Siege: Embedded

Siege: Embedded #1-4

by Brian Reed

The SIEGE of Asgard has begun! And Norman Osborn and his Dark Avengers are leading the charge! Osborn's savvy use of the media fueled his rise to power--but the very tools he's been using may turn against him. It's time to expose Norman's true face to the world and uncover the secrets behind the attach on the gods! Witness the changing of the Marvel Universe firsthand! Embedded #1-4, digital sketchbook

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Superheroes, Fiction, 21st Century, Comic Book

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

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Reviews

[Baba]

What began with the pretty interesting Civil War: Front Line and seemingly peaked in Secret Invasion: Front Line feels just a page-filler by this Siege version as we follow Front Line reporter Bill Ulrich's journey as he slips in amongst the embedded press following the Siege of Asgard.

It's well written and interesting from the reporter's perspective, but that's it. it's mostly a personal journey, which I only 'get' because I'd read the previous Front Line books. In regards to Siege, it does tell more of the mostly ignored story of Volstagg, An OK 6 out 12, Three Star read. One neat thing is that this also takes blatant digs at FOX News style reporting!

2023 read

[Gavin]

Ole Ben Urich manages to find himself in the midst of everything. Volstagg hitches a ride back to Asgard and the shit going down.

[Shannon Appelcline]

It was good to see Urich again, but sadly this book just didn't have the heft of the earliest Front Line volumes. Part of the problem is that it takes two full issues to get Asgard. However, beyond that it feels like we don't get very much viewpoint from the "common person" and what they might feel about the whole Siege situation. Instead, we just get lots of bits and pieces of the Siege storyline without a lot of value being added to them.

[Nicolo]

In Siege: Embedded, a four-issue comic series, two journalists, Ben Urich and Will Stern, reveal the truth behind Norman Osborn’s lies during the Siege of Asgard. The series is created by writer Brian Reed and artist Chris Samnee .

Chris Samnee’s art is a standout feature of the series. He has a unique style that blends smooth storytelling, energetic action, lively characters, and vintage influences. His art evokes the work of legendary comic artists like Jack Kirby and Alex Toth, but with a contemporary touch and feel. Matthew Wilson’s colors also complement Samnee’s art, creating a contrast between the dark and grim scenes of war and the bright and inspiring moments of heroism .

Siege: Embedded is a graphic novel that gives a different perspective on the epic crossover event, focusing on the human aspect of the conflict and the role of the media. It is a well-crafted and well-illustrated story that showcases the skills of Brian Reed and Chris Samnee.

[Sam Whale]

Siege Embedded is a really interesting boots on the ground look at a major Marvel event. Seeing the invasions and destruction of Asgard through the eyes of Ben Urich, Marvels go to reported, adds a real sense of perspective and gravity that the main book lacked. Ben and his camera man were really likeable and their reporting in Norman Osborn corrupted America felt important to see. I also really liked the art which had a real sketchy quality to it which I enjoyed.

This is honestly a great companion read to siege and is better than the main book.

[Jimbo]

Here is the story of Ben Urich and his search for the truth for Front Line.

He finds himself on the road with Volstagg, who was played at destroying a stadium filled with people by Loki, Hood, and Osborne so that he could justify attacking Asgard.

Ben Urich is probably one of the best non super-heroes in the MCU.

You got to love the idea that this honest man is out there trying to tell the truth the best way he can.

[Ryan Permison]

A short and simple story featuring supporting characters of the Marvel Universe with some hero and villain cameos. Ben Urich and others are reporting the news as they see it during pivotal battles here. Nice to see other characters as the center of the story. The writing and artwork work together well here too.

[Judith Groen]

This was a very enjoyable read. Somehow I just really like the Ben Urich stories. Plus how badass is he, helicopter crashes on the ground with him in it, no scratch. Asgard falls to the ground with him on it, no scratch. He needs no superpowers, he is just damn indestructible on his own

[Patrick]

rt was a bit less than I would like in a major crossover title like this. I like Volstagg, and I like Ben Ulrich, so those were both pluses in the books favor. The storyline was entertaining and keep up the action and interest throughout.

[Lisa]

Fascinating comic that looks at a reporters first hand view of a super hero battle. The look at the impact of these colossal superhero events on humanity and the opposing views they cause, was really unique and will stick with me.

