Tag Archives: u.s.avengers

Review: U.S.Avengers #4

Posted on by

471323._SX1280_QL80_TTD_Do you HATE tie-ins with a fiery passion, True Believer? Well, this isn’t one! It’s a compete epic event – in 20 pulse-pounding pages! In the wake of Monsters Unleashed – even more monsters!! Because you probably will have demanded it! RED HULK! AMERICAN KAIJU! VANDOOM, the man who made a creature! And wouldja believe – DEDD-PUUL, THE MERCENARY THAT WALKS LIKE A MAN?!?

That was a lot of build up for a so-so issue. Al Ewing and Paco Medina bring us a stand-alone issue featuring Red Hulk (the new one, General Robert L. Maverick; not General Ross.. there seems to be so many Hulks these days..) being sent in to handle a situation quietly for the American government. He runs into Deadpool, and things don’t exactly go as planned. Deadpool does give us some funny moments through this story, but it doesn’t do much to save this issue from just being ‘ok’. I was rather bored and found the villain to be a little cheesy. Maybe that was what they wanted from this issue, and with Deadpool in it you know it isn’t going to be gravely serious. But it just didn’t do anything for me.  Also, having the book break into what looks like different covers for a tie in didn’t really add anything to the story, I just found it distracting.

I do really like Medina’s art on this book. His pages have a great flow and the action moves well with the story. I may not have been caught up with the story, but I really did take a moment on each page to take in the art, which really is the winner in this issue.

Overall, not a very exciting issue. It does have some humorous moments and as I said, the art is very good. But it isn’t just this issue, I’m just not really enjoying this book as a whole. When it was New Avengers and Roberto had taken A.I.M and turned it into something good, that was an interesting concept. Yes, that title had it’s problems too, but it was a new idea that could have been taken a lot further. Instead, the organization got rolled in with SHIELD and is now just a cog in that machine. And I’m sure with Secret Empire coming up this title is going to get a shake up with the direction Steve Rogers wants to go in, and I’m looking forward to seeing how this team reacts. I’m hoping Roberto doesn’t jump into formation with his new fuhrer, and maybe this team can go back to being something new and exciting rather than following its current course.

Story: Al Ewing Art: Paco Medina
Story: 4.0 Art: 8.5 Overall: 6.25 Recommendation: Pass

Marvel Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE issue for review

Preview: U.S.Avengers #4

Posted on by

U.S.Avengers #4

(W) Al Ewing (A/CA) Paco Medina
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 15, 2017
SRP: $3.99

Do you HATE tie-ins with a fiery passion, True Believer? Well, this isn’t one! It’s a COMPLETE EPIC EVENT – IN 20 PULSE-POUNDING PAGES! In the wake of Monsters Unleashed – EVEN MORE MONSTERS!! Because you probably will have demanded it! RED HULK! AMERICAN KAIJU! VANDOOM, the man who made a creature! And wouldja believe – DEDD-PUUL, THE MERCENARY THAT WALKS LIKE A MAN?!?

Preview: U.S.Avengers #3

Posted on by

U.S.Avengers #3

(W) Al Ewing (A/CA) Paco Medina
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 15, 2017
SRP: $3.99

It’s socialism gone wild as the U.S.Avengers literally punch the business leaders of tomorrow right in their faces! Are there extenuating circumstances, or have we just gone mad? You’ll have to read the comic to find out! Also, the Golden Skull makes his incredibly ostentatious, jewel-encrusted last stand!

us_avengers__3

Review: U.S.Avengers #2

Posted on by

detailI am happy to say that the awesome crazy train of ridiculousness continues in U.S.Avengers #2. This issue starts off with Thanos, and some massive event that has happened in another timeline called Zero Day that sees many of the Marvel heroes dead at his feet. We also get more Dani Cage as Captain America, some great moments with The Golden Skull and his pirate cronies, and one moment that actually made me laugh out loud. Many comics are funny, but few can actually make me laugh out loud, and so far, Al Ewing is two for two for these issues. It is great when a comic with such an odd and seemingly silly premise shines like this. That’s a testament to the writing and the great art on this series. We are only two issues in, but you can already tell that this book is going to be one wild and fun ride. It comes with a patriotic Red Hulk with striped shorts. Nuff said.

