Jonathan Hickman is doing a terrific job with this book. He's really bringing some neat ideas to it. And this issue, while used to celebrate Franklin's birthday, this issue is actually a set-up for the next story-arc. First we have Franklin's birthday party to attend, along with all of his friends. Power Pack is there, as well as Spider-man, and Franklin's friends Artie and Leech. Both of which Reed has invited to come live with them since they obviously don't have a home of their own. This progress as they normally would. Anytime the Fantastic Four has a gathering of this type, you just know something bad is going to happen. But for the most part . . the party is uneventful. That is until after everyone leaves. Then they get a visitor in the hallway by Franklin and Valeria's room. He tells Franklin something, but we can't hear him. And then he gives Valeria a very specific message. 'Listen closely because each word was chosen carefully . . it is just for you, Val. No one else can know this. There will be a war between the four cities. The dead must not be forgotten. The future man must return to save the past. And all hope lies in Doom.' She then finds out that her future self is the one who sent him, and leads her to figure out that this future messenger is actually an adult version of her brother, Franklin. But . . as soon as you see this guy in the halls, you have to admit that you expected that. Plus . . he arrives on a time-quake. To me, that kind of gave it away. Anyways, we find out later that his message for Franklin was . .'Rest . . and remember what you are.' Later in his room, Franklin is hiding under his blankets. It looks like he's reading a book or something. We find out that he's actually just created a baby universe. And now his warning has more meaning . . 'The future must be avoided at all costs.' It appears that Franklin is regaining his powers. Neil Edwards fills in on the pencils this issue. I thought it was ok. Not great, but . . it was a pretty uneventful issue, overall. Things should be amped up a bit though next issue.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Fantastic Four #574 - Marvel
Jonathan Hickman is doing a terrific job with this book. He's really bringing some neat ideas to it. And this issue, while used to celebrate Franklin's birthday, this issue is actually a set-up for the next story-arc. First we have Franklin's birthday party to attend, along with all of his friends. Power Pack is there, as well as Spider-man, and Franklin's friends Artie and Leech. Both of which Reed has invited to come live with them since they obviously don't have a home of their own. This progress as they normally would. Anytime the Fantastic Four has a gathering of this type, you just know something bad is going to happen. But for the most part . . the party is uneventful. That is until after everyone leaves. Then they get a visitor in the hallway by Franklin and Valeria's room. He tells Franklin something, but we can't hear him. And then he gives Valeria a very specific message. 'Listen closely because each word was chosen carefully . . it is just for you, Val. No one else can know this. There will be a war between the four cities. The dead must not be forgotten. The future man must return to save the past. And all hope lies in Doom.' She then finds out that her future self is the one who sent him, and leads her to figure out that this future messenger is actually an adult version of her brother, Franklin. But . . as soon as you see this guy in the halls, you have to admit that you expected that. Plus . . he arrives on a time-quake. To me, that kind of gave it away. Anyways, we find out later that his message for Franklin was . .'Rest . . and remember what you are.' Later in his room, Franklin is hiding under his blankets. It looks like he's reading a book or something. We find out that he's actually just created a baby universe. And now his warning has more meaning . . 'The future must be avoided at all costs.' It appears that Franklin is regaining his powers. Neil Edwards fills in on the pencils this issue. I thought it was ok. Not great, but . . it was a pretty uneventful issue, overall. Things should be amped up a bit though next issue.
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