This second Reckoning War volume not only focusses on the resolution of the war, but finishes of with a two comic book issue length epilogue that lookThis second Reckoning War volume not only focusses on the resolution of the war, but finishes of with a two comic book issue length epilogue that looks to wrap up Slott's FF run in its entirety. And in all honest, like many writers of great Marvel runs before him, Slott didn't come close to reaching the heights reached by his Amazing Spider-Man stories, but he did bring the Fantastic Four back with enough continuity, excitement and changes to truly re-embed them into the Marvel Universe. 7 out of 12, Three Star read. [image] 2024 read...more
Cosmic antagonists from before the the dawn of time arise and seek to wipe out the cosmos with attacks on Earth, Shi'Ar, Skrulls, Kree and more! They Cosmic antagonists from before the the dawn of time arise and seek to wipe out the cosmos with attacks on Earth, Shi'Ar, Skrulls, Kree and more! They are the Reckoning. With the likes of She Hulk, Jack of Hearts, Silver Surfer, Moonknight, the Avengers, Champions, X-Men, Imperial Guard, Heralds and even more the Fantastic Four are truly up against it, oh and as a result Reed has only a few weeks to live! ON paper too much to cover in two volume, but Slott and Stott do a remarkable job in managing to convey the immensity of this story in so few pages! 8 out of 12, Fantastic Four stars! [image] 2024 read...more
An eternal flame is what the Human Torch has been punished with; can Reed fix him, you know, like he(didn't) fix Ben! Johnny has also left his love liAn eternal flame is what the Human Torch has been punished with; can Reed fix him, you know, like he(didn't) fix Ben! Johnny has also left his love life in ruins yet again, how will he cope with his self-sabotage and his flamed-on-all-the-time condition. And if that's not enough, one of the team's oldest foes returns to take them on in... court! Okay, okay, I got it wrong. This Dan Slott run on the Fantastic Four has crept up on me, and suddenly by volume 9, I am loving this! What Dan Slott has done is brought back the 'family' to this series and done it delicately and without over-the-top melodrama. A fun volume with some truly beautiful nuances as the role of the Fantastic Four as parents and guardians is put under the microscope of courtroom scrutiny! Best volume so far, an 8 out of 12, Four Star read... next Reckoning War! [image] 2023 read ...more
Dr and mostly full-time tyrant, Victor Von Doom is getting hitched and so gives out a huge olive branch to the world's first family by asking Reed to Dr and mostly full-time tyrant, Victor Von Doom is getting hitched and so gives out a huge olive branch to the world's first family by asking Reed to be best man with the reward drawing a clean slate between them all! And within the family Johnny struggles getting to grips with his destined romance with Sky. Pull up a set, tis wedding is going to get messy. This volume includes the 84=page 60 years anniversary special that was Fantastic Four (2018-2022) #35! [image] After Slott's mostly superb run on Amazing and Superior Spider-Man he was 'rewarded' with bring back the Fantastic Four; a feat in itself that holds a lot of responsibility. Slott has got the continuity and the dysfunctional but loving family spot-on, but at the expense of characterisation, plotting and any sense of true jeopardy in my opinion; and in this volume the apparent black comedy is very off FF brand! a 6 out of 12 Three Star read still, as it is Dan Slott. [image] 2023 read...more
There's some solid old-school FF touches in this volume with Reed being behind the creation and operation of the Forever Gate; tech that generates unwThere's some solid old-school FF touches in this volume with Reed being behind the creation and operation of the Forever Gate; tech that generates unwanted interest across space with the return of some enemies and some friends. Dan Slott continues to shake-it-up with another re-imagining, this time of Franklin Richards! Even the King In Black tie-in is not that bad, despite an outrageously poor characterisation of Sue Storm. All-in-all, nowhere near as good as his Spidey work, but it does look like he's laying in groundwork for a long haul, which usually gives readers some of the better runs. This one scrapes in as Three Star, 7 out of 12 read. [image] 2022 read...more
The first half of this volume has absolutely nothing to do with Avengers: Disassembled, and concerns the Frightful Four, a new member, and The Wizard The first half of this volume has absolutely nothing to do with Avengers: Disassembled, and concerns the Frightful Four, a new member, and The Wizard family issues causing troubles for all; with some awful blocky artwork by Karl Kesel over an average story. The second half is actual set in the post-Avengers Disassembled world and sees an alien threat come to Manhattan with the Fantastic Four alone are left to combat it. This story has better art by Mike Wieringo and a more driven plotline but has a huge cliff-hanger of an ending which will have you dashing out to buy the next volume, if you care. From an Avengers Disassembled point of view - you can skip this entire volume! 5.5 out of 12. [image]...more
