Post by goldenfist on Feb 14, 2008 11:18:29 GMT -5
Here's the review for Captain Marvel #3 from ign.com
There are Skrulls in my Captain Marvel book! Should I be excited that Captain Marvel is quickly becoming an essential prelude reading for Secret Invasion? I can't say I'm surprised given that Brian Reed seems to be one of the few writers in on Brian Michael Bendis' big plan. However, I also feel that there's a really great story in here that's starting to get lost in the scramble towards Marvel's next big event.
The Skrulls start their invasion early as Captain Marvel becomes their new target. Exactly why is still unclear. Reed makes use of some of Bendis' plot elements, notably the paranoia surrounding the invasion and the fact that Tony Stark won't divulge his knowledge to anyone. One of the best scenes in this issue comes when Mar-Vell confronts Ms. Marvel about her role in the cover-up. It's also nice to see Iron Man fighting with a hero and not against them for once.
Unfortunately, all this Skrullishness comes at the expense of the book's other big storyline - the church that worships the resurrected Mar-Vell. I really like where Reed is going with this idea, particularly since he seems intent on exploring the ridiculousness of superhero resurrections in the Marvel universe. Unfortunately, this storyline is playing second fiddle to the Skrulls, and new developments lead me to believe that trend will continue in the final two issues.
Captain Marvel #3 took a noticeably long time to hit stands, and it's probably safe to assume the art played a role in the delay. Even if that isn't the case, Lee Week's pencils seem a little rougher and less refined than the first two issues. I still love his work, and his style fits the book a lot better than I would have expected, but issue #3 is a bit of a disappointment. That goes for the issue as a whole. While some mini-series like Sub-Mariner have benefited from their connection to major event storylines, I can't help but feel Captain Marvel would work better if it were a little more removed from the hustle and bustle of Secret Invasion.
Review Score:8.1 Impressive
There are Skrulls in my Captain Marvel book! Should I be excited that Captain Marvel is quickly becoming an essential prelude reading for Secret Invasion? I can't say I'm surprised given that Brian Reed seems to be one of the few writers in on Brian Michael Bendis' big plan. However, I also feel that there's a really great story in here that's starting to get lost in the scramble towards Marvel's next big event.
The Skrulls start their invasion early as Captain Marvel becomes their new target. Exactly why is still unclear. Reed makes use of some of Bendis' plot elements, notably the paranoia surrounding the invasion and the fact that Tony Stark won't divulge his knowledge to anyone. One of the best scenes in this issue comes when Mar-Vell confronts Ms. Marvel about her role in the cover-up. It's also nice to see Iron Man fighting with a hero and not against them for once.
Unfortunately, all this Skrullishness comes at the expense of the book's other big storyline - the church that worships the resurrected Mar-Vell. I really like where Reed is going with this idea, particularly since he seems intent on exploring the ridiculousness of superhero resurrections in the Marvel universe. Unfortunately, this storyline is playing second fiddle to the Skrulls, and new developments lead me to believe that trend will continue in the final two issues.
Captain Marvel #3 took a noticeably long time to hit stands, and it's probably safe to assume the art played a role in the delay. Even if that isn't the case, Lee Week's pencils seem a little rougher and less refined than the first two issues. I still love his work, and his style fits the book a lot better than I would have expected, but issue #3 is a bit of a disappointment. That goes for the issue as a whole. While some mini-series like Sub-Mariner have benefited from their connection to major event storylines, I can't help but feel Captain Marvel would work better if it were a little more removed from the hustle and bustle of Secret Invasion.
Review Score:8.1 Impressive