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nerdyreferencelibrarian89's Reviews (1.18k)
I am going back and reading as many of these Civil War (the first Civil War) graphic novels I can. I don't think in my past readings of this event I had read this one, I found it extremely interesting.
The news reporters lend a much needed none douchebag perspective giving points in favor of registration. This volume also does a great job portraying both Iron Man and Captain America from a different perspective, lost in the main volume.
While reading this, I didn't realize it was Vol 2, which might be why initially I was a little confused. This doesn't do much to explain or track Speedball's progression as a character, giving me just enough to want to know more, but feel like I knew next to nothing.
Well worth a read to follow some threads glossed over in the larger conflicts of the Civil War, I honestly think I enjoyed reading this more then rereading the main book!
The news reporters lend a much needed none douchebag perspective giving points in favor of registration. This volume also does a great job portraying both Iron Man and Captain America from a different perspective, lost in the main volume.
While reading this, I didn't realize it was Vol 2, which might be why initially I was a little confused. This doesn't do much to explain or track Speedball's progression as a character, giving me just enough to want to know more, but feel like I knew next to nothing.
Well worth a read to follow some threads glossed over in the larger conflicts of the Civil War, I honestly think I enjoyed reading this more then rereading the main book!
I have read this several times before, but not for many years. During my readings years ago I was staunchly in Captain America's camp, Iron Man comes of as a complete tool throughout this story, while Cap is the under dog fighting for seemingly his beliefs.
Rereading this as an adult; however, yes Iron Man is still a tool, but there are some VERY valid points he is making, where as Cap doesn't seem to have an end goal or message.
The story itself felt much more disjointed then I remember, with the fights being a jumble of many characters.
I think the supporting volumes of this story really help flesh out this main volume, helping it make sense, but on its own in the reread it was not nearly as good as I remember. The fights are harder to follow, the characters jump around from scene to scene, and there isn't enough of a focal point beyond Iron Man and Cap trying to recruit people.
Rereading this as an adult; however, yes Iron Man is still a tool, but there are some VERY valid points he is making, where as Cap doesn't seem to have an end goal or message.
The story itself felt much more disjointed then I remember, with the fights being a jumble of many characters.
I think the supporting volumes of this story really help flesh out this main volume, helping it make sense, but on its own in the reread it was not nearly as good as I remember. The fights are harder to follow, the characters jump around from scene to scene, and there isn't enough of a focal point beyond Iron Man and Cap trying to recruit people.
This volume was honestly a disappointment. There is next to know Cap perspective, instead it focuses very specifically on Bucky, trying to I guess use him to lend a sympathetic perspective to Cap, but all it does is feel defused and pointless.
It is neat to see Bucky work with an in hiding Nick Fury, and help out the Young Avengers, but overall a pretty bland volume, during which next to nothing happens.
Cap's perspective in the whole event is much harder to pin down, which is why it is even more of a shame that this volume doesn't do more the explain Cap's actions.
It is neat to see Bucky work with an in hiding Nick Fury, and help out the Young Avengers, but overall a pretty bland volume, during which next to nothing happens.
Cap's perspective in the whole event is much harder to pin down, which is why it is even more of a shame that this volume doesn't do more the explain Cap's actions.
Unlike Civil War: Captain America, Iron Man was great! It gave much more time to letting Iron Man voice some of his perspective and inner thoughts. It helped illuminate some of the internal questions and struggles Iron Man was having during this whole event.
Perhaps the best part of this volume are the beginning, where Cap and Iron Man have a heart to heart about the conflict, reflecting on past instances they came to blows, and the end, which has Iron Man reflecting on the event after "Winning."
A very strong entry in the Civil War Storyline, I think this is a must read to help give better perspective to both sides of the conflict.
Perhaps the best part of this volume are the beginning, where Cap and Iron Man have a heart to heart about the conflict, reflecting on past instances they came to blows, and the end, which has Iron Man reflecting on the event after "Winning."
A very strong entry in the Civil War Storyline, I think this is a must read to help give better perspective to both sides of the conflict.
I picked up this book on a whim, video game history really intrigues me, and it was really interesting.
