Immortal Iron Fist Omnibus Review

This deluxe edition contains bus the critically acclaimed revival of the Iron Fist character run by incredibly talented writers Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction and David Aja Spanish artist extraordinary. Collects Immortal Iron Fist # 1-16 (divided into two arcs later related: "The Last Iron Fist Story" and "The Seven Capital Cities of Heaven"), the Civil War: taking sides, Annual # 1, Orson Randall and the Green Mist of Death, and The Origin of Danny Rand.

I think there is another way of expressing what I felt when reading this book to say that I was truly amazed. Iron Fist, a relatively unknown character of the '70s, one that many see as nothing more than a trick inspired by the influence of kung-fu pop over that decade, is endowed with one of the best comic book series recent years.

First, I think, in order to enjoy this book, there is need for a deep prior knowledge of the characteristics of the Iron Fist and mythology. While the history of packs some surprises regarding the history of theIron Fist legacy, never punishes the new readers. I, for example, while always fascinated with the concept of the character, did not know much more than basic about it. In addition, the first issue shows us a vision of identity is not-so-secret (Iron Fist Danny Rand's) origin story, and for those who want to know more about this bus also conveniently contains "The Origin of Danny Rand" History , featuring the comic that gave rise to the character.

On the history, there really is not much I can say without spoiling some plot. So let's say that from the beginning of this series, Iron Fist is coming off a kind of self-imposed retirement: having abandoned his suit and battles for some time in order to fight the fight of others, Danny feels it is time to take his own load again for reembrace the legacy he has left behind. This is shown in the "Choosing sides" one-shot special, a fresh story with Daredevil and Iron Fist published during the "Civil War" mega-crossover. This story is also present on this bus is a kind of spiritual predecessor to the main series, and I highly recommend reading first. In addition, it makes sense, chronologically speaking.

Now we have the appearance of this book that really scared me: the art of David Aja. From the beginning I realized I was in a very nice visual journey. The beautiful flashback scene that fills the front pages is followed by a prodigious double-page spread showing Iron Fist fighting a horde of terrorists Hydra on a roof in the rain crashing, a scene that made me tremble in fear master Aja art. And that was just the beginning. Aja really took the time to develop innovative troubleshooting page, and is used at all times the various techniques to tell the best story possible from a visual standpoint. The fight scenes (along with everyone else, by the way) are intense and fluid, the characters seem to pop from the pages. Moreover, the overall representation of Iron Fist Aja and his new costume design Danny Rand are simply superb, and the same pattern of cover design came up with is surprisingly elegant.

Which brings me to the only fault I found with the series (other than the fact that came to an end - I really wanted to make it last forever): the inconsistency of art in recent issues. Probably because of the attention to detail and drawings made Aja, he simply could not keep up with the deadlines for some of the ultimate questions. That led to Marvel bring other artists to help the artist complete regular time. This situation reached its pinnacle in the 15 edition, the last of the second story arc, where Aja's art anywhere. Do not misunderstand me: the filling of the artists are great and deliver an explosive and satisfying conclusion. But there is no denying that the series has benefited greatly from having Aja draw to an end. Luckily, he returned to pen and ink wonderful item 16, the latter bringing to life of this collective creative genius of Brubaker-fraction-Aja. But these are all minor repairs, nothing that detract from the overall experience.

Finally, a couple of words about the extras: This book is packed with detailed free-entry as the Iron Fist, which covers its entire history until the end of the stories contained in the bus, covered with alternate, fragments original screenplay for the first question, sketch artists, some comments from David Aja in the character designs he created or updated and cooling exchange e-mail between the creators. Very nice, but given the deluxe treatment of this issue, I could not help feeling that the editors could have added some extras like an interview with the creators (something they did, for example, the Bus Captain America # 1 Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting). But again, these are minor quibbles: there are some extra things fresh packaged here.

To sum it all up, I can not recommend this book enough. The combination of good writing and great art resulted in an artistic work that is right off the bat that exerts some sort of fascination for me. Maybe it's because because of my fascination with real life through kung fu, but I think that would be enough to grab my attention (and this book clearly has a kind of brazen, [crazy, but humor ] ultimately respectful of the martial arts underlying issues - do not expect to see anyone burning the delivery of the Dove chops in real life in the short term). What we really believe is that this book has something to please everyone, either the dynamic and intelligent script, character development, action, kung-fu, humor, mysticism, martial arts-related mythology, pitch black, the wonderful designs etc, nightmares, psychotic spider AT-AT ... In short, this is one of my favorite series of comic time, which was greeted with suspicion at first, but eventually became something like greatness.

Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Review

First, I previously purchased the Captain America Omnibus, vol. 1 HC so I finally can read the great principles of Ed Brubaker stories. While I still have not removed the jacket of this book, this book Spider-Man opened immediately. They have not said shrink-wrap, probably because there was not enough to put around him. This is the largest bound book I've seen in my life!

The union is strong and the colors on the pages come to mind. There's a good table of contents that lists all the topics in this book. This is followed by a great introduction by Stan Lee himself, who gives you some background on how the series of Spider-Man was perfect for that lead to the stories themselves. As you probably know, was started in Amazing Fantasy # 15, which is the first issue of this collection. I have never read so it was a pleasure to finally get the chance. That alone is almost worth the purchase price.

One thing about having a book so great is that you do not have to look elsewhere for the first Spider-Man stories, all are here. I can not wait to continue reading the rest and as you will notice from the beginning, Spider-Man is very neat, there are many boxes on each page title. The work is superb as Spider-Man is an amazing character and really stands out in every scene he is in.

Even if you're not a fan of Marvel, will find all these stories of Spider-Man invaluable for what I do. This is a collection that is unrivaled. All the early stories of Spider-Man is here. Recommended for all fans of comics and for fans of Marvel and Spider-Man is a MUST OWN!

One more thing: If the jaw does not drop when you see the size of this book will be surprised, it's awesome!

The Incredible Hulk Omnibus vol 1 Review

Due to wear and tear of rereading old comics, I've always been a fan of collections, especially those that include additional art or interviews with the creators to think about works considered classics over the years. the complete works have even greater weight when the volumes refer to hard to find comics very expensive. Marvel Masterworks He seemed to be the best they had, even when compared with the graphic novels and paperbacks, because you might receive 10 copies of each volume that includes annuals. Sure, they were more expensive but considering how much trouble you could get for about $ 55, which was certainly much better than buy their own comics if I wanted less degeneration of these precious items. At least you have the opportunity to read stories of years without wearing gloves or the payment of a mint, if you had found all.It seemed the best value and quality for all the collected works.

All this changed when he raised the stakes Marvel with its collections of Omnibus. Marvel Omnibus collections is no bar of the highest quality and value to date. The characters are given a greater sense of their contribution to the comic book industry who care more about the issues we are getting, because Marvel has shown that care about the character too.

Omnibus collections are literally the "red carpet" for their volume, not least for the HULK OMNIBUS. The enormous size of its pages showing Marvel's dedication to underline and bold-faced capitalized importance that the issues discussed here and their place in comics history iconic: much larger than their original comics, strong binding sites, brilliant Each page of each original comic, and unpublished art, current and past interviews (including everything that was in the counterpart teachers), alternate and variant covers - even better - up to 30 numbers per volume, whether annual or special appearances (ie "What if?", etc. ..). All this for less than the cost of two volumes of the masterpieces of Marvel would give only comic reader 20.

I am not attacking the masterpieces because they still feel they have tremendous value, especially when you consider what you can get from those who have not been released from the bus. In addition, many masterpieces have become less expensive in the resale market due to the popularity of the buses. Some can not see the difference bewteen the Omnibus vs masterpieces and just want the issues of great volume.

The buses are becoming as good as Marvel DC series absolute and sometimes much better, because not all the DC Absolute series has beautiful glossy pages. Here, each volume of Marvel's as good as the last and the next.

The thin line is that the Omnibus collections are best there is that Marvel has to release. As a fan of Marvel, I'm more than likely collect all the volumes I can for my favorite superhero, perhaps even those who never have considered before. The bus remind us why they are the icons. X-Men, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Iron Man and Hulk now, comic stars get star treatment, a Director's Cut for their comics. I can not see it get any better than this.

Silver Surfer Essential Vol 1

To begin with, this essential work deserves some serious praise. A few questions Bronze Age exceptionally expensive available low cost, able to print the entire run of Silver Surfer vol. 1 in a book, and even goes so far as to include the history alone Silver Surfer is just before the SS # 1, which took place in a Fantastic Four Annual, not the title of Silver Surfer. For these reasons alone, this is an essential volume that is more worthwhile.

