Quarteto Fantástico: Mulher-invisível

Invisible Woman #1-5

by Mark Waid

Anos atrás, Susan Storm-Richards realizou uma missão de espionagem para a SHIELD. Agora, ela precisa impedir que seu antigo parceiro morra nas garras de terroristas internacionais! A Mulher-Invisível se junta à Viúva-Negra numa missão de resgate que vai obrigá-la a tomar certas atitudes que poderiam deixar sua família horrorizada caso seus segredos viessem à tona! Com roteiro de Mark Waid (Viúva-Negra, Demolidor) e arte de Mattia De Iulis (Jessica Jones: Ponto Cego). (Invisible Woman 1-5)

COLLECTING: INVISIBLE WOMAN 1-5

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Superheroes, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics, Fiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 22, 2020

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

[Baba · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's good to see amongst all the banal stuff being turned out by Marvel, one of the old guard, Mark Waid is holding the fort, with this simple abut effective Invisible Woman Limited Series, focused solely on her, her past and the tricky situation that her past gets her into, today. With some interesting guests, some new insights into Sue's powers and some OK art (Mattia de Iulis), this is worth a read for Fantastic Four fans. 6.5 out of 12.

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a nice little addition to the Invisible Woman's backstory. On occasion, she would run undercover ops for SHIELD. When her old partner disappears, Sue goes on a rescue mission. Sue Richards is definitely the most underrated member of the Fantastic Four and arguably its most powerful member. I liked all the inventive uses of Sue's powers Waid came up with. They were well illustrated by the artist too.

[Tiag⊗ the Mutant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and fun espionage story with gorgeus digitalized art, but since when is Sue Storm a spy, felt a bit out of character, the abundance of flirting was a tad creepy as well.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Invisible Woman; she's definitely in my top three female Marvel characters; so any chance I get at seeing her in solo action (see what I did there?) I'm going to grab with both joyous hands. Especially if it's written by Mark Waid, who is one of my all-time favourite comicbook writers. He does a great job with Sue in this mini-series; totally nails it, as you would expect. I'd definitely give the story 5 stars.

So now we come to artwork... Sigh. Well, it's undeniably very pretty but I've got a horrible feeling we have another lightboxer here to join the Tracers Hall of Shame with Greg Land, Mike Mayhew and others. A quick hint to these 'artists': if you're going to lightbox, try to at least disguise the actors/models you're tracing over! This guy is blatantly using Ksenia Solo as his 'model' for Sue Richards (a bizarre choice as she's completely the wrong physical type) and even goes so far as to draw in Ksenia Solo's mole on Sue's top lip! Jesus, dude, that's just beyond lazy... and, sorry to have to say it, a teensy bit stupid. As a result, artwork: 2 stars.

Overall mark: 3.5 stars, rounded up because I love the writer and the character so much.

[Rylan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s about damn time, Invisible Woman finally gets a much deserved solo outing and it’s fantastic. Invisible Woman paved the way for all the Marvel heroines to come and out of the rest of the FF she typically gets the short end of the stick rarely appearing outside of the main FF book. Sue is hands down my favorite member of the FF so it made me happy seeing her finally get her own mini. This book does a great job showing who Sue is, it focuses on her career as a spy. I think spy stories like this work great for Sue, she’s not like your average spy she doesn’t kill or use morally questionable tactics she’s still a hero. Her morals are a huge part of the story. Waid writes an amazing Sue. The art in here is amazing it has a very cinematic feel to it, I almost feel like I’m watching a movie sometimes. The cover art is gorgeous, I also really like the logo they gave her. This was such a great series and long overdue for this character.

[James DeSantis · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun little spy thriller.

