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5 (6) 4 (5) 3 (3) 2 (1) 1 (0) 4.3 starsAverage score of 13 user reviews
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Skrull business (mild spoilers) 2
Another solid SI tie-in provides us with another interesting piece of the invasion jigsaw puzzle. Hank Pym was always going to be an easy target for the Skrulls. Their infiltration of his life is a walk in the park and makes sense despite their own momentary reservations about his usefulness. The basic strength of this issue is the clever and entertaining dialogue between Pym and the Skrull assigned to take him down. Like an arrogant jerk, Pym falls into a honey trap and doesn't see his downfall...
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5-star goodness 1
Like dmstarz, I am taken aback by the extremely poor rating given to this issue. Can that honestly be right? Are diehard DC fans or people who hate comic events sabotaging the rating? Is Bendis a hate figure? I am going to go up against the grain and give this issue the full 5 stars. I loved the detailed art and the globe-spanning plot in this issue. Some of the splash pages were breathtaking. So far I have been totally impressed with every issue of SI and also with the Mighty Avengers and New A...
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Talking animals in space rule! 0
I am a Nova fan, so I was really looking forward to this one. And I am not disappointed. In fact, I'm blown away. But I'll come back to that.Recently I dropped "X-men: Legacy" and "Avengers: Initiative" from my pull list. They weren't awful comics, in fact they were both decent compared to many other books. But they just weren't really exciting me any more. So I now have two gaps to fill. Last week the "Invincible Iron Man" was looking like it might help fill that gap. But now I can safely say t...
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Team building time (mild spoilers) 0
I am not a great fan of those comics which focus on team building. They usually play out in a fairly similar fashion with a tired sense of deja vu hanging over them. But to give Bendis some credit, he is a master of dialogue, even if his characters sometimes tend to have the same voice. So we get some entertaining dialogue as Nick Fury's recruitment officer goes about her business picking up inexperienced young heroes in various parts of the world to participate in Fury's Skrull-busting venture....
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Space opera brilliance (spoilers) 0
The resurrection of the cosmic corner of the Marvel universe by DnA has been nothing short of genius. These guys really know how to write space stories and Nova in particular. This issue is one of their best so far and a great jumping-on point for new readers. There is a lot going on here but it is never confusing. What I like the most about this story is that instead of the hero seeking to prevent Galactus from lunching on some populated planet, here we have a story where the hero knows he can'...
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Second chapter rocks 0
This event has been pitch-perfect so far. It's unfolding like a great action movie. Where the first issue was solid set-up, this second issue gives us an intense battle in the Savage Land, and it offers some of the best eye candy I have ever seen in a comic. The last time I remember experiencing this kind of rush was when reading Civil War #7. Several 2-page splashes are used to wonderful effect throughout this book. The pace of this event also feels just right, and it's a marked improvement on ...
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Unimpressive teasers 0
I picked this up at my local comic shop on account of the low price and because I am curious to see if DC can match or exceed Secret Invasion this summer. Based on the contents of this book, I have some grave doubts. On the plus side, Morrison's short teaser on the upcoming Batman RIP story was by far the best segment of this book. All that happens is a conversation between the Dark Knight and his nemesis the Joker, but what a great conversation it is. Full of menace and foreboding. It has pique...
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Graduation day 0
This is a fine closing chapter for those who have been around since the first issue. It's not a good jumping on point for new readers; that will come next issue. The appearance of Iron Man gives this issue some real gravitas and Tony Stark's spoken deliberations during an internal investigation allows some decent analysis of what has gone wrong (and right) at Hammond Camp over the last 12 months. The one real let-down this issue is the artwork. Steve Uy has to be one of my least favourite comic ...
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The uncertain journey continues 0
This is a strange comic. Difficult to fully enjoy, but not without its merits. There are some cool moments. The flashbacks - courtesy of Greg Land - are stand-out. The Genosha sequence in particular is just eye-popping goodness, despite Chris Martin from Coldplay making an inexplicable appearance (Land needs to dispense with the photo-referencing). Mike Carey's dialogue is also as strong as ever. What falls a bit flat for me, however, is that we have to take it largely on trust that we are going...
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Slow burner (mild spoilers) 2
Looking for action? Then better give this one a miss. Try Hulk or Hercules instead. But if intrigue and mystery are your thing, then this comic delivers in spades. It's also a vital part of a larger canvas being painted by Bendis. If you want to know what Nick Fury did following Secret War and how his temporary disppearance ties into the current Skrull invasion, then this book tells that story. There's a lovely Jason Bourne/James Bond vibe going on here, helped by Alex Maleev's dark moody art an...
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Unique and awesome 0
Seven issues in and I am utterly blown away. This is one of the weirdest comic books I have ever read. It is just so off the planet. Seriously. However, you'd really have to be in at the start of this crazy head trip or else you are going to be hideously lost. Therefore, if you're not on board already, I highly recommend getting hold of back issues or waiting for the trade. When I say weird, I do not mean obscure and incomprehensible; I mean wild and wonderful. What I find so refreshing about th...
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Top drawer X-book (mild spoilers) 0
This issue helps me to realise why I love this X-book more than any other X-book. Once again, Peter David blows me away with his consistent ability to generate utterly brilliant dialogue. His witty turn of phrase - sometimes caustic, sometimes laugh out loud - is on fine display here. The current issue also features some strong storytelling flair to go along with the trademark humour, with moments of high drama including Rictor in a homage to the Pit and the Pendulum (think of nasty split trouse...
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Coming of age (some mild spoilers) 0
With this impressive issue, this comic has come of age much like its young heroes. It offers a tense and emotionally engaging story - all that I want from a good comic. There were just so many good things about this issue. First, KIA is the first truly formidable enemy whom our young heroes have faced - okay, the Hulk was a heavyweight, but he's not a truly evil opponent - and the full extent of KIA's threat is conveyed very well in this last chapter of his story. He has a sense of madness and r...
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