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So this generation book is broken into different one shots of each character. Basically it has most of the new guys who are holding the mantle go back in time to a point where they team up with the old legacy character. It's a interesting idea, and some hit well, while other's sink. Let's break up each one and rate em.
Banner Hulk & The Totally Awesome Hulk #1, - (2.5/5) - This was a fun little team up. Hulk mad and smashes stuff. Smart Hulk (Cho) doesn't need to do that. When Cho gets to speak to Bruce it's by far the best. The rest is just punching and kicking shit.
Generations: Captain Marvel & Captain Mar-Vell #1 - (2/5) This was a cute little one. I loved watching Mar-vell being all high and mighty and talk weird. Good chemistry with Captain Marvel. But some of it felt forced at points with the dialog and the adventure itself wasn't all that great.
Generations: Captain Marvel & Ms. Marvel #1 - (1/5) Well this is the weakest of the bunch. Boring, bad art, and the characters hardly connected. Also the villain was dumb. I hated this one to be honest.
Generations: Hawkeye & Hawkeye #1 - (3/5) This was one of the better ones. Hawkeye (Kate) goes back in time to meet Hawkeye (Clint) and they team up. The Chemistry you've come to expect from the two is still there and fun as ever. We also see Clint's nemesis which I never really knew much about. Overall fun little team up.
Generations: Iron Man & Ironheart #1 - (3/5) I actually liked this one. Instead of going in the past Riri goes into the future. Meeting future avengers, Tony Stark, and more it's a lot of fun to see her interact with everyone. I thought the art was a little wishy washy at times but besides that I enjoyed this one.
Generations: Miles Morales Spider-Man & Peter Parker Spider-Man #1 - (3.5) - Probably my second favorite of the bunch. Miles goes back in time to meet a young Peter who is barely surviving his college classes and being Spider-man. In it Miles learns the hardship of the man who came before him and it somehow works really well.
Generations: Phoenix & Jean Grey #1 - (2.5) This was kind of decent. I liked the start of young Jean sees future Jean, but in reality it's Phoenix and her wanting to know more about it before she becomes it was neat. However the ending wasn't...very fun. It was typical superhero blah.
Generations: Sam Wilson Captain America & Steve Rogers Captain America #1 - (3/5) - Not a huge fan of the page count on this one but overall one of the stronger hitting stories. Watching Sam tell his story, live his life out, and work with Steve till they're both old and still kicking is nice. It felt stretched out but it works well enough and it's enjoyable. The ending is sweet as hell too.
Generations: The Unworthy Thor & The Mighty Thor #1 - (2/5) Eh this was okay. The art wasn't really to my liking and the ending was confusing if didn't keep up with current things but the two thors teaming up is always enjoyable even if it's short time.
Generations: Wolverine & All-New Wolverine #1. - (4/5) - Easily the best of the bunch. Laura heads back in time to chill with Logan. It's touching, it's vicious (as should be with these two) and the art is pretty solid. Overall fun to watch laura and logan team up and her love for him as a father figure show. Plus the fights are great.
Overall a decent collection of something a little different. I'd recommend it for passing time and seeing something different but of course nothing mind blowing!
Banner Hulk & The Totally Awesome Hulk #1, - (2.5/5) - This was a fun little team up. Hulk mad and smashes stuff. Smart Hulk (Cho) doesn't need to do that. When Cho gets to speak to Bruce it's by far the best. The rest is just punching and kicking shit.
Generations: Captain Marvel & Captain Mar-Vell #1 - (2/5) This was a cute little one. I loved watching Mar-vell being all high and mighty and talk weird. Good chemistry with Captain Marvel. But some of it felt forced at points with the dialog and the adventure itself wasn't all that great.
Generations: Captain Marvel & Ms. Marvel #1 - (1/5) Well this is the weakest of the bunch. Boring, bad art, and the characters hardly connected. Also the villain was dumb. I hated this one to be honest.
Generations: Hawkeye & Hawkeye #1 - (3/5) This was one of the better ones. Hawkeye (Kate) goes back in time to meet Hawkeye (Clint) and they team up. The Chemistry you've come to expect from the two is still there and fun as ever. We also see Clint's nemesis which I never really knew much about. Overall fun little team up.
Generations: Iron Man & Ironheart #1 - (3/5) I actually liked this one. Instead of going in the past Riri goes into the future. Meeting future avengers, Tony Stark, and more it's a lot of fun to see her interact with everyone. I thought the art was a little wishy washy at times but besides that I enjoyed this one.
