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alandd's review
2.0
The script didn’t impress me.
This was a very common feeling throughout the book with plots and ideas of things we’ve seen since we were in diapers. I’m also not that amazed with Jack Flag and Free Spirit, and cannot see where they fit in the plot or even their powers/abilities.
This may be against the mainstream, but since I’m not American I have a different view of the Captain America persona and his stories, and the one we get in this first issue is kind of slow. I won’t go so far to say it’s boring, because it’s entertaining to see past and present going on at the same time. It’s a strategy that works well as a narrative for me, plus, I’ve always liked that style when done right.
Talking about style, the artistic style employed here is something I have found to be far too simple and common for my liking. It’s a safe bet for what would be a polemical issue, so it seems like they wanted us to ignore the art and it not be a distraction and focus more on the story. Not so remarkable, but not either a disaster, which was the best option in this case. Very basic to connect with the most readers.
What I really liked was the coloring in the past history scenes. The black and red suited them, reflecting the tension, violence, and silence that were present in them. I could even imagine those parts as in some kind of independent film. These were by far the best part of the book.
With generalities already said, let me get this out of the way because I cannot keep it inside any longer: Marvel, you’re losing a reader, wait, no, lots of readers.
Whenever I spoke with my friends, I always said that Marvel was messing things up with their comics. All the never-ending stories, the countless crossovers, multiple multiverses, different versions of the same character that are being developed at the same time. Seriously, what’s going on? Are you guys running out of ideas?
Captain America was created during World War II by two Jewish men, Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, and for 75 years he has been a symbol of freedom, doing what’s right , justice and equality. It’s not just about what the character represents, however, but what he was created for: a symbolic fight, a little light during such dark times. It’s no coincidence to find out Hydra is based on the Nazis.
It’s damn disrespectful to take this symbol, this emblematic American hero and throw it away his 75 years of story and character development, just because Marvel wants to sell and compete with the DC films that will see the light soon.
For what I’ve seen, this could be a four-issue miniseries, and everything will be explained in issue #2 when that drops on June 15th. So we fans will have to wait until writer Nick Spenser comes up with something really good to explain this grievous mistake.
Since there’s a lot of theories going on right now, here are my two favorites (in order for him to be still a hero): He was part of Hydra in the past and now tries to correct his mistakes; He’s a triple spy, trying to destroy them from inside. Let’s wait…
This was a very common feeling throughout the book with plots and ideas of things we’ve seen since we were in diapers. I’m also not that amazed with Jack Flag and Free Spirit, and cannot see where they fit in the plot or even their powers/abilities.
This may be against the mainstream, but since I’m not American I have a different view of the Captain America persona and his stories, and the one we get in this first issue is kind of slow. I won’t go so far to say it’s boring, because it’s entertaining to see past and present going on at the same time. It’s a strategy that works well as a narrative for me, plus, I’ve always liked that style when done right.
Talking about style, the artistic style employed here is something I have found to be far too simple and common for my liking. It’s a safe bet for what would be a polemical issue, so it seems like they wanted us to ignore the art and it not be a distraction and focus more on the story. Not so remarkable, but not either a disaster, which was the best option in this case. Very basic to connect with the most readers.
What I really liked was the coloring in the past history scenes. The black and red suited them, reflecting the tension, violence, and silence that were present in them. I could even imagine those parts as in some kind of independent film. These were by far the best part of the book.
With generalities already said, let me get this out of the way because I cannot keep it inside any longer: Marvel, you’re losing a reader, wait, no, lots of readers.
Whenever I spoke with my friends, I always said that Marvel was messing things up with their comics. All the never-ending stories, the countless crossovers, multiple multiverses, different versions of the same character that are being developed at the same time. Seriously, what’s going on? Are you guys running out of ideas?
Captain America was created during World War II by two Jewish men, Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, and for 75 years he has been a symbol of freedom, doing what’s right , justice and equality. It’s not just about what the character represents, however, but what he was created for: a symbolic fight, a little light during such dark times. It’s no coincidence to find out Hydra is based on the Nazis.
It’s damn disrespectful to take this symbol, this emblematic American hero and throw it away his 75 years of story and character development, just because Marvel wants to sell and compete with the DC films that will see the light soon.
For what I’ve seen, this could be a four-issue miniseries, and everything will be explained in issue #2 when that drops on June 15th. So we fans will have to wait until writer Nick Spenser comes up with something really good to explain this grievous mistake.
