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Fantastic Four (2018)
Fantastic Four, Vol. 3: The Herald of Doom
The Fantastic Four faces the Herald of Doom! Galactus has returned to devour Earth, and only one man can save us. No, not Reed Richards — Doctor Doom! But where are the FF in this conflict? Locked in battle against the brave new hero of the Latverian people, Victorious! Thanks to the benevolence and ingenuity of their beloved leader, Victor Von Doom, Latverians will soon know a new age of peace and prosperity, and Latveria will take its rightful place on the world stage — as long as four nefarious foreign invaders are punished for their crimes! Death to the Fantastic Four! But one cruel act will forever change the relationship between the FF and Doom. The fate of Latveria and the world — and the balance of cosmic power in the universe — all rests on one decision!
COLLECTING: FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) 6-11
COLLECTING: FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) 6-11
144 pages, Paperback
First published September 18, 2019
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Dan Slott
1,985 books451 followersDan Slott is an American comic book writer, the current writer on Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, and is best known for his work on books such as Arkham Asylum: Living Hell, She-Hulk, Silver Surfer, The Superior Spider-Man, and Ren & Stimpy.
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November 11, 2020
Hot off the tails of the wedding Ben Grimm and co. are off to Latveria, where it appears Doom has lured Galactus! Slott is slowly getting into the Four but needs to start stamping his mark on the characters as at the moment they feel real and true to form - but also as carbon copies of their templates with little new insight or depth. In addition all Doom's recently complexity has been removed! A weak not well thought out story with a somewhat forgettable conclusion. 5 out of 12.
May 31, 2021
Two thoughts:
1) Dan Slott is great at writing Marvel characters. He’s a treat.
2) Superheroes shouldn’t have kids. They make sucktacular parents, and it’s hard to suspend disbelief when they repeatedly put their children in harm’s way. For the same reason, they probably shouldn’t have pets. Except for Lockheed, maybe.
1) Dan Slott is great at writing Marvel characters. He’s a treat.
2) Superheroes shouldn’t have kids. They make sucktacular parents, and it’s hard to suspend disbelief when they repeatedly put their children in harm’s way. For the same reason, they probably shouldn’t have pets. Except for Lockheed, maybe.
May 14, 2024
3.5 stars
"ENOUGH! All four of you, stand down NOW! Or face the full fury of DOOM!" -- Dr. Doom, villain
"Oh, for the love of . . . How do you have ANY fury left?! Me, on the other hand - I'M JUST GETTIN' STARTED!" -- The Thing, heroically signifying that it's his "clobberin' time" moment
This volume starts a little too slowly - arrogant malefactor Dr. Victor Von Doom is his usual verbose self, expounding endlessly on his diabolical plans while he has imprisoned the title characters - but it finally kicks in with a sci-fi / action plot that pleasingly requires Marvel's 'first family' to exhibit some coordinated super-heroic teamwork. Nothing special, you might think by that description, but when executed well it still makes for a fun read. The subsequent storyline has a pleasant FF-hosted street fair interrupted by an unexpected intergalactic threat - you know, that old chestnut of a narrative - but it's the tale's little moments, such as a panel featuring the team's non-superpowered Big Apple neighbors calmly ready to 'throw down' alongside them in battle, which provide the needed sparks.
"ENOUGH! All four of you, stand down NOW! Or face the full fury of DOOM!" -- Dr. Doom, villain
"Oh, for the love of . . . How do you have ANY fury left?! Me, on the other hand - I'M JUST GETTIN' STARTED!" -- The Thing, heroically signifying that it's his "clobberin' time" moment
This volume starts a little too slowly - arrogant malefactor Dr. Victor Von Doom is his usual verbose self, expounding endlessly on his diabolical plans while he has imprisoned the title characters - but it finally kicks in with a sci-fi / action plot that pleasingly requires Marvel's 'first family' to exhibit some coordinated super-heroic teamwork. Nothing special, you might think by that description, but when executed well it still makes for a fun read. The subsequent storyline has a pleasant FF-hosted street fair interrupted by an unexpected intergalactic threat - you know, that old chestnut of a narrative - but it's the tale's little moments, such as a panel featuring the team's non-superpowered Big Apple neighbors calmly ready to 'throw down' alongside them in battle, which provide the needed sparks.
