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Mind bending... 6
Wow, this was not at all what I was expecting. The cover spoils itself already, so I don't think it's a big surprise to say this issue is about the return of Black Bolt. Or is it? I'm not even sure what I just read here. It's basically a history of the Inhumans and alien species in the Universe. I think. But that's not to say it's not impressive and a great issue. The art from Greg Tocchini is something I've not seen before, but I really like it a lot. It's very roughly drawn, but definitely att...
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The Anticipation Is Killing Me 4
Right when it feels like all hell is about to break loose on Earth, Hickman takes a step back to remind us of the history of the Inhumans and that's really where most of my half-star deduction comes from. I want to know what's gonna happen!The other part of the half star comes from involving the Inhumans. I'm still getting a grip on just who they are, so it was pretty confusing, but fans who have access to Fantastic Four #577 should take a few minutes to re-read the issue to really get the bread...
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First misfire 1
I'd have to say, this issue is Hickman's first misfire on his entire run on Fantastic Four into FF to date. And that's really weird to say as this issue is written with very rich, flowing narrative that is quite rare in the graphic novel medium. My problem is that while the story is very well written, and feels very grandiose in its style... it also feels trivial. It feels a bit misleading and quite unnecessary. So... hardly spoiler alert considering the cover... Black Bolt is returning. Bu...
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What? 8
DISCLAIMER: This review represents my personal experience reading the issue. If you've been following Hickman's Fantastic Four stuff from the start, you'll almost certainly enjoy this issue far more than I did. The Good: The story seems to flow pretty well, and the art's pretty nice, although of all 3 artists we've seen so far, this Tocchini's my least favorite. The colors are very nice though. It does a good job at making things seem even bigger. There's even more scale added, and there was al...
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First FF issue to feel Meh 4
I know Hickman is setting up and expanding upon a huge canon of Fantastic Four/Future Foundation with this issue, but that didn't keep me from being a bit bored. I've said it about other issues of other comics before: this issue will be great as part of the trade paperback. But as a standalone comic in which we have to wait until next month (and maybe the month after that) to find out what's going on with FF and the Reed Council is annoying. Also, Hickman has said that this arc will finish by...
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I think this is my stop on the FF train... 2
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Fragmentation 0
Even though I haven't read the issues that Hickman was referencing in his summary, I wasn't really confused. Mostly, I feel like the events of the issue could have been replaced with a paragraph saying something to the effect of the Kree created the Inhumans, Black Bolt of the Inhumans was recently believed to have been killed in a war with the Shi'ar, Black Bolt isn't really dead. Hickman is obviously doing some Earth shaking stuff with the Council of Reeds. However, I don't see the logic of h...
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The Once and Future King 2
The origin of the universal Inhumans is revealed as Hickman delves into the cosmic history of the Marvel U. The Good I'm a sucker for Black Bolt, The Inumans, and Marvel's cosmic gallery. For those who haven't been keeping up with the Inhumans in recent years Hickman does a very solid job of paraphrasing the War of Kings. Anybody who's actually read the entirety of said event will certainly have an appreciation for what a herculean task that is. The pacing and flow of this issue is super...
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What a mess... 0
"FF" has been my favorite current Marvel series. That's why it pains me to call issue #6 what it is - an unmitigated disaster. The series has been in the middle of the stellar "War of the Four Cities" storyline but it's completely pushed aside for an issue focused on Black Bolt and the Inhumans. Now I love Black Bolt and love the idea of his return. But why do it here and bring the feeling of accomplishment and momentum that the series has gained to a screetching halt? Hickman has a knack for h...
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Five Queens for the One King 0
Recommended!While this issue was mostly confusing, if you sit with it, read it a second time, let it sink in, you may get a feeling for what the creative team was attempting to do - write the history of the Inhumans. The story of ancient destruction, as brought on by the Supreme Intelligence and the Accusers is one that has been told through the ages: Kill everyone who is a threat, either now or thousands of years from now.It is interesting that this didn't make it into a Point One issue. While ...
1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
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