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Juggernaut (2020) #2
Juggernaut (2020-) #2
SMASH OR BE SMASHED! Juggernaut isn’t the only one who’s left destruction in his wake, and he thinks it’s about time for the IMMORTAL HULK to take responsibility for his actions!
22 pages, Unknown Binding
First published October 21, 2020
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Fabian Nicieza
2,036 books430 followersFabian Nicieza is a writer and editor who is best known as the co-creator of DEADPOOL and for his work on Marvel titles such as X-Men, X-Force, New Warriors, and Robin.
His first novel, the Edgar Award-nominated SUBURBAN DICKS, a sarcastic murder mystery, is on sale now from Putnam Books.
The Dicks will return in THE SELF-MADE WIDOW, coming June 21st.
His first novel, the Edgar Award-nominated SUBURBAN DICKS, a sarcastic murder mystery, is on sale now from Putnam Books.
The Dicks will return in THE SELF-MADE WIDOW, coming June 21st.
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October 23, 2020
I’m not really sure what direction this book is going, but I love the character. He deserves redemption and this book looks promising. I’m kinda digging small, focused Marvel books nowadays. Also, for the second time Rob Garney’s art is amazing.
October 24, 2020
Ok, la tematica della miniserie sembra essere la ricerca di redenzione da parte di Marko (tasto sul quale batte anche Xavier quando lo visita telepaticamente).
E chiaramente il confronto con Hulk verte su questo, con il "sottilissimo" parallelismo tra le accuse mosse a Hulk dalle sue vittime e, una volta finita la cosa, l'accusa portata a Cain. In tribunale.
Con Cain stesso che ammette una sostanziale differenza tra la distruzione causata da Hulk e quella dovuta al Fenomeno: il primo distruggeva inconsciamente, mosso da una mente primordiale e irrazionale, non era la stessa persona che è ora; Marko distruggeva consapevolmente, senza attenuanti possibili.
Per fortuna la serie è breve e siamo già quasi a metà, quindi immagino che tra non molto accadrà qualcosa che avvierà Cain verso una qualche forma di redenzione...
E chiaramente il confronto con Hulk verte su questo, con il "sottilissimo" parallelismo tra le accuse mosse a Hulk dalle sue vittime e, una volta finita la cosa, l'accusa portata a Cain. In tribunale.
Con Cain stesso che ammette una sostanziale differenza tra la distruzione causata da Hulk e quella dovuta al Fenomeno: il primo distruggeva inconsciamente, mosso da una mente primordiale e irrazionale, non era la stessa persona che è ora; Marko distruggeva consapevolmente, senza attenuanti possibili.
Per fortuna la serie è breve e siamo già quasi a metà, quindi immagino che tra non molto accadrà qualcosa che avvierà Cain verso una qualche forma di redenzione...
October 22, 2020
This is more of a 3.5 that I'll round to 4. So not quite as satisfying as last issue, but close.
The writer is conveying a solid, serious tone, and is trying to grapple with issues of guilt and atonement. I actually really like that the conflict between Juggernaut and Hulk here was for the purpose of putting Hulk in front of a group of his victims so they could tell him how he ruined their lives. That's actually kind of amazing. If I ever get to write for Marvel Comics, I have a Wolverine storyline in mind where Logan is put on trial for murdering an anonymous, unimportant guard. This was very similar to what I had in mind, in terms of tone.
It was a bit odd with the flashback scene, where we see Cain in the hospital talking with Xavier's astral projection. We see Cain assume that he is going to Krakoa as soon as he gets out of the hospital, only to be shot down by Xavier. ... How on earth could he possibly have thought he would go there? It's advertised as a mutant nation. And his relationship with the X-Men has been touch-and-go for years. I thought last time we saw him he attacked Cyclops, Logan, and the New Mutants who were pretty much all that remained of the X-Men at that point. How badly scrambled were his brains that he thought he would join them all on Krakoa?
That being said, I am enjoying this miniseries more than I am enjoying X of Swords. Sometimes a good comic book storyline just requires a very small story about real human emotions. You don't necessarily have a "good" comic book story just because it's an epic event that involves dozens of characters and titles.
X of Swords is awful. It features swords we have never heard of before this event, for a big duel against characters we have never heard of before this event. Saturnyne is somehow orchestrating the contest using powers she isn't supposed to have, for a purpose we don't understand.
Juggernaut? Just a good little story about a character trying to redeem himself. It's a breath of fresh air.
The writer is conveying a solid, serious tone, and is trying to grapple with issues of guilt and atonement. I actually really like that the conflict between Juggernaut and Hulk here was for the purpose of putting Hulk in front of a group of his victims so they could tell him how he ruined their lives. That's actually kind of amazing. If I ever get to write for Marvel Comics, I have a Wolverine storyline in mind where Logan is put on trial for murdering an anonymous, unimportant guard. This was very similar to what I had in mind, in terms of tone.
It was a bit odd with the flashback scene, where we see Cain in the hospital talking with Xavier's astral projection. We see Cain assume that he is going to Krakoa as soon as he gets out of the hospital, only to be shot down by Xavier. ... How on earth could he possibly have thought he would go there? It's advertised as a mutant nation. And his relationship with the X-Men has been touch-and-go for years. I thought last time we saw him he attacked Cyclops, Logan, and the New Mutants who were pretty much all that remained of the X-Men at that point. How badly scrambled were his brains that he thought he would join them all on Krakoa?
