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2.83 AVERAGE
2.83 AVERAGE
So, I’m taking a break from binging my backlog of X-Books since the next volume of X-Men Blue ties into the Venomverse event, which kicks off with this book here. Edge of Venomverse is an anthology style collection showcasing the various Marvel heroes of the multiverse that have bonded with the alien symbiote. Unfortunately, this one’s pretty lame overall. The saving graces come in the first issue, revolving around X-23 and her becoming the host to Venom, and a couple of the short stories told in Venomverse: War Stories. Hopefully the main Venomverse book is better than this...
So this was...something.
I haven't read much of venom outside of Agent Venom by Rick (Which btw is fucking amazing) and I'm always looking for new stories to check out (If have any drop 'em below!) but I decided to try this little mini-event out before the major event just because I like some of the creative teams here a lot. We have 5 different stories, all focuses on different characters from Laura, to Deadpool, to old man logan. Is it good? Well...
Good: I really enjoyed Laura's story. Matthew was able to capture the feeling and hatred she has in her as a young girl from all the horrible things they did on her, and even with Venom on her, she still remains somewhat good. I also enjoyed the Gwenpoole one because it remains fun just like the main series and Gwenpool's venom design is rocking.
Bad: The Deadpool and old man logan story were pretty bad. But nothing as bad as the Ghost Rider story which slams the breaks on the pacing of this event and makes it dreadful to get through. All the art is by different people, and while some artist I enjoyed here, it made it very hard to flow through (especially Ghost Rider issue) also the overarching Venom Captain America coming in at the end to recruit felt soooo much like Metal Event going on in DC right now.
Overall this is a big old meh pile. I mean, Laura's story and Gwenpool were fun What-ifs, and I guess I'll check out the main event, but don't expect this to turn you into a venom fan!
I haven't read much of venom outside of Agent Venom by Rick (Which btw is fucking amazing) and I'm always looking for new stories to check out (If have any drop 'em below!) but I decided to try this little mini-event out before the major event just because I like some of the creative teams here a lot. We have 5 different stories, all focuses on different characters from Laura, to Deadpool, to old man logan. Is it good? Well...
Good: I really enjoyed Laura's story. Matthew was able to capture the feeling and hatred she has in her as a young girl from all the horrible things they did on her, and even with Venom on her, she still remains somewhat good. I also enjoyed the Gwenpoole one because it remains fun just like the main series and Gwenpool's venom design is rocking.
Bad: The Deadpool and old man logan story were pretty bad. But nothing as bad as the Ghost Rider story which slams the breaks on the pacing of this event and makes it dreadful to get through. All the art is by different people, and while some artist I enjoyed here, it made it very hard to flow through (especially Ghost Rider issue) also the overarching Venom Captain America coming in at the end to recruit felt soooo much like Metal Event going on in DC right now.
Overall this is a big old meh pile. I mean, Laura's story and Gwenpool were fun What-ifs, and I guess I'll check out the main event, but don't expect this to turn you into a venom fan!
¿Qué tiene de malo este comic? Que es una introducción formada por cinco historias y las cinco tienen prácticamente la misma fórmula: el personaje se une al simbionte, estos demuestran sus mejoradas habilidades de combate y al final son reclutados para la guerra que se avecina. Y ya está.
Entonces, tenemos a cinco "héroes": X-23, Gwenpool, Ghost Rider, Old Man Logan y Deadpool; y lo mucho que te guste su historia dependerá de lo mucho que te guste el personaje de base. Venom es poco más que un traje nuevo. De momento.
¿Las mejores historias para mi? La de la letal y sangrienta Laura Kinney.
Y, por supuesto, la del antihéroe favorito de Marvel.
PD: Mención especial a las portadas, que no espectaculares.
Entonces, tenemos a cinco "héroes": X-23, Gwenpool, Ghost Rider, Old Man Logan y Deadpool; y lo mucho que te guste su historia dependerá de lo mucho que te guste el personaje de base. Venom es poco más que un traje nuevo. De momento.
¿Las mejores historias para mi? La de la letal y sangrienta Laura Kinney.
Y, por supuesto, la del antihéroe favorito de Marvel.
PD: Mención especial a las portadas, que no espectaculares.
The over arching story is too loose for me to say it’s it works as a setup but there’s the pieces for an enjoyable anthology.
End of the day this was no edge of spider-verse
End of the day this was no edge of spider-verse
This isn't good. It leads into the Venomverse story, I think, and if its any indication, I'm not expecting good things there. The individual tales were barely readable, with the exception of the Gwenpool tale which was funny. The art was anywhere from good to awful. Overall, no reason to read this.
Hit and miss. Each story is by a different creative team which means they vary dramatically in quality of both writing and artwork.
These are all alt universes in the multi verse, which caused me some confusion at first.
Favourite story: Deadpool.
These are all alt universes in the multi verse, which caused me some confusion at first.
Favourite story: Deadpool.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I LOVED Gwenpool. The other stories... not so much. Especially the War Story with Rocket sucked really bad, because super almighty female Captain America easily swats venomized Rocket around whereas in every other story the venomized whoever beats the shit out of everyone. So, yeah, suck it.
The Gwenpool story was kind of fun, but otherwise this whole thing was incredibly stupid. The art is the only thing giving it two stars.
Venom is generally awful and stories with Venom are also awful. And yet this collection of almost connected Venom stories are really pretty good. Okay, except for Deadpool but I never expect much from Deadpool or Venom so together they are not improved. Gwenpool was a standout but I'd expect nothing less. X-23 Venom was a bonus.