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We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars by
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
It took me much longer to finish this comic than expected and overall I just didn’t like it. I know it’s one of the most iconic arcs in the comics but man does it drag. The first half especially made me think the writers didn’t really know where they were going with it, several elements are introduced that you’d think would be a lot more consequential than they are, there are new characters that are really interesting in theory but in practice they contribute little to nothing, and the ending felt very anticlimactic.
I thought the love triangle with Zsaji was stupid and annoying and, while it made sense for Johnny to be into her, it made zero sense for Colossus to be into her, especially when he spent the first several issues going on and on about how much he misses Kitty.
I primarily read this because of Spider-Man’s involvement and the introduction of the black suit but his inclusion also felt fairly inconsequential as well.
Overall I just wasn’t a fan of this one.
I thought the love triangle with Zsaji was stupid and annoying and, while it made sense for Johnny to be into her, it made zero sense for Colossus to be into her, especially when he spent the first several issues going on and on about how much he misses Kitty.
I primarily read this because of Spider-Man’s involvement and the introduction of the black suit but his inclusion also felt fairly inconsequential as well.
Overall I just wasn’t a fan of this one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Amazing Spider-Man #220 by Michael Fleischer
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
This was a really fun one, I enjoyed it a lot and I’d love to read more Spider-Man and Moon Knight crossovers. Also, the little Aunt May mini comic at the end was super sweet, I adored it.
FF, Vol. 2 by Jonathan Hickman
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.5
I felt like I was starting to understand a bit with FF Vol. 1 and now I’m right back to being confused tbqh. I wish this had stuck to one storyline, I feel like the Inhumans really muddle things up for everything. A solid half of this book stops following the FF and starts following the Inhumans, characters who are admittedly cool in terms of concepts and designs but I’ve yet to find a solid reason to actually like.
If I’m being honest with myself I think I’ve been giving this series higher ratings than I should because of Spider-Man’s inclusion in it. Personally, I’m of the opinion that he fits way better with the Fantastic Four than he does with the Avengers considering how much of his past as a superhero has to do with them.
Despite this, I can’t help but feel a little let down considering this run starts with Johnny’s dying wish being for Peter to take his place on the team only for him to have very little impact on the story overall. I’m not saying he has to be the main character or anything but, I mean, he’s replacing a dead man, a man who was a close friend of his, a man whose team is his literal family, I feel like we should maybe see a bit more of his feelings every now and then. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy his inclusion and I think the fact that he just sticks to walls and gets involved in all the gossip is funny but, like, how does he feel about Johnny’s death? How are the expectations of the FF affecting him? He’s a brand new addition to the team, what are his thoughts and feelings on that?
I don’t know, a little more exploration into his character here would be nice and maybe if there were less converging storylines we would have it.
If I’m being honest with myself I think I’ve been giving this series higher ratings than I should because of Spider-Man’s inclusion in it. Personally, I’m of the opinion that he fits way better with the Fantastic Four than he does with the Avengers considering how much of his past as a superhero has to do with them.
Despite this, I can’t help but feel a little let down considering this run starts with Johnny’s dying wish being for Peter to take his place on the team only for him to have very little impact on the story overall. I’m not saying he has to be the main character or anything but, I mean, he’s replacing a dead man, a man who was a close friend of his, a man whose team is his literal family, I feel like we should maybe see a bit more of his feelings every now and then. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy his inclusion and I think the fact that he just sticks to walls and gets involved in all the gossip is funny but, like, how does he feel about Johnny’s death? How are the expectations of the FF affecting him? He’s a brand new addition to the team, what are his thoughts and feelings on that?
I don’t know, a little more exploration into his character here would be nice and maybe if there were less converging storylines we would have it.
Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman, Vol. 4 by Jonathan Hickman
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
3.0
I committed what is probably a sin and read this out of order because I wanted some context regarding Johnny’s death and I have to tell you it was like reading another language, I’m gonna have to go back and read this run from the beginning another time because I’m intrigued but man am I confused.