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lipsandpalms's review against another edition
4.0
Surprisingly well written and a very interesting change on the status quo.
The line : "nobody can hear you when you yell that fast" was pretty laughably ridiculous though.
The line : "nobody can hear you when you yell that fast" was pretty laughably ridiculous though.
uosdwisrdewoh's review against another edition
2.0
A grab bag of tie-ins to 2005's House of M crossover, with more misses than hits.
This book collects six issues, all filling in the details around the edges of the larger House of M storyline. The Wolverine and Black Panther stories which take up the bulk of this book are unsatisfying misfires, with plots that are boring and mystifying, respectively. The only reason to pick up the book are the last two chapters. Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Lark paint an oddly affecting story of a dead man suddenly returned to life through the larger machinations of the storyline, grappling to come to terms with the fact that if this alternate reality is righted, he'll be dead again. Finally, Ed Brubaker and Lee Weeks paint a quick portrait of Captain America, aging war hero, looking back wistfully at a life that succeeded beyond his dreams, only to watch the whole world go crazy as he loses his place in it. These two stories are best found individually in digital form, though, and even then are of pretty niche interest.
This book collects six issues, all filling in the details around the edges of the larger House of M storyline. The Wolverine and Black Panther stories which take up the bulk of this book are unsatisfying misfires, with plots that are boring and mystifying, respectively. The only reason to pick up the book are the last two chapters. Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Lark paint an oddly affecting story of a dead man suddenly returned to life through the larger machinations of the storyline, grappling to come to terms with the fact that if this alternate reality is righted, he'll be dead again. Finally, Ed Brubaker and Lee Weeks paint a quick portrait of Captain America, aging war hero, looking back wistfully at a life that succeeded beyond his dreams, only to watch the whole world go crazy as he loses his place in it. These two stories are best found individually in digital form, though, and even then are of pretty niche interest.
onedizzypenguin's review against another edition
3.0
There are elements of that that I love and I'm going to remember forever - the balance of Wanda's mind and power, Peter Parker's pain, and...well, I'm not sure much else was really memorable to me. Maybe that's me though and not the book, I'm having a hard time putting into words how I felt about this one. So I'm going with a middle of the road 3 stars.
crookedtreehouse's review against another edition
4.0
The best of the House of M tie-ins. Daniel Way fleshes out the Wolverine Agent Of SHIELD story by focusing on his relations to Mystique and Nick Fury is better crafted than the core House Of M story.
I recommend this for all fans of temporary X-lore (it only takes place during House of M, and then is retconned), Mystique enthusiasts, and Wolverine-heads.
I recommend this for all fans of temporary X-lore (it only takes place during House of M, and then is retconned), Mystique enthusiasts, and Wolverine-heads.
magis1105's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The title is a bit misleading, the main focus is Mystique and Wolverine is more like an important supporting character. She is the one who sets everything in motion and has more screen time. The story is supposed to explain Wolverine and Nick Fury's history, even if it's a made-up one that is created while trying to tie in the alternate reality Wand had created. And we get a few tie-ins of Captain America, Black Panter, and Hawkeye.
Full review can be found at https://bunkerofbooks05.wixsite.com/bunker-of-books/post/house-of-m-world-of-m-featuring-wolverine
Full review can be found at https://bunkerofbooks05.wixsite.com/bunker-of-books/post/house-of-m-world-of-m-featuring-wolverine
writeronherway's review against another edition
5.0
This is the best one I have read so far! If you’re watching WandaVision at the moment and want to read some of the comics then this is as good a place as any to start. Strong plot and possibly the easiest cross-over event to follow because it actually has a start, middle and end.
One of the reasons I enjoyed it so much may have been the scene transitions of the digital copy I read on Kindle! It’s the first time I’ve come across this function where it basically moves through the individual panels like a slideshow. 1) It helped me follow the story around the page without getting distracted 2) It drew my full attention to how beautiful the artwork was! You got a cropped part of the image then it expanded to the whole.
*spoilers ahead*
I love the stakes of this story and that it centres around Wanda Maximoff who is given emotional complexity and staggering power in this one rather than simply being the fun-witchy-love interest (I’m so over that from my recent comic binge). I was really hooked in by the story and had no idea how the characters were going to get out of this one. Love the idea of each character (from Avengers or X-men) having to confront their real past when enlightened to the fact they are living in an alternate reality. The moral question of what to do about Wanda as her powers take their toll on her and she starts to lose touch with reality really pushed you to see some characters in a new light. Her own resignation and acceptance to what might happen was heartbreaking. I loved this collection and will happily take recommendations for Marvel comics matching the quality of this one!
Side note: shock of my life, I even enjoyed Wolverine in this one!
One of the reasons I enjoyed it so much may have been the scene transitions of the digital copy I read on Kindle! It’s the first time I’ve come across this function where it basically moves through the individual panels like a slideshow. 1) It helped me follow the story around the page without getting distracted 2) It drew my full attention to how beautiful the artwork was! You got a cropped part of the image then it expanded to the whole.
*spoilers ahead*
I love the stakes of this story and that it centres around Wanda Maximoff who is given emotional complexity and staggering power in this one rather than simply being the fun-witchy-love interest (I’m so over that from my recent comic binge). I was really hooked in by the story and had no idea how the characters were going to get out of this one. Love the idea of each character (from Avengers or X-men) having to confront their real past when enlightened to the fact they are living in an alternate reality. The moral question of what to do about Wanda as her powers take their toll on her and she starts to lose touch with reality really pushed you to see some characters in a new light. Her own resignation and acceptance to what might happen was heartbreaking. I loved this collection and will happily take recommendations for Marvel comics matching the quality of this one!
Side note: shock of my life, I even enjoyed Wolverine in this one!
littlewit's review against another edition
4.0
It was an interesting story and I enjoyed the read. I didn't read all the extra bits at the end because I don't really want to know that much about alternate wolverine et al.
dkmode's review against another edition
4.0
All of the best House of M tie-ins in one collection. Pick the main trade and this one up and you have all you need.