Reviews - America Chavez: Made in the USA #1

How did I not know about America Chavez!? Also, the pub date on this is wrong. I'm pretty sure this was delayed until March 3rd, 2021 because of COVID. America Chavez focuses on a LatinX, queer girl by the name of America who is a part of the west coast Avengers. This is a great jumping point for individuals who are interested in her origin story, but are not necessarily familiar with where she appeared in other Marvel comics. This first issue doesn't provide all of the details of this; however, it sets up an interesting cliff hanger that will leave readers wanting the second issue. I loved that readers were exposed to a little bit of the found family trope through a narrative that traveled from the present to the past. After reading it, I did have a few questions that I'm hoping will get answered in the second issue. America appears to be losing some of her abilities and powers which may be related to an attack of her adopted family. There is much to be discussed in regard to the relationship status of America to her adopted family as well as what could possibly be out in the universe attempting to get rid of her powers. There is an omnipresent narrative that added such a flair to the story as whole. I liked the art, but I wasn't a huge fan of some panels where the shadow technique didn't work well for some of the characters. Meaning that there were areas of character faces that suffered from the inability to add the appropriate amount of shadow. Overall, this is a gerat first issue and I'm extremely excited to see where this story is going to take us!

captwinghead's review

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4.0

A very good start! Much better than America's last series!

I never finished West Coast Avengers as Kelly Thompson's writing really isn't my favorite style. That being said, I'm assuming that's where America'a girlfriend Ramone was introduced. There's a not a lot of insight into her character in this book, but she seems nice. Obviously, she cares about America.

I'm glad we're FINALLY getting more background on America's childhood and how she found her way to earth pre Young Avengers. Definitely checking out the next issue!

mymailody's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

been a while since I wanted to read this and I gotta say I enjoyed it however

I wish they hadn't changed her backstory:( feel like it takes away A LOT from her character

madmads126's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

3.0

jmrivera's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful sad 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

3.5

momentum262's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced

4.0

mlfey's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It's an enjoyable run! The art is clear, vibrant and exciting, the characters feel well realized and the stakes appropriately raised.

I just really didn't like the changes to America's backstory and past--taking a "I come from a better place" and making it "I was a deluded child" is quite the wrench in the works when the character has been around for years already.

icarys's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective 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

4.0

andie13's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious relaxing 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

4.25

This was such a great comic book! America Chavez is such a great character added to marvel and this was just such a good story

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