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Captain Marvel (2008) #1-5
Captain Marvel: Secret Invasion
From the pages of Civil War comes the tale of a man out of time! An accident in the Negative Zone propels Captain Marvel from the past to the present day. Now, he must come to terms not only with his own impending death, but with he way the world has changed in the time he has been gone. Brian Reed (New Avengers: Illuminati, Ms. Marvel) and Lee Weeks (Daredevil, Spider-Man: Death and Destiny) bring you the story that returns one of Marvel's greatest heroes back where he belongs. Collecting Captain Marvel #1-5 and Civil War: The Return.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published August 13, 2008
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May 6, 2021
Captain Marvel is dead. He died a long time ago of cancer. Yet, all of a sudden there he is back from the dead.
This utterly random volume I found in my used bookstore was a rather nice HC edition. I flipped through it and the art was actually rather good and I have always been interested in Captain Marvel, I figured this would be a good addition to my collection. That turned out to be true. While not great, it was an interesting read.
The interaction between Captain marvel and all his former friends was rather interesting. The story revolves around his return. All across Earth, people are worshipping him and a cult has sprung up to revere Captain Marvel. Yet, the world Marvel knew is long gone. This is during the Civil War/Secret Invasion story arc. Thus we learn about Captain Marvel's story. No spoilers though.
A good volume. Worked well as a "one-shot" Marvel story. Good art and an interesting plot make for a 3 star comic. I think Capt Marvel fans will really like it.
This utterly random volume I found in my used bookstore was a rather nice HC edition. I flipped through it and the art was actually rather good and I have always been interested in Captain Marvel, I figured this would be a good addition to my collection. That turned out to be true. While not great, it was an interesting read.
The interaction between Captain marvel and all his former friends was rather interesting. The story revolves around his return. All across Earth, people are worshipping him and a cult has sprung up to revere Captain Marvel. Yet, the world Marvel knew is long gone. This is during the Civil War/Secret Invasion story arc. Thus we learn about Captain Marvel's story. No spoilers though.
A good volume. Worked well as a "one-shot" Marvel story. Good art and an interesting plot make for a 3 star comic. I think Capt Marvel fans will really like it.
January 26, 2016
I really wanted to like this book; I mean, give it five stars, but I just can't. It's not that it doesn't have its good qualities. I think Brian Reed is a promising writer and Lee Weeks made this one of the best illustrated Secret Invasion tie-in. It probably because the original Captain Marvel doesn't strike a chord with a fan base that grew up after his seminal graphic novel that featured his death from cancer. The character has been on the shelf for too long that the reader doesn't care about it anymore. Still, this is a finely illustrated story; Weeks is one of the top draftsmen of his generation.
October 15, 2023
É um Prequel para invasão secreta mas dispensável na real. Serviu mais para mostrar a ascensão da religião do capitão marvel
September 6, 2022
This is less a Secret Invasion tie-in book, and more a Secret Invasion lead-in. Ignore any Secret Invasion reading list that doesnt have this as one of the very first books.
Picking up during Civil War, the long-dead Kree Captain Marvel is somehow alive and living in France. He fights some villains who were also presumed dead, reuintes with Avenger friends who thought he died, ponders why he is still alive and how he arrived at this particular time. A cult pops up believing he is a god for reappearing. And Tony Stark is desperate to figure out if Captain Marvel is the real deal, and, if so, why he's suddenly back.
Because this book is titles Captain Marvel Secret Invasion, it should not be a surprise that Skrulls are involved, but maybe not in the way you think, going into the book.
I thought this had a lot more heart and reverance for characters and logical plotting and pacing than any of the other Secret Invasion books I've read so far. I think if you're a fan of Captain Marvel, or just a fan of somewhat contained supehero stories about coming to terms with mortality and your place in the universe, this could be a five star book. I highly recommend it.
Picking up during Civil War, the long-dead Kree Captain Marvel is somehow alive and living in France. He fights some villains who were also presumed dead, reuintes with Avenger friends who thought he died, ponders why he is still alive and how he arrived at this particular time. A cult pops up believing he is a god for reappearing. And Tony Stark is desperate to figure out if Captain Marvel is the real deal, and, if so, why he's suddenly back.
Because this book is titles Captain Marvel Secret Invasion, it should not be a surprise that Skrulls are involved, but maybe not in the way you think, going into the book.
I thought this had a lot more heart and reverance for characters and logical plotting and pacing than any of the other Secret Invasion books I've read so far. I think if you're a fan of Captain Marvel, or just a fan of somewhat contained supehero stories about coming to terms with mortality and your place in the universe, this could be a five star book. I highly recommend it.
