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captwinghead's review
3.0
3.5 stars.
This would have been improved if it was a bit shorter. I felt like the fight with Nuke was dragged out and my eyes glossed over during the backstory for the Iron Nail (was that the best name?)
Regardless, I enjoyed the Steve parts of this. It's strange but, as ambivalent as I am about this run, it is the most (openly) emotionally vulnerable we've seen Steve in Cap comics. I like that he's actually taking time to deal with his grief and his loss - or that he tried to before he forced himself to get back in the field.
The part where Cap talks to Nuke about being the child of immigrants was good.
I can't say it enough - I still hate how sexualized Jet is. It's pointless, it's unfair and I just keep imagining how much cooler this relationship would be if she was treated like a young girl that had been through a rough situation. If she and Cap had a relationship a lot more like Clint Barton and Kate Bishop's - built on mutual respect with no sexual context whatsoever. That would have been 10x more interesting because you know she wouldn't have been walking around Cap's place in her bra and panties if a different writer - especially a female one - had been writing this story.
Urgggggg, but I digress - this was a bit more enjoyable than the last one.
This would have been improved if it was a bit shorter. I felt like the fight with Nuke was dragged out and my eyes glossed over during the backstory for the Iron Nail (was that the best name?)
Regardless, I enjoyed the Steve parts of this. It's strange but, as ambivalent as I am about this run, it is the most (openly) emotionally vulnerable we've seen Steve in Cap comics. I like that he's actually taking time to deal with his grief and his loss - or that he tried to before he forced himself to get back in the field.
The part where Cap talks to Nuke about being the child of immigrants was good.
I can't say it enough - I still hate how sexualized Jet is. It's pointless, it's unfair and I just keep imagining how much cooler this relationship would be if she was treated like a young girl that had been through a rough situation. If she and Cap had a relationship a lot more like Clint Barton and Kate Bishop's - built on mutual respect with no sexual context whatsoever. That would have been 10x more interesting because you know she wouldn't have been walking around Cap's place in her bra and panties if a different writer - especially a female one - had been writing this story.
Urgggggg, but I digress - this was a bit more enjoyable than the last one.
brightbeautifulthings's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
As much as I’m enjoying Remender’s Cap run, this is probably my least favorite so far, likely due to the fact that it’s veered away from Steve and Ian’s little found family relationship. Steve is back in his own world, once again a man out of time, which honestly fits right in with Remender’s characterization. Cap works better here as a slightly sadder, grittier hero. Jet is sadly underused in this collection though, and it feels like sidelining one of the story’s potentially most interesting elements.
On the other hand, it takes an interesting look at a different villain, another super soldier called Nuke, who goes on a rampage of what are essentially nationalistic, xenophobic war crimes. The contrast between Nuke and Steve is fascinating and well-developed: both super soldiers, both patriotic, but taking their beliefs in wildly different directions. For anyone who thinks Captain America is a war-mongering, jingoistic 'Murica good 'ol boy, one need only point to this collection. That was never Cap or what he stood for, but for all Nuke’s flawed ideology, Steve doesn’t lose his compassion for a fellow veteran. As always, I feel like Remender really taps into this character’s truest qualities and plays them out for us to appreciate on the page. Oh captain, my captain. ❤️
I review regularly at brightbeautifulthings.tumblr.com.
On the other hand, it takes an interesting look at a different villain, another super soldier called Nuke, who goes on a rampage of what are essentially nationalistic, xenophobic war crimes. The contrast between Nuke and Steve is fascinating and well-developed: both super soldiers, both patriotic, but taking their beliefs in wildly different directions. For anyone who thinks Captain America is a war-mongering, jingoistic 'Murica good 'ol boy, one need only point to this collection. That was never Cap or what he stood for, but for all Nuke’s flawed ideology, Steve doesn’t lose his compassion for a fellow veteran. As always, I feel like Remender really taps into this character’s truest qualities and plays them out for us to appreciate on the page. Oh captain, my captain. ❤️
I review regularly at brightbeautifulthings.tumblr.com.
scottpm's review
3.0
One of the worst things I have ever seen happened here. Captain America bawling his eyes out. I am hoping there is some bigger end game here. If not this is horrible storytelling. One of Cap's biggest strenghts is his will to carry on. Those scenes ruined that. I only gave it a 3 star out of loyality to Cap. I am nearly done with Marvel in general. No one knows how to build a story any more and their entire artwork style is poor at its best.