January 28, 2021
Dr. Doom lures Galactus to Latveria so, of course, the FF head to Latveria as well to keep Doom from screwing up. Slott writes a classic Doom who thinks he's the hero. Only he knows best when his hubris gets in the way. Then there's a War of the Realms crossover. Finally Val and Franklin go take their drivers test. Slott has decided to focus on the teenage Richards quite a bit. Not sure how I feel about that. There are plenty of teen books already out there.
October 8, 2022
This took me quite a while to read but it was quite fun!
So we see Dr Doom taking on Galactus when he attempts to attack Latveria and it might have something to do with Victorious and thus we see them team up and take him on but Doom has his own plans and then we see the threat he becomes and finally what happens when FF fight back and what Sue does to him is savage and it will come back to bite her in a big way!
Then the stuff with War of the realm monsters coming and then later on in Microverse and I love the way Slott writes Franklin and well the teen angst is on full display and it's so awesome and then by the end seeing the bond b/w brother and sister was awesome and well done and also focus on the Yancy street stuff haha!
Really a fun volume and has that cosmic scope but also those personal stories of the family that make it so awesome!
So we see Dr Doom taking on Galactus when he attempts to attack Latveria and it might have something to do with Victorious and thus we see them team up and take him on but Doom has his own plans and then we see the threat he becomes and finally what happens when FF fight back and what Sue does to him is savage and it will come back to bite her in a big way!
Then the stuff with War of the realm monsters coming and then later on in Microverse and I love the way Slott writes Franklin and well the teen angst is on full display and it's so awesome and then by the end seeing the bond b/w brother and sister was awesome and well done and also focus on the Yancy street stuff haha!
Really a fun volume and has that cosmic scope but also those personal stories of the family that make it so awesome!
June 25, 2019
So the previous volume ended up containing far fewer issues than Marvel first announced, basically only containing the two issues addressing the wedding of Ben and Alicia. I won't raise my rating for a volume of comics that only contains two issues, never mind their length, but this volume is actually the one that contains all the dull superheroic drivel that I was complaining about in the review of volume 2. Yeah, I stopped following the single issues of this series and I doubt I'll come back for more of it, at least not until it's all wrapped up and collected in an easily digestible format. Either way, what a disappointment. I expected so much more from Dan Slott after his magnificent Silver Surfer run.
January 4, 2020
I’m still buzzing with joy about having my beloved FF back after so long away and I really enjoyed all the tales collected in this volume. The only thing hurting this book (unexplained resurrections of supporting cast members aside) is the lack of a regular artist. If they could sort this out I’d be giving this book all the stars.
September 29, 2019
[Note: Actually collects issues #6-11]
Doctor Doom has his sights set on new prey - Galactus, the Devourerer of Worlds! But of course, the Fantastic Four aren't about to let him just take the Power Cosmic and upset the balance of the universe, but a new villain named Victorious stands between them and stopping Doom once and for all! Plus, the War Of The Realms comes to Yancy Street, and Val and Franklin tackle their greatest challenge so far - driving lessons!
Herald Of Doom is...fine. It's a good idea, but it feels reductive in terms of Doom's character progression, and there are only so many times you can believe that his hubris will blind him to his own stupidity. The way the Four manage to 'defeat' him is pretty clever though, and shows once more how much Slott understands the characters and their tight relationship. Victorious is interesting, but a bit of a non-starter overall.
The two single issues are probably better - the War Of The Realms tie-in less so, mainly because by the time it gets going, it ends, but the driving lesson issue that ends the volume is very funny indeed.
The more irritating aspect of this series is the lack of a consistent art team. These six issues have something like 9 artists across them, and it gets more than a little grating. If you need a rotating art team, fine, but settle on two or three artists, don't just throw as many as you can at issues to get them out on time.
Fantastic Four's kind of floundering. This volume's got a lot of the good ingredients needed to make a great F4 story, but it's having trouble putting them together consistently.
Doctor Doom has his sights set on new prey - Galactus, the Devourerer of Worlds! But of course, the Fantastic Four aren't about to let him just take the Power Cosmic and upset the balance of the universe, but a new villain named Victorious stands between them and stopping Doom once and for all! Plus, the War Of The Realms comes to Yancy Street, and Val and Franklin tackle their greatest challenge so far - driving lessons!