That being said, I am enjoying this miniseries more than I am enjoying X of Swords. Sometimes a good comic book storyline just requires a very small story about real human emotions. You don't necessarily have a "good" comic book story just because it's an epic event that involves dozens of characters and titles.
X of Swords is awful. It features swords we have never heard of before this event, for a big duel against characters we have never heard of before this event. Saturnyne is somehow orchestrating the contest using powers she isn't supposed to have, for a purpose we don't understand.
Juggernaut? Just a good little story about a character trying to redeem himself. It's a breath of fresh air.
November 4, 2020
3.25 stars. So to get Marko back in the good side of the public eye, D-Cel comes up with a plan. Of course that backfires and Cain Marko finds himself in even worse shape. Decent issue.
October 23, 2020
Ummmm.... I like the small Xavier scene, I like overtones of guilt and conscience and dealing with all that stuff.
The rest? The Hulk fight was "meh" ok we all know Jugg could never really tackle Hulk but it still felt like a weird and weak cop out kind of fight. Then the scene in the town hall, admittedly I am out of the loop with Hulk, but him being chatty and normal and the shadow base stuff whooshed right over my head. All a bit odd and it didn't feel right.
Finally, the ending... I mean I know the US is a litigious state but going after a poor dude for 25 million? Yeah.....
It was a decent issue but I would rather they focused on the tone they are trying to convey rather than average fights just to titilate people into reading
The rest? The Hulk fight was "meh" ok we all know Jugg could never really tackle Hulk but it still felt like a weird and weak cop out kind of fight. Then the scene in the town hall, admittedly I am out of the loop with Hulk, but him being chatty and normal and the shadow base stuff whooshed right over my head. All a bit odd and it didn't feel right.
Finally, the ending... I mean I know the US is a litigious state but going after a poor dude for 25 million? Yeah.....
It was a decent issue but I would rather they focused on the tone they are trying to convey rather than average fights just to titilate people into reading
March 25, 2021
Not much to say about this series. I guess everyone takes on the Hulk sooner or later. From the Thing, to Daredevil, Spiderman, so why not the Juggernaut? Really do not see the purpose. Folks just wanted to vent their complaints against the Hulk! Really? How many times has he saved the WORLD? The universe? He a force of nature. Capturing him just so you can express your feeling? How touchy/feely are we getting? As the Hulk pointed out, all those complaints also apply to Cain, to Sabretooth and lots of other former bad guys or even good guys. Not easy stopping Galactus and threats like that. Thank goodness I am only borrowing this series via Comixology Unlimited. I sure would not have bought them.
October 25, 2020
Group therapy for victims of the Hulk where Jaggernaut walks away feeling bad for being a destructive ass. Professor X won't let his step-brother come live on Krakoa. And while it isn't a surprise because he's not a mutant he IS family of a mutant. Just like Brian Braddock. The same Brian Braddock that is literally on Krakao right now and will be fighting for Krakoa so it's not exactly a hard-fast rule. Then there's Multiple Man who is also not a mutant but some kind of unsuccessful form of evolution similar to Homo-Superior. My point is it's reasonable that Juggernaut (former member of the X-Men) to assume he'd be welcome. There's good storytelling at work here. Showing some very human emotions. I'm still reminded of Wolverine with the Hulk fighting and teenage girl sidekick but not as much in this issue.
October 29, 2020
Damn, this was a good comic.
That art. I mean...that art! Ron Garney is amazing. I mean, he's always been amazing, but this is stunning and fits the character perfectly.
I like that the fight with the Hulk was cleverly done, and wasn't just two big powerhouses hitting each other. And then, as the Hulk was brought before a group of his victims to be confronted by the harm he's caused, the parallels with the harm that Cain Marko has done were obvious to everyone, especially Cain himself.
For a Juggernaut series this is surprisingly intelligent and muted, and it really hits the spot. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy Niceiza's work.
That art. I mean...that art! Ron Garney is amazing. I mean, he's always been amazing, but this is stunning and fits the character perfectly.
I like that the fight with the Hulk was cleverly done, and wasn't just two big powerhouses hitting each other. And then, as the Hulk was brought before a group of his victims to be confronted by the harm he's caused, the parallels with the harm that Cain Marko has done were obvious to everyone, especially Cain himself.
For a Juggernaut series this is surprisingly intelligent and muted, and it really hits the spot. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy Niceiza's work.
April 6, 2024
Love using the Hulk to guilt Cain. I like the character of D-Cel. I couldn't figure out what version of Hulk this was, his "voice" was very weird, both his wordiness and his really angry, evil looking face sometimes.
October 21, 2020
erm... meh
October 21, 2020
Juggernaut vs The Hulk! What more could a need ask for?! Quite surprised to see the Unstoppable be tossed like a ragdoll into a mountain!
October 23, 2020
They do anything for clout.
October 24, 2020
I liked this better than the previous issue but it often feels like Juggernaut isn't the focus of this series.
January 31, 2021
How green is my valley
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