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captwinghead's review
3.0
Honestly... this whole volume was just full of why?
I don't understand it except to say - I'm actually glad Marvel probably reined this in a bit because I read Deadly Class and I know how bad it could have gotten.
This is one of the darker Marvel books I've read and that's not a compliment in this case. Hey, why don't you fall in love with this kid and then watch the love of Steve's life shoot him in the throat? It doesn't matter that the kid comes back, Steve still saw that happen. He watched his girlfriend shoot his son in the throat. That's fucking horrible.
Then theres the sexualization of Jet (Jet Black, isn't that just the worst name?). The age difference between her an Ian didn't seem that big but then, 11 years later, she's basically drawn for fap material and Ian's this cute little boy. Again, it's clear men were in charge of this book. It's a shame because I look at how Nebula isn't sexualized at all in the Guardians films and this is essentially the same kind of character: a brainwashed daughter of a murderous villain that learns to be good. We didn't need her showering, her outfit that didn't protect any part of her body, or her wanting to fuck Captain America. None of that shit was necessary.
One of the worst things was having Captain America say his abusive, alcoholic father was a good man. Like, what a way to say "fuck you" to Sarah Rogers. Why? Just.... why? I don't give a shit if he donated a ton of money to an orphanage and save a box of puppies from a burning building: he put his hands on his wife and beat the hell out of her, he's a piece of shit. End of story.
Overall, this... just didn't have any the good points I liked in the first volume, aside from Steve loving his son. Everything else just reminded me why I sometimes hate reading books by male writers. Good god.
I don't understand it except to say - I'm actually glad Marvel probably reined this in a bit because I read Deadly Class and I know how bad it could have gotten.
This is one of the darker Marvel books I've read and that's not a compliment in this case. Hey, why don't you fall in love with this kid and then watch the love of Steve's life shoot him in the throat? It doesn't matter that the kid comes back, Steve still saw that happen. He watched his girlfriend shoot his son in the throat. That's fucking horrible.
Then theres the sexualization of Jet (Jet Black, isn't that just the worst name?). The age difference between her an Ian didn't seem that big but then, 11 years later, she's basically drawn for fap material and Ian's this cute little boy. Again, it's clear men were in charge of this book. It's a shame because I look at how Nebula isn't sexualized at all in the Guardians films and this is essentially the same kind of character: a brainwashed daughter of a murderous villain that learns to be good. We didn't need her showering, her outfit that didn't protect any part of her body, or her wanting to fuck Captain America. None of that shit was necessary.
One of the worst things was having Captain America say his abusive, alcoholic father was a good man. Like, what a way to say "fuck you" to Sarah Rogers. Why? Just.... why? I don't give a shit if he donated a ton of money to an orphanage and save a box of puppies from a burning building: he put his hands on his wife and beat the hell out of her, he's a piece of shit. End of story.
Overall, this... just didn't have any the good points I liked in the first volume, aside from Steve loving his son. Everything else just reminded me why I sometimes hate reading books by male writers. Good god.
helpfulsnowman's review
2.0
Shit gets a little Cronenberg, which is cool, but it's not the right amount. Maybe too Cronenberg, maybe not enough. Hard to say.
Also, Dimension Z is not the same as Section Z, the NES game I convinced my dad to buy by saying I'd played it before and it was awesome. It's not awesome. It's hard and confusing as fuck. Although the opening animation is cool, and the music is sweet.
My review of this series mostly has to do with what Dimension Z isn't. Know this: Dimension Z blows, and you can end up there if you get on the wrong subway.
Also, Dimension Z is not the same as Section Z, the NES game I convinced my dad to buy by saying I'd played it before and it was awesome. It's not awesome. It's hard and confusing as fuck. Although the opening animation is cool, and the music is sweet.
My review of this series mostly has to do with what Dimension Z isn't. Know this: Dimension Z blows, and you can end up there if you get on the wrong subway.
shane_tiernan's review
3.0
This was fun but again it seemed like Cap had Wolverine's regenerative powers. He was shot a couple times, stabbed a couple times, punched a lot, fell hundreds of feet multiple times and still manages to kick everyone's a$$.
Some other things happened that were hard to believe (even in a superhero comic) and by the end I was confused about what really happened. So I wouldn't put this one in the "must read" pile but it was interesting. I would much rather see Cap punching aliens on an alien planet than normal thugs on Earth. There were some deep moments here too that got to the core of what Captain America is all about.
