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skylarprimm's review against another edition
3.0
Being a huge fan of Gillen’s current run on The Eternals, I was curious about the last bit of Celestials lore in the current Marvel Universe. It was… fine. Far less of the Eternals than I expected to see.
great_wizzard's review against another edition
3.0
So much set up and the action lacks energy but i have high hopes for the book
shegeekdawn's review against another edition
3.0
As expected, this is full of action. You have all the big name Avengers, plus a few additions to the previous roster. There's nothing overly surprising or original, but it's a bit of fun. And some of the banter is good for a chuckle.
czamorad's review against another edition
2.0
This was bad beyond belief. And if it gets any star at all is because of Ed McGuinness beautiful art.
It was so awful, from dialogues, to plot, to making everything giant in order to make it epic (something that didn’t work), and such basic characterization that each Avenger ended up being a caricature of themselves.
It was so awful, from dialogues, to plot, to making everything giant in order to make it epic (something that didn’t work), and such basic characterization that each Avenger ended up being a caricature of themselves.
lordslaw's review against another edition
5.0
This is an incredibly well-written and gorgeously illustrated story on an epic scale. A great team of Avengers. Big, inventive ideas. This is one of my favorite comic books ever.
captwinghead's review against another edition
1.0
Good god, this was awful.
Who was this for?
I'm honestly asking.
Listen, I've read Iron Man books written by people that hate Iron Man. I've written some Cap books that read like someone's angry, racist grandfather was just letting off some steam. Bendis' take on Carol Danvers left such a bad taste in my mouth, I stayed away from her books for 2 years after. Never before have I ever read an Avengers book written by a writer that seems to hate the Avengers. Never.
Where do I even start?
For one thing, as someone who reads a lot of fanfic, I can attest to that strange, jarring feeling when you're reading a story that should be set firmly in the 616 universe, but the characterization is all wrong.There's a lot to love about the MCU films but, everyone acknowledges that the characterization in them does not match the characterization in the comics. Tony's a lot quippier and snarkier in the films. Cap has character and personality in TFA and TWS and is written like everyone's Vietnam Vet grandpa in films written by Whedon. Women are written to match whatever plot the male writer feels like inserting at the moment. MCU film elements should never interfere with the comics. They're two separate universes.
Aaron's characterization feels a hell of a lot like he watched some MCU fanvids, skimmed some MCU wikia entries and decided to write a comic. It feels strange saying this because I have a lot of love for what he did with Thor. However, no aspect of Carol, Tony or Cap's writing here reads like anything I've ever seen from these characters. The dialogue is all wrong, Tony is simply comic relief (??) and Carol, for lack of a better word, is a complete asshole. Also, everyone's bickering with each other and I don't understand why?? Everywhere else, if Carol isn't repentant for her role in CWII, she's certainly not proud of it. Aaron writes her like she thinks Tony should be grateful to be out of his coma at all? What the fuck? And Cap's belittling the trauma that Tony suffered? What. The. Actual. Fuck?
Fresh off Mariko Tamaki's wonderfully written Hulk series, we have... this version of Hulk. A mindless, grunting rehash of Bruce's typical Hulk. At a time when Cho's intelligent Hulk is roaming around (as a Champion?). It reads like Aaron was just adding back an element from classic Avengers. I can see his thought process but I don't care for it personally.
Strange isn't really worth mentioning. There's not a lot of personality there.
Same can be said for T'Challa.
Carol is a skrull. Once again, there is no aspect of the character I love in this book. I do not understand this.
Robbie is the only character I found tolerable in this book. The only one.
On top of Carol being a complete ass about putting Tony in a coma, there's a really gross moment where Aaron has Tony hit on her. Which was the cherry on top of what was the worst Avengers book I've read in quite some time.
So, in conclusion, don't read this. Save yourself. It's not worth it.
Pull an Aaron and just read a wiki article if you absolutely need to know what's going on.
Who was this for?
I'm honestly asking.
Listen, I've read Iron Man books written by people that hate Iron Man. I've written some Cap books that read like someone's angry, racist grandfather was just letting off some steam. Bendis' take on Carol Danvers left such a bad taste in my mouth, I stayed away from her books for 2 years after. Never before have I ever read an Avengers book written by a writer that seems to hate the Avengers. Never.
Where do I even start?
For one thing, as someone who reads a lot of fanfic, I can attest to that strange, jarring feeling when you're reading a story that should be set firmly in the 616 universe, but the characterization is all wrong.There's a lot to love about the MCU films but, everyone acknowledges that the characterization in them does not match the characterization in the comics. Tony's a lot quippier and snarkier in the films. Cap has character and personality in TFA and TWS and is written like everyone's Vietnam Vet grandpa in films written by Whedon. Women are written to match whatever plot the male writer feels like inserting at the moment. MCU film elements should never interfere with the comics. They're two separate universes.
Aaron's characterization feels a hell of a lot like he watched some MCU fanvids, skimmed some MCU wikia entries and decided to write a comic. It feels strange saying this because I have a lot of love for what he did with Thor. However, no aspect of Carol, Tony or Cap's writing here reads like anything I've ever seen from these characters. The dialogue is all wrong, Tony is simply comic relief (??) and Carol, for lack of a better word, is a complete asshole. Also, everyone's bickering with each other and I don't understand why?? Everywhere else, if Carol isn't repentant for her role in CWII, she's certainly not proud of it. Aaron writes her like she thinks Tony should be grateful to be out of his coma at all? What the fuck? And Cap's belittling the trauma that Tony suffered? What. The. Actual. Fuck?
