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Avengers: One-Shots
Free Comic Book Day 2018: Avengers/Captain America #1
Free Comic Book Day 2018 is your perfect chance to dive into the Marvel Universe! With a story from Jason Aaron and art by Sara Pichelli, Marvel's FCBD title debuting this May features stories that set the stage for an epic new direction for the Avengers in the Marvel Universe. Plus, a Captain America story from Ta-Nehisi Coates and Leinil Francis Yu leading into their upcoming Captain America series!
29 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2018
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About the author
Jason Aaron
2,360 books1,677 followersJason Aaron grew up in a small town in Alabama. His cousin, Gustav Hasford, who wrote the semi-autobiographical novel The Short-Timers, on which the feature film Full Metal Jacket was based, was a large influence on Aaron. Aaron decided he wanted to write comics as a child, and though his father was skeptical when Aaron informed him of this aspiration, his mother took Aaron to drug stores, where he would purchase books from spinner racks, some of which he still owns today.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
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May 22, 2018
Avengers assembling for free!
This is a single comic book issue given in the Free Comic Book Day event of 2018, featuring 2 different stories, one of “Avengers” focused in Black Panther; and another with Captain America.
The overall rating is an average sum based on the individual ratings given to each story included in the comic book.
A MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING
Rating: ***** ( 5 stars )
Writer: Jason Aaron
Illustrator: Sara Pichelli
With the upcoming reboot of Marvel Comics, obviously comes a new roster for the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, to face a threat which has a million years in the making!
But before that, Black Panther travels to Asgard in ruins, and talks with Odin, about an ancient team of champions who battle for Earth, killing nothing less than a Celestial…
…but after an intervention of Loki, it seems that the Celestial wasn’t as dead as Odin thought so, and since it was buried in the soil of what is Africa now, obviously it’s an immediate menace for Wakanda, but Black Panther is no fool…
…and he’ll assemble a new Avengers team!
WE WHO LOVE AMERICA: A PROLOGUE
Rating: **** ( 4 stars )
Writer: Ta-Nehisi Coates
Illustrator: Leinil Francis Yu
Back in WWII, it was easy to think what Captain America stands for…
…but what happens nowadays?
Even worse when Captain America is still suffering for the aftermath of being seen as a double-agent for HYDRA…
…a country divided between those still loyal to the ideals of HYDRA and those who want to have a real America fair with everybody.
And in the middle of all that socio-political mayhem…
…a new secret faction, the Power Elite, is rising!
The original Super-Soldier will play a role in all this…
…but the real question is…
…which one? And standing for who?
This is a single comic book issue given in the Free Comic Book Day event of 2018, featuring 2 different stories, one of “Avengers” focused in Black Panther; and another with Captain America.
The overall rating is an average sum based on the individual ratings given to each story included in the comic book.
A MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING
Rating: ***** ( 5 stars )
Writer: Jason Aaron
Illustrator: Sara Pichelli
With the upcoming reboot of Marvel Comics, obviously comes a new roster for the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, to face a threat which has a million years in the making!
But before that, Black Panther travels to Asgard in ruins, and talks with Odin, about an ancient team of champions who battle for Earth, killing nothing less than a Celestial…
…but after an intervention of Loki, it seems that the Celestial wasn’t as dead as Odin thought so, and since it was buried in the soil of what is Africa now, obviously it’s an immediate menace for Wakanda, but Black Panther is no fool…
…and he’ll assemble a new Avengers team!
WE WHO LOVE AMERICA: A PROLOGUE
Rating: **** ( 4 stars )
Writer: Ta-Nehisi Coates
Illustrator: Leinil Francis Yu
Back in WWII, it was easy to think what Captain America stands for…
…but what happens nowadays?
Even worse when Captain America is still suffering for the aftermath of being seen as a double-agent for HYDRA…
…a country divided between those still loyal to the ideals of HYDRA and those who want to have a real America fair with everybody.
And in the middle of all that socio-political mayhem…
…a new secret faction, the Power Elite, is rising!
The original Super-Soldier will play a role in all this…
…but the real question is…
…which one? And standing for who?
May 2, 2021
An enjoyable interlude
I've always had a soft spot for the Avengers, so when I saw this, admittedly small, comic for free, it was a bit of a no brainer.
The drawing is excellent and an interesting storyline, so much so that I have already started investigating the stories that surround it.
An enjoyable break from detectives and thrillers.
I've always had a soft spot for the Avengers, so when I saw this, admittedly small, comic for free, it was a bit of a no brainer.
The drawing is excellent and an interesting storyline, so much so that I have already started investigating the stories that surround it.
An enjoyable break from detectives and thrillers.