Paco Medina continues the fantastic work we saw in the last issue, and I love his Red Hulk. He walks that fine line between the silliness of this series, and just flat out great character design. It works very well with the premise and what Ewing is doing with the story. Also, we get to see the team in suits as they go to a party, complete with Squirrel Girl’s tail sticking out of the back. The Golden Skull is a great villain and has a great design thanks to Medina. He looks part pirate, part gangster, part silly, and part awesome. I also really love his depiction of Dani Cage, as she looks like she is a perfect mix of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. The inking by Juan Vlasco and the colors by Jesus Aburtov are also fantastic and compliment Medina’s pencils perfectly. This is a great looking comic. There’s no doubt about that.

I really love this series so far. This is exactly what I needed from Marvel, after the doom and gloom of Civil War II. I am also glad that Al Ewing is getting more comics, as he has shown he can really write not only great stories, but of different styles as well. He also writes Ultimates, and the squared renumbering version of Ultimates, and they are consistently mentioned by most people as some Marvel’s best books. Ewing will also be writing the upcoming Inhumans comic, Royals. Basically, my point is, the more Ewing, the better. You should at least check out U.S.Avengers, because it is different than anything else out there, and I am happy to say that it wasn’t a one hit wonder, and the second issue is great silly fun.

Story: Al Ewing Art: Paco Medina Inker: Juan Vlasco Color: Jesus Aburtov
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: U.S.Avengers #2

Posted on by

U.S.Avengers #2

(W) Al Ewing (A/CA) Paco Medina
Rated T+
In Shops: Jan 18, 2017
SRP: $3.99

Welcome to the $kullocracy! The Golden Skull launches his takeover bid – and it’s so crazy it just might work! How do the U.S.Avengers respond to the looming threat? Tuxedos. Really well-fitted tuxedos. Plus! Where were you on Zero Day – the day Captain America died?

u_s_avengers__2

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on by

div3-aric_001_cover-b_bernardWednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in!

We’re bringing back something we haven’t done for a while, what the team thinks. Our contributors are choosing up to five books each week and why they’re choosing the books.

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this Wednesday.

Joe

Top Pick: Kill or Be Killed #5 (Image) – Ed Brubaker, Elizabeth Breitweiser, and Sean Phillips are back and I cannot be more excited. They have done a tremendous job on this book and have proven once again, they hold the crown for pulp crime comics. This comic has me nervous and excited each time a new issue comes out!

U.S.Avengers #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was such a blast, and Al Ewing is on a roll lately, and one of the best things Marvel has going for it. We will see more of the Gold $kull by the looks of it, and probably go a bit deeper on this whacky team. More Red Hulk, he’s great.

The Clone Conspiracy #4 (Marvel) – I am a massive Spider-Man fan, I won’t apologize for that, so therefore I am excited for this issue, and actually enjoy the event. Now obviously if you’re not enjoying what they are doing, don’t listen to me here, but I want to see how this wraps up, and we are almost there. We also get a double Spidey dose with Amazing Spider-Man this week!

Superman #15 (DC Comics) – You get a Superman! And you get a Superman! I’ve loved this run by Tomasi and Gleason and the last issue was so much fun and just crazy. This is one of DC’s most consistent comics and I want to see where they are going after the last wild issue. Also, Red Son Superman, Captain Carrot, and more!

Trinity #5 (DC Comics) – Francis Manapul should be reason enough for anyone to read and drool at this comic. His art is just completely on another level to me, and this book rivals The Mighty Thor for the “prettiest” comic. Also, I actually am enjoying the story of our legendary trinity quite a bit.

