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fiduch August 31 2006, 19:41:39 UTC
while i haven't read this particular issue (i'm not really a marvel reader), it does highlight a growing trend that i find rather annoying in modern comics: drawn-out, dragging origins that take 3-4 issues before we even see a costume and powers.

recent examples (from DC): blue beetle, firestorm, ion.

it just seems like a complete copout to have several issues just on the backstory of the character and supporting cast, with maybe a couple of teaser panels for the superhero story.

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shaharazad August 31 2006, 19:56:15 UTC
This one didn't even get the teaser panels. I think this was simply a case of a guy whose specialty is writing very long novels having difficulty with the comic book format.

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fiduch August 31 2006, 20:03:51 UTC
it's not even that bad when it's established characters that have somewhat interesting back-stories, and it's sort of a new re-telling of that (ie. all of the ultimate line).

what really gets me is when it's a BRAND NEW CHARACTER. or at least a new version of a character (ie. same code name, different person behind the mask). a first issue of a new character's book should be action-packed, interesting, and exciting enough to hook readers into wanting to read further, instead of taking forever just to get to the hero themselves.

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shaharazad August 31 2006, 20:57:11 UTC
Yes, especially considering the limited budget of the typical comic buyer these days. If I'm going to try a new title, it needs to get me hooked in the first issue. That's often all the chance it gets.

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