The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
uosdwisrdewoh's review against another edition
3.0
A blockbuster that never really busts any blocks.
Ellis burst onto the scene at Marvel almost 20 years ago with his bold, iconoclastic work on Hellstorm and Doom 2099, but his mainstream superhero work has always been less exciting and more straightforward. Here, he uses the extended page count and long form to take a slightly leisurely approach to a tale of the Avengers versus inhuman war machines. Where a typical comic series wouldn't allow him ten pages at the top to slowly introduce his cast (because that would be half an issue gone right there) here he revels on that space, taking time to play his cast against one another. It's a nice contrast to Jonathan Hickman's very plot driven storyline on the main Avengers title, but Ellis's character work still feels a bit glib, too on the nose from the movie, with the banter not really serving any purpose.
On the other hand, Ellis writes up the kind of widescreen action that he did with the Authority, but unfortunately, Mike McKone's art never rises above workmanlike. Big moments that intend to wow just read like yet another beat in the story, and some storytelling in the huge explosive moments is a bit hard to follow. It all combines to make a book that feels ambitious, but comes off as a bit by the numbers.
Ellis burst onto the scene at Marvel almost 20 years ago with his bold, iconoclastic work on Hellstorm and Doom 2099, but his mainstream superhero work has always been less exciting and more straightforward. Here, he uses the extended page count and long form to take a slightly leisurely approach to a tale of the Avengers versus inhuman war machines. Where a typical comic series wouldn't allow him ten pages at the top to slowly introduce his cast (because that would be half an issue gone right there) here he revels on that space, taking time to play his cast against one another. It's a nice contrast to Jonathan Hickman's very plot driven storyline on the main Avengers title, but Ellis's character work still feels a bit glib, too on the nose from the movie, with the banter not really serving any purpose.
On the other hand, Ellis writes up the kind of widescreen action that he did with the Authority, but unfortunately, Mike McKone's art never rises above workmanlike. Big moments that intend to wow just read like yet another beat in the story, and some storytelling in the huge explosive moments is a bit hard to follow. It all combines to make a book that feels ambitious, but comes off as a bit by the numbers.
beardedbarista's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting... Felt very much like the baddies from the original Avengers film but we get Wolverine and Captain Marvel thrown in the mix. Probably my favorite parts and saving grace were the banter between the characters. Pretty fun how much shit that they gave each other. Particularly Hawkeye.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
I like the way this one ties into the marvel universe comic continuity. And almost ties in to the movies except that Logan and Carol Danvers is there. But otherwise this one is a swing and a miss. It was actually somewhat okay until Thor appeared. Thor in the comics is just completely annoying. Basically this is a plot driven and the plot is not all that interesting. Actually I kind of liked the mercenary shooting drones out of the air the best. Okay enough art.
elisetheninth's review against another edition
4.0
There were some very delightful and some very weird moments in this. Some of the characters were reduced to one-note ideas despite recent developments for accessibility (Steve is more than just pining for the past! Clint is not always the kicked dog!), but Thor and Tony were thoughtful and funny by turns, and Carol is just A+.
All of the action sequences were also excellently coordinated in a way that battle scenes in comics often aren't, but hey - this is Ellis.
All of the action sequences were also excellently coordinated in a way that battle scenes in comics often aren't, but hey - this is Ellis.
gibrangraham's review against another edition
3.0
Held off for awhile because I wanted this to be great and worried that my excitement for the project would instantly lead me to disappointment. In the end, the book was too long for what it was and too short for what it could of been. Ellis' effort to weave real world parallels into an exploration of the main characters' psyches is admirable yet feels disjointed in the story's presentation with the artwork by McKone. The intention to use Endless Wartime as a comic book jumping on point for new readers post-Avengers film fans feels there in the beginning, but gets lost along the way as the book's theme struggles to overcome the story's threat visually. Perhaps what I really wanted here was an Avengers Global Frequency-esque one shot I could initiate people with.
hoatzin's review against another edition
3.0
Good and bad points, here. Good points: Clint Barton's speech to Cap at the end was great. Also, the Hulk/Bruce Banner's entire was gold, the whole way through. I loved how he identified with the creatures. And contrary to what some people think, I thought the art was pretty good. The Iron Man suit was badass looking! (Even though it broke 3 times?? I think the writer should have more faith in Tony) Bad points: uh hh characterization whaaah? For basically everyone. They kept making fun of hawkeye, which I get in like the new trend in comics recently, but it seems cruel of the Avengers to do so incessantly. I've been in friend groups where I'm always the butt of the joke, so I sympathized with Clint instead of laughing at him like the writers seemed to want. Also, flimsy plot is flimsy.
All in all, passing good, but doesn't hold up to much scrutiny.
All in all, passing good, but doesn't hold up to much scrutiny.
onceandfuturelaura's review against another edition
3.0
Warren Ellis can write Wolverine dialog almost as well as Joss Whedon. Laughed out loud several times
I liked the Nazi ice dragon maggot super weapons. Good adversaries.
Rhythm was weird. We jarringly transitioned into several substantial flashbacks.
Hawkguy is funny.
I liked the Nazi ice dragon maggot super weapons. Good adversaries.
Rhythm was weird. We jarringly transitioned into several substantial flashbacks.
Hawkguy is funny.
slipperbunny's review against another edition
2.0
I thought I would love this because I usually love Warren Ellis's work, but there was something very wrong with the avengers in this comiic. The group dynamic wasn't working and I felt like no-one really got along. It just felt strange to me.
siili's review
1.0
Mitä saadaan, kun samaan soppaan sekoitetaan natseja, norjalaisen mytologian hirviöitä, modernia teknologiaa sekä Kostajat? Keitos, joka koostuu vain sarjasta tapahtumia, jotka on liitetty toisiinsa jonkinlaisella juonen tapaisella. Piirrostyyli on kohtalaista, välillä tosin joidenkin hahmojen, esimerkiksi Hulkin, kasvot on melkoisen huonosti piirretty. Loputon sota (2013) on sarjakuva, jota ei oikeastaan olisi kannattanut lukea lainkaan, koska tarinassa ei erityisemmin ole järkeä, vaan soppaan on heitetty kaikenlaisia elementtejä, joiden on toivottu sopivan yhteen. Näin ei ole käynyt, vaan teos on surkea, jonka vuoksi annan sille vain 1 tähden.