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!

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.

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!

I think this first issue sets up what could be an interesting story.

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 version of CA could appear. more

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.

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 book. more

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 building up and enriching his character was forgotten (or never known) when planning this series.

I realize the series has been canceled and my rant will fall on deaf ears...but ugh! more