Herald Of Doom is...fine. It's a good idea, but it feels reductive in terms of Doom's character progression, and there are only so many times you can believe that his hubris will blind him to his own stupidity. The way the Four manage to 'defeat' him is pretty clever though, and shows once more how much Slott understands the characters and their tight relationship. Victorious is interesting, but a bit of a non-starter overall.
The two single issues are probably better - the War Of The Realms tie-in less so, mainly because by the time it gets going, it ends, but the driving lesson issue that ends the volume is very funny indeed.
The more irritating aspect of this series is the lack of a consistent art team. These six issues have something like 9 artists across them, and it gets more than a little grating. If you need a rotating art team, fine, but settle on two or three artists, don't just throw as many as you can at issues to get them out on time.
Fantastic Four's kind of floundering. This volume's got a lot of the good ingredients needed to make a great F4 story, but it's having trouble putting them together consistently.
June 4, 2019
So Dan Slotts Fantastic Four isn’t quite as good as I was hoping for, so far anyway. I don’t know if he’s trying to cram too much or it’s the stories that aren’t clicking with me? I don’t know. I’m hoping it’ll get better (though the next few issues tie in with War of Realms which I haven’t been following)
September 14, 2020
When done well a good Fantastic Four comic is the right kind of mediocre: reassuring, fun, optimistic, but above all familiar. And that's what happens here, with some very bright and engaging artwork to accompany. 'Nuff said.
April 29, 2021
olha só que história gostosa dessa família marvel, um foco maior no destino que é um ótimo vilão e na família principalmente nos filhoss, oque eu tive muito pouco contato (sim é a primeira fase que leio do quarteto) e curto muito essa pegada famíly o qual tive contato com o super do Tomasi... e para falar a real o mais fraquinho é o tien-in de guerra dos reinos que ainda é bom pq ta mais focado em continuar o tema da HQ do que mudar o foco para a guerra dos reinos, gosto quando a megasaga é só plano de fundo pq ai n fica tão sem sentido para quem não acompanhou. a saga e mesmo assim fica marcado para quem quiser conhecer mais
February 25, 2020
Kind of sappy and overly sentimental, but hey, it's the FF! I, too, wish there was a more consistent look to the art, instead of rotating through so many different illustrators. Also, it would be nice to tone down all the gooey stuff and get back to a more serious story. Dan Slott just hasn't found his groove yet with this title and I'm starting to wonder if he will.
August 26, 2019
I guess I’m in the minority here but that’s fine. I enjoyed this book. By no mean was it perfect but it entertained me and makes me want to read the next story. When Ben called Galactus “high pockets” I lost it. Lol!!
September 15, 2020
So maybe the problem here is that Slott is writing a kid's comic? Because that's sure what his continually mediocre run reads like.
I mean, take this. We get a long arc of Doom vs. Galactus, which totally sounds like the sort of thing that a fourteen-year-old would doodle in their spiral binder during algebra class. And then there's one issue of teenage angst for the older Richards kids (which as sad as it is to say is the best part of this volume). And then one issue about a microverse invasion that's actually all focused on one punchline that's telegraphed from the start of the issue.
The thing is, this isn't just humor. Slott has done adult humor (albeit not "adult" humor) before, in She-Hulk, and it was hilarious. This is just asinine. And obvious. And dull. There's no depth.
So, this was perfectly OK. Call it 2.5 stars.
PS: Remember when Doom had depth in Bendis' stories? Slott doesn't.
I mean, take this. We get a long arc of Doom vs. Galactus, which totally sounds like the sort of thing that a fourteen-year-old would doodle in their spiral binder during algebra class. And then there's one issue of teenage angst for the older Richards kids (which as sad as it is to say is the best part of this volume). And then one issue about a microverse invasion that's actually all focused on one punchline that's telegraphed from the start of the issue.
The thing is, this isn't just humor. Slott has done adult humor (albeit not "adult" humor) before, in She-Hulk, and it was hilarious. This is just asinine. And obvious. And dull. There's no depth.
So, this was perfectly OK. Call it 2.5 stars.
PS: Remember when Doom had depth in Bendis' stories? Slott doesn't.
July 23, 2020
This was okay. Not a huge fan of how Doom is here. He's just the typical evil villain, which kind of sucks, because Slott usually does villains well. Also the art can be hit or miss. I do really like the more family moments and those work really well. Too bad the adventures aren't as fun.