Generations: Miles Morales Spider-Man & Peter Parker Spider-Man #1 - (3.5) - Probably my second favorite of the bunch. Miles goes back in time to meet a young Peter who is barely surviving his college classes and being Spider-man. In it Miles learns the hardship of the man who came before him and it somehow works really well.
Generations: Phoenix & Jean Grey #1 - (2.5) This was kind of decent. I liked the start of young Jean sees future Jean, but in reality it's Phoenix and her wanting to know more about it before she becomes it was neat. However the ending wasn't...very fun. It was typical superhero blah.
Generations: Sam Wilson Captain America & Steve Rogers Captain America #1 - (3/5) - Not a huge fan of the page count on this one but overall one of the stronger hitting stories. Watching Sam tell his story, live his life out, and work with Steve till they're both old and still kicking is nice. It felt stretched out but it works well enough and it's enjoyable. The ending is sweet as hell too.
Generations: The Unworthy Thor & The Mighty Thor #1 - (2/5) Eh this was okay. The art wasn't really to my liking and the ending was confusing if didn't keep up with current things but the two thors teaming up is always enjoyable even if it's short time.
Generations: Wolverine & All-New Wolverine #1. - (4/5) - Easily the best of the bunch. Laura heads back in time to chill with Logan. It's touching, it's vicious (as should be with these two) and the art is pretty solid. Overall fun to watch laura and logan team up and her love for him as a father figure show. Plus the fights are great.
Overall a decent collection of something a little different. I'd recommend it for passing time and seeing something different but of course nothing mind blowing!
If I were to review this based on the first two issues it be a easy 4.5. It's fun and exciting but then...
Well what is Siege you ask. Well Asgard is on earth! Well it's floating above earth anyway instead of another dimension (I think it's another dimension usually, right?) and now Norman, you know the Green fucking Goblin, wants to take it. Siege is about Norman's final move to take everything from everyone, and the first issue is really a siege on Asgard. Of course Thor is like 'Nah brah that ain't happening" but can he really do much against Sentry? The walking talking insane fucking Superman type?
Good: The opening is exciting and fun but it's really issue 2 where shit kicks into gear. Thor is in trouble, heroes are gathering, Norman is losing it, and Ares finds out the truth. The fights are exciting and the deaths hit big. It's colorful, sad, and exciting all at once. Also the new status quo did set up some interesting things in the end.
Bad: Issue 3-4 aren't bad but same old same old. BIG brawls with so much shit you can't even keep up with on screen. Then we get this Naruto looking baddie that's kind of lame. Sorry I just like villains being human like, scarier that way.
Overall this event was solid. It was short, fun, and exciting. I loved the Dark Avengers so it's very sad to see it go but this worked for a good conclusion to House of M/Civil War events leading up to Dark Reign and then ending with Siege. A 3 out of 5.
Well what is Siege you ask. Well Asgard is on earth! Well it's floating above earth anyway instead of another dimension (I think it's another dimension usually, right?) and now Norman, you know the Green fucking Goblin, wants to take it. Siege is about Norman's final move to take everything from everyone, and the first issue is really a siege on Asgard. Of course Thor is like 'Nah brah that ain't happening" but can he really do much against Sentry? The walking talking insane fucking Superman type?
Good: The opening is exciting and fun but it's really issue 2 where shit kicks into gear. Thor is in trouble, heroes are gathering, Norman is losing it, and Ares finds out the truth. The fights are exciting and the deaths hit big. It's colorful, sad, and exciting all at once. Also the new status quo did set up some interesting things in the end.
Bad: Issue 3-4 aren't bad but same old same old. BIG brawls with so much shit you can't even keep up with on screen. Then we get this Naruto looking baddie that's kind of lame. Sorry I just like villains being human like, scarier that way.
Overall this event was solid. It was short, fun, and exciting. I loved the Dark Avengers so it's very sad to see it go but this worked for a good conclusion to House of M/Civil War events leading up to Dark Reign and then ending with Siege. A 3 out of 5.
The Mighty Thor/Journey Into Mystery: Everything Burns
Carmine Di Giandomenico, Barry Kitson, Alan Davis, Stephanie Hans, Kieron Gillen, Matt Fraction
I think I just don't like the way Thor is written a lot of the time. It's the mix of the dialog/design of lettering.
