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half_bloodreader's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This comic issue was a gift, so I had no idea what it was about, except it involved fanfiction somehow (?).
Story contains 5 mini stories which serve as the "fanfics".
Rule n.1 of reading fanfiction (yes, I'm keeping to this spelling, thank you very much): don't read anything you can't stomach. Directly followed by: don't read fanfics about you, if you can't stomach it!
Now, I don't partake in real people fanfiction, for me it's really weird. But Kamala Khan does! She writes fanfiction about superheroes, who are real people in her world! So, she has no moral ground to be demanding that other fanfiction writers take their down their stories about her alter ego, Ms. Marvel.
If she did a public statement as Ms. Marvel asking people not to write fanfiction pairing her with her fellow heroes, that's one thing. A hypocritical move for sure. But as her online fanfic writer persona? Heck no! Rejected! Don't like, don't read.
The one highlight was the story made in the likeness of classic Disney comics, which I read aplenty as a child! Jay Fosgitt's cute artstyle was perfect!
The other stories were awful. I'd never subject myself to such when browsing for ffs. There was the misogynist propaganda, the random no plot crack, the self-insert, and the passable Squirrel Girl Vs Ms. Marvel With A Slice of Life Twist. I'm not sure if I know enough fandom facts to recognise any other references on The Adventures of She-Hulk! crack, aside from the character falls in love with an apple (*cough* Drapple *cough*).
delladahlia's review
5.0
An adorable collection of one-shots!!!! And no spoilers but the end was HILARIOUS!!
crazybutsound's review
5.0
A very good laugh, particularly if one's familiar with the world of fanfiction. Loved it.
helenareadsbooks's review
5.0
This issue is fantastic. Kamala talks about her fanfic all the time and now we get to see fanfic about her? So great. I can't stop laughing at the ending!
miguel's review
4.0
A really fun first issue. One of the more contentious aspects of Marvel's new approach to storytelling is interpellating extra-narrative controversies (i.e.: internet comment sections that complain about Sam Wilson as Captain America) into the plot of the comics themselves. I think, in the case of this issue, allusions to people's unhappiness with Wilson is amusing and thought-provoking, but I can see how people might read it as Marvel getting a little too cute with its audiences. Another potential downside I could see is that these references might impact the timeliness of the comics. Would a reader coming to this book in 20 or 30 years get the reference? Time, I suppose, will tell.
Otherwise, Waid does a uniformly excellent job. I generally look for meditations on the nature of heroism, great action scenes, and humor in my serialized superhero comics and All-New, All-Different Avengers delivers all of those in spades. The plot feels well paced and sets the stage for what's to come without feeling the need to speedily assemble these new Avengers. The concluding side-story with Ms. Marvel and Nova is also excellent.
Otherwise, Waid does a uniformly excellent job. I generally look for meditations on the nature of heroism, great action scenes, and humor in my serialized superhero comics and All-New, All-Different Avengers delivers all of those in spades. The plot feels well paced and sets the stage for what's to come without feeling the need to speedily assemble these new Avengers. The concluding side-story with Ms. Marvel and Nova is also excellent.
purpy2's review
3.0
I'm not usually for the fanfiction goes official thing but it was natural for Kamala because, well, Kamala is us.
Still, I wish I had read Kamala's fanfiction. Or at the least the fics I know Kamala actually enjoys reading. Instead, they just choose the funny and not-so-great (but I'm still a huge supporter of any fic, ok?) fanfics we have in most fandoms. Just the crack ones.
Making fun of fans is good, we all know to take a joke specially in Marvel fandom (because it happens aaaaaaaa lot). But it would be GREAT to see the good work showing up too. We know there's plenty. Kamala is such a dedicated fan. She knows everything, the details, every interaction. I'm sure she reads and writes fanfic that use those minimal details in an interesting way. She has mentioned plots in her main series that indicate that too.
So come on, Marvel! Gimme more!
Still, I wish I had read Kamala's fanfiction. Or at the least the fics I know Kamala actually enjoys reading. Instead, they just choose the funny and not-so-great (but I'm still a huge supporter of any fic, ok?) fanfics we have in most fandoms. Just the crack ones.
Making fun of fans is good, we all know to take a joke specially in Marvel fandom (because it happens aaaaaaaa lot). But it would be GREAT to see the good work showing up too. We know there's plenty. Kamala is such a dedicated fan. She knows everything, the details, every interaction. I'm sure she reads and writes fanfic that use those minimal details in an interesting way. She has mentioned plots in her main series that indicate that too.
So come on, Marvel! Gimme more!
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