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I've read this trade before but couldn't remember anything besides the bare bones of the main plot so I wasn't expecting much from it. However, I was glad to find that the story was sufficiently more interesting than I'd remembered, and is supported well by the art which leads it to become creepier and further engrossing as it moves along. These comics are geared towards younger readers, but with all the references to the '90s adults may find them entertaining as well.
There are also a couple fun mini-stories towards the end of the volume, each with a different artist. One even includes instructions on how to create a simple zine, which people of all ages could enjoy doing.
Overall I felt these issues was really inventive and unique, and probably could be appreciated whether or not the reader has seen the original cartoon.
There are also a couple fun mini-stories towards the end of the volume, each with a different artist. One even includes instructions on how to create a simple zine, which people of all ages could enjoy doing.
Overall I felt these issues was really inventive and unique, and probably could be appreciated whether or not the reader has seen the original cartoon.
This graphic novel seems geared towards younger readers who specifically like gross-out humor, and since I'm not in that demographic I didn't really enjoy reading it. The dialog between the characters was a bit forced and odd at the beginning, but luckily by the end it felt more like natural banter that would happen in the original cartoon. Overall the story was entertaining enough that it held my focus which ironically enough, I can't even say for most of the comics I liked more than this one.
It's pretty clear this comic exists primarily as advertising for the Marvel Tsum Tsum products and game, but I couldn't care less because it's adorable.
The main characters the plot revolves around are in middle school and with as silly as the comic is, it may be a good introduction for young readers to learn who some of the more popular Marvel heroes and villians are in a story involving children near their own age.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go buy myself a Hulk Tsum Tsum immediately.
The main characters the plot revolves around are in middle school and with as silly as the comic is, it may be a good introduction for young readers to learn who some of the more popular Marvel heroes and villians are in a story involving children near their own age.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go buy myself a Hulk Tsum Tsum immediately.
The title for this mini-series advertises it to be something where Pixie is fending for herself when instead she more accurately fits the damsel in distress role, which leads me to unfortunately feel a little cheated.
From a story aspect I can't tell if the comic is weird and confusing only since I haven't read much with these characters previously, or because the writing was just poor. I'm gonna go with the former and try to give it another chance later on but my current opinion is that it's... yikes.
Like the rest of this volume the ending is odd since the final panels give no closure or sense of security, which left me feeling unsatisfied upon finishing it. Unless you really like Pixie or the series happens to be a part of a more important event I don't see much of a point in bothering to read each issue at all.
From a story aspect I can't tell if the comic is weird and confusing only since I haven't read much with these characters previously, or because the writing was just poor. I'm gonna go with the former and try to give it another chance later on but my current opinion is that it's... yikes.
Like the rest of this volume the ending is odd since the final panels give no closure or sense of security, which left me feeling unsatisfied upon finishing it. Unless you really like Pixie or the series happens to be a part of a more important event I don't see much of a point in bothering to read each issue at all.
Avengers: Fairy Tales
Ricardo Tércio Vinagre Guimarães, Claire Wendling, C.B. Cebulski, Nuno Plati, João M.P. Lemos, Ricardo Tércio, Takeshi Miyazawa, João Lemos
All of these stories are very sweet, and based upon fairy tales that were easily recognisable to me. My favorite out of the issues would have to be the third one, but each one was charming and enjoyable to read.
X-Men: Fairy Tales
Kei Kobayashi, Claire Wendling, Bill Sienkiewicz, C.B. Cebulski, Kyle Baker, Sana Takeda
The first two stories in this collection were heartwarming and then heartwrenching respectively, and also redesigned the X-Men characters into very different but recognizable forms. In my opinion the remaining few fell flat, but may have been more interesting if I was familiar with the original source material.
I began reading this volume believing that it was a sequel to 1872, but unfortunately it can't really be called that. Instead all the worldbuilding and set up for continuation done for that series is erased and forgotten about in favor of a story where Red Wolf accidentally ends up in the future.
I understand how Red Wolf being a 'man out of time' is meant to parallel Steve Rogers' origin in the regular Marvel Universe due to Red Wolf replacing his role in Timely, but Steve woke up still being able to understand the basics of the world he was in while Red Wolf cannot comprehend much of what's happening through no fault of his own. In 1872 he was completely capable, yet now exists so far out of his element that he behaves almost like a child in some aspects, such as when he climbed out of a car window because he couldn't figure out how to use the handle to open the door.
