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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
Love the idea of evil Reed Richards and there was some good stuff in the book but it was just ok. These 4 issue 3 part mini series from the ultimate universe always seem like theres 4-6 issues of story through all 3 parts and the rest is them dragging in out.
Bendis and Sandoval have always been such a good team and that is showcased here. While the book would have been much better served as one 12 issue title they still present a cohesive story. There a ton of characters but at no time does it seem like anyone gets lost in the mix. The standouts here are Sue and Jessica. Bendis does such a great such of writing strong female characters. Overall, a very fun trip into the Ultimate universe.
Okay I really liked this. And when we're talking about twists and turns...this one has a couple doozies! I won't give it away though...
Also, I really love Bendis' dialogue. Here's an example:
(Jessica Drew is Spider-Woman who, in the Ultimate world, is a clone of Spider-man)
Jessica Drew: "Do you think that the only thing standing in the way of you being a full blown master criminal is LADY PARTS?"
Spiderman: "Maybe."
Jessica Drew: "Wow. You're frustrated."
Spiderman: "I WAS frustrated but you brought up lady parts and now I'm nauseous."
Classic Bendis...
Also, I really love Bendis' dialogue. Here's an example:
(Jessica Drew is Spider-Woman who, in the Ultimate world, is a clone of Spider-man)
Jessica Drew: "Do you think that the only thing standing in the way of you being a full blown master criminal is LADY PARTS?"
Spiderman: "Maybe."
Jessica Drew: "Wow. You're frustrated."
Spiderman: "I WAS frustrated but you brought up lady parts and now I'm nauseous."
Classic Bendis...
Colour me pleasantly surprised. This came out around the time I gave up on the Ultimate Universe (Spidey aside) - basically after the terrible Ultimatum series. I'd been curious about this though, despite my reservations and the library turned it up. If I had read it at the time I may have stuck with the universe. Possibly.
The return of the Ultimate FF is welcome (I quite liked their ultimate series, short-lived as it was), Bendis succeeds in rounding out some hanging threads and recent character introductions and it was lovely spending some more time with Pete (RIP). The story works well even knowing who the big bad was going in (I think it's a little obvious, albeit still shocking) and the spectacle is handled well (though eventually becomes a little repetitive) balanced nicely with the character work, which is especially strong for a large event.
So, yeah...not bad and it feels more like a turning point for the Ultimate Universe than Ultimatum did. For me, it feels like some closure for the time I (mostly happily) spent in the Ultimate Universe.
If you gave up after Ultimatum consider giving this a shot.
The return of the Ultimate FF is welcome (I quite liked their ultimate series, short-lived as it was), Bendis succeeds in rounding out some hanging threads and recent character introductions and it was lovely spending some more time with Pete (RIP). The story works well even knowing who the big bad was going in (I think it's a little obvious, albeit still shocking) and the spectacle is handled well (though eventually becomes a little repetitive) balanced nicely with the character work, which is especially strong for a large event.
So, yeah...not bad and it feels more like a turning point for the Ultimate Universe than Ultimatum did. For me, it feels like some closure for the time I (mostly happily) spent in the Ultimate Universe.
If you gave up after Ultimatum consider giving this a shot.
Someone is targeting all the science centers and think tanks. They even killed Reed Ruchards. Except, and I'm just going to say this because it's the one thing this book is famous for, the person behind this was Reed himself. And now the rest of the Fantastic Four have to team up with some of the worst supervillains of the ultimate universe to stop him: people like Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Doc Ock.
The 1610 universe is terrible. I don't mean the comics. They are terrible more often than not, to be honest, but they're sometimes a delight. No, I mean the world they have to live in. It was pitched as a more realistic sort of universe, a world more like the one we live in, but instead, it's the one a certain subset of Americans thought we lived in shortly after 911. It's a neoliberal-facistic police state in which any tactic, any violation of liberty, is justified due to the inherent righteousness of the USA and the danger of their enemies. A world that has seen a dozen 911s in a year and has seen countless atrocities committed by their own government on American soil. It's enough to drive a young, good-hearted man mad. And it does. The 1610 universe failed Reed Richards.
But he also had to be stopped. He failed them as well. They deserve better than him if things are ever going to get better. Better than the Ultimates, Nick Fury or Carol Danvers. Better than all these arrogant psychopaths who think they know best.
The Ultimate Universe doesn't need to reform its systems. It needs to end them. Abolish the Ultimates and Avengers, shut down shield, shut down Roxxon and Baxter and every other organization trying to find out better ways to kill people and spread misery.
Because Reed was right but he was also wrong. The people who we need the most, whose world view is most likely to make the world better are not Reed Richards or Nick Fury. No, they're people like Susan who never stops trying to make a difference, Ben who never gives up on his friends, or Peter who saves everyone no matter what they've done. The Future lies not in cynicism but in solidarity, in kindness, self-sacrifice, and love.
Oh, did I mention that this book is really fun? This is how you make an event.
The 1610 universe is terrible. I don't mean the comics. They are terrible more often than not, to be honest, but they're sometimes a delight. No, I mean the world they have to live in. It was pitched as a more realistic sort of universe, a world more like the one we live in, but instead, it's the one a certain subset of Americans thought we lived in shortly after 911. It's a neoliberal-facistic police state in which any tactic, any violation of liberty, is justified due to the inherent righteousness of the USA and the danger of their enemies. A world that has seen a dozen 911s in a year and has seen countless atrocities committed by their own government on American soil. It's enough to drive a young, good-hearted man mad. And it does. The 1610 universe failed Reed Richards.
But he also had to be stopped. He failed them as well. They deserve better than him if things are ever going to get better. Better than the Ultimates, Nick Fury or Carol Danvers. Better than all these arrogant psychopaths who think they know best.
The Ultimate Universe doesn't need to reform its systems. It needs to end them. Abolish the Ultimates and Avengers, shut down shield, shut down Roxxon and Baxter and every other organization trying to find out better ways to kill people and spread misery.
Because Reed was right but he was also wrong. The people who we need the most, whose world view is most likely to make the world better are not Reed Richards or Nick Fury. No, they're people like Susan who never stops trying to make a difference, Ben who never gives up on his friends, or Peter who saves everyone no matter what they've done. The Future lies not in cynicism but in solidarity, in kindness, self-sacrifice, and love.
Oh, did I mention that this book is really fun? This is how you make an event.
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