subhamroxx's review
3.0
This was so good! I love the way the entire volume unfolds like with the coming of the team and a medieval Avengers story vs Morgan Le Fey and then the team forming and fighting her, coming to present day and new members taking on Squadron Supreme and some pretty good tensions in the team with Carol and then Wonder Man and also the way Busiek rights the doubts and team camaraderie is awesome plus then facing off against Moses Magnum was cool too and inclusion of new members and Grim Reaper just makes the volume so worthwhile.
Its a volume that takes its time but Busiek has the voices of these characters down and expands on their myth and gives reference to stories that came before it in a great way and builds on them towards some great thing coming with Ultron and Kang! Plus the art of Perez is a sight to behold!
Its a volume that takes its time but Busiek has the voices of these characters down and expands on their myth and gives reference to stories that came before it in a great way and builds on them towards some great thing coming with Ultron and Kang! Plus the art of Perez is a sight to behold!
mark_cc's review
3.0
This is a refreshing mix of modern and classic superhero stuff but after a while the verbosity tends to drag and (this isn't necessarily bad) the focus on legacy and inspiration makes it feel like a classically DC book which I am definitely not used to
ekansthepokemon's review
3.0
decent comics and storytelling in here. i like how they humanize the heroes and give them complex issues to struggle with
captwinghead's review
4.0
4.5 stars (because that annual was such a treat!)
After searching around for a great Avengers series to read after the first 2 Marvel Masterworks volumes of the 1963 run, Busiek was exactly what I needed. He mastered the delicate art of how to do an Avengers team book without the 3 cardinal sins: Misogyny, Lack of Representation and Choosing Plot over Character Development. This book has everything: great use of female characters, actual stakes, character moments for just about every character and interesting plot devices.
If you asked me which character shined the most in this book, I'd tell you it was, without a doubt, Wanda Maximoff. Not only was she given the biggest arc, she was written well. She wasn't just here to be rescued or to be the object of desire (although that sort of was part of her plot). She saves the Avengers' asses several times, comes into her powers, finds out more about her origin story and she has agency throughout this book. For an Avengers book written by a man, that is HUGE! This reminds me why I love Kurt Busiek's writing. Although, I must note, I wish someone had stepped into the writers' room to inform them that gy*sy is a slur and shouldn't be used.
I wish there was a little more Iron Man in this book but I enjoyed seeing Cap working closely with and trusting. It reminds me of how the old comics enjoyed showing them as a partnership that loved and trusted each other before Millar came along and made them fight for drama points. In fact, what I loved the most about going back to read old Avengers books was seeing a team that likes and works together. They ribbed each other sometimes (dear god, Clint had something to say about every single thing Cap did) but deep down, they protected and loved each other. It was never mean spirited and it was never just for the sake of one-liners. These old books make me look at all of Marvel's work post 2004 and ask "What the hell happened?"
Anyway, this is most definitely a recommend from me. I don't know much about Firestar, Justice and Wonder Man but this book made me want to. That annual about Jarvis' was so well written and such a treasure for me because Jarvis has been so underutilized from 2004 on, really. This was such a fun series and I look forward to finishing it.
4.5 stars.
After searching around for a great Avengers series to read after the first 2 Marvel Masterworks volumes of the 1963 run, Busiek was exactly what I needed. He mastered the delicate art of how to do an Avengers team book without the 3 cardinal sins: Misogyny, Lack of Representation and Choosing Plot over Character Development. This book has everything: great use of female characters, actual stakes, character moments for just about every character and interesting plot devices.
If you asked me which character shined the most in this book, I'd tell you it was, without a doubt, Wanda Maximoff. Not only was she given the biggest arc, she was written well. She wasn't just here to be rescued or to be the object of desire (although that sort of was part of her plot). She saves the Avengers' asses several times, comes into her powers, finds out more about her origin story and she has agency throughout this book. For an Avengers book written by a man, that is HUGE! This reminds me why I love Kurt Busiek's writing. Although, I must note, I wish someone had stepped into the writers' room to inform them that gy*sy is a slur and shouldn't be used.
I wish there was a little more Iron Man in this book but I enjoyed seeing Cap working closely with and trusting. It reminds me of how the old comics enjoyed showing them as a partnership that loved and trusted each other before Millar came along and made them fight for drama points. In fact, what I loved the most about going back to read old Avengers books was seeing a team that likes and works together. They ribbed each other sometimes (dear god, Clint had something to say about every single thing Cap did) but deep down, they protected and loved each other. It was never mean spirited and it was never just for the sake of one-liners. These old books make me look at all of Marvel's work post 2004 and ask "What the hell happened?"
Anyway, this is most definitely a recommend from me. I don't know much about Firestar, Justice and Wonder Man but this book made me want to. That annual about Jarvis' was so well written and such a treasure for me because Jarvis has been so underutilized from 2004 on, really. This was such a fun series and I look forward to finishing it.
4.5 stars.
activelylazy's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kamaria's review
2.0
It started great, but ended up being boring. Earth's mightiest superheroes should have at least mildly entertaining story arcs. I expected much better from Busiek!
The first three issues, where every past member of the Avengers fights against Morgan Le Fay (of all things!) was kind of great. I even enjoyed witnessing the formation of the new team and Carol Danvers' trouble with alcohol. But a love triangle between The Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Wonder Man? And the whole plot depends on it? Ugh, please, no.
Also, why is it that only female superhumans worry about sterility and having kids? Oh wait, because only women care about children. Right. Shame is that this mindset is still present in the MCU.
Perez's artwork sometimes shines and sometimes is burdensome. I'm not a big fan, but I can appreciate the skill that goes into it.
The first three issues, where every past member of the Avengers fights against Morgan Le Fay (of all things!) was kind of great. I even enjoyed witnessing the formation of the new team and Carol Danvers' trouble with alcohol. But a love triangle between The Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Wonder Man? And the whole plot depends on it? Ugh, please, no.
Also, why is it that only female superhumans worry about sterility and having kids? Oh wait, because only women care about children. Right. Shame is that this mindset is still present in the MCU.
Perez's artwork sometimes shines and sometimes is burdensome. I'm not a big fan, but I can appreciate the skill that goes into it.
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