Finally . . one of my favorite books out there. Last issue we saw that Rick Jones had gained the powers given to him by the Watcher . . you know, those stone obelisks that appeared everywhere during Ultimatum? Well, when his powers activated, Peter, Johnny and Bobby went over to see if they could offer some help, or encouragement. But Rick wasn't really listening. He was mostly just freaked out. This issue they finally start getting through to him, but . . he just wants to know why? Why was he chosen? It isn't until he starts talking about the 'eye' that he saw shortly before his powers activated, that Johnny puts two and two together with what he and the FF experienced during the Ultimatum out in Wyoming. That's where the obelisk that they saw talked to them through Sue and told them that the world needed a saviour for the times to come, and that he had been chosen. But they never found out just who it was. Until now. Since he wants to know why, Rick shunts them all out to the base in Wyoming. But just as they arrive, they find that it's being attacked by a group of women with a lizard theme going. They seem to be working for the HYDRA . . maybe? They call themselves the Serpent Squad. Anyways, Rick is really freaked out about all of this and just wants some kind of answers. However, when they're all thrown into this conflict, he ends up trying to help. Afterwards . . he's thrilled to death. They end up back in his backyard, but he decides that he doesn't really want any of the guys' help. He thinks he needs to figure this one out on his own. As he's flying away, he even comes up with his own name . . Nova! Unlike other writers, Brian Bendis' stories are loaded with characterization. I loved all the banter and humor between Peter, Johnny and Bobby. It was perfect for 3 teenaged boys. I also thought Rick acted perfectly for someone who'd just been given this amazing gift that he didn't ask for. First he comes out of a coma. Then he's given these powers, and responsibilities . . the World's Saviour? Come on, that's pretty deep for a teenaged boy. And then 3 super-heroes show up in his back-yard. That would be a lot for anyone to take in. He freaked out. It would've seem fake if it was otherwise. I'm also enjoying Takeshi Miyazawa's art. It's got just enough of a manga feel to make it interesting. Plus, it fits in nicely with these characters. Like I said, this is one of my favorite books out there, and I love reading it.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ultimate Comics Spider-man #8 - Marvel
Finally . . one of my favorite books out there. Last issue we saw that Rick Jones had gained the powers given to him by the Watcher . . you know, those stone obelisks that appeared everywhere during Ultimatum? Well, when his powers activated, Peter, Johnny and Bobby went over to see if they could offer some help, or encouragement. But Rick wasn't really listening. He was mostly just freaked out. This issue they finally start getting through to him, but . . he just wants to know why? Why was he chosen? It isn't until he starts talking about the 'eye' that he saw shortly before his powers activated, that Johnny puts two and two together with what he and the FF experienced during the Ultimatum out in Wyoming. That's where the obelisk that they saw talked to them through Sue and told them that the world needed a saviour for the times to come, and that he had been chosen. But they never found out just who it was. Until now. Since he wants to know why, Rick shunts them all out to the base in Wyoming. But just as they arrive, they find that it's being attacked by a group of women with a lizard theme going. They seem to be working for the HYDRA . . maybe? They call themselves the Serpent Squad. Anyways, Rick is really freaked out about all of this and just wants some kind of answers. However, when they're all thrown into this conflict, he ends up trying to help. Afterwards . . he's thrilled to death. They end up back in his backyard, but he decides that he doesn't really want any of the guys' help. He thinks he needs to figure this one out on his own. As he's flying away, he even comes up with his own name . . Nova! Unlike other writers, Brian Bendis' stories are loaded with characterization. I loved all the banter and humor between Peter, Johnny and Bobby. It was perfect for 3 teenaged boys. I also thought Rick acted perfectly for someone who'd just been given this amazing gift that he didn't ask for. First he comes out of a coma. Then he's given these powers, and responsibilities . . the World's Saviour? Come on, that's pretty deep for a teenaged boy. And then 3 super-heroes show up in his back-yard. That would be a lot for anyone to take in. He freaked out. It would've seem fake if it was otherwise. I'm also enjoying Takeshi Miyazawa's art. It's got just enough of a manga feel to make it interesting. Plus, it fits in nicely with these characters. Like I said, this is one of my favorite books out there, and I love reading it.
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