The Fantastic Four 'official' return to the Marvel Universe as they team-up with the Avengers in the 2020 Summer event Empyre, which is yet another weThe Fantastic Four 'official' return to the Marvel Universe as they team-up with the Avengers in the 2020 Summer event Empyre, which is yet another weak post-Bendis Marvel event. This volume sees the Fantastic Four family grow in size; Johhny looking to grow up!; and Franklin getting closer ties to the Mutants of Krakoa. All-in-all, I struggle with the FF on Yancy Street, but do not to the solid characterisations and my fave character, Valeria :). 6 out of 12. [image] To be honest, I am probably a tad bit biased, as I continue to savour having the Marvel first family back in monthly adventures. [image]...more
It's good to see amongst all the banal stuff being turned out by Marvel, one of the old guard, Mark Waid is holding the fort, with this simple abut efIt's good to see amongst all the banal stuff being turned out by Marvel, one of the old guard, Mark Waid is holding the fort, with this simple abut effective Invisible Woman Limited Series, focused solely on her, her past and the tricky situation that her past gets her into, today. With some interesting guests, some new insights into Sue's powers and some OK art (Mattia de Iulis), this is worth a read for Fantastic Four fans. 6.5 out of 12. [image]...more
This should have been so much more! Slott re-imagines... the origin of the Fantastic Four! Reed, looking fondly back at the original spaceship in whicThis should have been so much more! Slott re-imagines... the origin of the Fantastic Four! Reed, looking fondly back at the original spaceship in which the accident happened gets the team invested in rebuilding a new version and completing their original mission, a mission that leads a path back to their very first mission in space! [image] What should really be a classic moment in Fantastic Four is made mundane with a typical Fantastic Four 'colonial' superiority sees then take on an entire planet and its culture and still come out as the 'good guys'! I expected more from Slott after his Amazing and Superior Spider-man magic! 6 out of 12, for the innovative concept this story is built around. [image]...more
A surprisingly tight Limited Serial craftily connected to its predecessor Fantastic Four vs. X-Men #1, from decades back in the Chris Claremont days! A surprisingly tight Limited Serial craftily connected to its predecessor Fantastic Four vs. X-Men #1, from decades back in the Chris Claremont days! Jonathan Hickman has turned the Marvel universe up with Dawn of X Vol. 1 and this series builds upon that. The vast majority of mutants now reside on Krakoa, and Xavier, Magneto and co. feel it's time mutant (and son of Fantastic Four's Reed & Sue), Franklin Richards joined them! [image] Zdarsky as ever produces a solid script some interesting twists, but most of all he really captures how this new world is changing the mutants... I don't often say this about Limited Serials, but especially with some of the weaknesses in most of the Dawn of X books, this is a must-read series! What reaigns supreme is that Zdarky is brave enough to show us clearly that the mutants are becoming the very dangerous treat that their dissenters always feared. Loved some of Ben Grimm's snark in this series. Oh, and the villain of the piece... he wears a cape and a mask. 7.5 out of 12....more
A bit of a weird volume, as the main story Thing vs Immortal Hulk (which is OK) is shorter that the two one-shots (both also OK) packaged in this voluA bit of a weird volume, as the main story Thing vs Immortal Hulk (which is OK) is shorter that the two one-shots (both also OK) packaged in this volume, so essentially as far as Dan Slott's Fantastic Four goes, Marvel is asking people to splash out on the cost of a volume for 2 comic book issues!..and bear in mind these volumes cost more than a paperback book! The comic book world needs to sort out its packaging and pricing! 6 out of 12 for the volume. Also do we really need another Thing vs Hulk story? [image]...more
I read the Fantastic Four comic books from Jonathan Hickman's run: Fantastic Four #570-588 Hickman's critically acclaimed run begins by introducing theI read the Fantastic Four comic books from Jonathan Hickman's run: Fantastic Four #570-588 Hickman's critically acclaimed run begins by introducing the Four Cities, the Future Foundation and the death of one of the team AND in my opinion a perfect comic #588, a dialogue-less memorial to the fallen team member and then a truly amazing Spider Man short story. However #570 to ##582 were very average, so overall just a 7 out of 12. [image] FF#1-12 and Fantastic Four #600. Wow… wow… and wow. Spider-Man, the Freedom Foundation, the monochrome suits, the strange alliances, Inhumans, Kree, Subterraneans, Atlanteans, the Annihilation horde, the kids, the grandad, and the alternate rogue Reeds... finally the Fantastic Four (well since Stan Lee days) is at the top of its game! 8 out of 12 [image] FF#13-23 and Fantastic Four #601-612 Simply the greatest Marvel run in the last 10 years! Astoundingly superior and nail biting. The fate of the Kree, Inhumans and the Four Cities, the alternate reality Reeds, last stands by Doom and Galactus(!), mad Celestials, time travellers, Power pack(!). A superb family led revival of the 'world's greatest comic book'. 9 out of 12 [image] 2014 read...more
