Post by Marvel Boy on Jan 10, 2016 11:33:06 GMT -5
Okay, Squadron Supreme by James Robinson with art by Leonard Kirk.
This team is comprised of sole survivors of Earths destroyed by Incursions. Hyperion is the same one seen throughout Hickman's Avengers run. You also have Nighthawk, Doctor Spectrum, Blur (of DP7 of the New Universe) and Power Princess (from Gruenwald's Squadron).
Having seen their respective worlds die, they are firmly intent on protecting their new home from any such similar threat, whatever the cost and whatever the consequence. So far, their actions have been conducted within the shadows, but their first public move is a big one, taking on Namor the Sub-mariner and Atlantis. Doctor Spectrum particularly loathes Namor, for his role in the Illuminati's actions that allowed her Earth to perish in an Incursion. Factor in Namor's continued attacks against the surface world over the decades and clearly it's time for someone to properly handle this ongoing threat.
The Squadron engages Namor and his forces in an attack, where things appear to be going as usual, until Nighthawk's deception comes into play. Namor believes to have gotten the upper hand on Hyperion, taking him out when in fact, Hyperion departs to enact Nighthawk's plan; take Atlantis out of the equation, you then solve the problem. Namor watches in stunned horror as Hyperion lifts the entire city from the depths of the ocean, it's populace fleeing as best they can, falling back into the ocean. While the rest of the Squadron hinder his attempts to reach Hyperions, Namor can only watch as he then flies the city over land, throwing it from height where it crashes upon the surface, destroyed. Namor swears to kill Hyperion but then Hyperion, using his vision, kills Namor instead, beheading him. Finished with this personal goal, Nighthawk then declares the group can move on to actual business.
Public perception is, of course, widely divided. As news spread of the Squadron's subsequent attacks on global Hydra bases and Maggia operations, some people view their actions as being heroic and necessary (one woman even says they are doing what the Avengers have always been too scared to do) while others want to see them held accountable for their actions and crimes, no better than the villains they are taking down.
Meanwhile, their power and the death of Namor doesn't go unnoticed. Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch, now works with the Unity Squad of UA. He is furious over the death of his former comrade and the over-zealousness of this new highly dangerous group. SHIELD and Old Man Steve agrees, thinking the UA needs to do something about them now....
I was wary of this title at first, but wow, did it start off with a bang. Naturally, Robinson may have to walk a fine line here with the gray morals this team seems to favor against being viewed or rooted for as heroes. Or as Hammond described them, "The power of the Avengers with the reasoning of Frank Castle". A dangerous combination indeed. Kirk does a great job here with the actions scenes, from the rising and destruction of Atlantis to Namor's fate. The status quo has been greatly upset and it'll be interesting to see how this new Squadron fares in defense of their new home.
This team is comprised of sole survivors of Earths destroyed by Incursions. Hyperion is the same one seen throughout Hickman's Avengers run. You also have Nighthawk, Doctor Spectrum, Blur (of DP7 of the New Universe) and Power Princess (from Gruenwald's Squadron).
Having seen their respective worlds die, they are firmly intent on protecting their new home from any such similar threat, whatever the cost and whatever the consequence. So far, their actions have been conducted within the shadows, but their first public move is a big one, taking on Namor the Sub-mariner and Atlantis. Doctor Spectrum particularly loathes Namor, for his role in the Illuminati's actions that allowed her Earth to perish in an Incursion. Factor in Namor's continued attacks against the surface world over the decades and clearly it's time for someone to properly handle this ongoing threat.
The Squadron engages Namor and his forces in an attack, where things appear to be going as usual, until Nighthawk's deception comes into play. Namor believes to have gotten the upper hand on Hyperion, taking him out when in fact, Hyperion departs to enact Nighthawk's plan; take Atlantis out of the equation, you then solve the problem. Namor watches in stunned horror as Hyperion lifts the entire city from the depths of the ocean, it's populace fleeing as best they can, falling back into the ocean. While the rest of the Squadron hinder his attempts to reach Hyperions, Namor can only watch as he then flies the city over land, throwing it from height where it crashes upon the surface, destroyed. Namor swears to kill Hyperion but then Hyperion, using his vision, kills Namor instead, beheading him. Finished with this personal goal, Nighthawk then declares the group can move on to actual business.
Public perception is, of course, widely divided. As news spread of the Squadron's subsequent attacks on global Hydra bases and Maggia operations, some people view their actions as being heroic and necessary (one woman even says they are doing what the Avengers have always been too scared to do) while others want to see them held accountable for their actions and crimes, no better than the villains they are taking down.
Meanwhile, their power and the death of Namor doesn't go unnoticed. Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch, now works with the Unity Squad of UA. He is furious over the death of his former comrade and the over-zealousness of this new highly dangerous group. SHIELD and Old Man Steve agrees, thinking the UA needs to do something about them now....
I was wary of this title at first, but wow, did it start off with a bang. Naturally, Robinson may have to walk a fine line here with the gray morals this team seems to favor against being viewed or rooted for as heroes. Or as Hammond described them, "The power of the Avengers with the reasoning of Frank Castle". A dangerous combination indeed. Kirk does a great job here with the actions scenes, from the rising and destruction of Atlantis to Namor's fate. The status quo has been greatly upset and it'll be interesting to see how this new Squadron fares in defense of their new home.
