75% spice 25% substance. Which is unfortunate, because the substance that existed was actually pretty good. I can definitely tell that the author has improved her writing, because her newer books have a better balance between the two. Three stars because I just saw so much potential.

I was pleasantly surprised to find I am enjoying the Brand New Day content. I’m still annoyed by the total destruction of over 40 years of Peter Parker and MJ material but you can tell that the comic got a much needed refresh. 

I adored Jamie McKelvie(‘s art). And I was so impressed by how Kieron Gillen writes superhero stories. I’ve read Gillen’s non-Marvel stuff (WicDiv and Die) and I love how this series read like a truly independent superhero story, and didn’t depend heavily on Marvel lore. The story itself was deep and well developed and just great. Loki was the highlight character, Noh-Varr seemed like a waste of space, and I want to read more Kate Bishop and America Chavez now. 

Some of the frequent POV switching bogged me down, and it took until about 60% for me to become really invested. Chakraborty expertly weaves a complicated generational tapestry where there is no black and white and the only character with a true moral compass doesn’t seem to actually be the hero… interesting but complicated, and not my favorite type of story. But definitely going to finish the trilogy. 

A fun team up with some of the X-Men, but overall I just wasn’t that interested in the story.

I really enjoyed the format! The humor was quick witted and fun, and the main character was relatable in her self destructive tendencies. The love interest was a little too perfect, but the story wasn’t really about him so I can forgive that. Highly recommend! 

Interesting but not as gripping as some of the previous arcs. 

Cute but forgettable. 

3.5 stars. Was excited for this arc but it just didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Intrigued by Binary, so we’ll see how that develops. 

Thank you Kelly Thompson for bringing back the Carol I adore. This was gloriously feminine and incredibly badass.