Post by goldenfist on Dec 29, 2007 10:40:39 GMT -5
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I think Brian Reed's new Captain Marvel mini-series would be much better off without the looming shadow of Secret Invasion. It's hard to shake the belief that Mar-Vell is just another Skrull in disguise. Recent, mysterious resurrection? Check. Unexplained loss of powers? Check. Convenient case of amnesia? Double check. The signs all point to Skrullishness, but I think we're all better off ignoring that fact. Taken on its own, Captain Marvel #2 is an entertaining look at Mar-Vel's new place in the Marvel universe, and new and old fans alike should come away pleased with this issue.
Reed could only go so long without having Mar-Vell reunite with certain family and friends. Longtime fans will know that Mar-Vell had a close connection with current Avengers leader Ms. Marvel, and Reed explores that relationship heavily in this issue. My favorite scene deals with Carol's guilt over being absent from Mar-Vell's funeral. From that point their time together devolves slightly into more traditional superhero fare, and I found this somewhat less enjoyable. Mar-Vell's powers are pretty poorly defined at the moment, especially with his cosmic awareness being out of commission. I'm not even sure what he's capable of anymore, and it makes it slightly harder to accept that Mar-Vell is still one of the most powerful and stately members of the superhero community. Nor am I quite buying into the whole mystery behind the painting that captivates the good Captain so. Much like with Paul Jenkins' mini-series Penance: Relentless, I feel like some writers are randomly throwing in Lost-style mystery elements in hopes of spicing up their stories. I just hope the payoff justifies the mystery.
Lee Weeks is a name that hasn't graced many Marvel covers lately, but I hope that will change after this mini-series. Weeks is one of many similarly-accomplished noir artists at Marvel. His stark, realistic pencils aren't what I would have initially expected from this book, but his style wound up being a perfect fit. I highly recommend giving this series a look if you're still on the fence. I just don't think any supposed connection to Secret Invasion should be a motivating factor.
Review Score:8.7 Great
I think Brian Reed's new Captain Marvel mini-series would be much better off without the looming shadow of Secret Invasion. It's hard to shake the belief that Mar-Vell is just another Skrull in disguise. Recent, mysterious resurrection? Check. Unexplained loss of powers? Check. Convenient case of amnesia? Double check. The signs all point to Skrullishness, but I think we're all better off ignoring that fact. Taken on its own, Captain Marvel #2 is an entertaining look at Mar-Vel's new place in the Marvel universe, and new and old fans alike should come away pleased with this issue.
Reed could only go so long without having Mar-Vell reunite with certain family and friends. Longtime fans will know that Mar-Vell had a close connection with current Avengers leader Ms. Marvel, and Reed explores that relationship heavily in this issue. My favorite scene deals with Carol's guilt over being absent from Mar-Vell's funeral. From that point their time together devolves slightly into more traditional superhero fare, and I found this somewhat less enjoyable. Mar-Vell's powers are pretty poorly defined at the moment, especially with his cosmic awareness being out of commission. I'm not even sure what he's capable of anymore, and it makes it slightly harder to accept that Mar-Vell is still one of the most powerful and stately members of the superhero community. Nor am I quite buying into the whole mystery behind the painting that captivates the good Captain so. Much like with Paul Jenkins' mini-series Penance: Relentless, I feel like some writers are randomly throwing in Lost-style mystery elements in hopes of spicing up their stories. I just hope the payoff justifies the mystery.
Lee Weeks is a name that hasn't graced many Marvel covers lately, but I hope that will change after this mini-series. Weeks is one of many similarly-accomplished noir artists at Marvel. His stark, realistic pencils aren't what I would have initially expected from this book, but his style wound up being a perfect fit. I highly recommend giving this series a look if you're still on the fence. I just don't think any supposed connection to Secret Invasion should be a motivating factor.
Review Score:8.7 Great