 

Alex

Top Pick: Divinity III Stalinverse: Aric Son Of The Revolution #1 (Valiant) – There’s a sense of something awesome about Valiant’s Divinity III, and while the first tie-in was good, it’s this one that has me most excited. Getting a chance to read some more about Aric of Dacia in this setting has me chomping at the bit to get my hands on the comic.

Harbinger Renegade #3 (Valiant) – What can I say? I’m a fan of Harbinger, and with Peter returning to Earth I’m looking forward to seeing how Rafer Roberts reunites the Renegades.

Deadpool the Duck #2 (Marvel) – When the first issue didn’t make me want to claw my eyes out, I kinda got curious to read the next issue. I mean… now that Deadpool The Duck is finally in the comic, I want to see what we get.

 

Brett

Motor Girl #3 (Abstract Studios) – Sam has problems. UFO’s are keeping her up every night, dropping in for parts and coffee, and a suspicious Area 51 fanatic is determined to catch it all on video. To make matters worse, the bank wants to repossess the junkyard and build a casino. But Sam is determined to stop them, especially when she learns the junkyard is sacred ground. This new series by Terry Moore is fun, funny, cute, and the first two issues are some of my recent favorites from anyone.

Curse Words #1 (Image) – A wizard comes to Earth to… conquer it? It’s a bit nebulous in this first issue that introduces is to Wizord, a hipster-ish wizard bringing realy magic to Earth. The first issue is entertaining and launches a stylish new series.

The Mighty Captain Marvel #1 (Marvel) – I think Carol Danvers really came off poorly in Civil War II, but I’m still interested in seeing where Marvel takes her and this series.

Monsters Unleashed #1 (Marvel) – Marvel heroes versus kaiju. Nuff said.

Revolutionaries #1 (IDW Publishing) – IDW and Hasbro’s “Revolution” is over and this series looks to bring together some of the characters from the now shared universe into a team book.

 

Shay

Harley Quinn #12 (DC Comics) – Joker + Harley = War of the Roses style mayhem.

Raven #5 (DC Comics) – Raven calls for familial back up to save San Francisco from the orb.

Gamora #2 (Marvel) – Gamora is on a collision course with revenge and things might not be what they seem or go as she planned.

SLAM! #3 (BOOM! Studios) – derby drama and love in comic book form, what more could you want?

 

Around the Tubes

Posted on by

humanoidsThe weekend is almost here. What geeky things are folks doing? Anyone seeing possible Oscar nominee films? Sound off in the comments below!

While you figure all of that out, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

Around the Tubes

Newsarama – James Gunn Wants Marvel to Make a Moon Knight Movie… And Has An Idea For It – It’d be an interesting character to see on the screen.

CBR – Kevin Smith Directing Batman ’89-Themed Episode Of The Goldbergs – Yes please!

ICv2 – Humanoids Hires New Director — Sales and Marketing – Some new changes in the new year.

The Beat – A year of free comics: Beanstalk by Jenn Liv – The gorgeous expansion of the mind – As long as these keep being posted, we’ll keep boosting them.

The Comichron – January Comics Sales Flashbacks: From Krypton to the war zone – Some cool history in here.

The Beat – Phoenix Comic Con: changes in volunteer structure are because of labor laws – Pesky laws getting in the way.

 

Around the Tubes Reviews

Newsarama – U.S.Avengers #1

The Beat – The Visitor #1

Review: U.S.Avengers #1

Posted on by

u_s__avengers__1I have known that Al Ewing was a good writer before this comic. I have loved his work on The Ultimates and many other titles. What I wasn’t prepared for, and shame on me, was loving this book as much as I did. This book follows Roberto Da Costa who now takes on the classic codename Citizen V, and A.I.M. (which is now renamed from Avengers Idea Mechanics to American Intelligence Mechanics). A new team is formed following his time with the New Avengers. What you get with U.S.Avengers #1 is a fun and silly book that is a great set up for what should be a great series. This kind of fun is exactly what I needed after the disappointing Civil War II, and I am glad it exists.