[Alex Henderson]

2.5 stars

[matt murdock]

4.5/5

[Just_An_E]

a fun story following ben urich's experiences during siege

[Litter Bug]

The art was good and the writing was good but I sometimes felt like this wasn't the most essential addition to the overall story arc. I'm not sorry I read it though!

[J'aime]

I remember an episode of Babylon 5 where the show followed major events from the point of view of two repairmen on the station. "Embedded" is like that. The protagonists are Ben Urich, a reporter from Front Line and a cameraman, Will Stern. These two head to Chicago to write a story on the devastation caused by Volstagg's conflict with The Hood (arranged by Norman Osborn & Loki). What follows is an action-packed road trip as the two travel with Volstagg toward Broxton/Asgard and learn of Osborn's efforts to spin the conflict his way by having embedded journalists on site to report what is happening, in a flattering manner toward Osborn.

The story was interesting, though absolutely unnecessary to the Siege event. The point of Embedded appears to be showing the horror of war first hand, and just how ugly it is for regular people and superheroes alike, but also the slightly more ominous truth that the media is not some neutral party to world events. Though Urich is presented as more unbiased because he supports the real heroes, he also emphatically wants to bring down Osborn. He is hardly neutral.

Overall, this was a worthwhile but very short read that reveals more of how Osborn was manipulating events. However, it isn't essential to readers as part of Siege. Recommended, if you can get it cheap or from the library.

[Jacob]

I enjoyed this book very much having read it just now. That is, several months past the SIEGE storyline, which came out a few years ago. There's not much in the way of superheroes punching each other as the story is about two reporter's uncovering a story and going on a dangerous adventure and that's all right by me. It reads really quickly and I bought it just because I dig Chris Samnee's artwork. The writer, Brian Reed, does a great job with the story pacing and the dialogue is believable and there's not much in the way of reading a lot of narrative captions, which I really like. To be perfectly honest, I wish more comic books would just tell a story strictly using word balloons.

[Marco]

A bit better than expected. Not a fan of the artwork, though.

The 4-part miniseries collected here takes place during the Siege (of Asgard in Broxton, Oklahoma) event and stars Ben Urich following the trail of the events leading up to the aforementioned event and to Broxton, where he and a few other characters Urich collected along the way - including Volstagg, who played a major role in the lead-up! - witness the battle(s) taking place in the main series.

And it most definitely helps if one has read the main Siege title! Nothing that goes on there is explained here!

Not a deep book, not a "necessary" book, but fun enough for what it is.

[Mike]

I'll give Reed the benefit of a four not a three, but it's a tough one. The story was enjoyable and a nice change of pace for the Dark Reign/Siege era, but ultimately it didn't feel like it contributed to the overall narrative. If Reed hadn't written this, my appreciation for the Siege arc would not be lessened. Fun but forgettable, and frankly repetitive enough of the main Siege plot to feel like pages were wasted. The art's definitely no hell either - rushed, sloppy or just amateur, hard to say.

[Rick]

This was a ham-fisted, unengaging, cash-in, add-on to the Siege event. The writing was so on the nose that you could feel the underlying "social commentary" oozing out of every badly written scene. Toss in the fact that the art is subpar and you have something that should have been left on the editing room floor.

[James]

Doing an accompanying mini from a journalistic perspective remains a good idea for Marvel events. However, here the plot was slight and the political themes far too obvious to engage with. Makes a nice companion to Siege, but inessential when compared to a comic like Civil War: Front Line.

[Jessy Goat]

Rating: 40

I got this comic for free and damn this one is boring. You follow two journalists or something and frankly I really just didn't care. There was also this fat asgardian or something. I don't remember half of this comic, but I do remember this comic is just filler and a mess.

[Angela]

This should really be called 'siege Frontline' as it follows Ben Ulrick reporting again. They meet the Warriors 3 and interview Volstagg. It is amusing, but touching at the same time.

[Fugo Feedback]

Una de las miniseries relacionadas con Asedio más legibles. Con muchos baches pero también aciertos y escenas entretenidas. Más de lo mismo, bah...

[Matthew Ledrew]

"what happened to Volstag during the Siege?"

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[Kristina Brown]

This is a sideshow to the main event. Asgard's fall as seen by ordinary people, specifically Ben Urich. As such it doesn't really advance the story or add any details.

[Mateo R.]

* Figuras recurrentes: Superhéroe/ína.