Post by Bored Yesterday on Jun 12, 2007 12:49:56 GMT -5
I haven't been posting much lately, because I haven't been reading many Avengers books. Well, I just got the Avengers Infinity limited series, and I've read the first issue, so I can blab on something topical for a change.
It came out in 2000. Written by Roger Stern. Pencilled by Sean Chen. Inked by Scott Hanna. Colored by Steve Oliff.
The story features Stern's pet characters from his 1980s run on the main title: Photon and Starfox, along with Quasar (was he a Stern pet too?), Moondragon, Thor, and Tigra. Aside from Thor, these are all "second string" team members, in terms of popularity. So one thing I like about the book so far is how we get a chance to see these characters featured prominently wihtout being overshadowed by Cap., Iron Man, Hawkeye, or some of the other scene stealers from the main book.
One other thing I'll say about this book, is how it contrasts with Stern's run on the main title (which we all know ended too soon). Without reference, I'm guessing this is at least 12 years after his run ended, probably more like 15 plus. I don't know -- but during that time, the comics industry went through a lot of transitions, in terms of storytelling conventions and visual styles. So, as much as I liked Stern and Buscema together, it's really neat to see Stern's storytelling visualized with the advanced coloring techniques of the year 2000, as well as fit into the newer style of storytelling that spends so much time on interpersonal interaction of the characters. During Stern's first run, there were a lot more narrative caption boxes. Here, a lot of dialog between characters. All I'm saying is that I am impressed at the quality of Stern's writing in both periods. His technique and skills definitely kept up with the changing conventions of the industry, and I think it's a mark of distiniction for his talent.
I really enjoy the art too. Chen is very good at depicting a variety of facial features, using very subtle line work to effect an extraordinary range of emotion. He also knows how to layout an action scene so the reader can easily follow what's happening from panel to panel -- and nobody has to snarl to get the point across that they are in danger. Many of the panels also have a good sense of 3-dimensional space which is an attribute too often missing from comcis. Combine these qualities with the information age coloring, and this book is incredibly visually appealing panel by panel. It's remarkable.
Haven't read issue 2 yet, but feel free to discuss. I think I'm really going to enjoy this series.
I also liked when Tigra and Moondragon are catting at each other, sort of a subtler version of Stan Lee's intra-team slugfests. I'm not sure it's in character for either one to accuse the other of dressing like a very *friendly* person, but that didn't ruin the scene for me.
It came out in 2000. Written by Roger Stern. Pencilled by Sean Chen. Inked by Scott Hanna. Colored by Steve Oliff.
The story features Stern's pet characters from his 1980s run on the main title: Photon and Starfox, along with Quasar (was he a Stern pet too?), Moondragon, Thor, and Tigra. Aside from Thor, these are all "second string" team members, in terms of popularity. So one thing I like about the book so far is how we get a chance to see these characters featured prominently wihtout being overshadowed by Cap., Iron Man, Hawkeye, or some of the other scene stealers from the main book.
One other thing I'll say about this book, is how it contrasts with Stern's run on the main title (which we all know ended too soon). Without reference, I'm guessing this is at least 12 years after his run ended, probably more like 15 plus. I don't know -- but during that time, the comics industry went through a lot of transitions, in terms of storytelling conventions and visual styles. So, as much as I liked Stern and Buscema together, it's really neat to see Stern's storytelling visualized with the advanced coloring techniques of the year 2000, as well as fit into the newer style of storytelling that spends so much time on interpersonal interaction of the characters. During Stern's first run, there were a lot more narrative caption boxes. Here, a lot of dialog between characters. All I'm saying is that I am impressed at the quality of Stern's writing in both periods. His technique and skills definitely kept up with the changing conventions of the industry, and I think it's a mark of distiniction for his talent.
I really enjoy the art too. Chen is very good at depicting a variety of facial features, using very subtle line work to effect an extraordinary range of emotion. He also knows how to layout an action scene so the reader can easily follow what's happening from panel to panel -- and nobody has to snarl to get the point across that they are in danger. Many of the panels also have a good sense of 3-dimensional space which is an attribute too often missing from comcis. Combine these qualities with the information age coloring, and this book is incredibly visually appealing panel by panel. It's remarkable.
Haven't read issue 2 yet, but feel free to discuss. I think I'm really going to enjoy this series.
I also liked when Tigra and Moondragon are catting at each other, sort of a subtler version of Stan Lee's intra-team slugfests. I'm not sure it's in character for either one to accuse the other of dressing like a very *friendly* person, but that didn't ruin the scene for me.