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captwinghead's review
3.0
Overall, I appreciate that Coates is the first Captain America writer I've seen dedicated to writing female characters with significant roles. Sharon Carter, the Daughters of Liberty, Selene, Sin and the other female villains were dealt significant time and involvement in the plot. It's refreshing, to be honest.
However, after the fantastic first volume, this series really dipped for me. I love the internal monologue, but after 2 volumes, it's sort of the same thing over and over again. Made even more noticeable by the fact that Steve doesn't express his great speech to ask Americans to keep the faith until the last volume. And it didn't stand out all that much, in my opinion.
The plot just didn't really hold my attention. I was really bummed that Sam was only in a few pages of the entire run but they brought Peggy Carter back from the dead for some reason. It felt like they were trying to drag parts of the MCU into the comics and my god, I really, really, really hate it when they do that.
So, I feel like Coates executed this well, but it was elements I just wasn't here for. I'm sure this was totally someone else's jam. For me personally, it's not one of my favorite Cap books.
However, after the fantastic first volume, this series really dipped for me. I love the internal monologue, but after 2 volumes, it's sort of the same thing over and over again. Made even more noticeable by the fact that Steve doesn't express his great speech to ask Americans to keep the faith until the last volume. And it didn't stand out all that much, in my opinion.
The plot just didn't really hold my attention. I was really bummed that Sam was only in a few pages of the entire run but they brought Peggy Carter back from the dead for some reason. It felt like they were trying to drag parts of the MCU into the comics and my god, I really, really, really hate it when they do that.
So, I feel like Coates executed this well, but it was elements I just wasn't here for. I'm sure this was totally someone else's jam. For me personally, it's not one of my favorite Cap books.
iffer's review
3.0
This wrapped up the story arc, and it was solid, if not satisfying. That said, it's not satisfying because life isn't satisfying, because Ta-Nehisi Coate's Cap run is basically a Cliff Notes version of the shit show that is (US)America in terms of white surpremecist radicalization, desperation in the face of economic and a demographic changes, and the complexity of "fighting" "enemies" when the "enemies" are merely harnessing collective discontent and the corruption of the wealthy and powerful. I admire Coates' (through his representation of Cap) tenacity to hope, to believe in the Dream and see it as something to work towards despite the flawed reality and history of the US, and by extension, humanity.
onceandfuturelaura's review
4.0
That was profoundly satisfying. Except maybe the bit with Red Hulk. Coates is an absolute genius.
captainwinter's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I found the finale to be slightly underwhelming and some things were resolved way too easily. Not quite sure why Peggy’s whole look was changed? Truly did enjoy Ta-Nehisi Coates’ take on Sharon, though. Just think the story could have been a bit more interesting, and not yet another ‘Steve Rogers is disappointed in America *frowny face*’ plot line.
doublefantasy's review
3.0
2.5/5
such an underwhelming finale to what looked to be a very promising run in the beginning :( I will miss Coates' attentiveness and care for Sharon and her relationship with Steve and what that means to him as Steve Rogers and not Cap, but I will 100% not miss his lack of care about the actual plot of the volume and his loose grasp on everything else involving it.
praying that the next writer brings something new and interesting to the table plot wise and outside of the usual "Steve is disappointed in America, once more" fare! <3
such an underwhelming finale to what looked to be a very promising run in the beginning :( I will miss Coates' attentiveness and care for Sharon and her relationship with Steve and what that means to him as Steve Rogers and not Cap, but I will 100% not miss his lack of care about the actual plot of the volume and his loose grasp on everything else involving it.
praying that the next writer brings something new and interesting to the table plot wise and outside of the usual "Steve is disappointed in America, once more" fare! <3
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