Reviews

All-New Captain America: Hydra Ascendant by Rick Remender

timburbage's review

5.0

This was totally wicked. Sam talks about his family as he tries to help the world keep theirs. There are twists and turns, and one big twist at the end. We see lots of villains including Batroc the Leaper, Viper, Armadillo and a Baron Zemo. This books deals with fathers and families, as well as non stop action.

Seriously, there is so much action in this book. Every panel has a kick, a punch, or a shield flying through the air. Sam takes a beating in this, but every fight is different and we see Sam use his Falcon and Cap powers in new and interesting ways.

This was so good.

scottpm's review

2.0

At first I liked the set well enough. But the more I think about it, the less I like it. Several characters "died" and came back in the span of 6 issues. Really!?!? Its a shame because it actually started out strong. We get more of Sam's back story, but it is forced and doesnt read well. I am hoping for better. I am really hoping for a new writer who actually likes Cap. I really want a return of Steve Rogers and to have Remender's run erased from history.

heydianemccune's review

3.0

I really liked the first issue so sprung for the trade. Sam isn't nearly as fun in the later issues... Granted that's because there's a lot of death and sadness. And an annoying number of people who come back from the dead in just 6 issues.
I am interested in continuing mainly to see what's up with Misty Knight. Sam is great and all, but it seems Captain comics aren't for me

sodope's review

4.0

3.5

First things first, I'm more into DC comics but I supposed that reading Marvel would be nice, so this is my first time with Cap. I expected way more from this but well, it is what it is.

What is it about? Steve Rodgers retired being Cap because of his age, so Sam Wilson a.k.a Falcon will take his place, with Steve's son (Ian) they will try to stop Hydra from Zemo and some other villains

jenpica_arsenault's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

5.0

alexegol's review

1.0

Sam Wilson apparently hates India and loves repeatedly threatening to injure people so bad they'll be "eating through a straw"

sapphicsolace's review

3.0

Art was a little hard to follow but I really liked seeing Sam as Captain America, and was happy to see Misty show up. And can't say no to some good punching of Nazis.

tmaluck's review

3.0

I am all about some Sam-Wilson-as-Cap adventures, but there are a couple too many bait-and-switch moments for me to call this excellent.
Really happy to see

Spoiler

ducks save the day

, though.

puddingtaco's review

4.0

Sam Wilson takes over as Captain America whilst Cap is out of commison (because he is no longer a super soldier, I think, though the book didn't seem to mention why). So Falcon takes up the mantle. The book was fun and entertaining, especially when Sam fails to handle the shield with as much ease as Steve Rogers.

unnamedcryptid's review against another edition

adventurous reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

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Content Warnings

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