Invisible Woman likes to go on missions every once in awhile. With her power set this is pretty easy and she's also badass, so that helps. However, what happens when her past comes back to haunt her? Do you ever really know someone? The twist upon twist keep this refreshing and fun, and the art is pretty cool photo-realistic style. I personally enjoy Invisible Woman's point of view on things and the pacing was nice and quick. The ending was good too. While nothing blew me away or surprised me it was an adventure worth checking out for fans of the character. A 3.5 out of .5

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. This was so good!! A nice espionage caper with Sue Storm and some really cool cameos. Mark waid definitely built up some suspense in this. This easily could have been a 5 star rating once you throw in the dope artwork. I dropped it a half star because the end was too abrupt. It’s like, the story has you so into it then it just ends. Turn the page for a quick convo between Hill and Storm and it’s over. But all in all this is definitely worth checking out.

[Pochodnia fandomu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Z początku miałam parę wątpliwości co do tej serii; w pewnym momencie był bardzo vague blackface, bo kolory zamiast zrobić opaleniznę zrobiły ją za bardzo, także to, że Sue "broniła się" przed podrywem nie mówiąc "nie jestem zainteresowana" tylko "już kogoś mam" (dokładniej pisałam o tym na moim blogu w poście Obawy związane z miniserią Sue), ale ostatecznie przyznam, że jestem zadowolona z tego, co ta miniseria osiągnęła. Pokazała inną stronę Sue - znaliśmy już ją dzięki jednemu zeszytowi, też pisanemu przez Waida, o tej samej tematyce (S.H.I.E.L.D. (2015) #4) - ale nie tylko.

W końcu Sue mogła robić ze swoimi mocami inne rzeczy niż pola siłowe, robienie się niewidzialną i grożenie zablokowaniem dostępu krwi/tlenu do mózgu/płuc. Jej moce to głównie manipulacja światłem, więc Waid tutaj to wykorzystał.

Rysunki nadal kocham, bo Mattia de Iulis zdobył moje serce, kiedy rysował Jessicę Jones, a tutaj też mnie nie zawiódł.

Czy jest to jakiś wybitny kawałek historii o Sue? Nie. Czy jest to coś, co warto polecać osobom, które chcą poznać Sue? Nie. Czy jest to fajny dodatek do tego, kim Sue jest i jakie są jej moce? Jak najbardziej.

[Shadowdenizen · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars (rounded up.)

Full disclosure; I'm a long-time FF adherent, and I think Sue Storm is one of the most under-rated characters (and HEROINES) in the entire Marvel pantheon.

That said, this was an enjoyable read, even if it plays a bit fast and loose with canon and Sue's backstory. Seeing Sue Storm be the focus of a book is LONG overdue, and seeing her get to kick ass pretty unrepentantly is a nice change of pace for a character that was milquetoast for FAR too long!

[47Time · Rating 4 out of 5]

The artwork is so beautiful if hurts. Susan Storm is especially sensual, expressive and feminine. It's just a joy to see such gorgeous art. The story is fitting for a James Bond movie with plenty of shootouts, more twists than I can count and an indestructable main character. It's a fun ride, though I still wonder why this level of bombastic action is viewed as spycraft. I guess 90's action movies live on.

Susan is contacted by the CIA for a mission. Her former spy partner needs help when the Moravians kidnap a bunch of students. It's going to take all her skill to overcome the many challenges in her way.

Susan follows the trail from Madripoor with Black Widow's help, to Ireland where her former partner has a wife that is really just a cover for her own spy status, and finally to Italy.

Aidan is working with a scientist named Octavia Vetivier who developed a weapon using light. It's an invention they intend to use against the world, but a second scientist has half of the formula. Due to her skill set, Susan is extorted into helping Aidan and Octavia, lest the hostages be killed.

Getting the second half is easy, but Maria Hill gets in the way. Susan convinces her that they have very little time to save the hostages. The last obstacle is Aidan who tries to crash into Susan and the hostages' plane. He hates her for always making him look bad for resorting to killing - in reality he is just a psycho. He doesn't make it thanks to Susan's force field. Susan wants to take a break from all the action.

[Sans · Rating 4 out of 5]

That was a lot more fun than I thought it would be.

[bri 🧸 · Rating 4 out of 5]

sue, nat and maria thank you gay lords ❤️

[Scratch · Rating 4 out of 5]

As far as the quality of the story goes this is more like 3 stars, but I'm going to round up. I enjoyed a familiar, simple story with one of the classic characters of my childhood. I enjoyed the attempt to have a weighty conversation about the morality of "superheroes don't kill." The whole thing was just an exercise in comfort and nostalgia. Less chocolate. More like vanilla ice cream.