Some other things happened that were hard to believe (even in a superhero comic) and by the end I was confused about what really happened. So I wouldn't put this one in the "must read" pile but it was interesting. I would much rather see Cap punching aliens on an alien planet than normal thugs on Earth. There were some deep moments here too that got to the core of what Captain America is all about.
scottpm's review
3.0
An ok ending to the story. A little clichéd. The story went on far too long too. I am a long time Cap fan but this series is headed downhill quickly.
brightbeautifulthings's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? No
4.0
I put this off knowing how it ended and not particularly wanting to see it, but I do very much love this temporary world for Steve Rogers and his adopted (er, kidnapped) son, Ian. Dad!Steve just hits harder, and I love every bit of their interactions and backstory, plus whatever else we get to see of Ian. He’s just as brave, stubborn, and sassy as his dad, and I’d love recommendations for his Nomad run if anyone has them. As in the first one, I enjoyed the rougher art style and the contrast of vivid reds/yellows with the darker colors, and it really suits the world of Dimension Z.
Oddly, it isn’t Steve or Ian who has the best development in this collection, but Jet. Her struggle over a lifetime of Zola’s rule and the empathy Steve tries to spark in her is really well-done, and I look forward to seeing more of her in the next books. In contrast, I outright hated Sharon Carter’s appearance here. I’m not the biggest fan of the Carter women to begin with, but her reaction to Ian and her dismissal of Steve’s feelings about it pretty much sealed that for me. I’m sad to see Steve and Ian go their separate ways, but looking forward to picking up with both of them again elsewhere.
I review regularly at brightbeautifulthings.tumblr.com.
Oddly, it isn’t Steve or Ian who has the best development in this collection, but Jet. Her struggle over a lifetime of Zola’s rule and the empathy Steve tries to spark in her is really well-done, and I look forward to seeing more of her in the next books. In contrast, I outright hated Sharon Carter’s appearance here. I’m not the biggest fan of the Carter women to begin with, but her reaction to Ian and her dismissal of Steve’s feelings about it pretty much sealed that for me. I’m sad to see Steve and Ian go their separate ways, but looking forward to picking up with both of them again elsewhere.
I review regularly at brightbeautifulthings.tumblr.com.
manuelte's review
3.0
An enjoyable read that manages to hit every single cliche available in the book. Still, it closes the dimension Z series for Captain America for which Romita Jr art works well (the whole series has a sci fi pulp vibe). Looking forward for the Pacheco run of the character that starts next volume.
mjfmjfmjf's review
3.0
Not a bad story or art. But overdone and annoying. And the turns the story took were unbelievable. Disappointing. 2.5 of 5.
gohawks's review
2.0
I'm sure Rick Remender is really great, but Captain America is not his forte. I understand that when it's your turn as a writer, you need to have an original take on the character. But sometimes you still have to respect the essence of the character. Captain America doesn't really fit well with the whole pulpy sci-fi bit. Captain America was built for runs like Ed Brubaker's with espionage and Cold War, identity crisis and national security. Sure there are fantastical elements, but Cap deserves to be grounded in some kind of reality. In addition, John Romita Jr's rubber faced characters are not a good fit for anything but the kids from Kick-Ass. Many talk about how great he is with action, but there were at least two times in this volume where I completely lost what was going on in the movement of the story. I really wanted to like this one even after the first volume. But it's just does away with too much of what makes CA great.
mxd's review
3.0
I feel quite lukewarm about the whole Dimension Z saga. There were elements I really loved, especially the background on Steve, on where he gets his stubbornness and drive to just keep going in the face of adversity. I liked that glimpse into his past as a bullied child carrying the burdens of a mother who suffered domestic violence and illness, and a father who just gave up and disappeared into anger and booze. It really is revelatory in terms of what might make Steve Rogers so determined to never give up (and now I want to add 'never surrender' because I can hear Jason Nesmith in my head).
BUT, the ass kicking he gets in this. Pages into the saga, starting with vol 1, it opens with his hand being shattered and from there on it just gets worse and worse and worse. For me it surpassed the line of believability, and considering this is the realm of the comic where anything can happen, that was saying something. Despite my love of angst and drama, it just got too much for me in places. I was like, seriously, give the guy a freaking break already.
Good read though and I'd recommend it to any Cap fans.
BUT, the ass kicking he gets in this. Pages into the saga, starting with vol 1, it opens with his hand being shattered and from there on it just gets worse and worse and worse. For me it surpassed the line of believability, and considering this is the realm of the comic where anything can happen, that was saying something. Despite my love of angst and drama, it just got too much for me in places. I was like, seriously, give the guy a freaking break already.
Good read though and I'd recommend it to any Cap fans.