Post by Shiryu on May 28, 2010 12:47:26 GMT -5
I've finally had a bit of time to read the Avengers' story by Kurt Busiek on Age of Heroes #1, so here is a quick review.
SPOILERS AHEAD
The story is 11 pages long and focuses on J.J.Jameson, now the major of New York, as he prepares a speech against heroes and masked characters, blaming them for acting outside the law, for the victims of Siege and for having brought "once good-man like Norman Osborn to madness".
As he walks to his office, a giant screen shows a huge tidal wave about to hit a town in Mississippi, explaining that it was caused by the impact of Asgard on the ground. JJJ thinks this is all the heroes' fault, just as the Heroic Age Avengers (Thor, IM, Hawkeye, Spidey and Bucky-Cap appear on the scene, evacuate everyone and repel the wave). Much to Jonah's dismay and surprise, the people watching all around him celebrate the return of the "real" heroes and start cheering the Avengers.
Grumbling, JJJ starts to think he can still make it work, but then, as he watches the heroes fighting to protect everyone, decides to go back to his office and scrap the speech, replacing it with another one supporting the Avengers and all the good they have done over the years, and welcoming them back.
But -- he is quick to point out -- let's not lose the draft of the previous speech, it could always come in handy because "one never knows"
So, a simple and lighthearted story, but with a nice characterization of JJJ. He is still his usual pig-headed, stubborn self, but is also mature and upright enough to (grudgingly) admit to himself that the Avengers are doing some good, and to decide not to manipulate the truth.
There are only two small imperfections.
- Among the heroes he distrusts, JJJ mentions Captain America. I remember a few instances back in the 80s when he said to Robbie Robertson that Cap is the only hero he trusts. Although he could have changes his mind following the Civil War.
- Norman and Jonah used to be friends back in the Silver Age, but I'm pretty sure that at some point after his "post-death" return, Goblin intimidated/kidnapped/did something to Jameson, so his comment that he has been driven insane by the heroes is a bit far-fetched.
But, other than this, a very nice story. Sadly, the other 3 stories of the issue are nowhere near as good
SPOILERS AHEAD
The story is 11 pages long and focuses on J.J.Jameson, now the major of New York, as he prepares a speech against heroes and masked characters, blaming them for acting outside the law, for the victims of Siege and for having brought "once good-man like Norman Osborn to madness".
As he walks to his office, a giant screen shows a huge tidal wave about to hit a town in Mississippi, explaining that it was caused by the impact of Asgard on the ground. JJJ thinks this is all the heroes' fault, just as the Heroic Age Avengers (Thor, IM, Hawkeye, Spidey and Bucky-Cap appear on the scene, evacuate everyone and repel the wave). Much to Jonah's dismay and surprise, the people watching all around him celebrate the return of the "real" heroes and start cheering the Avengers.
Grumbling, JJJ starts to think he can still make it work, but then, as he watches the heroes fighting to protect everyone, decides to go back to his office and scrap the speech, replacing it with another one supporting the Avengers and all the good they have done over the years, and welcoming them back.
But -- he is quick to point out -- let's not lose the draft of the previous speech, it could always come in handy because "one never knows"
So, a simple and lighthearted story, but with a nice characterization of JJJ. He is still his usual pig-headed, stubborn self, but is also mature and upright enough to (grudgingly) admit to himself that the Avengers are doing some good, and to decide not to manipulate the truth.
There are only two small imperfections.
- Among the heroes he distrusts, JJJ mentions Captain America. I remember a few instances back in the 80s when he said to Robbie Robertson that Cap is the only hero he trusts. Although he could have changes his mind following the Civil War.
- Norman and Jonah used to be friends back in the Silver Age, but I'm pretty sure that at some point after his "post-death" return, Goblin intimidated/kidnapped/did something to Jameson, so his comment that he has been driven insane by the heroes is a bit far-fetched.
But, other than this, a very nice story. Sadly, the other 3 stories of the issue are nowhere near as good
