copperbeardtom's review
3.0
Not a massive fan of Bendis, he tends to yammer on a bit too much with the dialogue.
What I do like is that some 2nd-string heroes had more page time than the heavy hitters.
Thor, despite being on the cover, does not appear in this collection.
What I do like is that some 2nd-string heroes had more page time than the heavy hitters.
Thor, despite being on the cover, does not appear in this collection.
tabman678's review
4.0
So if you’re here then I’m assuming you’ve read the previous volumes. Remember that oral history thing that the issues did where they recounted Avengers history orally through the mouths of the characters. This is that but with art and for the recent event of fear itself. And while if you lay out the plot here it isn’t super interesting it focuses it through the lense of the characters dealing with these events after they’ve happened. It takes the teeth out of the situation but it’s compelling and interesting, and I actually really enjoyed myself.
The stories don’t necessity flow into each other very smoothly but both Avengers teams members recount the events of the Fear Itself event and it’s done well. Other than the Spider-Man tie in this is the most worthwhile Fear Itself tie in I’ve read. At times more enjoyable than the event itself.
4 stars, worthwhile tie in and good character stuff.
Other then an oddly forced Hawkeye and Spider-Woman.
The stories don’t necessity flow into each other very smoothly but both Avengers teams members recount the events of the Fear Itself event and it’s done well. Other than the Spider-Man tie in this is the most worthwhile Fear Itself tie in I’ve read. At times more enjoyable than the event itself.
4 stars, worthwhile tie in and good character stuff.
Other then an oddly forced Hawkeye and Spider-Woman.
yoyology's review
2.0
This book represents what I hate most about being a casual comics reader: prior knowledge. It becomes especially glaring with Marvel titles, because most of my comics education came from a college roommate who was a DC fan. He gave me a good enough grounding in the DC Universe that I can usually get the references and follow the story, even if I miss some of the in-jokes and Easter eggs for the hardcore fan.
Reading this title, I was almost completely lost from the beginning, because characters I didn't know were making references to events I hadn't heard of and other characters I was unfamiliar with. This was compounded as the story went on because characters were drawn differently enough by other artists that I couldn't recognize them. And then there's Spider-man, who switches from his standard black/red/blue costume to a white/black one with no explanation, then back and forth again. Surely one of the purposes of costuming is to MAKE a character more identifiable, right?
The only thing that redeemed the book for me was Squirrel Girl, who showed up in the middle of the story, introduced herself, and had an actual by-God story arc. I wanted to kiss her.
Reading this title, I was almost completely lost from the beginning, because characters I didn't know were making references to events I hadn't heard of and other characters I was unfamiliar with. This was compounded as the story went on because characters were drawn differently enough by other artists that I couldn't recognize them. And then there's Spider-man, who switches from his standard black/red/blue costume to a white/black one with no explanation, then back and forth again. Surely one of the purposes of costuming is to MAKE a character more identifiable, right?
The only thing that redeemed the book for me was Squirrel Girl, who showed up in the middle of the story, introduced herself, and had an actual by-God story arc. I wanted to kiss her.
billykaplan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
coffeeandink's review against another edition
2.0
Like many things about this crossover, hugely disappointing.
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