Blogs Tagged “Fantastic Four”
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Fantastic Four(ays): Fantastic Four #1 ReviewMarvel's first Silver Age super-team subverts the genre in this origin issue, even if their motivations are somewhat underdeveloped
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #1 ReviewLee and Ditko follow up Spidey's origin issue with a new series, exploring the choices faced by a superhuman teenager
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Spider-view: “Revenge of the Sinister Six”Some poor characterization aside, this second return of the Sinister Six is an explosive, exciting first outing for new Spider-Man writer/artist Erik Larsen
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Crawling Back: Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions ReviewMarvel's first limited series/crossover event and its follow up remain narratively frustrating and forced, despite some fantastic art and action sequences
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(Strand)om Stories: X-Factor Epic Collection: Genesis and Apocalypse ReviewThis volume introduces an intriguing team concept that seems fun but is unfortunately based on a wobbly premise fueled by a massive, unnecessary retcon
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Spider-view: “Atlantis Attacks”Though an improvement over Marvel's 1988 crossover, this event arc still struggles to find solid footing as it bobbles some important plot points
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Spider-view: “The Evolutionary War”Strong standalone issues don't add up to an excellent narrative overall, but several backup stories weave together for a fantastic background tale
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Spider-view: Marvel Super Heroes Secret WarsMarvel's classic crossover event, though not flawless, remains a genuinely rewarding series over thirty years later