January 12, 2015
I actually liked this book a lot. I had never heard of the Marvel Comic's Captain Marvel and the guy at my comic shop recommended it. I see that it has lower reviews and it seems that they may have been familiar with this hero and his past storyline. With me going into it with no expectations, it was an entertaining read.
August 26, 2019
Yes! Finally a Secret Invasion book that I love! The book starts with Captain Marvel's Civil War material and then goes into the Secret Invasion goodness. We don't get to see much from the big invasion event. Instead, this focuses more on the lead up to that moment. I loved that it focused so much on identity and asked larger philosophical questions. What makes a hero? Why are we here? What is our purpose?
I also enjoyed the cult aspect, which did raise some more questions. I'm not sure exactly how the cult started, but I think that was the point since it was a strange entity. I loved that we learned things with the title character and worked to unravel the mysteries with him. It is compelling, enthralling, and I absolutely loved it. Especially with the Civil War material, this is very approachable for new readers and seasoned readers alike. Highly recommended.
For: fans of superheroes/comics; readers wanting a comic that discusses issues of identity.
Possible red flags: manipulation; characters in peril; violence; blood; death; amnesia and mental health; cults/religion; cancer.
I also enjoyed the cult aspect, which did raise some more questions. I'm not sure exactly how the cult started, but I think that was the point since it was a strange entity. I loved that we learned things with the title character and worked to unravel the mysteries with him. It is compelling, enthralling, and I absolutely loved it. Especially with the Civil War material, this is very approachable for new readers and seasoned readers alike. Highly recommended.
For: fans of superheroes/comics; readers wanting a comic that discusses issues of identity.
Possible red flags: manipulation; characters in peril; violence; blood; death; amnesia and mental health; cults/religion; cancer.
December 8, 2023
I was reading New Avengers for some reason and got up to the Secret Invasion storyline and said, “Hey, I have the Mavel Unlimited app, why don’t I just read the entire Secret Invasion storyline? I’d be really interested because I know that the MCU is going to come out with a movie pretty soon.” Great idea, right?
Ugh, that thing is 99 issues long and just starts to d r a g in the middle as Marvel tried to cash in by incorporating as many titles as possible. But I was committed, and I read every single issue. Was it worth it? Absolutely not. Am I glad I read it? I’m not sad, but I wish that Marvel had done a better job writing with concise storytelling. Or that I had not made the decision to read the whole blamed thing.
But, you know, in for a penny, and for a pound. And it’s red and I will never have to read it again and I can enjoy the movie when it comes out. So I’m just going to copy and paste this review in every single trade paperback that contains the secret invasion, storyline and call it a day.
if anyone reads this review, I recommend you just read the essential story itself without all of the side issues.
Ugh, that thing is 99 issues long and just starts to d r a g in the middle as Marvel tried to cash in by incorporating as many titles as possible. But I was committed, and I read every single issue. Was it worth it? Absolutely not. Am I glad I read it? I’m not sad, but I wish that Marvel had done a better job writing with concise storytelling. Or that I had not made the decision to read the whole blamed thing.
But, you know, in for a penny, and for a pound. And it’s red and I will never have to read it again and I can enjoy the movie when it comes out. So I’m just going to copy and paste this review in every single trade paperback that contains the secret invasion, storyline and call it a day.
if anyone reads this review, I recommend you just read the essential story itself without all of the side issues.
October 22, 2025
estupendo uso del cuadro Entrada de Alejandro Magno en Babilonia, contemplado por un confundido héroe rebooteado, emocionantes frases de este Capitán Marvel, en su extraño estar en el aquí y el ahora, el tiempo post-mortem, y qué bien funciona el who you trust de la Invasión Secreta: tras haber leído el Ms. Marvel Monster Smash, todavía desconfío de si aquí nos encontramos ante la verdadera Carol... no me ha quedado claro... la verdad... lo cual es... ¡genial! y mira que tras leer tantos cómics de Marvel empiezo a detectar mucha repetición: los viajes en el tiempo como recurso mercadotécnico para un relanzamiento imposible. pero esto me da igual: todo esto no hace más que consolidar el género superheroico, y así todo elemento resulta tan importante como las balas de los wésterns.
February 24, 2024
No entiendo como el Capitán Marvel llegó a esta situación pero me gusta como lo traen al presente.
Después de estar sabrá Dios donde, Marvel aparece en la zona negativa siendo el que vimos en el pasado.
No tiene recuerdos de como llegó ahí pero está buscando respuestas sobre como ocurrió este inconveniente.