[RG · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid spy thriller. Being new to graphic novels I didnt realise Sue did this type of thing.

[Mia · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a fun spy story, but last was so mid.

[Amber · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had really wanted to DNF this at one point. It just felt very mid. It wasn't do anything to particularly wow me. I checked this out because I am always interested in getting to know more women superheroes, but Sue was really lackluster. She is a bit too cookie cutter and I don't think we see enough of her personal life and get to know her as a flawed or relatable person until maybe the tail end. Even that is up for debate as she is really this kind of bland do gooder for the most part, like too pure.

I also see how the story itself really plays into that idea as motivations and character backgrounds come into play in the later half, but it just wasn't enough excitement in the beginning to make the pay off all that great. Also it's basically just like Oh Sue you are too pure! and she is like I have so much power and it scares me but it's a conscious choice to be good! and I was like eye roll. Just not great. I really wanted to see Sue Storm outside the Fantastic Four, but maybe she is just boring?



I won't be checking out more of her run suffice it to say. I hope that I find another women lead in a comic that I like as much as I remember loving Black Widow, Vol. 1: The Finely Woven Thread and Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal. Or maybe I am out of my comic reading era. Who knows?

[Daniel Butcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not generally a FF or Waid guy. But this is a fun, brisk and different story that does a great job highlighting Sue.

I'm kind of sad that it ends here.

But why would one wear a FF costume spying?

[Guilherme Smee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este encadernado do "Quarteto Fantástico" denuncia um grande problema que eu não sei se é da Panini Comics Brasil ou se é do público brasileiro de super-heróis ou, pior ainda, uma intersecção de ambos. Esta minissérie saiu lá fora com o título "Invisible Woman". Aqui no Brasil ela saiu como "Quarteto Fantástico: Mulher Invisível". O texto de aresentação do editor traça todo um histórico de Sue Richards, de como ela era uma mulher que apenas se defendia e relegada à enfeite do Quarteto Fantástico no seu início para a poderosa mulher que ela é hoje principalmente retratada nessa minissérie de Mark Waid e Mattia de Iullis. Assim eu não entendo, se ela é essa mulher poderos, porque ela não pode ter um título só dela e precisa ainda andar abrigada na sombrinha do Quarteto? Faz sentido pra você? Sim, do ponto de vista mercadológico, os nerds incels vão se sentir mais machos comprando uma mini/encadernado com título Quarteto Fantástico que com título Mulher-Invisível. Porque na lógica da Panini, mulher, gay e negro não vende. E essa é a lógica de leitor médio de super-heróis que não compra e não lê um quadrinho que tenha como protagonista mulheres, gays e negros. Uma lógica que se o mercado internacional está deixando de ter ranço, mas que é reproduzido e sustentado pelo mercado brasileiro de super-heróis.

[Alex Sarll]

Solo books for the Thing or the Human Torch are one thing, but for Sue (or Reed, for that matter) to have one feels somehow odd in and of itself. It gets order: turns out that Sue used to have a sideline in espionage, which may or may not be a new development, but does make a lot of sense given her invisibility and force-field powers, and the fact that she's always been the Fantastic Four member you'd least like to end up on the wrong side of. Now, a loose end from that has lured her back into the game... Parts of this really play to Waid's skill set, and the series is at its best as a catalogue of cool new uses for a character's established superpowers. But even by spy-fi standards the plot is a tissue of unlikely developments, ridiculous motivations, and science that manages to sounds implausible despite standing next to a lead who projects invisible force-fields. The art is pleasingly slick in some panels, but elsewhere sits in an unhappily stilted middle ground between the Lunas and Greg Land. And yes, Marvel Eastern Europe is peppered with fictional dictatorships, but surely that's all the more reason not to call a hostile power Moravia, when that's half of one of the few former Warsaw Pact countries not to have gone entirely to shit again in recent decades.

