Avengers (2016-2018) #1

Avengers (2016) (Single Issues)

by Mark Waid, Alex Ross (Cover Art), Mike Del Mundo (Artist)

The time has come! Their ranks shattered by Civil War, their spirits weighted down by a toll both personal and spiritual, Earth's Mightiest Heroes must find the resolve to stand united one final time against their greatest foe! Captain America! Thor! The Vision! The Wasp! Spider-Man! Hercules! When the dust settles, not a one of these valiant heroes will make it to the final page alive! This is KANG WAR ONE!

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Superheroes, Comic Book

34 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 2, 2016

About the author

Mark Waid (born March 21, 1962 in Hueytown, Alabama) is an American comic book writer. He is best known for his eight-year run as writer of the DC Comics' title The Flash, as well as his scripting of the limited series Kingdom Come and Superman: Birthright, and his work on Marvel Comics' Captain America.

Reviews

[Alistair Baptista · Rating 4 out of 5]

They say you don’t choose whom you fall in love with, and I wanted terribly to hate on the re-launched Avengers title just because I was so saturated with the oversaturation of Avengerism and Marvel in general pop culture. But then I read this comic.

Despite the ugly Marvel NOW! branding on the cover, this book is pretty dope. My first impression was that they needed to drop the ‘W’ from the brand because Marvel really has turned into one of those embodiments of human greed. Okay, so it's not the worst thing out there, but holy fuck, do they piss me off sometimes. Like for instance on the cover of this book. Why in the blue fuck is Wasp so camouflaged? At first glance, I clocked the wings, but her face almost doubles as a warped bit of Vision’s abdomen. And don’t get me started on Hercules’ pose. Yes, Hercules is part of the Avengers now. Yay? I can’t decide. What I do know is that I think I’ve had enough of these Alex Ross covers. We get it dude, you’re talented “af,” but Marvel’s watered down your epic cache with the volume of Ross covers across some of it’s more prominent titles. I was, however, solaced in the knowledge that Mark Waid was steering the good ship Avengers.

Having Waid on the creative team is like having Kobe Bryant in your corner when you play ball against your buddies - a sure thing. And quite early on in the book Waid highlights his comic heavyweight status with an old Avengers combo, upgraded for the new cast. When you’re talking about what is arguably Marvel Comics’ hottest superhero team right now, it only made sense to have superstar talents producing the book. Waid’s words gave the art team of Mike del Mundo and Marco D’alfonso plenty to expand on, but their treatment of Peter Parker’s image didn’t do it for me. We are pretty much given the Peter Parker of his high school years, instead of the seasoned photojournalist who can’t catch a break. His goof-in-a-business-suit routine jelled with his persona, which is something I love-hated about this book. It’s infinitely better than the suave, composed and arrogant Tony Stark (in the role of Avengers financial patron). The turd-like design of the Quinjet, meanwhile, ought to have been given a re-working if deadlines permitted it.

As I turned the pages, I realised I was heading down appreciation avenue despite my expectations. I’m in the ”Marvel? –meh!” stage of comic book appreciation and awareness, but the way this story was told, and the arrangement of the eerie ending panels just made me realise that when in the presence of giants, always watch your step! This book deserves all the #respect and accolades it gets, because this is pretty faultless…at least for a Marvel comic.

[Casey Anderson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just did not get into this. I'm not up to date on all the characters. But I'm not sure I even care to be. And I really, really disliked the art. Everyone just looked...blurry and ugly. I kept cleaning my glasses and rubbing my eyes, thinking it was me.

[Solace Winter · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really didn't like the art. At all. And the story was not that great. But I love all of the characters, so at least there was that.

[Mr. Cody · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vision making morally questionable decisions? 4 stars!!

[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kang's just vibing

[Justin Hardin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starting off with a BANG! HOLY CRAP! Can't say due to spoilers but Holy crap!!

[Norrin Shearer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really fun introduction to the team. An Avengers lineup with Spider-Man is a must read for me. Also, Kang time shenanigans are always a hoot so I'm excited for what's to come!

[Boscderoures · Rating 4 out of 5]

La història pinta bé però no tinc massa clar si el dibuix m'agrada.

[Siona Adams · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't know what it is, but non-X-Men Marvel titles just don't have a lot of interest for me. I liked this until Krang showed up and then it just kinda got boring. I dunno, maybe I should just only get Marvel titles about people I know I like already lol

[Nico Raymond · Rating 4 out of 5]

After a pretty lackluster start on the All-New All-Different launch, Waid has found his footing with the best parts of the last series, character disfunction and classic Avengers moments. Mike DelMundo's art is absolutely gorgeous and it's worth reading for that alone.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

The art work is...I don't know, weird and I don't find it appealing.

[Arsnoctis]

Letto nell'edizione italiana di Panini Comics contenuto in: Avengers n.1 (i Vendicatori 76).
Ne ho scritto insieme alle altre novità Marvel -pubblicate a giugno'17- sul mio blog.

[Vendea]

I don't think I liked the art style.