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theresidentbookworm's review
4.0
I'm not sure I'm really well suited to review this collection of Civil War comics. I'm pretty new to comic book reading. If it hadn't been for my very good friend (and fellow Goodreader) Grace, I would have never ventured into the comic section of Barnes and Noble. I didn't even know they sold comic books there. Still, I'm a reviewer and so I must review.
Obviously, this volume cannot cover the entire arc of the Civil War storyline. There are more than a hundred of comics involved in the whole story, but this volume has a nice summary of the conflict between Iron Man and Captain America. That was the main reason I bought the comic; I wanted to see if I could get any clue into the conflict between Tony and Steve in the upcoming film. I'm not sure it did, but I was captivated anyway. I was heartbroken to see Tony and Steve fighting. You could clearly see there was a bond between the two men that was now broken, and both were clearly conflicted about their positions. I appreciated the insight into Tony's position, and the scene where he's explaining it to a dead Steve broke my heart. It obliterated it. I thought the stuff with Sharon was very interesting, and I'd like to read more of the Civil War comics and specifically Captain America comics to see more of her character arc. I was a bit confused by a white Nick Fury, completely used to Samuel L. Jackson's depiction of the character, but I did squeal when I saw Bucky Barnes (aka Winter Soldier). I'm going to have to pick up more of his comics as well.
If you're looking for a quick fix (or insight into the upcoming film) before May 6, I'd recommend this volume.
Obviously, this volume cannot cover the entire arc of the Civil War storyline. There are more than a hundred of comics involved in the whole story, but this volume has a nice summary of the conflict between Iron Man and Captain America. That was the main reason I bought the comic; I wanted to see if I could get any clue into the conflict between Tony and Steve in the upcoming film. I'm not sure it did, but I was captivated anyway. I was heartbroken to see Tony and Steve fighting. You could clearly see there was a bond between the two men that was now broken, and both were clearly conflicted about their positions. I appreciated the insight into Tony's position, and the scene where he's explaining it to
If you're looking for a quick fix (or insight into the upcoming film) before May 6, I'd recommend this volume.
betweentheshelves's review
4.0
There are a lot of great moments between Iron Man and Captain America in this, looking at why Civil War really started. I also liked a lot of the art; some of the panels are really striking. This gives a good look at how the Civil War started, and how it was finished. I would recommend this to someone looking to get more of the Civil War story line from two of the main instigators.
vannesiebp's review
4.0
Los momentos en los que Cap y Iron Man estuvieron juntos fueron los mejores del comic, gracias a ellos podemos entender los dos bandos desde el punto de vista ideológico, más allá de los golpes. Los capítulos de Bucky fueron otro gran pro de la historia. Es buena, llena de sentimiento, representa los valores de los héroes a quienes nos referimos (o al menos nos permiten comprenderlos más) y vemos un poco de las repercusiones por lo que hizo cap.
sookieskipper's review
3.0
Every comic in this collection is a reflective piece and serves loosely as a premonition. Sharon Carter/Agent 13 reflects on her role as an agent, as a lover , supporter of Registration Act and as a soldier. Her monologue during her psych evaluation screams "chaos" and its seen in the end panel why.
Nick Fury and Winter Soldier team up to investigate further complexities this civil war has brought upon the world of superheroes and espionage. It was good to see them together working on a common goal. Both are exemplary spies and men brimming with secrets. Their camaraderie is interesting, Fury's paranoia is justified.
Steve Rogers has a moral code that reflects the sentimentality and ideological foundation the country was built on. His passion brings him to his knees but it doesn't stop him. He becomes a rebel for not agreeing with what government wants by quoting the need for privacy and protecting loved ones. This is repetition of what he has said earlier to other characters but for the first time to Sharon, his lover. His trust in her is absolute and unwavering. His passion is killing him from the inside; he has lost some of his friends, alienated best friends and has unfortunately inspired wrong set of people to commit crime in his name and the side of the argument he represents.
Bucky/Winter Soldier reminisces the last Christmas even he spent as just Bucky Barnes along with his friends Toro, Rogers and Namor. What seems like a pointless story in this collection with bunch of new avengers taking down a HYDRA base, gives a glimpse of Bucky as a potential leader and the future that awaits for him. He mourns for a man who once was Bucky - as a friend and as someone who shaped "Bucky - Captain America's side kick". He doesn't fully understand the expectations that come from a role that has been already performed flawlessly by a different person. This piece is again a reminder of the things that were about to change.
This is a good buffering volume. Can be skipped but still makes a good read.
Nick Fury and Winter Soldier team up to investigate further complexities this civil war has brought upon the world of superheroes and espionage. It was good to see them together working on a common goal. Both are exemplary spies and men brimming with secrets. Their camaraderie is interesting, Fury's paranoia is justified.
Steve Rogers has a moral code that reflects the sentimentality and ideological foundation the country was built on. His passion brings him to his knees but it doesn't stop him. He becomes a rebel for not agreeing with what government wants by quoting the need for privacy and protecting loved ones. This is repetition of what he has said earlier to other characters but for the first time to Sharon, his lover. His trust in her is absolute and unwavering. His passion is killing him from the inside; he has lost some of his friends, alienated best friends and has unfortunately inspired wrong set of people to commit crime in his name and the side of the argument he represents.
Bucky/Winter Soldier reminisces the last Christmas even he spent as just Bucky Barnes along with his friends Toro, Rogers and Namor. What seems like a pointless story in this collection with bunch of new avengers taking down a HYDRA base, gives a glimpse of Bucky as a potential leader and the future that awaits for him. He mourns for a man who once was Bucky - as a friend and as someone who shaped "Bucky - Captain America's side kick". He doesn't fully understand the expectations that come from a role that has been already performed flawlessly by a different person. This piece is again a reminder of the things that were about to change.
This is a good buffering volume. Can be skipped but still makes a good read.
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