[Felix Zilich · Rating 3 out of 5]

В 2019 году издательство Marvel с удивлением обнаружило, что у Сью Сторм из «Фантастической четвёрки» никогда не было собственного онгоинга. Повторю еще раз. В 2019 году у единственной героини самой первой и самой топовой команды «серебряного века» не было и нет собственного онгоинга. Ошибку, разумеется, мгновенно исправили, но сделали это каким-то очень странным и тухлым образом. Во-первых, решили ограничиться лимиткой из пяти выпусков. Во-вторых, сценаристом пригласили… мужчину (хотя не все таковым Марка Уэйда считают). В-третьих, сеттинг для самоутверждения замужней дамы выбрали максимально унылый и банальный. Оказывается, на заре своей геройской карьеры будущая миссис Ричардс работала супершпионкой на Ника Фьюри. У неё даже был постоянный напарник Эйдан Тинтрич, с которым она платонически флиртовала. И вот спустя годы этот напарник оказывается похищен, и единственный, кто может его теперь найти и спасти - ну, вы поняли.

На самом деле, комикс не так уж и плох. Уэйд - крепкий профи, а художником у него восходящая итальянская звезда Маттия де Юлус, из которого графическая школа Sergio Bonelli буквально сочится. А я очень люблю итальянские комиксы и всю их сукровицу. Печалит совсем другое. При всём разнообразии личного экзистенциального пузыря Сью Сторм она оказывается вписана в самый серый и предсказуемый угол марвеловской вселенной. Мадрипур, Наташа, Мария Хилл, два Фьюри. Я уже к третьему номеру был абсолютно уверен, что в финальном поединке Сью не станет убивать главного злодея, он сам как дурак выпилится. Так и получилось.

[Jacob · Rating 3 out of 5]

Public library copy.

An unusual start and quite a different way utilizing a character as a spy, it's almost as if the author was trying to find a way back to doing the great spy stories that he and Sam née did with Black Widow. I enjoyed the work as a free item to read borrowing from my library but I don't think even the great Adam Hughes and his covers can convince me to buy the book or reread anytime soon.

[Timo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Massive espionage fun with super sexy and beautiful art. Really good to see that Waid still have good stories in him.

[Justin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun spy jaunt starting the Invisible Woman. Definitely worth a read.

[Owen Townend · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting exploration of an often sidelined character. While the Fantastic Four aren't quite as prominent in Marvel Comics as they used to be, Sue Storm is even further from the foreground. It's tragically ironic that the power of the Invisible Woman is rarely ever admired.

This miniseries seeks to address that, giving Sue her own solo adventure. With powers that can render both herself and other objects invisible, it seems obvious that she would be an asset in the world of espionage.

According to Mark Waid, between intergalactic adventures with the family, Sue serves her country by rescuing people of interest from those who would kill them without compunction. She does this with the help of Agent Aidan Tintreach, an Irish-American spy who is used to getting his hands dirty while Sue tries to find a better way of saving the day. However, one day, Tintreach goes missing and Sue takes it upon herself to save him, but can she manage this without finally compromising her morals?

This is a serviceable spy story with the usual staples (e.g. political hostages, unsavoury underworld contacts, glamorous settings, technological breakthroughs and double-crosses). However the part I enjoyed most was the way that Waid explores the potential of Sue's power. Rather than create forcefields to protect against gunfire, she confuses assailants by turning their guns and even themselves invisible. Rather than throw on a disguise, she alters the way her hair and skin pigments reflect light. Sometimes her power defies credibility, but that was only one of two major complaints. The other was the antagonist's motive, which seemed underdeveloped to me.

This may not be Waid's best storytelling for Marvel but I really enjoyed his character work here, bringing out a side of Sue Storm that deserves to be seen. Also de Iulis's artwork and colouring is gorgeous. I recommend Invisible Woman: Partners in Crime to Fantastic Four fans and anyone excited by the possibilities of a spy that can turn herself and practically anything else invisible.

[Lara · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 - it was okay. Cool that invisible woman is getting her own run.