I don't think the author makes incredibly compelling arguments for some of the games he chose over other equally prominent ones from similar time period, but this aside it was a fascinating exploration of the early years to 2011 in video gaming.
The book is rather dated now, so there is some significant trends in modern video gaming it misses, but even so I found the birth of Mario and Nintendo, Crash Bandicoot, MMOs, and heavy story based games incredibly enjoyable to read about.
Each chapter is almost a mini biography on the creators, following their trials and tribulations, and even occasional successes.
Well worth a read for any video game enthusiast.
I don't think the author makes incredibly compelling arguments for some of the games he chose over other equally prominent ones from similar time period, but this aside it was a fascinating exploration of the early years to 2011 in video gaming.
The book is rather dated now, so there is some significant trends in modern video gaming it misses, but even so I found the birth of Mario and Nintendo, Crash Bandicoot, MMOs, and heavy story based games incredibly enjoyable to read about.
Each chapter is almost a mini biography on the creators, following their trials and tribulations, and even occasional successes.
Well worth a read for any video game enthusiast.
I really enjoyed this book. Overall, I found the main character compelling, the new people she met interesting, and I LOVED her roommate.
Rainbow Rowell has a gift for creating sweet and heart warming romances, that also feel very real, without being melodramatic.
There were a lot of subtle things that I think helped make this book great. Small touches to the description of freshmen year, which really rang true. Such as mentioning you could pick freshmen out by the way the dressed to class, and the fact that they still made time for make up before class. Or the small things no one teaches you about college, like the unspoken rules in the Cafe.
My one issue with this book was that the ending came really fast, it seemed like many of the loose ends where tied up, but quickly, which was a little disappointing. Not enough to not make me recommend it to all my friends though!
Rainbow Rowell has a gift for creating sweet and heart warming romances, that also feel very real, without being melodramatic.
There were a lot of subtle things that I think helped make this book great. Small touches to the description of freshmen year, which really rang true. Such as mentioning you could pick freshmen out by the way the dressed to class, and the fact that they still made time for make up before class. Or the small things no one teaches you about college, like the unspoken rules in the Cafe.
My one issue with this book was that the ending came really fast, it seemed like many of the loose ends where tied up, but quickly, which was a little disappointing. Not enough to not make me recommend it to all my friends though!
This was a really fun read, think Sparticus, or Gladiator, but with the Hulk and a bunch of Aliens.
The Hulk, initially drafted as a gladiator slave, escapes and starts a global revolution.
The best part of this story isn't really centered around the Hulk, but his supporting cast of friends. The aliens shown are interesting and likable, and very unique.
I loved the art style, and the inner monologues the Hulk had with Bruce Banner.
Well worth a read for any comic fan, or someone who just wants to see The Hulk wail on people with a sword
The Hulk, initially drafted as a gladiator slave, escapes and starts a global revolution.
The best part of this story isn't really centered around the Hulk, but his supporting cast of friends. The aliens shown are interesting and likable, and very unique.
I loved the art style, and the inner monologues the Hulk had with Bruce Banner.
Well worth a read for any comic fan, or someone who just wants to see The Hulk wail on people with a sword
This was a huge surprise. I didn't think a storyline based on a video game could be so compelling, but this was. It takes the tried and true method of putting Superman against Batman, but in this story, Superman has gone off his rocker, and really lost site of his values, making the choices of the heroes and story very interesting.
Also, since this is a what if story, the writers take more liberties with actually killing characters, which I really enjoyed.
It is a longer read, but well worth it. Perhaps my favorite thing is the subtle discussion and examination of the morals of Batman and Superman. Is Batman really doing the right thing by letting his villains escape time and again? Where is the line for protecting people versus oppressing them?
I cannot wait to start year 2!
Also, since this is a what if story, the writers take more liberties with actually killing characters, which I really enjoyed.
It is a longer read, but well worth it. Perhaps my favorite thing is the subtle discussion and examination of the morals of Batman and Superman. Is Batman really doing the right thing by letting his villains escape time and again? Where is the line for protecting people versus oppressing them?
I cannot wait to start year 2!