amy_da1sy's review
4.0
I did like this however I think I’d have liked it more if I had read dimension Z before this.
mjfmjfmjf's review
3.0
This had potential but it was not reached. It looks like Captain America doesn't age. And he can be almost instantly healed if you just throw Banner and Pym at him. But they are going to keep his 12 years of hell and call it character development which is good. And Jet seems at least somewhat interesting as a character. But Nuke pretty much wrecked the issue and Falcon certainly didn't rescue it for me. As for Iron Nail - whatever.
tdwightdavis's review
4.0
Cap is a man out of time again and we follow him readjusting to life after spending 11 years in Dimension Z, but in reality only an hour on Earth-616. Cap is again placed among his friends, but feels distant and disconnected. Even his interactions with Falcon are stressed. I loved the character of Nuke and was genuinely saddened by his end. Remender again did a great job writing his dialogue. Some interesting critiques of American colonialism here. And I love Cap's critical and realistic patriotism. This is Cap at his best, disillusioned with the weakness he sees in the country he loves but still fighting to make her better. Knocked off one star because it felt a little unsure of itself at times and wandered a bit. Also no more characterization of Jet Black, she seems very background and unnecessary right now.
puddingtaco's review
3.0
Captain America is still in a whirl after spending some years in Dimension Z. He's got to fight Nuke, a disgruntled grunt looking to punish anyone who makes America look bad. Can Captain America beat this man soldier to soldier? An alright story, but not completely engaging.
tabman678's review
3.0
There is a moment towards the end of this collection that I think makes reading the entire volume worth it. Cap has faced down with Nuke and he’s on the ground and he reasons with Nuke. Everything he says reminds me why I like Cap as a character and why I read Captain America’s comics.
I won’t say this is the best Captain comic I’ve read but it’s not bad, I rather enjoyed it. Especially because it continues to play on the dimension Z storyline which I liked.
Worth a read.
I won’t say this is the best Captain comic I’ve read but it’s not bad, I rather enjoyed it. Especially because it continues to play on the dimension Z storyline which I liked.
Worth a read.
mallorychristine's review
3.0
I loved Cap's emotional arc, but I have a lot of problems with the villains in this one.
captwinghead's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
This would have been improved if it was a bit shorter. I felt like the fight with Nuke was dragged out and my eyes glossed over during the backstory for the Iron Nail (was that the best name?)
Regardless, I enjoyed the Steve parts of this. It's strange but, as ambivalent as I am about this run, it is the most (openly) emotionally vulnerable we've seen Steve in Cap comics. I like that he's actually taking time to deal with his grief and his loss - or that he tried to before he forced himself to get back in the field.
The part where Cap talks to Nuke about being the child of immigrants was good.
I can't say it enough - I still hate how sexualized Jet is. It's pointless, it's unfair and I just keep imagining how much cooler this relationship would be if she was treated like a young girl that had been through a rough situation. If she and Cap had a relationship a lot more like Clint Barton and Kate Bishop's - built on mutual respect with no sexual context whatsoever. That would have been 10x more interesting because you know she wouldn't have been walking around Cap's place in her bra and panties if a different writer - especially a female one - had been writing this story.
Urgggggg, but I digress - this was a bit more enjoyable than the last one.
This would have been improved if it was a bit shorter. I felt like the fight with Nuke was dragged out and my eyes glossed over during the backstory for the Iron Nail (was that the best name?)
Regardless, I enjoyed the Steve parts of this. It's strange but, as ambivalent as I am about this run, it is the most (openly) emotionally vulnerable we've seen Steve in Cap comics. I like that he's actually taking time to deal with his grief and his loss - or that he tried to before he forced himself to get back in the field.
The part where Cap talks to Nuke about being the child of immigrants was good.
I can't say it enough - I still hate how sexualized Jet is. It's pointless, it's unfair and I just keep imagining how much cooler this relationship would be if she was treated like a young girl that had been through a rough situation. If she and Cap had a relationship a lot more like Clint Barton and Kate Bishop's - built on mutual respect with no sexual context whatsoever. That would have been 10x more interesting because you know she wouldn't have been walking around Cap's place in her bra and panties if a different writer - especially a female one - had been writing this story.
Urgggggg, but I digress - this was a bit more enjoyable than the last one.