss Tigra not being a part of the team, but bring in She-Hulk and Hawkeye.
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Plot
Iron Man creates a team of Avengers whose foundation is to redeem villains and give them another chance, so he includes Ultron and Blue Bolt, while Spider-woman and War Machine serve as "babysitters."
The team's first mission is almost a failure when they try to stop the terrorist group SOVEREIGN SONS. Spider-woman asks Tony to improve the team's lineup or have a plan B. Tony is unaware that Ultron is plotting something, one of his versions prepares an army of Ultrons with human heads.
This comic begins with a lot of action but without many answers as to why this team arises and why it is different.
Art
It is full of textures and many incomplete strokes that provide a certain dynamism in parti more