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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
YES Black Widow! I have not read much of anything on Black Widow in the comics, but I am grateful for this chance to really focus on Natasha in this book. I really liked this book, so much so, that I want to purchase it and own it in my comic collection. That art is so beautiful, Phil Noto did a fantastic job.
The art style has this dreamy feel to it, with a great blend and contrast of colors. LOVE IT . And as my mother would say, "Why don't you marry it?" Which in return I would reply... I would if I could.
In terms of story I would say it was decent, the art is what pushed this rating to a 4 star though. The writing was more of a 3 star quality maybe even 2.5? To be fair, this is the first volume. First volumes are always rising action and character development.
I think it focused too much though on this other life Black Widow leads as just plain old Natasha. A portrayal of her that made her appear as a lonely cat lady. What's up with that? I understand it makes her look more relatable, but at times she was portrayed as cold which is kind contrary to relatable. It's true that they show many layers of Natasha in this comic, but so many that I don't feel I am getting a true grasp of who she is. Which should be the point of creating a comic focusing on one character.
In the end, I found myself wanting more Black Widow. I still feel like there is more to her personality, that only came out in flashes in this volume. I look forward to the winding mystery that this volume has set up, and a solid portrayal of the elusive Black Widow.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.5 Beautiful artwork and style- well written solo series exposition
Like Fraction's take on Hawkeye, I really enjoyed these stories about Widow. The art style was refreshingly non-tantalizing and the story wasn't so over-dramatic as to be unbelievable. It was cool to see her in her element, taking down "real world" villains and not the crazy monsters and super-villains that she'd deal with as part of the Avengers. Excellent book!
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars. Prior to this I wasn't particularly interested in the character Black Widow, but this volume depicts her complexity in an alluring way. She is quickly established in skills, reputation, and character, but her mystery is maintained. Glimpses of vulnerability are offered, and I especially respect that they are intended to increase admiration rather than undermine or play into gender bias. First issues have many roles to play, and this sets the table more effectively than most.
The artwork serves the story beautifully, leaning in to the moodiness with expert deployment of shades and shadows to offset the more defined images. The brushwork and color washes are elements I especially enjoyed. They aren't invasive, and often you won't even notice. When slightly more apparent, it is a deliberate choice to inject nuance and emotion, and those techniques serve both story and character well.
The artwork serves the story beautifully, leaning in to the moodiness with expert deployment of shades and shadows to offset the more defined images. The brushwork and color washes are elements I especially enjoyed. They aren't invasive, and often you won't even notice. When slightly more apparent, it is a deliberate choice to inject nuance and emotion, and those techniques serve both story and character well.
Let’s all be honest for a minute. There are some Marvel characters that are definitely benefiting from the movies. I grew up reading Marvel, and I didn’t care for Iron Man. Bring in RDJ’s take on him, and suddenly the whole character is more likable. The same with Thor and Hawkeye. And then there’s Black Widow, a character I barely even remember, and then Scarlett makes her shine like the sun.
Well, I’ve gotta tell you, Nathan Edmondson takes The Black Widow even further. Somehow fleshing our super-spy/assassin out while never really giving away any more of her mysterious past, these comics are a fantastically paced and fun adventure. I found myself getting more and more attached to her (and her supporting cast), and couldn’t wait to get back to this book every chance I got. Perhaps more telling than anything was my reaction on finishing; surfing the library and amazon at 12:30 at night looking for the next book.
I recommend this for any Marvel or Avengers fans, or just plain fans of awesome women in comics.
Well, I’ve gotta tell you, Nathan Edmondson takes The Black Widow even further. Somehow fleshing our super-spy/assassin out while never really giving away any more of her mysterious past, these comics are a fantastically paced and fun adventure. I found myself getting more and more attached to her (and her supporting cast), and couldn’t wait to get back to this book every chance I got. Perhaps more telling than anything was my reaction on finishing; surfing the library and amazon at 12:30 at night looking for the next book.
I recommend this for any Marvel or Avengers fans, or just plain fans of awesome women in comics.