So this is "Everything Burns" where everything...burns. Like it's always hell on Asgard. Everything must get destroyed. This time Loki and Thor team up and in the end it's all a trick, but is it? When things get intense and everyone is after the two brothers shit gets real. By the end big changes happen that lead on to other series. Without spoilers let's just say certain characters die and new ones come in and it's pretty big.
Good: THe last issue of Loki's story was great. Kind of bitter, but sweet in a way, but leaves it for interesting things to come. Also Thor had some great moments of protecting his little brother. That made me smile.
Bad: The bad guys are boring. The dialog is hard to get through, it's just so cheesy. Also the art sometimes shifts to this ugly old school feel but without the heart behind it. Some of these fights were awful. I'm spoiled by the next Thor run haha.
Overall meh. I read it to get Kid Loki's ending and while that was good the rest was boring. A 2/5.
So this is "Everything Burns" where everything...burns. Like it's always hell on Asgard. Everything must get destroyed. This time Loki and Thor team up and in the end it's all a trick, but is it? When things get intense and everyone is after the two brothers shit gets real. By the end big changes happen that lead on to other series. Without spoilers let's just say certain characters die and new ones come in and it's pretty big.
Good: THe last issue of Loki's story was great. Kind of bitter, but sweet in a way, but leaves it for interesting things to come. Also Thor had some great moments of protecting his little brother. That made me smile.
Bad: The bad guys are boring. The dialog is hard to get through, it's just so cheesy. Also the art sometimes shifts to this ugly old school feel but without the heart behind it. Some of these fights were awful. I'm spoiled by the next Thor run haha.
Overall meh. I read it to get Kid Loki's ending and while that was good the rest was boring. A 2/5.
This was pretty dang enjoyable!
The first two issues deal with Cho talking with Bruce before (spoilers) the death of Bruce Banner in Civil War 2. He's trying to learn from his mentor, understand the monster, and not become vicious like Bruce. In the end it's a nice enjoyable story of a brother/father type of situation to the young new user of the mighty Hulk. Second half is the aftermath of Civil War 2. It's all about Cho coming to terms of what happened to a close friend. It's a darker take than what the rest of the series has offered so far.
Good: The darker elements work great in contrast. The first two issues are well done, light hearted, learning the way for Cho. It's the 2nd half, the dealing with loss, and anger, and hurt that makes this volume better than it should be. A one in particular part with Captain Marvel and Cho is the biggest highlight.
Bad: The art keeps changing which can hurt the eyes at times or not make much sense. Also I didn't really think adding in a monster was needed. There was enough drama and issues to deal with that it just simply didn't need that.
I really enjoyed this. Totally Awesome Hulk remains to give us a interesting main character in Cho and I hope it keeps pushing forward with him. I like him more than Bruce TBH, he's much more FUN and I loved watching him deal with loss. A 3.5 out of 5.
The first two issues deal with Cho talking with Bruce before (spoilers) the death of Bruce Banner in Civil War 2. He's trying to learn from his mentor, understand the monster, and not become vicious like Bruce. In the end it's a nice enjoyable story of a brother/father type of situation to the young new user of the mighty Hulk. Second half is the aftermath of Civil War 2. It's all about Cho coming to terms of what happened to a close friend. It's a darker take than what the rest of the series has offered so far.
Good: The darker elements work great in contrast. The first two issues are well done, light hearted, learning the way for Cho. It's the 2nd half, the dealing with loss, and anger, and hurt that makes this volume better than it should be. A one in particular part with Captain Marvel and Cho is the biggest highlight.
Bad: The art keeps changing which can hurt the eyes at times or not make much sense. Also I didn't really think adding in a monster was needed. There was enough drama and issues to deal with that it just simply didn't need that.
I really enjoyed this. Totally Awesome Hulk remains to give us a interesting main character in Cho and I hope it keeps pushing forward with him. I like him more than Bruce TBH, he's much more FUN and I loved watching him deal with loss. A 3.5 out of 5.
Ouch boring...
Powers is a nice little unique title. While not mindblowing I can see why it got a cult following.
This one starts very different than volume 1. We have a group of kids who cosplay their favorite heroes. Pretty normal right? Especially now days with how popular nerd culture is. However, these guys really go all out and this is a world where superheroes, capes, use to run around actually fighting crime. So when these kids who are roleplaying get caught up with someone who isn't so happy to play "games" we start to see deaths like a motherfucker. So this brings out two favorite detectives to figure this case out.
Good: I really enjoy the dialog between the two main detectives. They remain to be the highlight. I also like how the story is structured. Wide shots, lots of banter, and big reveals that somehow all make sense. Typical Bendis fun.