Fresh off Mariko Tamaki's wonderfully written Hulk series, we have... this version of Hulk. A mindless, grunting rehash of Bruce's typical Hulk. At a time when Cho's intelligent Hulk is roaming around (as a Champion?). It reads like Aaron was just adding back an element from classic Avengers. I can see his thought process but I don't care for it personally.
Strange isn't really worth mentioning. There's not a lot of personality there.
Same can be said for T'Challa.
Carol is a skrull. Once again, there is no aspect of the character I love in this book. I do not understand this.
Robbie is the only character I found tolerable in this book. The only one.
On top of Carol being a complete ass about putting Tony in a coma, there's a really gross moment where Aaron has Tony hit on her. Which was the cherry on top of what was the worst Avengers book I've read in quite some time.
So, in conclusion, don't read this. Save yourself. It's not worth it.
Pull an Aaron and just read a wiki article if you absolutely need to know what's going on.
gerryds's review against another edition
4.0
The Avengers are back!!! And, the story is super over the top, with some corny dialogue, but damnit all, it’s the real Avengers, and I don’t care! Sure the story is big, and a bit convoluted, but it’s fun. And really, sometimes that all you need out of a comic, is fun, and things being smashed around.
wyntrchylde's review against another edition
3.0
The Avengers: The Final Host
Author: Aaron, McGuinness, Medina, Curiel
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publishing Date: 2018
Pgs: 154
Dewey: 741.5973 AVE V.1
Disposition: Irving Public Library - South Campus - Irving, TX
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REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS
Summary:
Celestials. The core trinity of the Avengers. The arrival of the Final Host of Celestials. Loki. And a band of heroes gathered around Odin in the history before history. Will Earth survive.
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Genre:
Superhero
Graphic Novel
Marvel Comics
Why this book:
I’m intrigued by the Preshistoric Avengers.
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The Feel:
Favorite Character:
May be the best portrayal of Odin in Marvel Comics ever. Maybe.
Least Favorite Character:
Tony Stark in the bar with Cap and Thor. He’s just too...Endgame Robert Downey Jr. and not enough Iron Man.
Odin is an asshole. Nevermind what I said earlier.
Favorite Scene:
Raining dead giant space aliens from orbit.
Favorite Concept:
Odin and the Phoenix. Woof.
Meh / PFFT Moments:
Some of the panels are too busy, crowding the art. Don’t get me wrong. It’s beautiful. For instance, the Ghost Rider panel where you first see his ride. It’s hard to tell what it is. To me, anyway. Loved the reveal when it had more room though.
She-Hulk and Ghost Rider, in the way that this story is fitted together, feel off. Aaron had a Ghost Rider, Hulk, and Black Panther run, so their inclusion makes sense in that aspect. But storywise, Shulkie and Ghost aren’t fitting...yet.
Shitty the way that Tony reacted to Ghost Rider and, then, despite admonishing him about it, the others followed suit.
Missed Opportunity:
Thor and Loki discover that they have an older sibling birthed from Odin and the Phoenix’s relationship.
The Unimind deus ex machina was given a very short page to do it’s deal.
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Pacing:
Well paced.
Last Page Sound:
Huh?
Things I’d Like to See:
More Prehistoric Avengers and the Odin-Phoenix relationship.
Author Assessment:
Nice stuff.
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Author: Aaron, McGuinness, Medina, Curiel
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publishing Date: 2018
Pgs: 154
Dewey: 741.5973 AVE V.1
Disposition: Irving Public Library - South Campus - Irving, TX
_________________________________________________
REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS
Summary:
Celestials. The core trinity of the Avengers. The arrival of the Final Host of Celestials. Loki. And a band of heroes gathered around Odin in the history before history. Will Earth survive.
_________________________________________________
Genre:
Superhero
Graphic Novel
Marvel Comics
Why this book:
I’m intrigued by the Preshistoric Avengers.
_________________________________________________
The Feel:
Favorite Character:
May be the best portrayal of Odin in Marvel Comics ever. Maybe.
Least Favorite Character:
Tony Stark in the bar with Cap and Thor. He’s just too...Endgame Robert Downey Jr. and not enough Iron Man.
Odin is an asshole. Nevermind what I said earlier.
Favorite Scene:
Raining dead giant space aliens from orbit.
Favorite Concept:
Odin and the Phoenix. Woof.
Meh / PFFT Moments:
Some of the panels are too busy, crowding the art. Don’t get me wrong. It’s beautiful. For instance, the Ghost Rider panel where you first see his ride. It’s hard to tell what it is. To me, anyway. Loved the reveal when it had more room though.
She-Hulk and Ghost Rider, in the way that this story is fitted together, feel off. Aaron had a Ghost Rider, Hulk, and Black Panther run, so their inclusion makes sense in that aspect. But storywise, Shulkie and Ghost aren’t fitting...yet.
Shitty the way that Tony reacted to Ghost Rider and, then, despite admonishing him about it, the others followed suit.
Missed Opportunity:
Thor and Loki discover that they have an older sibling birthed from Odin and the Phoenix’s relationship.
The Unimind deus ex machina was given a very short page to do it’s deal.
_________________________________________________
Pacing:
Well paced.
Last Page Sound:
Huh?
Things I’d Like to See:
More Prehistoric Avengers and the Odin-Phoenix relationship.
Author Assessment:
Nice stuff.
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