May 9, 2019
Muy incompleto. No tenía una historia. Para mí solamente fueron escenas al azar 🤔
February 23, 2025
A new threat is looming…
A new threat is looming….
This is why I HATE (Marvel's) Odin, and LOVE Black Panther. Odin, ever the defeatist, never has to deal with any of his own messes and only passes them onto others… Prime example here.
He's a terrible father AND a terrible husband, who constantly estranges every close relationship he has and burns every bridge he's managed to make. Yet he always finds a way to justify it.
When Frigga had enough of his deceit and lies and left to find a new identity for herself, instead of looking inward and reflecting on his choices and her terrible treatment, he does the thing that every a**hole guy who gets dumped does— and pouts, and b*tches, and moans in what essentially comes down to: “These hoes ain't loyal.”
When his son goes straight up evil— surely it must be all Loki’s fault he's so f*cked up, right?
Even though a lot of this ire is solely directed towards…Odin!?
But guys! Don't get the wrong idea, okay?
Odin is far too weak… far too tender-hearted to kill his own son…(that's basically a direct quote) and isn't he such a kind, and benevolent King?
Truly the sweetest most sensitive guy ever?
Anywho, I hate Odin and I just wanted to rant about him for a moment… Oh, you thought this was going to be a review? The hate I have for Odin, overtook me it seems…
Hm.
A new threat is looming….
This is why I HATE (Marvel's) Odin, and LOVE Black Panther. Odin, ever the defeatist, never has to deal with any of his own messes and only passes them onto others… Prime example here.
He's a terrible father AND a terrible husband, who constantly estranges every close relationship he has and burns every bridge he's managed to make. Yet he always finds a way to justify it.
When Frigga had enough of his deceit and lies and left to find a new identity for herself, instead of looking inward and reflecting on his choices and her terrible treatment, he does the thing that every a**hole guy who gets dumped does— and pouts, and b*tches, and moans in what essentially comes down to: “These hoes ain't loyal.”
When his son goes straight up evil— surely it must be all Loki’s fault he's so f*cked up, right?
Even though a lot of this ire is solely directed towards…Odin!?
But guys! Don't get the wrong idea, okay?
Odin is far too weak… far too tender-hearted to kill his own son…(that's basically a direct quote) and isn't he such a kind, and benevolent King?
Truly the sweetest most sensitive guy ever?
Anywho, I hate Odin and I just wanted to rant about him for a moment… Oh, you thought this was going to be a review? The hate I have for Odin, overtook me it seems…
Hm.
January 21, 2019
Free comic, so I gave the Avengers another try. Apparently this contained two stories, but it could have been one, it was allover the place. Black Panther has a chat with Odin, Loki makes an appearance—with black nail polish and sadly not looking like Tom Hiddleston. Then there is a slightly confusing Captain America story.
It‘s all a bit short to be truly engaging, but the artwork is not bad and the first story was interesting enough to maybe continue in the universe. If I could figure out what to pick up next...
Edit:
Figured it out! This would be it:
It‘s all a bit short to be truly engaging, but the artwork is not bad and the first story was interesting enough to maybe continue in the universe. If I could figure out what to pick up next...
Edit:
Figured it out! This would be it:
June 23, 2019
5 ⭐
The Avenger one-shot shows Odin recruiting Black Panther to kill Loki and stop a fallen Celestial that Loki resurrected. Black Panther talks to Steve, Tony, and Thor who meet up with other Avengers.
The Captain America one-shot Steve having to stop fellow soldiers who take orders from a woman.
I thought these one shots for free comic book day were good. Nice to see the Big Three together. Also nice to see Captain America fighting. Hope they are able to stop the Final Host.
The Avenger one-shot shows Odin recruiting Black Panther to kill Loki and stop a fallen Celestial that Loki resurrected. Black Panther talks to Steve, Tony, and Thor who meet up with other Avengers.
The Captain America one-shot Steve having to stop fellow soldiers who take orders from a woman.
I thought these one shots for free comic book day were good. Nice to see the Big Three together. Also nice to see Captain America fighting. Hope they are able to stop the Final Host.
September 30, 2020
This FCBD 2018 issue brings us two stories
1) Earth's Mightiest Heroes: Avengers "A Million Years in the Making" This story finds Black Panther summoned by the All Father Odin on a matter of great importance. The color in this story is marvelous as is the art work. The story builds nicely and gives us a bit of an origin story.
2) Captain America: We Who Love America - A Prologue This "Prologue" is very short, but it immediately sets up the story for the next issue as Captain America faces a horde (not really) of fanatical super soldiers.
