Books : Fantastic Four, Vol. 2

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9780785117759
ISBN: 078511775X
Label: Marvel Comics
Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 264
Publication Date: March 16, 2005
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Sales Rank: 152739
Studio: Marvel Comics

Editorial Review:

Product Description:
It seemed like a simple enough idea at the time. Now that their arch-enemy, Doctor Doom, had seemingly perished, the Fantastic Four would journey into his nation of Latveria, disassemble its war machine and set its oppressed citizens free. But what appeared to be a black-and-white situation quickly turns a murky shade of grey, and Reed Richards and his family find themselves besieged on all sides - both by those they thought of as their allies, and by the very people they are trying to save. And in the awful aftermath of their authoritative action, three of the Four must contend with the defenses of the afterlife - and storm the gates of Heaven itself to rescue a fallen teammate. They've faced Galactus, the destroyer of everything; now, they face the creator of everything, as the FF are reunited in the hereafter. Plus: The Fantastic Four have a lot to answer for - and when you're trying to regain the trust of cynical New Yorkers, is associating with a certain misunderstood wall-crawler really a wise move? Collects Fantastic Four #503-513.

Average Rating:

Rating: - Half Great
First, the earlier reviews here are for the PAPERBACK vol 2 of Fantastic Four. The HARDCOVER contains different issues. The hardcovers contain several more issues of the single issues than do the paperbacks.

That said, the "Authoritative Action" storyline is simply excellent. It's an emotional, political and character-driven story that digs deep into team dynamic of the FF as well as pushing each of the individual team members (especially Reed Richards). It's beautifully drawn and smartly ... Read More

Rating: - Brilliant
Arguably the best storyarc to hit the Fantastic Four in years, Unthinkable solidifies Mark Waid (Flash, Kingdom Come) as one of the best comic writers in the business today. Doctor Doom returns to face the Fantastic Four, but unlike every other time he fought them this time he is using magic as opposed to his scientific prowess. He starts off by sending Reed and Sue's son Franklin to Hell to be tortured, while giving similar punishment to the rest of the FF. All this while Reed "Mr. Fantastic" Richards ... Read More

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Rating: - Unthinkably enjoyable
Well, where to begin?

I went into 'Unthinkable' thinking that Mark Waid, wahtever he had planned, was going to do this one just right.

I used to think Wieringo's art was too cartoonish, much like Ed McGunness, but then I wised up.

'Unthinkable' was by and far, one of the most wonderfully crafted Marvel books I've yet read. Ive only recently jumped on the Marvel bandwagon bgecause I realized that DC still writes stories that are ordained and meant fro children ... Read More