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kadmon's review
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is my short, spoiler-free review. For a long review with spoilers, read: https://alkony.enerla.net/english/the-nexus/arts/graphic-novel-review/fantastic-four-life-story-1-6-graphic-novel-series-marvel-universe-marvel-comics-2021-2022-graphic-novel-review-kadmon
I didn't know anything about the Life Story series, when I've found the first Fantastic Four: Life Story issue. As I've recently read the latest incarnation of the Fantastic Four series, I thought I'd give this a try, especially as I don't usually read FF stories, giving me a chance to getting to know them better.
The Fantastic Four: Life Story graphic novel series is about scientists trying to prevent a catastrophe they've foreshadowed.
The story (by Mark Russel) is good and consistent. There are some character arcs. If you accept the premise, there are no major logical problems.
The graphics are fine, although I wouldn't say the scenes are visually interesting. The characters are recognisable. The action scenes are easy to follow.
The main characters are well developed, we get plenty of information about their life, although we don't get to know their past. The side characters and the antagonists don't get as much development. I feel that the writer wants to build on the previously published stories, hoping that the reader knows them well enough so they don't need here any introductions.
Fantastic Four: Life Story is an interesting sci-fi / fantasy series, I think fans of the Fantastic Four will enjoy it.
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Although the previous issue could have been a good conclusion, the story still goes forward. I felt this issue less interesting than the previous ones, even though there was a lot more action than in either of the previous issues.
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Although the previous issue could have been a good conclusion, the story still goes forward. I felt this issue less interesting than the previous ones, even though there was a lot more action than in either of the previous issues.
My experience
I was mostly satisfied with Fantastic Four: Life Story (2021-2022). I like it when they take some old stories and improve them, and Fantastic Four: Life Story did just that.
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