[Travis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Love the idea of Invisible woman finally getting a solo outing and Mark Waid is a solid writer.

Unfortunately, I really dislike his idea that Sue had a part time job working for SHIELD.
It was a cute one off story, but he's gone back to it a couple times and it feels like a bit of forced retconning.
And on top of it, Waid does not miss a spy thriller cliche, so it's a wildly predictable take on an idea I don't like.

So, much potential here and it all feels wasted.
Reeks of, 'We can't just show her being a wife and mom! That's boring!"
She's a wife and mom that has a 50 year history fighting aliens and super villains!

[Artemis Crescent · Rating 4 out of 5]

'My name is Susan Storm Richards, and I am a kaleidoscope. [...] When you look at me, you see an adventurer...a mother...a wife...a big sister...a friend. [...] As one of the Fantastic Four, I've spent years touring the wonders of the multiverse.'



She prefers a perfect cup of coffee on earth.



This woman is anything but invisible.

I came into 'Invisible Woman: Partners in Crime' with little knowledge of Susan Storm, aka the Invisible Woman - or what little I did know wasn't positive - and I at least hoped that this literal decades overdue solo comic adventure would elevate my opinion of her and make me at last appreciate one of the earliest superheroines to ever exist, Marvel or otherwise.

Hooray, I was in luck!

'Invisible Woman: Partners in Crime' surpasses all expectations. Sue Storm is finally given some dignity and respect, as a badass, smart, brave, competent and well written heroine in her own right; where her usual male cohorts and overseers either take a backseat, are deliberately not positive influences, or are just not present in her story at all.

As limited as my Marvel knowledge is, nonetheless it is remarkable how I cannot recall a single moment ever where Sue has received any love; in the comics and among the men writing her. Do not get me started on the 'Fantastic Four' film adaptations. Even Stan Lee thought she was the weakest member of the Fantastic Four, apparently. Baring in mind the comic book industry's portrayals of women in its history, the treatment of Sue has still been glaringly...not great. Often treated apathetically, dismissively or deplorably or all of the above - because of good ole fashioned sexism, started from the sixties.

Wee blonde wifey Sue is just too emotional, too woman, you see. Never mind that invisibility and force field generation are freaking awesome abilities to possess; useful in every area and circumstance there is.

This contemporary comic, however, blows all the aforementioned crap right out of the water and gives us a Susan Storm who actually feels like a real character and superhero. And superspy, as it turns out. Fitting when she can turn herself and other people and things invisible. Her powers are used to their fullest potential, and more.

Brief plot synopsis: Susan Storm Richards is glad to be interrupted from her daily domestic/universe-saving superhero/slice-of-life suburban mom routine by the CIA, who, it turns out, patronisingly want her to provide them with information, and nothing else. However, she is a seasoned superhero, decades in action, and a goddamn adult, and she is not backing down from a mission that's personal to her. Aided by what little is left of S.H.E.I.L.D., she is on a most top secret mission to save college students taken hostage - as well as her former male spy partner from years ago - and prevent an international incident, terrorist threat, and weaponised new high tech all rolled into one. Very exciting, and very up Sue's alley.

I'd say that 'Invisible Woman' is somewhat revolutionary right off the bat. I mean, Sue is a wife, and mother of two teenagers, so it's safe to assume she's supposed to be middle aged, despite the lack of wrinkles in the art that still prettifies her (though does she invisible them away? Hmm). And she has multiple jobs; superhero-ing and spying being an equal, everyday part of the package. AND her family and homelife do not hinder her work in any way, shape or form. We get pithy glimpses of them in her narration boxes, to show her well roundedness and character development, and that's it. There's barely anything related to the Fantastic Four here - this is Sue's individual, solo outing, that fleshes her out as her own unique person. Readers not so familiar with the FF won't be lost.

The comic also makes excellent and creative uses for her invisibility and force field powers - each more resourceful and adroit than the last.

Talk about utter respect and appreciation for a formerly undermined and *ahem* invisible heroine, who was known only for her relationships with much more popular men in the past.