Después de la guerra civil, Sentry lo encuentra y trata de ayudarles con sus problemas, esperemos y si pueda ayudarle a recuperar su cordura y su animo para ayudar a las personas, que eso nunca ha faltado.
Después de estar sabrá Dios donde, Marvel aparece en la zona negativa siendo el que vimos en el pasado.
No tiene recuerdos de como llegó ahí pero está buscando respuestas sobre como ocurrió este inconveniente.
Después de la guerra civil, Sentry lo encuentra y trata de ayudarles con sus problemas, esperemos y si pueda ayudarle a recuperar su cordura y su animo para ayudar a las personas, que eso nunca ha faltado.
September 8, 2017
I really liked this! I remember the Captain Marvel around this time and timeline, and this whole Secret Invasion/Skrull tie in was great, it really brought a whole new meaning to the main story-line and CM's backstory. Loved it, very glad I read it. I don't do much with classic Captain Marvel so I just assumed I would be disappointed. Wrong!
May 18, 2018
The events in the graphic novel take place during Civil War. The essence of the plot is that Captain Marvel has come back from the dead and is suffering from amnesia. Is he the real Captain Marvel who has travelled through time or a enemy Agent sent to destroy Earth?
February 14, 2019
Interesante, no tanto por la calidad de la narrativa si no más bien porque retoma partes muy importante de la mitología del héroe que se desarrollaron hace muchísimo tiempo. Además, presente la relación de Cap. Marvel con los Skrulls y ya solo eso vale la pena.
April 5, 2021
Puntaje: 3.6 Estrellas.
Captain Marvel ha regresado de la muerte y todos están sorprendidos. Que sucederá a continuación?
Al principio me gustó mucho lo que iba leyendo pero luego ya se volvió muy average.
Captain Marvel ha regresado de la muerte y todos están sorprendidos. Que sucederá a continuación?
Al principio me gustó mucho lo que iba leyendo pero luego ya se volvió muy average.
February 10, 2023
Probably the best SI tie-in so far, mostly because Mar-Vell/Khn'nr is pretty compelling. I'm always a sucker for a "designed as a weapon but aspiring to something greater" type storyline and this is a medium good example of that.
October 6, 2025
Не перестану наголошувати, що комікси 00х були чудовими, і саме цей є гарним доповненням до арки "Таємне Вторгнення". Якщо закрити очі на всю релігійну дичину, яку начипідрили на давно мертвого персонажа, то це було терпимо...
March 29, 2019
No spoilers.
This story is exactly what I expected, which isn’t necessarily bad. It’s a good story. I figured out the hook before I opened the book, but it’s really nicely done.
Good read.
This story is exactly what I expected, which isn’t necessarily bad. It’s a good story. I figured out the hook before I opened the book, but it’s really nicely done.
Good read.
January 12, 2020
really REALLY good! i loved secret invasion and this tie-in was both heart-wrenching and fascinating.
March 10, 2023
Roteiro: Paul Jenkins e Brian Reed
Arte: Tom Raney e Lee Weeks
• Guerra Civil: O Retorno 1 e Capitão Marvel (2008) 1-5
Nota: 7,5/10
Arte: Tom Raney e Lee Weeks
• Guerra Civil: O Retorno 1 e Capitão Marvel (2008) 1-5
Nota: 7,5/10
June 24, 2023
Really solid read despite being a tie-in to an event, good enough to recommend as a standalone.
September 24, 2022
Ho vénen com un tie-in de Secret Invasion, però és més un pont entre Civil War i Secret Invasion. És imprescindible per tenir el context d'una de les subtrames de l'esdeveniment principal.
November 19, 2009
My only memory of Captain Marvel (the Marvel Comics version, not the Fawcett/DC version with the jaunty white cape over one shoulder) from my youth was seeing Jim Starlin's 1982 graphic novel The Death of Captain Marvel on the shelf at my local comic store and not purchasing it. He's almost completely a product of the '70s, and was never on my radar.
This mini-series from last year did little to change my feelings about Captain Marvel. For the most part, I found it uninteresting and plodding. Apparently Captain Marvel, whose real name is "Mar-Vell," is a member of the alien race the "Kree." He died of cancer and was buried on Titan, one of Saturn's moons. In this mini-series, there's an accident in the negative zone, and Captain Marvel travels in time from before he was dead to after he was dead, to the present day. Or something. His return seems to have a profound impact on the people of earth. All of New York City recognizes him instantly. They must all be Marvel Comics fans over the age of 45. Personally, if Captain Marvel landed in Manhattan my first thought would be, "Who is that guy? He sure does look like a Mod Hair Ken doll."
