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I will start out by saying, Civil War has a weak ending, but it is an ultimately satisfying read, that delivered on its promise to completely change the Marvel Universe.
The story by Millar focuses on a war between heroes. After New Warriors make a huge mess of things in Stamford, the US government is forced into creating a new law against costumed vigilantes. This law forces our favourite heroes to take sides and engage each other.
Much has been said about Millar mischaracterizing some of the characters, especially Iron Man. I don't believe that is the case here and Iron Man is only fighting for what he believes in (though I have to agree that Mark Millar is taking this to the extreme). Millar is like comic books Michael Bay (though he is much better at dialogue) and this book is the proof of it, there are many intense action sequences here that take up large part of the story but Millar also finds some space for some great character moments as well.
This book is full of political undertones and is almost a critique to American politics today, the scene that shows this well is Captain America's escape from the Helicarries, which symbolises the conflict between the America of old and the America of today, and I appreciate what Millar's ambition in this book.
Where Civil War really shines is in the artwork by Steve McNiven, the guy is FANTASTIC! His characters show a lot of expression and fluidity in action sequences. Some people say they look too plastic...I wont say they dont, because indeed they do, but that is not a problem by me, because they still look superb. The colours by MoHo (Morris Hollowell) are brilliant as well, they really add a lot to McNiven's already impressive pencils, making the pictures much more real and pretty to look at.
Despite the weak ending, Civil War is highly recommendable to the Marvel fan or to a more casual comic reader, because as well as entertaining in its own right, it opens up many great possibilities for the Marvel Universe post-CW.
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I highly recommend this item. It's a great story, and the artwork is phenomenal. The seller was quick, reasonable and I recieved the item in pristine condition. I highly recommend both this book and the seller to anyone!
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I must say that this is plainly said, the best graphic novel I have ever read. I am very impressed with the art and script. I can easily see this book becoming a movie in future years. I enjoyed it. I believe you will too, if you're a Marvel fan.
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Really, it was just a matter of time before something like this hit Marvel and DC. In the real world, we'd be clamoring for this to happen. Again, there are some weak points and some things I would have done differently, but it really is a great storyline, and I'll be curious to see how it affects MU down the road.
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I can't believe these horrible reviews.
Everyone I know loved the thing!
I've read every single thing with marvel's 'Civil War" stamped on it.
And these were by far some of my favorites collected here in this volume.
The art is amazing.
The story is epic.
I believe the main deal with these horrible reviews is a lot of the wayyy older comic fans not being able to cope with such huge, permanent problems caused by the civil war.
My life's been changed by these comics, no joke.
Well worth the money.
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