There are in fact many competent and complex women in 'Invisible Woman', with varying morality spectrums. Sue's teen daughter Val, who is only in one panel and mentioned once in narration boxes, is still shown to have the potential to be as brilliant a scientist as her parents. Black Widow appears in one issue to help Sue out, and they are a dynamic, action-packed spy team! Oh and Maria Hill, who is a CIA agent now, is in the crowning issues...I don't have much of an opinion on her. She does warm up to Sue and work with her, too, to meagre degrees of success, she really is an idiot at any rate.

The art in 'Invisible Woman' looks very nice and polished, and it does its job efficiently. The facial expressions of the villain at the end are especially, effectively scary. Though I've heard that a lot of the "art" is traced, which I am definitely not a fan of. Did any of the images originate from porn mags, as is common practice by hack artists? It isn't noticeable, anyway, so I'll give it a pass in this instance.

'Invisible Woman: Partners in Crime' - it's a triumph. Totally makes up for every "lesser" label pinned on Sue Storm as a character since her inception some sixty years ago. Fun, heartfelt, and as gripping and intense as any great spy thriller movie. I enjoyed the heck out of it.

Final Score: 4/5

[Nola Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars - This graphic novel collects the five comic books that make up this story arc. I had bought Issue 1 at my local comic book store as a back issue and really liked it, but they didn't have the rest in the series. I was really pleased that I was able to borrow the online version of the series compilation on Hoopla. I've never read any of the Fantastic Four comics, so my only knowledge of the Invisible Woman, Susan Storm Richards, came from the movies. However, you can read this story as a stand-alone. The essential background is filled in, but we also see her in a new case by herself.

Susan had once been involved in a S.H.I.E.L.D. mission with a fellow agent who has now gone missing. When he sends a message asking for her, she knows there must be something about her specific skill set that is required. She goes on an off-the-books mission to find him, without telling the rest of the Fantastic Four. Throw in some teenagers held hostage by the Moravians, secret technology that could change the future of the world, an appearance by the Black Widow, and lots of twists and turns, and it's an entertaining story. But will Susan's No. 1 rule of never killing another person be her downfall this time round?

I've enjoyed Mark Waid's stories before, and this one was up with his best. The art is also brilliant. I'd like to see more stories of the Invisible Woman doing her own thing. I really enjoyed this one.

[Joseph R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Susan Storm Richards is the Invisible Woman, one of the Fantastic Four. Her power is generating force fields that make her or other objects invisible. In this book she's given a solo story about working as a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, though in the present day story S.H.I.E.L.D. is no longer functioning. One of her old partners, Aidan Tintreach, is involved in a foreign plot: Kidnapped students are held hostage by a hostile eastern European government. Susan has a certain comradely affection for Aidan and jumps at the chance to save him. The C.I.A. is only interested in any leads she can give. She finds her own clues and starts a globe-trotting adventure with the typical twists and turns of a spy adventure story.

The plot has a James-Bond feel to it. The story wanders all over and some of the science and action scenes are a bit preposterous. Sue has some typical superhero problems to deal with, the main being her principle of never killing anyone. That's tough for a spy to do but her superpowers give her a little more flexibility. She does some creative things with her powers and has enough charm to lead her own story. Black Widow, Nick Fury, and Maria Hill all have cameos that help to set up some contrasts and to move things along. It's an entertaining read without much depth or resonance.

Mildly recommended.

[Jean-Pierre Vidrine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes taking a chance on a book you've heard nothing about pays off! To be sure, though, I wasn't too worried. A proven writer like Mark Waid delivering a story starring a long beloved character wasn't too big of a risk. And still I'm thrilled by it.
Beloved as she is, Sue Storm Richards is a long underutilized character. And maybe this story benefits a bit from that. A spy story might not be the most obvious thing to add to her past, but it works really well without feeling forced or conflicting with any continuity.
Mattia De Iulius' artwork is probably the perfect style for this type of story. It feels nigh realistic enough for grounded human stories, but is just flashy enough to convey the action and spectacle of a superhero comic book.
This book draws equally on the spy and superhero worlds, while giving a great tale that the lead character deserves.