March 25, 2021
Boring and a chore to read with nothing interesting happening. Artwork wasn't the best for my eyes either. Reading Slott's Iron Man concurrently and it hurts to get double disappointed at the same time. Almost makes me wanna reread his Superior run to not change an opinion about his writing.
If you wonder what it's like reading this FF series, it's like watching an action film made in USA. But with more cliches, if that's possible.
If you wonder what it's like reading this FF series, it's like watching an action film made in USA. But with more cliches, if that's possible.
January 11, 2021
Each issue is fine in itself, but this story as a whole...it just seems like there are no real consequences. At no point did I feel worried...I knew it'd all be fine in the end...our plucky heroes would prevail. And Doom..way too much of an arrogant buffoon. Too one-dimensional.
September 9, 2022
I want to give this book three stars for being so full of Slott-isms but that seems like a ME problem not a Dan problem, so I’m rounding up.
Maybe I just need to take a few more years off from Slott, after sticking with him during his entire run on Spidey? I dunno what doesn’t excite me about these stories - it’s not like he isn’t having fun with these toys, and he’s coming up with creative scenes (hell, even the treatment of the event tie-in was reasonably fluid).
And yet, reading his stuff just seems like a chore?
I feel like a terrible human being.
*The name of this book is Fantastic Four by Dan Slott, Vol. 3: The Herald of Doom, not, as Goodreads insists, "The Herald of Doom." This is due to their misguided policy that a comic book with both a volume number and subtitle shall be listed here only by the subtitle. Every comic book reader with more than a passing interest knows this is fundamentally incorrect. Refer to this book as "The Herald of Doom," and next to no one will have a clue what you're talking about. Those miniscule few, who might, would naturally ask, "Oh, you mean Fantastic Four by Dan Slott, Vol. 3?"
Maybe I just need to take a few more years off from Slott, after sticking with him during his entire run on Spidey? I dunno what doesn’t excite me about these stories - it’s not like he isn’t having fun with these toys, and he’s coming up with creative scenes (hell, even the treatment of the event tie-in was reasonably fluid).
And yet, reading his stuff just seems like a chore?
I feel like a terrible human being.
*The name of this book is Fantastic Four by Dan Slott, Vol. 3: The Herald of Doom, not, as Goodreads insists, "The Herald of Doom." This is due to their misguided policy that a comic book with both a volume number and subtitle shall be listed here only by the subtitle. Every comic book reader with more than a passing interest knows this is fundamentally incorrect. Refer to this book as "The Herald of Doom," and next to no one will have a clue what you're talking about. Those miniscule few, who might, would naturally ask, "Oh, you mean Fantastic Four by Dan Slott, Vol. 3?"
October 18, 2019
This volume probably deserves a little more than 3, but still less than 4. It contains a key component that I both wanted and expected from a Slott Fantastic Four book: original, inventive and imaginative ideas.
The FF go up against both Doom AND Galactus, probably the two big mainstays of the FF and the core of this little get together was an idea that I had never thought of before. The resolution of it falls into the same mold as some previous meetings, but skillfully still leads to a future plot thread. There was also a move by the Invisible Woman which I really enjoyed and is sure to result in further conflict.
Slott also spends some time putting the rest of the family in perspective. Franklin and Valeria's place in the team needed to be clarified and for the most part it is. Both their powers/abilities are now limited and there's a reminder that they are still just kids.
The art is...meh. There's nothing wrong with it, just doesn't spark the sense of amazement and wonder that should come along with this book.
The FF go up against both Doom AND Galactus, probably the two big mainstays of the FF and the core of this little get together was an idea that I had never thought of before. The resolution of it falls into the same mold as some previous meetings, but skillfully still leads to a future plot thread. There was also a move by the Invisible Woman which I really enjoyed and is sure to result in further conflict.
Slott also spends some time putting the rest of the family in perspective. Franklin and Valeria's place in the team needed to be clarified and for the most part it is. Both their powers/abilities are now limited and there's a reminder that they are still just kids.
The art is...meh. There's nothing wrong with it, just doesn't spark the sense of amazement and wonder that should come along with this book.
February 28, 2020
Is it the same Dan Slott who wrote some quite good Amazing Spider-Man stories on the steering wheel here?
It sure doesn't look like it.