1) Earth's Mightiest Heroes: Avengers "A Million Years in the Making" This story finds Black Panther summoned by the All Father Odin on a matter of great importance. The color in this story is marvelous as is the art work. The story builds nicely and gives us a bit of an origin story.
2) Captain America: We Who Love America - A Prologue This "Prologue" is very short, but it immediately sets up the story for the next issue as Captain America faces a horde (not really) of fanatical super soldiers.
May 13, 2018
Reading this felt like I was reading a Marvel comic with fresh ones.
Wow this has me pumped for what is to come with the Marvel reset.
Yeah, I'm still slightly hesitant - but I'm also very excited, and this was the taster to hype me up.
Wow this has me pumped for what is to come with the Marvel reset.
Yeah, I'm still slightly hesitant - but I'm also very excited, and this was the taster to hype me up.
May 6, 2023
Deeply Unsatisfactory
This is what happens when one goes for freebies.
The book, or whatever they call it, has two stories(?). The first one is incomplete. Second one is rubbish.
These kind of books (?) prove why one should stick to DC when one comes to comics, irrespective of being an ardent admirer of MCU.
The second star is only for the quality of art. Otherwise this deserves just one, or none.
This is what happens when one goes for freebies.
The book, or whatever they call it, has two stories(?). The first one is incomplete. Second one is rubbish.
These kind of books (?) prove why one should stick to DC when one comes to comics, irrespective of being an ardent admirer of MCU.
The second star is only for the quality of art. Otherwise this deserves just one, or none.
January 16, 2023
At first, after reading I thought that it wasn't Avengers as much as only Black Panther but he was talking to Odin so Thor's part, and then the story shifts to Captain America and other Avengers it was another nice set of stories and everything is welcome when it comes free :D.
I have always loved comics, and I hope always to love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
I have always loved comics, and I hope always to love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
January 6, 2022
A friendly advice. Prefer not to read the "free comic book day" edition.
It was more like an interlude with 2 stories (black panther and captain america). Feels little incomplete.
It was more like an interlude with 2 stories (black panther and captain america). Feels little incomplete.
May 18, 2019
3 stars!
Free is good but frankly this was a little bit confusing or may be comics are not my forte.
Free is good but frankly this was a little bit confusing or may be comics are not my forte.
May 4, 2019
Saturday morning comics, it's like being ten again😍👍
June 12, 2018
Quick to read but slightly confusing.
I loved the Avenger's comic. I think it is awesome that the Black Panther and Odian talk.
The Captain America comic was really confusing as I have no knowledge of the comic universe. Only the MCU.
I loved the Avenger's comic. I think it is awesome that the Black Panther and Odian talk.
The Captain America comic was really confusing as I have no knowledge of the comic universe. Only the MCU.
September 20, 2018
Meh
No me gustó mucho este.
Pero no descartó seguir leyendo cómics para ir avanzando entre lecturas.
Un 3/5 — probare con algo más largo, con más trama.
No me gustó mucho este.
Pero no descartó seguir leyendo cómics para ir avanzando entre lecturas.
Un 3/5 — probare con algo más largo, con más trama.
January 3, 2019
Enfolded in a conversation between Black Panther and Odin, the story set-up in this Avengers tale grabbed me almost immediately. There is enough detail to intrigue the reader and stir up an interest in the Avengers arc that follows. It's impossible not to see where the stories and characters have been influenced by the cinematic universe over the last few years, which gives a sense of familiarity to some characters while giving a bit of a jolt to readers well-versed in the canon that existed prior to the films. Perhaps that is just in this issue, intended, as it seems, to be an introduction to the comic books through the beginning of this story arc.
Having already read the six issues of Captain America's current title that have published at the time of this writing, the second story, setting up that story arc, was a bit anti-climactic for me. But, for readers who have not yet delved into that title, it should serve as a mysterious tease of the story. There is less of the connection to the cinematic universe in this tale, coming as it does on the heels of the Secret Empire arc and Steve's attempts to deal with his personal issues after that crossover.
Having already read the six issues of Captain America's current title that have published at the time of this writing, the second story, setting up that story arc, was a bit anti-climactic for me. But, for readers who have not yet delved into that title, it should serve as a mysterious tease of the story. There is less of the connection to the cinematic universe in this tale, coming as it does on the heels of the Secret Empire arc and Steve's attempts to deal with his personal issues after that crossover.
May 9, 2018
Cannot wait
After reading Avengers #1, this kind of felt unnecessary as Aaron was careful here not to reveal too much considering issues 1 and 2 are both out this month.
The Cap preview however, sets the stage for a post Secret Empire story which Marvel has disappointingly tried to ignore, or maybe they were waiting for the right writer to pick up where Nick Spencer left off. And here he is.