First of all the team is filled with a few members of the former team, mixed with some new entries. You’ve got classic characters like Squirrel Girl, and Cannonball, adding in a new and alternate versions of Iron Patriot, Captain America, Red Hulk, and Enigma. The team is varied enough to be fun, and has enough different personalities that you know there will be some drama. Some of the highlights of this issue for me were Red Hulk, who is also General Robert L. Maverick. He has a “Hulk Plug-in” that can allow him to be the big red monster for an hour every day and a half. There’s a great scene where he goes in and does damage to a massive ship, where Squirrel Girl comments “What’s he gonna do for the other fifty-nine minutes?”. The humor is good, the action is over the top, and the whole premise is such ridiculous fun.

I also appreciated the touching moment between old friends Sam aka Cannonball and Roberto aka Sunspot and now aka Citizen V. With all of our heroes recording propaganda videos selling U.S.Avengers to the public, Sam asks Roberto if he thinks this will work, and if people will buy it. Roberto explains that right now, even though many of the team are from different countries, they are American, and they represent what this great country is about. That now more than ever, the country needs people like them to fight for it, even if they are hated. This was a nice bookend to what was mostly a funny book. Again, Ewing is a good writer, and moments like this show why.

The art by Paco Medina is really good. Inks by Juan Vlasco and colors by Jesus Aburtov also shine and the three of them together make the big set piece moments in this book shine and pop. From Squirrel Girl being carried by Cannonball surrounded by her flying Squirrel army, to Red Hulk jumping through the air with his ridiculous stars and stripes shorts and then smashing into a large ship are just awesome to see. Each character has real personality, and you are getting a funny action blockbuster in a comic book. I cannot ask for anything more in a book like this.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes the sillier side of comic books (and obviously fans of New Avengers as it has a similar tone), but also wants a team that can actually hang with the big boys. They have some real firepower here, and I can’t wait to see what kind of mission our red, white, and blue heroes go on. I think this is an important comic for an important time in our country, especially with how Marvel is choosing to take Captain America at the moment. It shows that you can be patriotic to your nation, no matter what side your views, background, or ethnicity is.

Story: Al Ewing Art: Paco Medina Ink: Juan Vlasco Color: Jesus Aburtov
Story: 8.5 Art: 9.0 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: U.S.Avengers #1

Posted on by

U.S.Avengers #1

(W) Al Ewing (A/CA) Paco Medina
Rated T+
In Shops: Jan 04, 2017
SRP: $3.99

In a world beset by danger, the United States of America needs a team of heroes they can rely on. Welcome to… American Intelligence Mechanics! A.I.M. will dare any danger – no matter how awesome that danger might be – to save their nation from the wildest, weirdest threats of all! The most patriotic super-group ever is here to save the day. And they’ll do it all looking tried and true in the red, white & blue! Can you live without… the U.S.Avengers?

u_s__avengers__1

Stars, Stripes & Explosive Action – Your First Look at U.S.Avengers #1!

Posted on by

In a world beset by danger, the United States of America needs a team of heroes they can rely on. In 2017, you’re gonna get them, True Believer – because they’re coming at you in the highly anticipated U.S.Avengers #1 from creators Al Ewing and Paco Medina!

Prepare yourselves for the coming of…AMERICAN INTELLIGENCE MECHANICS! Now operating as part of the U.S. Government, A.I.M. will dare any danger – no matter how awesome it may be. They’ll fight the good fight to protect their nation from the weirdest, wildest, threats around. Sunspot, Cannonball, Iron Patriot, Enigma, Captain America 20XX, Squirrel Girl and the Red Hulk – the most patriotic super-group of them all is here and they’re ready to save the day. And you better believe they’ll do it all looking tried and true in the red, white and blue! Are you ready? Can you handle…the U.S.Avengers?

Featuring covers by Medina, Ryan Stegman, Omar Casanova, John Tyler Christopher, Mike Perkins, Skottie Young, and Rod Reis.

usavengers_1_cover

« Older Entries Recent Entries »