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brightbeautifulthings's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I wasn’t prepared to love this so much, but something about Dad!Steve just hits harder. I loved Brubaker’s interpretation of Captain America and thought there was no competing with that, and while this run is definitely weirder and more geared toward sci-fi, I really love the new directions Remender is taking the character. The stars and stripes don’t matter in a world controlled by Armin Zola, and while pure survival might break most characters down to their worst selves, it shows us that Steve Rogers is good down to his core. I loved everything about this, from the self-doubt and struggle against Zola’s mind control virus to watching him raise and train a kid who’s just as sweet and protective as Steve is.
A lot of sci-fi worlds are too much for me, but I really like this one and kind of wished for a bit more on Zola’s mutates and the physics of the dimension. There’s plenty there for context though, and I was really invested in Steve’s internal fight to save Ian and get the hell out of there or turn back and save the Phrox. I also really enjoy the artwork. It’s messier and grittier than some of the previous Cap runs, but it really suits the story that’s being told. I know how this ends (because spoilers are impossible to avoid in something almost twenty years old), but I’m looking forward to seeing it play out, and I’m probably going to have to add Ian Rogers to the list of characters I’m chasing down more content for.
I review regularly at brightbeautifulthings.tumblr.com.
A lot of sci-fi worlds are too much for me, but I really like this one and kind of wished for a bit more on Zola’s mutates and the physics of the dimension. There’s plenty there for context though, and I was really invested in Steve’s internal fight to save Ian and get the hell out of there or turn back and save the Phrox. I also really enjoy the artwork. It’s messier and grittier than some of the previous Cap runs, but it really suits the story that’s being told. I know how this ends (because spoilers are impossible to avoid in something almost twenty years old), but I’m looking forward to seeing it play out, and I’m probably going to have to add Ian Rogers to the list of characters I’m chasing down more content for.
I review regularly at brightbeautifulthings.tumblr.com.
mxd's review against another edition
3.0
Aaaaaaaaaangst! Very violent, with brutal and unforgiving artwork that really does make you flinch. There was a point where I felt myself growling and wanting to punch Zola in wherever his nads might be, but it was also fun to have a villain you can really hate, whilst rooting for a hero you really want to see cross that finish line - oh Steeb.
I enjoyed Cap's inner monologue too, getting into his head space and a good sense of his endurance and the pressure he puts on himself. Steve Rogers is a pretty hard character to dislike at anytime, but I loved him even more in this because of his morals and his drive to do the right thing.
I didn't particularly enjoy the style of artwork, bur it suited the story very nicely. Also, I felt utterly exhausted by the pummelling Steve took, which is where this loses two stars - that's right, it loses stars because I felt cranky and needed a nap afterwards.
Seriously though, Remender, what is your problem?
I enjoyed Cap's inner monologue too, getting into his head space and a good sense of his endurance and the pressure he puts on himself. Steve Rogers is a pretty hard character to dislike at anytime, but I loved him even more in this because of his morals and his drive to do the right thing.
I didn't particularly enjoy the style of artwork, bur it suited the story very nicely. Also, I felt utterly exhausted by the pummelling Steve took, which is where this loses two stars - that's right, it loses stars because I felt cranky and needed a nap afterwards.
Seriously though, Remender, what is your problem?
onceandfuturelaura's review against another edition
2.0
Maybe it's the cold, or the cold medicine, but this was mystifying. I kept expecting to find out it was a dream sequence.
tdwightdavis's review against another edition
A wonderful take on Cap. Remender takes Cap away from all that we know about him, removing him from his allies in the Marvel universe, and tells a wonderfully fun pulpy sci-fi story that gets at the heart of Cap's character, highlighting his noble nature.
art_cart_ron's review against another edition
4.0
I rounded up from a 3.5 on this one.
Rick Remender does a really good job of throwing CA in a new direction, and a really left field one at that. Lots of Jack Kirby homage - pretty much the whole book, and having JR JR on for pencils was a stroke of luck.
On the downside, JR JR - as good as he is - somehow gets a pass for the fact that he can't draw children. As a couple of kids are the second and third leads in this (and the following) collection - it gets really awkward at times. There are pages that no editor in their right mind would send to press.
It is also a pretty light and fast book that gets VERY dark for one or two page spans every once in a while - - Cap justifying killing, using some frightening language - and the human condition being defined as profoundly bleak.
I loved some pages and sequences.
It's unfortunate that Marvel's hardbound collections include about 1/3rd back-matter in the page count. It would be far better for those pages to contain story.
Rick Remender does a really good job of throwing CA in a new direction, and a really left field one at that. Lots of Jack Kirby homage - pretty much the whole book, and having JR JR on for pencils was a stroke of luck.
On the downside, JR JR - as good as he is - somehow gets a pass for the fact that he can't draw children. As a couple of kids are the second and third leads in this (and the following) collection - it gets really awkward at times. There are pages that no editor in their right mind would send to press.
It is also a pretty light and fast book that gets VERY dark for one or two page spans every once in a while - - Cap justifying killing, using some frightening language - and the human condition being defined as profoundly bleak.
I loved some pages and sequences.
It's unfortunate that Marvel's hardbound collections include about 1/3rd back-matter in the page count. It would be far better for those pages to contain story.
daysreads's review against another edition
2.0
I read this because I wanted to read a graphic novel just to try it. Unfortunately I don't think graphic novels are for me, I don't see myself reading any others in the future. For now, I think I might stick with the Captain America movies.
adimaria129's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
life_of_karrot's review against another edition
3.0
The book started off with a cool concept, Captain America being locked in Dimension Z away from people and at the mercy of Arnim Zola's experiment subjects. Then the timeline and realism got really muddled, and there was some cool fantasy-esque exploration of the wasteland and its creatures, but no real depth of value added to the character of Steve Rogers. The whole time this book was going on, I was wondering where every other Marvel character was as it definitely felt like an elseworlds story, though the art was mostly great with a few odd panels here and there. An interesting read.
grilledcheesesamurai's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars if I could.
Captain America has always been one of my favorite Marvel Heroes, and after all he has been through in the last few years, it's good to see him getting back into some good'ol science fiction fun... And who better, really, than Rick Remender to give it to him.
tabman678's review against another edition
5.0
Really very good read that reminds me why I love the good Captain. All five issues are solid that build well I think on Steve’s childhood which I hope continues in further trades.