After reading Avengers #1, this kind of felt unnecessary as Aaron was careful here not to reveal too much considering issues 1 and 2 are both out this month.
The Cap preview however, sets the stage for a post Secret Empire story which Marvel has disappointingly tried to ignore, or maybe they were waiting for the right writer to pick up where Nick Spencer left off. And here he is.
January 13, 2019
Really good book
I really like this book but there are two story one about black panther and Odin and Loki and the other story about this and captain America so I feel like it should have been one story but in all I loved the book I really recommend it for 10 and up ages because there is a bit bigger words and violence but I love it is amazing please download😁😋👑
I really like this book but there are two story one about black panther and Odin and Loki and the other story about this and captain America so I feel like it should have been one story but in all I loved the book I really recommend it for 10 and up ages because there is a bit bigger words and violence but I love it is amazing please download😁😋👑
March 26, 2021
Has a great beginning
So far, I’m interested in the story and what will happen in the later issues. I liked the artwork (though it does look a little rough), the dialogue was engaging. The weight carried by their words kept me interested. If you like the Avengers and Captain America, then this’s for you.
So far, I’m interested in the story and what will happen in the later issues. I liked the artwork (though it does look a little rough), the dialogue was engaging. The weight carried by their words kept me interested. If you like the Avengers and Captain America, then this’s for you.
December 17, 2024
An intriguing teaser. I’m not a dedicated comic reader, but the discussion between Odin and Black Panther peaked my interest. The second story, featuring Captain America was a bit confusing, but I’ll attribute that to my lack of knowledge of the franchise. Overall, I enjoyed this peek into the history of the Avengers.
May 12, 2018
Meh
The Panther/Odin story was interesting but the Captain America portion was not great. Marvel is once again trying to revamp a character when they should leave well enough alone. Captain America needs to be Captain America.
The Panther/Odin story was interesting but the Captain America portion was not great. Marvel is once again trying to revamp a character when they should leave well enough alone. Captain America needs to be Captain America.
June 4, 2018
I can certainly say this intrigued me enough to want to read more about the intergalactic empire of Wakanda. The scenes between the Black Panther and Odin were quite interesting.
The second preview was a Captain America and it just didn't do it for me.
The second preview was a Captain America and it just didn't do it for me.
September 9, 2018
Free is Gold!!!
I enjoyed being able to read this on my kindle, as I missed our local free comic day where I live. Good, intriguing story. Easy to follow. Anxious to read the rest. Thanks so much. Peg
I enjoyed being able to read this on my kindle, as I missed our local free comic day where I live. Good, intriguing story. Easy to follow. Anxious to read the rest. Thanks so much. Peg
May 17, 2019
Loved Reading This! Awesome Cliffhanger Ending!
I loved everything about this book;
however, I do recommend it for ages 12 and up, because of the "gangs", if you will, and graphic violence in this comic book. Otherwise, another breathtaking Marvel Comic book!
I loved everything about this book;
however, I do recommend it for ages 12 and up, because of the "gangs", if you will, and graphic violence in this comic book. Otherwise, another breathtaking Marvel Comic book!
April 28, 2023
The Lord of Wakanda is summoned to Old Asgard to meet with Odin.
Odin has failed to protect his kingdom from the Mangog, and he tells the Black Panther a story—how he and his old crew slew a Celestial…one million years ago.
Loki resurrects the Celestial and has harnessed some powers.
The Captain America parts are extremely murky.
Odin has failed to protect his kingdom from the Mangog, and he tells the Black Panther a story—how he and his old crew slew a Celestial…one million years ago.
Loki resurrects the Celestial and has harnessed some powers.
The Captain America parts are extremely murky.
July 27, 2023
Free
Free comic book. Never as amazing as i think they'll be. Oh well. Comic book it is! I like that kindle app lets you see the page and then each little section on thw app so you can see it, and sometimes sew it better than in a hard copy of the comic book.
Free comic book. Never as amazing as i think they'll be. Oh well. Comic book it is! I like that kindle app lets you see the page and then each little section on thw app so you can see it, and sometimes sew it better than in a hard copy of the comic book.
May 10, 2018
A great preview into how the comics of The Avengers and Captain America are played out.
May 10, 2018
Coates' idea is interesting.
May 10, 2018
Great
Great book-interesting
Awesome-loads of action
Entertaining-really fun to read
Easy to read
My opinion is great really good for little ones
Great book-interesting
Awesome-loads of action
Entertaining-really fun to read
Easy to read
My opinion is great really good for little ones
May 11, 2018
Great read
Good storyline and true to the series. Can't wait for the continuation. Recommended read for all marvel fans out there
Good storyline and true to the series. Can't wait for the continuation. Recommended read for all marvel fans out there
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