For what it's worth, Silver Surfer # 1-14 were reprinted in color (essential volumes are in black and white) in "Fantasy Masterpieces" at the end of 1970, and each of the topics can be found in stores Funnier $ 1 piece, but the last four digits Silver Surfer and the Fantastic Four would be difficult to find annual low cost without this issue.

But my real disappointment with this collection lies in the fact that Volume 1 is considered. Began in Silver Surfer Fantastic Four and, most unknown, spent a lot of time stated in the title before getting their own title, as well as a renewed source. Silver Surfer Fantastic Four appeared in 48-50, 55-61, 72 and 74-77. Many of these stories were the major turning points for the surfer and offered him a prominent place. He refers to them frequently in the series of Silver Surfer. While it is true that these topics are reproduced in the Fantastic Four essential volumes, most of the fans who want to read about the Surfer not know you have to start somewhere.

Honestly, I think those were some of the best stories of the Surfer's. In its first incarnation, the Surfer was the herald of Galactus compatible, which really seemed to live to serve his master. He wandered around the universe for planets for Galactus consumer would not have to do it. Surfer Galactus gave him the freedom to travel the cosmos, and the Surfer Galactus gave the freedom to live without constantly in search of food. Through this exchange, the two became more than master and servant. They depended on each other, across the cosmos alone, but together. In essence, they were soul mates.

Stan Lee never wrote anything with great subtlety, however, this relationship in some way to understand, without following any character states that every five seconds. There was something beautiful about this master-servant relationship. It was functional, liberating and intimate. Of course, only briefly saw this relationship as both characters made their first appearance in Fantastic Four # 48 and # 49. Once the Surfer discovered that the newest planet he had found for Galactus (Earth) was inhabited, everything changed.

Later incarnations of the surfer that this story would be so simple and black and white, but the original story shows a great reluctance on the part of both the Surfer and Galactus to fight each other. I did not want to hurt the other or break the bond of their relationship master / servent. After the challenge Surfer Galactus, and Galactus condemned to live on Earth by building an invisible barrier around the planet through which the surfer can not pass, our hero is going to regret his decision, wondering why sacrificed everything for a primitive hatred, - full career that never seems to trust him or his intentions.

The series Silver Surfer (reproduced in this volume) can really play up the qualities of Christ and the surfer, portraying him as a martyr to his regret. Although he regrets his decision, which is constantly put into situations where he is forced to sacrifice their freedom for the sake of humanity, once again. However, the Silver Surfer series is also a source of renewal surfer, making the ultimate sacrifice on leaving his home planet of ZENN "The one who lose their link to Galactus (a villain). I found the original premise more complex and fascinating, so I prefer the first Fantastic Four appearances. The key issues are printed on Silver Surfer are good stories too, but someone who really wants to understand the Surfer must start from the beginning.

For those of you who are curious, here is the complete list of the real "essential" first appeared in Silver Surfer, as well as where they spawn. Although SS makes appearances in several other titles during this time (some of which have not been reproduced), none of these aspects could be considered "essential" for Silver Surfer.

Fantastic Four 48-50: first appearance of the SS and the separation of Galactus (Fantastic Four essential vol. 3)
Fantastic Four 57-61: Doctor Doom SS betrays and steals their power, SS loses faith in mankind (never recovered), (Essential Fantastic Four vol. 3)
74-77 Fantastic Four: Galactus faces again (Essential Fantastic Four vol. 4)
Fantastic Four Annual 5: The story of First solo (Essential Fantastic Four vol. 4 and Essential Silver Surfer vol. 1)
Silver Surfer 1-18: home is renovated. Mephisto and other struggles for the first time (Essential Silver Surfer vol. 1)
Fantastic Four 120-128: Stan Lee's final work in the Surfer for many years (probably in Essential Fantastic Four vol. 6, which has not yet been released)
Fantastic Four 155-157: Not written by Lee, but the good news! Mephisto SS fights again and it brings Shalla Bal (probably essential Fantastic Four vol. 7 or 8, which has not yet been released
Silver Surfer mini-series 1-2: Stan Lee's final work on the Surfer, SS also intended to be final confrontation with Galactus (in the future). It reads like a graphic novel Elsewhere, never (reprinted, available in comic shops CHEAP).

And that's all. In all the appearance of the SS after that, is a radically different character, no longer controlled by Stan Lee. Crashcourse I hope this was helpful for some of you. Essential Silver Surfer vol. Volume 1 is a necessary, but not the place to start (or finish).