Warren Ellis takes over the writing duties in Doom to introduce the Fantastic Four's greatest villain, Doctor Doom. The finale of the The Fantastic had them all wondering what had happened to Victor after the accident that turned them into superheroes but here we find out that he's been teleported to Denmark, grown a skin of metal and is insane. It's the insane part that really sets things up.
I really liked some of the dialogue in this volume. Especially the reveal of the fantasti-car. Ellis got the pater of teens down with just the right touch and the result is really funny and very real. I'm giving it a 4.
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
Ultimate Spider-Man Volume 20 Ultimate Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends
This is the one that got me started on re-reading the series. I wanted to be fresh so read something that reminded me of my childhood.
I was not disappointed. Ultimate Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends really focuses on what I feel is the strongest part of the series. It's not the action (though that is great) it's the way people react to each other. From the opening monologues where each character reflects on why he or she feels his or her life sucks to the revelation that Kenny is not as stupid as you might think he is to the awesome tale of the Shocker.
While the actual team-up of Ice Man, Spider-Man and "Firestar" that was inspired by the 80s cartoon was short and more about high school students who happen to have super powers the true strength of this volume is the final story. For most of the run the Shocker has been a running gag. He's the villain whose grand plans get foiled with little to no effort from our hero but in this one he's pushed just a bit too far. And that pushing makes for a great tale. I'm giving it a 5.
I was not disappointed. Ultimate Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends really focuses on what I feel is the strongest part of the series. It's not the action (though that is great) it's the way people react to each other. From the opening monologues where each character reflects on why he or she feels his or her life sucks to the revelation that Kenny is not as stupid as you might think he is to the awesome tale of the Shocker.
While the actual team-up of Ice Man, Spider-Man and "Firestar" that was inspired by the 80s cartoon was short and more about high school students who happen to have super powers the true strength of this volume is the final story. For most of the run the Shocker has been a running gag. He's the villain whose grand plans get foiled with little to no effort from our hero but in this one he's pushed just a bit too far. And that pushing makes for a great tale. I'm giving it a 5.
Ultimate Spider-Man Volume 19 Death of a Goblin
Death of a Goblin made me cry. It's not really a hard thing for books to do to me but I wasn't expecting it from this one. The beginning of this is so strong. The interaction between characters just works. People say what you expect them to say in the way you expect them to say it. The only complaint I have is that the death of which goblin was sort of telegraphed.
Still, it's a good story and it's told well so I'll give it a 4.
Still, it's a good story and it's told well so I'll give it a 4.
Ultimate Spider-Man Volume 18 Ultimate Knights
Yet another team-up for Spider-Man in Ultimate Knights. I'm almost wondering if Spidey is capable of taking on the big guys by himself. Nevertheless, I did really enjoy this one because it really showed what kind of person that Peter is. The Kingpin has been causing him no end of trouble over the past year (maybe less, Bendis does move this story slowly) but when it comes right down to it, Peter still knows what makes a man a hero. And can stand up to Daredevil to prove it.
The final chapter of this story is the talk between Aunt May and Peter. I mention it because it's a truly awesome story. It captures everything that needs to be said between these two with the revelation that Spider-Man is also part of their lives. Bendis is very skilled at making heroes people too. The whole volume gets a 5 from me.
The final chapter of this story is the talk between Aunt May and Peter. I mention it because it's a truly awesome story. It captures everything that needs to be said between these two with the revelation that Spider-Man is also part of their lives. Bendis is very skilled at making heroes people too. The whole volume gets a 5 from me.
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