iffer's review
3.0
This wrapped up the story arc, and it was solid, if not satisfying. That said, it's not satisfying because life isn't satisfying, because Ta-Nehisi Coate's Cap run is basically a Cliff Notes version of the shit show that is (US)America in terms of white surpremecist radicalization, desperation in the face of economic and a demographic changes, and the complexity of "fighting" "enemies" when the "enemies" are merely harnessing collective discontent and the corruption of the wealthy and powerful. I admire Coates' (through his representation of Cap) tenacity to hope, to believe in the Dream and see it as something to work towards despite the flawed reality and history of the US, and by extension, humanity.
onceandfuturelaura's review
4.0
That was profoundly satisfying. Except maybe the bit with Red Hulk. Coates is an absolute genius.
subhamroxx's review
4.0
Wow what an ending to an epic run!
Steve goes to Madripoor and what we get is the return of the Red hulk and its epic the way its shown and it honors Ross and then the final fight with Alexa and Red Skull and we see how the Skull got his army and yeah is very of the times and may flare some people up but again its showing the truth of whats going on but then the backstory with whats going on with Sin and Alexa, the back-planning of Kingpin and Foreigner and the fate of Alexa and how differently will Steve defeat the Red skull.
Its a great volume and I love the ending and how Cap defeats him and its different for sure and the emergence of a new/old villain and about time they got elevated after being the central villain of a big event and yeah its exciting part of this comic and also the ending with the four of them - Steve, Sharon, Peggy and Bucky and the walk off ending.
Its great overall and yeah it has flaws but I liked it and I have some fond memories reading this run and this volume shows why, Coates writing is not for everyone but I loved it and he honors his whole mission run of the "dream" and its great overall. So yeah a must recommend from me!
Steve goes to Madripoor and what we get is the return of the Red hulk and its epic the way its shown and it honors Ross and then the final fight with Alexa and Red Skull and we see how the Skull got his army and yeah is very of the times and may flare some people up but again its showing the truth of whats going on but then the backstory with whats going on with Sin and Alexa, the back-planning of Kingpin and Foreigner and the fate of Alexa and how differently will Steve defeat the Red skull.
Its a great volume and I love the ending and how Cap defeats him and its different for sure and the emergence of a new/old villain and about time they got elevated after being the central villain of a big event and yeah its exciting part of this comic and also the ending with the four of them - Steve, Sharon, Peggy and Bucky and the walk off ending.
Its great overall and yeah it has flaws but I liked it and I have some fond memories reading this run and this volume shows why, Coates writing is not for everyone but I loved it and he honors his whole mission run of the "dream" and its great overall. So yeah a must recommend from me!
captainwinter's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I found the finale to be slightly underwhelming and some things were resolved way too easily. Not quite sure why Peggy’s whole look was changed? Truly did enjoy Ta-Nehisi Coates’ take on Sharon, though. Just think the story could have been a bit more interesting, and not yet another ‘Steve Rogers is disappointed in America *frowny face*’ plot line.
doublefantasy's review
3.0
2.5/5
such an underwhelming finale to what looked to be a very promising run in the beginning :( I will miss Coates' attentiveness and care for Sharon and her relationship with Steve and what that means to him as Steve Rogers and not Cap, but I will 100% not miss his lack of care about the actual plot of the volume and his loose grasp on everything else involving it.
praying that the next writer brings something new and interesting to the table plot wise and outside of the usual "Steve is disappointed in America, once more" fare! <3
such an underwhelming finale to what looked to be a very promising run in the beginning :( I will miss Coates' attentiveness and care for Sharon and her relationship with Steve and what that means to him as Steve Rogers and not Cap, but I will 100% not miss his lack of care about the actual plot of the volume and his loose grasp on everything else involving it.
praying that the next writer brings something new and interesting to the table plot wise and outside of the usual "Steve is disappointed in America, once more" fare! <3
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