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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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