If the Kree-Skrull War of the early '70s was a deeply meaningful event for you, you might enjoy this book. I, on the other hand, find Skrulls idiotic and so far am not really enjoying Marvel's whole "Secret Invasion" event.
This mini-series from last year did little to change my feelings about Captain Marvel. For the most part, I found it uninteresting and plodding. Apparently Captain Marvel, whose real name is "Mar-Vell," is a member of the alien race the "Kree." He died of cancer and was buried on Titan, one of Saturn's moons. In this mini-series, there's an accident in the negative zone, and Captain Marvel travels in time from before he was dead to after he was dead, to the present day. Or something. His return seems to have a profound impact on the people of earth. All of New York City recognizes him instantly. They must all be Marvel Comics fans over the age of 45. Personally, if Captain Marvel landed in Manhattan my first thought would be, "Who is that guy? He sure does look like a Mod Hair Ken doll."
If the Kree-Skrull War of the early '70s was a deeply meaningful event for you, you might enjoy this book. I, on the other hand, find Skrulls idiotic and so far am not really enjoying Marvel's whole "Secret Invasion" event.
August 1, 2009
This book introduces a new Captain Marvel that shows up in the Civil War crossover and takes him up to Secret Invasion crossover. It's weird Marvel even bothered to create this character, because he's not really integral to either story. This little tale of identity confusion and the efficacy of super powers is interesting, but not as good as Brian Reed's work on Ms. Marvel. The subplot with a Paris Hilton-type character running a church deifying Captain Marvel doesn't really make much sense.
I always like Lee Weeks' art. His line-art is detailed but not quite as harsh as John Romita Jr.'s.
I always like Lee Weeks' art. His line-art is detailed but not quite as harsh as John Romita Jr.'s.
November 29, 2016
Captain Marvel has reappeared years after his death. Not sure how to deal with this situation, the Avengers task him with guarding the negative zone.
This was a very interesting read with lots of great underlying themes and ideas. I don’t want to spoil it, so you’ll have to read it to find out. It’s safe to say that not everything is as it seems. Again, there is a lot of excellent manipulation and planning that has gone into the Skrull’s invasion plans.
The artwork was very nice and did a great job to bring the emotion of the story to life.
This was a lot of fun. It leaves you guessing as to how the story will end. It works well alone and as part of the main arc.
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this one as much as I did. Some great science fiction concepts.
This was a very interesting read with lots of great underlying themes and ideas. I don’t want to spoil it, so you’ll have to read it to find out. It’s safe to say that not everything is as it seems. Again, there is a lot of excellent manipulation and planning that has gone into the Skrull’s invasion plans.
The artwork was very nice and did a great job to bring the emotion of the story to life.
This was a lot of fun. It leaves you guessing as to how the story will end. It works well alone and as part of the main arc.
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this one as much as I did. Some great science fiction concepts.
May 24, 2013
If ever there was an example of a promising idea that didn't get enough time to completely pan out, this was it. The idea of a religion formed around the reappearance of a once dead hero is a great idea. Add to that the possibility of him being a Skrull in disguise is fantastic. The problems lie with the reader being more confused the the characters as to what's going on, and then the completely abrupt ending. Also, the addition of random S.H.I.E.L.D. agents was unnecessary. I like the the art a lot. Overall, there just wasn't enough follow through to this great idea.
August 2, 2011
Teasing us with the return of a time-lost Captain Marvel, this story of the Secret Invasion saga provides with a look at the power of memory - and its ability to be used for good or ill. Believed to be plucked from the past, Mar-Vell makes his presence known in the modern Marvel Universe. Beseiged by long-dead villains and tortured by a classical painting, Mar-Vell must uncover the truth behind his return - and make a fateful choice
September 27, 2011
2 1/2 stars. Well, I love the Manchurian Candidate and don't especially care for the Marvel Civil War event. Combine those two and you have Captain Marvel's Secret Invasion story. Not bad, but it's been done before.
February 26, 2014
A story that tried too hard to bring Captain Marvel back. It's a graphic novel that you just want to hurry up and get to the next page or last page not because it's good but because you just want to be done with it.
May 16, 2014
I know, I know.... In Marvel universe, nobody stays dead. But why the return-to-life-story can be done this badly? To crap on the tragic dead and to totally ignore the Peter David series about Captain Marvel's son totally.
This was bad.
This was bad.
June 28, 2016
They could have have left him for dead but they brought him back to life anyway. Captain Marvel will always be one of my favourite characters but this arc was way too rushed with him returning from the Civil War arc and joining the Secret Invasion arc without much explanation.
October 4, 2009
Better than it should be. That's about all there is to say about this as all the Secret Invasion titles are pretty disappointing.
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