Fantastic Four (Heroes Reborn) #1-13. So after all the hyperbole, all the flag waving, all the 'making Marvel great again' (written before Trump approFantastic Four (Heroes Reborn) #1-13. So after all the hyperbole, all the flag waving, all the 'making Marvel great again' (written before Trump appropriated my words :D) broo hah - the re-imagined Fantastic Four by Jim Lee, isn't that good at all, as far as I am concerned! 4 out of 12! [image]...more
The average run gets even worse and becomes a poor run, with the only real plus being John Byrne's art. The low mark is the pretty banal Skrull-XandarThe average run gets even worse and becomes a poor run, with the only real plus being John Byrne's art. The low mark is the pretty banal Skrull-Xandarian space war. The poor plotting and writing was by Len Wein, followed by Marv Wolfman - both of whom went on to write classic Marvel and DC books! I read the Fantastic Four comic book issues and annuals collected in this volume. 4 out of 12. [image]...more
A pretty uninspiring phase post-Stan Lee, but we do get a temporary African American member of the team. There's even an issue where the Impossible MaA pretty uninspiring phase post-Stan Lee, but we do get a temporary African American member of the team. There's even an issue where the Impossible Man comes to the Marvel Bullpen! It feels like Roy Thomas was on a filler mission! I read the Fantastic Four and Marvel Team-Up books and annuals covered by this volume. 5 out of 12, makes this the weakest phase so far. [image]...more
For the first time since its launch the Fantastic Four has a new writer, Gerry Conway who fills in with some pretty weak stories from a poor Miracle mFor the first time since its launch the Fantastic Four has a new writer, Gerry Conway who fills in with some pretty weak stories from a poor Miracle man story, a weak Inhumans tale through to another dreary Thundra 3-parter! Stan Lee set such a high benchmark. Immediately after Stan's reign ended a short run by Len Wein and Roy Thomas was pretty banal. The only highlight (view spoiler)[ was the team splitting up!!! (hide spoiler)]. I read the Fantastic Four comic books and annuals, and Marvel King-Sized books covered by this volume. 4 out of 12 sees a a significant drop in quality from the previous volume. [image]...more
Stan drops some great stories covered by this volume, including the almost mental breakdown of The Thing! Huge highlight was Stan Lee's satire on AparStan drops some great stories covered by this volume, including the almost mental breakdown of The Thing! Huge highlight was Stan Lee's satire on Apartheid with the Human Torch and The Thing off to rescue the Black Leopard (AKA the Black Panther) from a White racist run African country! [image] The weakest story was a Thing vs Thundra match-up! I read the Fantastic Four comic books and annuals covered by this volume. 7 out of 12 sees a slight uptick in quality from the previous volume, and the end of Stan Lee's amazing run! [image]...more
After 102 issues the great Silver Age Lee/Kirby run on the Fantastic Four came to an end, with John Romita Sr., and then John Buscema picking up the aAfter 102 issues the great Silver Age Lee/Kirby run on the Fantastic Four came to an end, with John Romita Sr., and then John Buscema picking up the artwork duties. Highlights included the Fantastic Four and S.H.I.E.L.D in Latveria; lowlights included the droll Magneto - Sub Mariner villain team-up! There was definitely a drop in story telling quality with Jack Kirby leaving. I read the Fantastic Four comic books and annuals covered by this volume. 6 out of 12. [image]...more
The Silver Age Fantastic Four continues with debuts include the Kree, Centurion, Ronan The Accuser, the Supreme Intelligence, Super Android, a new memThe Silver Age Fantastic Four continues with debuts include the Kree, Centurion, Ronan The Accuser, the Supreme Intelligence, Super Android, a new member of the team... and a baby! Highlights is the battle with the Mad Thinker, low light was the battle in Sub Atomica. Theer is definitely a drop in story telling quality at this juncture in the FF story by Lee & Kirby as the demands of producing this, and so many other comic books begins to spread then thin. I read the Fantastic Four comic books and annuals covered by this volume. 6 out of 12. [image]...more
More Silver Age Fantastic Four - debuts in thes volume include the Inhuman Maximus, the Alpha Primitives, the Negative Zone, Blastaar, Wakanda and theMore Silver Age Fantastic Four - debuts in thes volume include the Inhuman Maximus, the Alpha Primitives, the Negative Zone, Blastaar, Wakanda and the Black Panther, Him, the Kree, their Supreme Intelligence and Ronan the Accuser. So many staples of the Marvel Universe were put in place by Stan Lee! I read the 1966 to 1967 Fantastic Four comic books #46 to #69 covered by this volume. 7 out of 12. [image]...more
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