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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
Alternate universes done right are So. Much. Fun. And this was. All the extra universe details and deep exploration of what it means to live in this world are exactly what makes this storyline so good. Depth, my friends, depth is what makes an AU worthwhile.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-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
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rapid-fire crossover read that goes a little too heavy on the Wolverine plot, but who’s coolest moments fully fucking own
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
House of M has some fantastic artwork and on the one hand, I like the story. On the other hand...wow, what a bunch of hypocrites. A lot of the characterization feels pretty off for me. Or else I just haven't read enough X-Men to judge that they're all total assholes. Basically, Scarlet Witch has severe mental health issues after the death of her children and its compounded by her powers and everyone acts like she's deliberately doing it - to the point where Emma says she should be "put down" (okay, that's pretty accurate characterization - Emma is a bitch and I love her). And then they all just willy-nilly blame Magneto for everything. Given the manipulation Captain America did on Scarlet Witch previously, they all need to check themselves. I'm not sure what the solution is/was to Scarlet's mental problems, but just the way everyone talked about her was disgusting. And then she gives people what they want and they're disgusted by that? With Scott vomiting (I'm assuming at the idea of being married to Emma? whatever) when he finds out the "truth". I'm sorry, but I'm kind of with Jessica Drew (although is this real Drew or Skrull!Drew?) on this one - to the point where at least she had valid points and maybe everyone shouldn't have hated this "reality" quite so much (I mean, why was Peter so broken up that Gwen was back and he wasn't with MJ? It's not like MJ was dead. But he seems to hate that Gwen is alive when he can't be with MJ, to the point where he wants it all back to before aka Gwen is dead.) If nothing else, Charles Xavier was complicit in creating this reality so maybe his disciples should calm down for a minute before erasing everyone else's happiness because they're upset. And then all the hate for Magneto. I get Scarlet Witch's emotional conflict, absolutely; Pietro's as well. But the Avengers and X-Men just throw the blame at him from the start to even after it's revealed he had nothing to do with it. And then they all seem happier about the mutants vanishing (the gene going away/being repressed, whatever) where they weren't happy with their happily-ever-after reality? Like, what? They hunted down Scarlet Witch pretty hard when mutants were in power, but not when they're gone - the X-Men? Because now their memories match? Isn't it basically just a third reality of sorts? But this one is full of misery so they're okay with it.
Basically, I hate that everyone blames Scarlet Witch for actions she can't control and Magneto for things he didn't do. I mean, at least it isn't all somehow Tony Stark's fault, but that's what the writers did with Secret Invasion and Civil War so whatever. The Avengers are assholes.
Basically, I hate that everyone blames Scarlet Witch for actions she can't control and Magneto for things he didn't do. I mean, at least it isn't all somehow Tony Stark's fault, but that's what the writers did with Secret Invasion and Civil War so whatever. The Avengers are assholes.
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have to give Mr. Bendis credit: This installment is a twisted version of "Careful what you wish for." And the fallout is an interesting thought experiment. How suddenly the personalities of stalwart "heroes" shift when confronted with a reality they didn't anticipate. (Interesting how no one bothers to hold a mirror up to their sudden reversal of opinion, either. Irony for you)
I can dive into the psychological experiment behind the concept of delivering a world of "everything you ever wanted" to a small slice of the world. But what interests me more is between two teams of self-proclaimed heroes, everyone's eager to point fingers at a villain. Meanwhile, who's actually howling for blood? And why aren't they stopping to ask questions FIRST? It feels like a double-sided coin that no one was interested in recognizing. (Because, naturally, good is supposed to BE good. And you have to make SOMEONE evil - that's the rule of comics)
That lack of a thought process is what irked me throughout the volumes. Everyone behaves on a primal instinct and emotion. Yet, supposedly, the entire situation arose from a psychological break. (Yes, I admit - I haven't read whatever preceded this volume) The brain and its working remain at the heart of things, but no one wants to use theirs? Easier to remain ruled by the heart?
Seems counterintuitive to superheroes, if you ask me.
But it's always easier to blame someone for their feelings. Especially a woman. At least, that seems to be the takeaway message here.
I can dive into the psychological experiment behind the concept of delivering a world of "everything you ever wanted" to a small slice of the world. But what interests me more is between two teams of self-proclaimed heroes, everyone's eager to point fingers at a villain. Meanwhile, who's actually howling for blood? And why aren't they stopping to ask questions FIRST? It feels like a double-sided coin that no one was interested in recognizing. (Because, naturally, good is supposed to BE good. And you have to make SOMEONE evil - that's the rule of comics)
That lack of a thought process is what irked me throughout the volumes. Everyone behaves on a primal instinct and emotion. Yet, supposedly, the entire situation arose from a psychological break. (Yes, I admit - I haven't read whatever preceded this volume) The brain and its working remain at the heart of things, but no one wants to use theirs? Easier to remain ruled by the heart?
Seems counterintuitive to superheroes, if you ask me.
But it's always easier to blame someone for their feelings. Especially a woman. At least, that seems to be the takeaway message here.
A very fun event. Takes an interesting look at a story I'm surprised hasn't come up earlier. I think it does ignore some things and needs some awareness of events prior to jumping in, which isn't always great for events. Still fun.