Comic Review: Avengers Vs X-Men

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Comic Review: Avengers Vs X-Men

Avengers VS X-Men

Avengers VS X-Men

The Phoenix Force is returning to earth once again, which starts a conflict between the Avengers and X-Men over what to do. This massive 12 issue event by Marvel has various authors and illustrators throughout its run.

Sam Alexander crash lands on earth and before he goes into a coma he tells the Avengers of the impending arrival of the Phoenix Force on earth. Believing that it will inhabit the body of Hope Summers, Captain American travels to Utopia, the home of the mutants. He asks Cyclops to hand over Hope so the Avengers can protect her but Scott doesn’t agree. He believes she will be the savior of the Mutants. With no choice, Captain America goes to get the Avengers. This leads to an all out battle between the two forces and the fate of the Phoenix Force.

I really enjoyed this series. Full of epic battles, some outcomes are easy to guess while others take you by complete surprise. There are some serious consequences resulting from this that lead up into the current run of Marvel Comics.

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Comic Review: Marvel Comics Civil War

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Comic Review: Marvel Comics Civil War

Marvel Comics Civil War TP Cover

Marvel Comics Civil War TP Cover

Civil War is a 7 part issue mini series featuring writing by Mark Millar (Wolverine, Ultimates, JLA) and artwork by Steve McNiven (CrossGen’s Mystic, Marvel Knights 4, Wolverine).

Following the events of House of M and Decimation, the US Government unanimously agreed to enact Superheroes Registration Act after the New Warriors filming a reality show end up causing an explosion created by Nitro which ended up blowing a neighbourhood killing 612 people including children.

The Superheroes Registration Act requires all heroes that are superpowered or non-superpowered to register with the US Government thereby also requiring them to reveal their identities as well.   Failure to do so will result in the person being deemed a criminal.

The Act causes a huge rift between all the heroes in Marvel Universe with those who are opposed to the Act lead by Captain America and those who are for the Act lead by Iron Man.

The story is well written with lots of twists and turns as you would expect from Mark Millar. Steve McNiven’s artwork is great. A must read for those who are just getting into Marvel Comics as it sets up many of the major events in the Marvel Universe in the last 8 years!

Civil War is available in 7 single issues, tradepaperback and hardcover

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Comic Review: A Vs X Consequences

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Comic Review: A Vs X Consequences

A Vs X Consequences

A Vs X Consequences

Following the end of Avengers Vs. X-Men, Consequences deals with the aftermath of Scott Summers actions. This Marvel series is written by Kieron Gillen (Generation Hope, Journey Into Mystery) and illustrated by Tom Raney (Outsiders, Stormwatch)

The world is slowing picking up the pieces after the destruction caused by Phoenix Force. The Avengers are trying to track down those involved in the bloodshed but it’s proving difficult. As Cyclopes awaits trial in jail he shows little remorse. He believes that it is thanks to him that mutants are once again returning. It’s only a matter of time before he is killed for his actions or worse, he is able to escape.

There is a lot that is addressed during this series, the future of Hope, the public’s view of mutants and fate of the other Phoenix members. Now that Scott has time to think about what has happened we get to hear what he truly believes. The end of Consequences leads into Uncanny X-Men.

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Comic Review: New X-Men Volume 1 Ultimate Collection

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Comic Review: New X-Men Volume 1 Ultimate Collection

New X-Men Volume 1 Ultimate Collection

New X-Men Volume 1 Ultimate Collection

Taking reign of the X-Men World, Grant Morrison (The Filth, The Invisibles) starts the series completely from scratch. Along with illustrator Franky Quitely (Batman And Robin, All Star Superman) a new adventure begins with Marvel’s New X-Men.

Mutant kind faces one their worst days yet. In one fell swop the whole of Genosha is destroyed, killing 16 million mutants all at once. The X-Men are left to pick up the pieces and figure out who is behind such a despicable act. While this is happening Wolverine and Cyclopes are being held captive. The woman’s name is Ms. Nova and she has a single thought in her mind–to kill the X-Men.

Grant Morrison is known for being extremely innovative in whatever he touches and this is no different. By leaving behind the old story lines he is able to take the series in any direction he wants to go. He gives the X-Men a much more modern and fresh take on who they are. With the artwork of Frank Quitely this is breathtaking ride that should not be missed.

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Comic Review: Marvel Comics House of M

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Comic Review: Marvel Comics House of M

House of M

House of M

Written by Brian Michael Bendis and drawn by Oliver Coipel, Bendis creates a world where everything you ever known about the Marvel Universe has been thrown out the window.

Following the events of Avengers Disassembled and the New Avengers launched in 2004, House of M is the aftermath of Scarlet Witch losing it and creating her own reality where everyone gets the life they always wanted.  This is a Marvel Universe where Magneto is the ruler of all mutants, Peter Parker is hailed as a upstanding citizen, Hulk is treated like a king and for some reason Wolverine is hooked up with Mystique.

Great story for those of you who always wonder if things worked out differently. Especially with Magneto ruling with a iron fist. House of M sets the stage all the major events in the Marvel Universe in the past decade!

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