Books : Civil War (Marvel Comics)

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Rating:

- Just Getting Into Marvel
I really enjoyed reading this TPB. I've always been familiar with the Marvel Universe but I haven't really gotten into comics until recently, and I must say after reading this, I was really impressed. I didn't feel completely lost, although it is a little confusing what with all these stories being tied into one another... I was definitely hooked after reading this and I've been picking up all of the different tie ins and spin offs. First class.

Rating:

- its just the civil war graphic novel
only read this if you have not read the civil war series and if you havent it is the coolest comic book crossover. also it has a bunch of explosive scence of heroes fighting heroes

Rating:

- Superb one of teh best storyline ever told!!
the plot and of course all those superheros in 1 was great to see! i would say buy this if notin else cuz u will enjoy this piece of comic! hope they make this in2 a cartoon movie or an actual movie... BUY IT!!!!!!!!

Rating:

- Good story, but nothing out of the ordinary
Although CIVIL WAR has been a huge success for Marvel (at least, according to the sales report given by Diamond Distribution), I felt that this storyline was not that well executed, in accordance to the potential it may had.

Although it seems like the was between heroes for and against the registration act will impact the Marvel Universe for a long time, I felt that this storyline TRIED TOO HARD to setup just bits and pieces of teasers so people would go and buy other heroes tie-ins into the story, instead of spending that space/time in exploring the consequences of this war, or even the causes in a more detailed way. (For my taste, the origin of the problem was too quickly presented and resolved. Therefore, it lacked impact.)

I have never been a Marvel fan, and probably will never be, because this, in my opinon, happens to ofter in MU stories. (DC does things like these in many ocassions, too, to my disappointment, but I feel to a lesser degree.)

I would rather recommend following the New Avengers title, which is more explorative of causes and consequences into its plotlines.

Rating:

- Good idea, poorly executed
The whole concept of "What gives the right to superheroes to make unilateral decisions on who is right or wrong?" is a great one. Why doesn't Spider-man have to become a policeman to fight crime? I can't go arrest the guy who cut me off in traffic even though I know he broke the law.

But this series was 1 issue where they discuss this a little, 5 issues where they fight and play hide and seek. And 1 last issue where they have a final fight that ends because the leader of that side changed his mind. Plus all the ancilliary books that really don't add much to the debate. And every other book in the Marvel universe is changed by this series. Should have been a little more cerebral.

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