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Post by ckal on Apr 8, 2011 13:16:02 GMT -5
k4tz and ckal review the first issue of Marvel's new huge event, Fear Itself #1. Leave your comments below, and don't forget to check out the Video Request Thread! |
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Post by Erik-El on Apr 8, 2011 13:48:21 GMT -5
Nice full review guys. ckal you seemed a bit quiet though. Maybe it was because you were chillaxin' back in your seat.
Now I need to read this issue. I saw a promo shot of Thor bound up in what seemed like a cell and I was wondering how that happened. Now it seems that has been answered.
Not entirely sure I agree with Odin's attitude because when he met Thor in the afterlife a while back in Thor's series, they had an understanding with one another.
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Post by Admin on Apr 8, 2011 13:59:37 GMT -5
Maybe I'm just too loud  |
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Post by Erik-El on Apr 8, 2011 14:05:27 GMT -5
Good point. It is not the opera k4tz. It is just a review.
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Post by ckal on Apr 8, 2011 14:18:54 GMT -5
I think it's something with my input/mic/recording volume.
I'm happy to see the Asgardians finally leave earth. Thought that would never end.
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Post by Morpheus on Apr 8, 2011 14:35:20 GMT -5
Good review, as per usual, guys.
A thing I'd like to mention that wasn't touched during the review is that Fear Itself was originally conceived as a crossover between Thor and Captain America (so Sin being the villain that kicks it off isn't surprising), and the idea grew from there into a full scale event. There are two scenes in particular that focus on Steve Rogers (while not using the Cap America alias anymore - but we know better) and I thought they captured his character well. In many ways, Steve has been the champion of the people, and here, the event begins to unfold with him being unable to prevent the escalation of a protest (he literally gets hit in the head, as well). For someone like Steve, who is confident, yet not arrogant, this seems like a good character moment since even he finds himself in an unnatural position - he's helpless, or, at least, that's how he feels. Maybe not the subtlest of symbolisms (much like the ending, "the Gods have abandoned us") but it gets the point accross that this is as much a trial to the head that (currently) wears the crown as it is to Thor. So it's a problem for the champion of mankind (yeah, Steve does focus on the US, but we have seen his integrity and valious expand on evereyone who needs him, without prejudice), and the champion of the gods.
My problem, aside from Odin's characterisation, is that, once again, we don't get to read this in its proper order. It takes for granted several things that are yet upublished, notably the conclusion of the current Iron Man storyarc, and the upcoming Galactus Seed storyarc from the to-be launched Mighty Thor. It's a minor complaint, really, but it's something that bothers me.
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Post by ckal on Apr 8, 2011 14:52:59 GMT -5
Good call on the riot scene from the beginning, slipped my mind. It did seem to effect Steve when he realized he was helpless to stop it all. I had read an interview (with Fraction IIRC) about what you are describing- how the Fear Itself event came to be, I found that interesting as well.
It has to do with the Doc Ock arc? And what does it have to do with the Galactus Seed arc?
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Post by Morpheus on Apr 8, 2011 15:10:36 GMT -5
It doesn't really have anything to do with the Galactus Seed in itself, but we know that storarc transpires (in universe) before Fear Itself, so having Fear Itself # 1 hit the shelves before Mighty Thor # 1 even gets published let alone concluded, is pretty odd.
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Post by ckal on Apr 8, 2011 15:11:44 GMT -5
Oh, yeah. I do agree with that.
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Post by Erik-El on Apr 8, 2011 18:13:57 GMT -5
So there are three major Marvel arcs going on this year?
Fear Itself
Schism
Galactus Seed
If I am guessing right, that would be a mutant arc, a cosmic arc and a Marvel Earth arc. Not a bad way to go in my opinion.
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Post by Morpheus on Apr 8, 2011 18:41:12 GMT -5
The Galactus Seed isn't major. It's a three part story that will kick start Thor's new on-going, The Mighty Thor.
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Post by Erik-El on Apr 8, 2011 18:43:20 GMT -5
The Galactus Seed isn't major. It's a three part story that will kick start Thor's new on-going, The Mighty Thor. Bummer. I think if Marvel insists on doing the major events consistently now, they should at least go all the way with it by doing more major events for cosmic stuff. |
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Post by Morpheus on Apr 8, 2011 18:45:28 GMT -5
That's what the Thanos Imperative was all about.
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Post by Erik-El on Apr 8, 2011 18:46:44 GMT -5
That's what the Thanos Imperative was all about. Oh boy, my cosmic is terrible. Thanos what? |
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Post by Admin on Apr 8, 2011 19:35:10 GMT -5
And in the middle of all this, New York City will be hit by the Spider-Man story, lol
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Post by Erik-El on Apr 8, 2011 19:39:51 GMT -5
He marries MJ all over again?
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Post by Morpheus on Apr 8, 2011 19:43:09 GMT -5
The Thanos Imperative was the accumulation of Abnett and Lanning's work on Marvel's cosmic line post Annihilation. Annihilation: Conquest, War of Kings, Nova, and Guardians of the Galaxy pretty much build up to this. The event itself was the origin of the Annihilators mini-series.
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Post by Admin on Apr 8, 2011 19:44:56 GMT -5
lol no, I'm talking about 'Infested.'
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Post by jakefury on Apr 8, 2011 20:37:44 GMT -5
I thought the first issue was a pretty solid start.
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Post by ckal on Apr 8, 2011 20:54:32 GMT -5
erik- Ah! The Thanos Imperative is great!
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