I've never been a fan of the FF and this series don't seem to hold the promise that I'll ever be.
Doom does Doom stuff, going mwahahah all over again for some reason and loses at the end. Gee, I didn't see that coming. Oddly, Slott portrays Latverians as moronics yessirs in awe of their supreme leader. Weird.
Some boring stuff happens to Val and Franklin. Don't remember what already. When I finished yawning I had to start again with the 2 ending fillers. Man, what a drag!
Art isn't even very good, standard in-house stuff.
Maybe 2 or 3 good lines here and there but nothing justifying the purchase of this book. After 11 issues I feel the series is oriented for a young age public. Very much younger than me anyway. I'm way too old for this shit.
Are you sure it's the same Dan Slott?
It sure doesn't look like it.
I've never been a fan of the FF and this series don't seem to hold the promise that I'll ever be.
Doom does Doom stuff, going mwahahah all over again for some reason and loses at the end. Gee, I didn't see that coming. Oddly, Slott portrays Latverians as moronics yessirs in awe of their supreme leader. Weird.
Some boring stuff happens to Val and Franklin. Don't remember what already. When I finished yawning I had to start again with the 2 ending fillers. Man, what a drag!
Art isn't even very good, standard in-house stuff.
Maybe 2 or 3 good lines here and there but nothing justifying the purchase of this book. After 11 issues I feel the series is oriented for a young age public. Very much younger than me anyway. I'm way too old for this shit.
Are you sure it's the same Dan Slott?
December 16, 2019
Leave it to Doctor Doom to have a crazy plan involving luring Galactus to Latveria - a plan that, naturally, involves the Fantastic Four. The first half of The Herald of Doom is a classic comic adventure: the FF vs. Doom feat. Galactus, probably for the millionth time, just as good as ever. The battles are quality, the twists are smart, and the banter is charming. It's just a fun ride from start to finish.
The pair of back-up issues are fun too, offering some space for Franklin and Valeria to grow as characters. Angsty Franklin is actually perfect, a real human among all the superheroes. I really appreciate how these new Fantastic Four books are very much about the FF as a family. Sure, they battle Doom and ice giants (War of the Realms tie-in, natch), but they also communicate and care for one another. You go from reading Old Man Logan to a book like this and it's total whiplash.
The pair of back-up issues are fun too, offering some space for Franklin and Valeria to grow as characters. Angsty Franklin is actually perfect, a real human among all the superheroes. I really appreciate how these new Fantastic Four books are very much about the FF as a family. Sure, they battle Doom and ice giants (War of the Realms tie-in, natch), but they also communicate and care for one another. You go from reading Old Man Logan to a book like this and it's total whiplash.
February 21, 2020
I've been a Dan Slott fan for some time now but his take on the FF is pretty terrible. It appears as if he's never read an issue of FF. How did Ben's Aunt Petunia age so fast? She's supposed to be about Ben's age and a looker. But that's just the most pronounced discontinuity. Honestly, just don't bother with this series.
January 2, 2020
3.5 Stars.
The Fantastic Four are back to doing what they do best: Fighting against Doom and Galactus! Picking up right where the last Volume left off (right after the ceremony of the Grimm wedding), Marvel's First Family heads off to Latveria to help Doom take down the World Eater. Highlights:
- Doom has a herald of his own in Victorious. She, being powered by the Power Cosmic, is the lure for Galactus' attention. She is able to eventually break the hold Doom has on her, but chooses to serve him anyways.
- Doom, with the help of the F4, is able to subdue Galactus and turn him into a power supply, but that also gets the team captured and put into traps. They break out and feed Galactus back his power and he leaves Earth.
- Before Doom can recapture the team, they are teleported out by a device Valeria made.
- A Yancy Street block party is thrown so that the people of the neighborhood can meet the Richards family.... but it is interrupted by a group of frost giants (the obligatory current MU crossover with War of the Realms), but they are defeated quickly and sent on.
- A hilarious issue ends the Volume where Franklin and Valeria are tasked with getting their driver's licences. Yes, it ends up in an adventure in the Microverse, but funny nonetheless.
Overall, Volume 3 takes the F4 back to their standard stuff. Will the book continue to be good or go back to the way it was before? I definitely want to see what happens next.
Recommend.