Bad: The dialog can be so heavy it feels a bit forced at times. Also the end results wasn't as satisfying as I hoped. The villain could of used more work, or not really a villain, but yeah, it just was okay reveal.
Overall a solid second volume. I think I'ma really sit back and enjoy most of this series. A 3 out of a 5.
This one starts very different than volume 1. We have a group of kids who cosplay their favorite heroes. Pretty normal right? Especially now days with how popular nerd culture is. However, these guys really go all out and this is a world where superheroes, capes, use to run around actually fighting crime. So when these kids who are roleplaying get caught up with someone who isn't so happy to play "games" we start to see deaths like a motherfucker. So this brings out two favorite detectives to figure this case out.
Good: I really enjoy the dialog between the two main detectives. They remain to be the highlight. I also like how the story is structured. Wide shots, lots of banter, and big reveals that somehow all make sense. Typical Bendis fun.
Bad: The dialog can be so heavy it feels a bit forced at times. Also the end results wasn't as satisfying as I hoped. The villain could of used more work, or not really a villain, but yeah, it just was okay reveal.
Overall a solid second volume. I think I'ma really sit back and enjoy most of this series. A 3 out of a 5.
So sad to report that this is the first title of Action Comics/Superman who failed me.
So the fake Clark Kent is still at large. Lois decides to finally find out who this little shit is. When the mystery begins to reveal things get wacky. I mean other world type shit starts breaking down. At the core of the story it's trying to tell a story of becoming something new while keeping who you are within your heart. Kind of the way Rebirth series in general has been trying to push but just on a acid trip.
Good: The parts with Jon and his family is still great. I really loved one moment of Superman trying to save him, get good emotion out of there. Also when Peter's Issues were done I still loved the art.
Bad: The art on Dan's issues is less than stellar at parts. I also felt the disconnect of dialog. Peter writes it tighter than Dan, and Dan drops huge exposition that gets in the way with what could be a great story. Also, the villain, or the reveal, is kind of silly and not interesting.
Yeah not in love with this book. I'm glad we're past the whole "mystery" clark kent thing and can improve Action Comics a little and make it on the level of Superman. A 2 out of 5.
So the fake Clark Kent is still at large. Lois decides to finally find out who this little shit is. When the mystery begins to reveal things get wacky. I mean other world type shit starts breaking down. At the core of the story it's trying to tell a story of becoming something new while keeping who you are within your heart. Kind of the way Rebirth series in general has been trying to push but just on a acid trip.
Good: The parts with Jon and his family is still great. I really loved one moment of Superman trying to save him, get good emotion out of there. Also when Peter's Issues were done I still loved the art.
Bad: The art on Dan's issues is less than stellar at parts. I also felt the disconnect of dialog. Peter writes it tighter than Dan, and Dan drops huge exposition that gets in the way with what could be a great story. Also, the villain, or the reveal, is kind of silly and not interesting.
Yeah not in love with this book. I'm glad we're past the whole "mystery" clark kent thing and can improve Action Comics a little and make it on the level of Superman. A 2 out of 5.
So this is a story about werewolfs...I guess? Like it's more about people with glowing werewolf naruto looking creatures verses real world problems. This is a odd series that tries to combine three different stories into one. The start, the middle, and the end. It's telling them all at the same time while filling in the blanks as it goes. So we go from a girl in a city dealing with her relationship, to her being with special ops in Iraq (or something similar) to her dealing with some psycho women hellbent on destroying the world (I think) and it's...well yeah...it's weird.
Good: Some of the art was just wonderful. Also I enjoyed the relationship with the two main characters because it felt real. The intriguing premises also got me to read this.
Bad: The pacing was wacky and off. The storytelling device was interesting but ultimately failed. The ending was pretty horrible and the confusing storytelling did not help at all. Also the character design could have been better, sometimes didn't know who was who.
Overall this was a interesting idea but it failed to live up to the IDEA of it. So for that I'll have to go with a 2 out of 5.
Good: Some of the art was just wonderful. Also I enjoyed the relationship with the two main characters because it felt real. The intriguing premises also got me to read this.
Bad: The pacing was wacky and off. The storytelling device was interesting but ultimately failed. The ending was pretty horrible and the confusing storytelling did not help at all. Also the character design could have been better, sometimes didn't know who was who.
Overall this was a interesting idea but it failed to live up to the IDEA of it. So for that I'll have to go with a 2 out of 5.
Wow talk about super freaking fun. This is Marvel's best idea for Spider-man in forever.