The story for the comic itself is interesting and gritty, but ends unfinished with multiple questions and loose ends which I'm going to assume was because it was probably cancelled more quickly than expected. There was so much potential for a good Red Wolf series still set in the Western atmosphere, and I really am disappointed that this single and forgotten about volume was all that came from it.
I understand how Red Wolf being a 'man out of time' is meant to parallel Steve Rogers' origin in the regular Marvel Universe due to Red Wolf replacing his role in Timely, but Steve woke up still being able to understand the basics of the world he was in while Red Wolf cannot comprehend much of what's happening through no fault of his own. In 1872 he was completely capable, yet now exists so far out of his element that he behaves almost like a child in some aspects, such as when he climbed out of a car window because he couldn't figure out how to use the handle to open the door.
The story for the comic itself is interesting and gritty, but ends unfinished with multiple questions and loose ends which I'm going to assume was because it was probably cancelled more quickly than expected. There was so much potential for a good Red Wolf series still set in the Western atmosphere, and I really am disappointed that this single and forgotten about volume was all that came from it.
This was much more disturbing than I expected it to be, but I still enjoyed reading it because of the energy and excitement that flowed within its tragedy.
The Western versions of the included characters are fleshed out with many having their own backstories, traumas and details that are recognizable but unique to their altered selves. The plot itself is interesting and dynamic and ends with a few things unresolved so it can be continued further.
The Western versions of the included characters are fleshed out with many having their own backstories, traumas and details that are recognizable but unique to their altered selves. The plot itself is interesting and dynamic and ends with a few things unresolved so it can be continued further.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This volume contains four separate stories within the same continuity that included some very cute dialogue between the members of the Power Pack, along with their new friend Wolverine.
Logan is inarguably a very tough and sometimes violent character, but still interacts well with children and this comic is a good way to introduce him and his world to younger readers. I can't comment on whether the issue showing him as a child is an accurate portrayal since I haven't read much about his early life, but it fills the purpose of explaining that he's a lot older than someone new to his stories may expect.
The Pack don't seem to be very popular characters currently, but they're very sweet even when one of their members, not naming names, is sometimes obnoxious. As a child I mainly wanted to focus on characters my own age, so I'm sure other children would love reading these and imagining themselves as a member of the Pack, who are featured here fighting bravely in spite of the adults who are understandably worried about their safety.
Logan is inarguably a very tough and sometimes violent character, but still interacts well with children and this comic is a good way to introduce him and his world to younger readers. I can't comment on whether the issue showing him as a child is an accurate portrayal since I haven't read much about his early life, but it fills the purpose of explaining that he's a lot older than someone new to his stories may expect.
The Pack don't seem to be very popular characters currently, but they're very sweet even when one of their members, not naming names, is sometimes obnoxious. As a child I mainly wanted to focus on characters my own age, so I'm sure other children would love reading these and imagining themselves as a member of the Pack, who are featured here fighting bravely in spite of the adults who are understandably worried about their safety.
This was unfortunately a very dry end to a series that had potential but wasn't able to use it properly.
Each of the last comics are disconnected from a majority of other characters, and the only story I actually enjoyed reading was the one about the Wasps. Even though it's short the writer is able to show core characteristics that both Nadia and Janet inhibit, as well as how selfless Janet was from the very beginning of accepting her role as Nadia's step-mother and only living parent. These themes are later discussed again by the same writer in Unstoppable Wasp, but I still think the issue is worth reading.
The Annual issue was unimportant but sweet and includes a few goofy stories meant to be fanfictions written by people in the Marvel Universe. Overall the series was strikingly mediocre, and will probably not be something people still focus on in the future unless they have interest in the specific characters or events included.
Each of the last comics are disconnected from a majority of other characters, and the only story I actually enjoyed reading was the one about the Wasps. Even though it's short the writer is able to show core characteristics that both Nadia and Janet inhibit, as well as how selfless Janet was from the very beginning of accepting her role as Nadia's step-mother and only living parent. These themes are later discussed again by the same writer in Unstoppable Wasp, but I still think the issue is worth reading.
The Annual issue was unimportant but sweet and includes a few goofy stories meant to be fanfictions written by people in the Marvel Universe. Overall the series was strikingly mediocre, and will probably not be something people still focus on in the future unless they have interest in the specific characters or events included.