The Fantastic Four are back to doing what they do best: Fighting against Doom and Galactus! Picking up right where the last Volume left off (right after the ceremony of the Grimm wedding), Marvel's First Family heads off to Latveria to help Doom take down the World Eater. Highlights:
- Doom has a herald of his own in Victorious. She, being powered by the Power Cosmic, is the lure for Galactus' attention. She is able to eventually break the hold Doom has on her, but chooses to serve him anyways.
- Doom, with the help of the F4, is able to subdue Galactus and turn him into a power supply, but that also gets the team captured and put into traps. They break out and feed Galactus back his power and he leaves Earth.
- Before Doom can recapture the team, they are teleported out by a device Valeria made.
- A Yancy Street block party is thrown so that the people of the neighborhood can meet the Richards family.... but it is interrupted by a group of frost giants (the obligatory current MU crossover with War of the Realms), but they are defeated quickly and sent on.
- A hilarious issue ends the Volume where Franklin and Valeria are tasked with getting their driver's licences. Yes, it ends up in an adventure in the Microverse, but funny nonetheless.
Overall, Volume 3 takes the F4 back to their standard stuff. Will the book continue to be good or go back to the way it was before? I definitely want to see what happens next.
Recommend.
June 21, 2019
This run is awful. I keep waiting for it to gain steam, but this shows that even if it has some steam it will not know how to contain it to drive a story.
There is a huge cosmic, earth destroying threat! Let's fight it in a large empty field. It is going to destroy the whole world though. Oh, well I guess if you look real hard there are 4 people over there let's try to keep them safe I guess. This book is a lot and I mean a lot of tell and almost 0 show in the story writing. And you can tell the science gun is an attempt at Hickman fun but it fails terribly and comes off as stupid.
Now the FF are in some traps that are geared toward their individual powers and oh man how will they get out? Classic FF smarts and science? Um, well the traps just kind of break or turn out were not that good, also willpower I guess?
Ok, now to defeat the bad guy. A true test of wills if ever there was one, am I right? No, why don't we pants him and then let an internet comment section take him down.
I will say that the stuff with Franklin and Valeria is pretty good and the only thing worth reading. If the FF are going to be this dull and blundering then put them away again, and let Slott have the book he seems to prefer with their children in the lead.
There is a huge cosmic, earth destroying threat! Let's fight it in a large empty field. It is going to destroy the whole world though. Oh, well I guess if you look real hard there are 4 people over there let's try to keep them safe I guess. This book is a lot and I mean a lot of tell and almost 0 show in the story writing. And you can tell the science gun is an attempt at Hickman fun but it fails terribly and comes off as stupid.
Now the FF are in some traps that are geared toward their individual powers and oh man how will they get out? Classic FF smarts and science? Um, well the traps just kind of break or turn out were not that good, also willpower I guess?
Ok, now to defeat the bad guy. A true test of wills if ever there was one, am I right? No, why don't we pants him and then let an internet comment section take him down.
I will say that the stuff with Franklin and Valeria is pretty good and the only thing worth reading. If the FF are going to be this dull and blundering then put them away again, and let Slott have the book he seems to prefer with their children in the lead.
February 26, 2021
Well... it was nice while it lasted. The Doom/Galactus four-parter that’s the bulk of the volume has some great touches and some solid ideas but it’s still vexing to see the solid character work Doom got over the last few years be so quickly painted over. This is a Doom that still builds individual death traps and underestimates Sue Richards, so a very old school take* on the character indeed, and not particularly interesting to read, a few nice scenes aside. Slott’s handle on the leads is getting much better, and I read the comic during the Paibok The Power Skrull years so I’ve certainly read many worse FF comics but this still feels a bit flat. The volume is rounded out by a twee but pleasant Yancy Street story and a fun one-shot about Franklin and Valeria’s driving tests which is a bit spoiled by the antagonist being a bad fat joke. So far the Slott run is frustrating: the charming parts lack ideas and the ideas lack charm.
*speaking of old school... there’s a cute follow up on a very old John Byrne FF story here. Except that was the exact same story which introduced Ben’s Aunt Petunia as a young woman, which Slott has very conspicuously retconned. It’s a weird thing to refer back to as it draws attention to the retcon - so maybe there’s a wider plan here?
*speaking of old school... there’s a cute follow up on a very old John Byrne FF story here. Except that was the exact same story which introduced Ben’s Aunt Petunia as a young woman, which Slott has very conspicuously retconned. It’s a weird thing to refer back to as it draws attention to the retcon - so maybe there’s a wider plan here?