I enjoyed Renew Your Vows by Dan Slott but didn't love it. The ending left me kind of meh on it (the start was great though) however this...this is where it's at. Gerry makes sure to note that FAMILY is the key factor here. Once you wrap your head around that you're really gonna enjoy this series. Much like Superman for DC Rebirth, Renew your vows makes sure to get the family dynamic right. With May being the key star here. Little Spider-girl living her daily life at school, getting use to her powers, and living with Peter Parker and MJ as mom and dad it works really well.
When the MOLE man of all villains attacks the family must team up to take him down. Can the family of Spiders be the heroes of the day!?
Good: I LOVE the family banter. All the back and forth was great with the family, and the little stories outside the main one were adorable. I also LOVE the artwork, so damn good! The little different types of artwork to fits the story. Also, how great is watching Moleman as the main enemy try his best to be some big bad? The family can't even take him serious.
Bad: I dislike the direction they went with Harry's son. He seems too typical evil for me to really enjoy it. I guess he'll be a big player later but right now he comes across silly and not in a good way.
Overall I had a ton of fun with this title. I think this is what SPider-man needs to be. Light hearted, all about family, and amazing art to boot. Besides the thing with Harry's son I had a blast reading this and can't wait for more! A 4 out of 5.
I enjoyed Renew Your Vows by Dan Slott but didn't love it. The ending left me kind of meh on it (the start was great though) however this...this is where it's at. Gerry makes sure to note that FAMILY is the key factor here. Once you wrap your head around that you're really gonna enjoy this series. Much like Superman for DC Rebirth, Renew your vows makes sure to get the family dynamic right. With May being the key star here. Little Spider-girl living her daily life at school, getting use to her powers, and living with Peter Parker and MJ as mom and dad it works really well.
When the MOLE man of all villains attacks the family must team up to take him down. Can the family of Spiders be the heroes of the day!?
Good: I LOVE the family banter. All the back and forth was great with the family, and the little stories outside the main one were adorable. I also LOVE the artwork, so damn good! The little different types of artwork to fits the story. Also, how great is watching Moleman as the main enemy try his best to be some big bad? The family can't even take him serious.
Bad: I dislike the direction they went with Harry's son. He seems too typical evil for me to really enjoy it. I guess he'll be a big player later but right now he comes across silly and not in a good way.
Overall I had a ton of fun with this title. I think this is what SPider-man needs to be. Light hearted, all about family, and amazing art to boot. Besides the thing with Harry's son I had a blast reading this and can't wait for more! A 4 out of 5.
Almost at a 4 but not there yet!
So this is Bendis first long running series really and I can see it getting better and better. The longer we stick to our agents the better they become. However, in this volume, what I loved was the case itself. The mystery behind our one of the most beloved heroes died by...sex? Yes. In a way that was what the story was all about. However, we do have another story in here as well about a guy who was once a hero killing a villain by mistakes...or was it? The trial goes on and on until it results in a very dark and twisted ending.
Good: I really enjoy the outlook on this one. I especially love how they did the case with the once hero stopping a villain only to find out the truth. The ending was downright fucked up. I'm also loving the two main leads interactions with each other and the other people around the scene of crimes. So funny.
Bad: The olyumpia case kind of went south and in a weird way by the end. I liked the start of it but the reveal wasn't what I had hoped. Also a whole issue on Warren Ellis was...questionable.
Overall this was fun at points, sad at others, but I enjoyed my entire time reading. I have a feeling the best is yet to come but I'm loving going old school Bendis for sure.
So this is Bendis first long running series really and I can see it getting better and better. The longer we stick to our agents the better they become. However, in this volume, what I loved was the case itself. The mystery behind our one of the most beloved heroes died by...sex? Yes. In a way that was what the story was all about. However, we do have another story in here as well about a guy who was once a hero killing a villain by mistakes...or was it? The trial goes on and on until it results in a very dark and twisted ending.
Good: I really enjoy the outlook on this one. I especially love how they did the case with the once hero stopping a villain only to find out the truth. The ending was downright fucked up. I'm also loving the two main leads interactions with each other and the other people around the scene of crimes. So funny.
Bad: The olyumpia case kind of went south and in a weird way by the end. I liked the start of it but the reveal wasn't what I had hoped. Also a whole issue on Warren Ellis was...questionable.
Overall this was fun at points, sad at others, but I enjoyed my entire time reading. I have a feeling the best is yet to come but I'm loving going old school Bendis for sure.