May 24, 2020
Era por isso que eu estava esperando quando a Marvel anunciou Dan Slott para tomar conta dos roteiros de Quarteto Fantástico! Depois de dois encadernados bastante sem sal, incluindo aqui o casamento de Ben Grimm e Alicia Masters, este terceiro encadernado traz aquilo que o Quarteto Fantástico foi feito para e que tem encantando gerações e gerações a fio: uma aventura dinâmica de uma família diferente das outras. Achei muito boa a solução que arranjaram para avançar a produção da revista, com Aaron Kuder cuidando dos desenhos do embate da família fantástica contra Galactus e o Doutor Destino, enquanto Paco Medina, tratava dos filhos Franklin e Valéria se virando na cada da famosa Tia Petúnia do Coisa. Foi aventura do começo ao fim, com desenhos e cores bem feitos, o tratamento que o Quarteto merecia desde que parou de ser publicado pela Marvel, mas que demorou três encadernados para que se realizasse. Ficam aqui, então, os votos de que a próxima edição encadernada do Quarteto Fantástico faça jus a esta e que mantenha esse mesmo sentimento de aventura que fez valer a pena este volume 3.
December 31, 2020
I legitimately hate the constant back-sliding they keep pulling off with Doom; he was at an interesting place at the end of Bendis' "Superior Iron Man" run and to treat that run as if it never happened is a disservice to what was legitimately an interesting character arc from all the way from Hickman's FF run to the finale of SIM.
For what it is though, a FF/Galactus/Doom story, this was a pleasant enough read. Slott does an excellent job of capturing the voices and the ever-mystical 'feel' of all four of our fantastic team.
Now, if I could only live down the crippling disappointment I feel over Doom backtracking.
For what it is though, a FF/Galactus/Doom story, this was a pleasant enough read. Slott does an excellent job of capturing the voices and the ever-mystical 'feel' of all four of our fantastic team.
Now, if I could only live down the crippling disappointment I feel over Doom backtracking.
July 23, 2019
Tož já nevim, ale Slott mi u FF pořád nějak nesedí a strašně se mi při čtení stýskalo po Hickmanovi. Veškerej character developomnet Doctor Dooma za posledních X let je pryč... jen tak, bez vysvětlení. Protože Slott. Jo, v mainstreamu je to běžný, ale stejně mě to štve. Kdyby to aspoň k něčemu bylo, ale ten příběh postavy nikam neposouvá a Doom se chová jako v šedesátkách "Mám velké ego a stavím smrtící pasti. Koukněte na mě." To co mu Sue udělá v přímém přenosu je divné a Slott jde přímo proti svému psaní z ASM #657. A Franklin je pěknej spratek.
A to jsem se na návrat FF tak těšil
A to jsem se na návrat FF tak těšil
December 3, 2019
I enjoyed it a bit more than the previous volume, but it still angered me a bit. I am hating this whole 'walk-back' they are doing to bring characters back to their 'legacy' versions. Like come on, let characters have growth! Doom's progression to anti-hero was amazing and some of my favorite final bits of Bendis' Marvel work, but Slott decides to say f*** it and reset Doom to this 'genius' who is capable of making fundamental mistakes about his enemies.
Meh, I'm done with FF for now.
Meh, I'm done with FF for now.
January 3, 2021
Being a relaunch of a Marvel flagship title, by a top writer as Slott, it's been quite disappointing so far.
The good: At its best moments, it reminded me a bit of the Waid/Wieringo run.
The bad: Unremarkable. Also, this volume featured four different artists in five consecutive issues (even before the fist year of the series is over). The art is not bad at all, but not having a regular artist on an A-list series, at least for every arc/TPB, is a big fail from the editor.
Two stars, just because it was slightly better than the two previous volumes.
Edit: Issue #11 was really funny.
The good: At its best moments, it reminded me a bit of the Waid/Wieringo run.
The bad: Unremarkable. Also, this volume featured four different artists in five consecutive issues (even before the fist year of the series is over). The art is not bad at all, but not having a regular artist on an A-list series, at least for every arc/TPB, is a big fail from the editor.
Two stars, just because it was slightly better than the two previous volumes.
Edit: Issue #11 was really funny.
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