Since there’s a lot of theories going on right now, here are my two favorites (in order for him to be still a hero): He was part of Hydra in the past and now tries to correct his mistakes; He’s a triple spy, trying to destroy them from inside. Let’s wait…
miranda_is_currently_reading's review
2.0
This better be a joke. Or a misdirect. Or he's actually a triple agent. I started this excited Steve was restored and had taken up his shield again; I was NOT prepared to be blindsided and heartbroken.
foreverbeautifulbooks's review
1.0
So, I finished this...
I can't say that I came out of this feeling any better about the storyline. You see. Captain America has always been my favorite of the marvel characters. Strong, alpha, and morally UNCORRUPT! Then we have some piss poor excuses for writers claiming this isn't a gimmick--but after reading this shit show--it feels like a gimmick.
Sorry Tom Brevoort--I'm not buying what your trying to sell me. I don't know if you all are Trump fans because the propoganda of "Make America Great Again." Is so heavy handed in this book I wanted to vomit all over it. Or, one of your editors still isn't sour grapes at being fired by Feige in the MCU. Honestly, I could actually give two shits how you came to this gloriously shitty choice. YOU RUINED CAPTAIN AMERICA!
For all the children that worship him as the ONE marvel hero worthy of picking up Thor's Hammer! You destroyed him. And you know, I'm not some irrational reader. I'm actually a really easy sell! Look at my one star shelf for Christ's Sake! If you don't believe me check out your rating average on the damned marvel website! It ain't much better than this. Honestly, if in the next issue Captain America starts spouting off "Make America Great Again." Bullshit I'm going to protest your main office!
See, some readers are stupid. Yes, I'm going to say it. They are just all golly gee happy to get a new Captain America. And how the hell does this 'restore is youth and vigor'? Did you all even take writing classes. Do you pay attention to the fan base AT ALL???
This isn't something you can write you way out of. I'm sorry--it's not. Not unless this ends up being some Man in the High Castle story arc and its all a meditation...
But I'm just ranting. Here is why the story doesn't work. You have Steve Roger's mother being saved by a Hydra agent, and he see's this as a child. You are setting up Hydra to basically be the radical hate groups of America today that want to "Make America Great Again." Which I guess works, because comics parallel real life. Then you confirm this by bringing in Red Skull and he's spewing the Trump Kool-Aid, which works, I mean they do have the same color face and all.
But then you keep showing these flash backs (Didn't you learn in college creative writing courses that flash backs are a sign of lazy writing skills.) showing this hydra chick being oh so super awesome with Steve and his Mom.
Then Captain America kills a friend to protect Hydra AND YOU LOST ME!
Then you do an interview and say yes, this is him this is going to be him , and you're going to be okay with it. So, I'm unclear are you betting on more of your reading base to be Trump fans? Because your cruising for a bruising. I have thought away this way to much and every direction I try to go where I attempt myself to condone Steve as a Hydra agent, I can't condone it.
So. I say to you, Tom Brevoort! Congratulations! You have ruined for every child in America, and every adult who grew up with the one true hero in Marvel Comics--Captain America. I hope it was worth it for you. I hope you are all proud of yourselves, and I hope you realize I will NEVER show this story arc to my child! I don't need a youthful full of vigor Steve. I needed a morally sound Captain!
I can't say that I came out of this feeling any better about the storyline. You see. Captain America has always been my favorite of the marvel characters. Strong, alpha, and morally UNCORRUPT! Then we have some piss poor excuses for writers claiming this isn't a gimmick--but after reading this shit show--it feels like a gimmick.
Sorry Tom Brevoort--I'm not buying what your trying to sell me. I don't know if you all are Trump fans because the propoganda of "Make America Great Again." Is so heavy handed in this book I wanted to vomit all over it. Or, one of your editors still isn't sour grapes at being fired by Feige in the MCU. Honestly, I could actually give two shits how you came to this gloriously shitty choice. YOU RUINED CAPTAIN AMERICA!
For all the children that worship him as the ONE marvel hero worthy of picking up Thor's Hammer! You destroyed him. And you know, I'm not some irrational reader. I'm actually a really easy sell! Look at my one star shelf for Christ's Sake! If you don't believe me check out your rating average on the damned marvel website! It ain't much better than this. Honestly, if in the next issue Captain America starts spouting off "Make America Great Again." Bullshit I'm going to protest your main office!
See, some readers are stupid. Yes, I'm going to say it. They are just all golly gee happy to get a new Captain America. And how the hell does this 'restore is youth and vigor'? Did you all even take writing classes. Do you pay attention to the fan base AT ALL???
This isn't something you can write you way out of. I'm sorry--it's not. Not unless this ends up being some Man in the High Castle story arc and its all a meditation...
But I'm just ranting. Here is why the story doesn't work. You have Steve Roger's mother being saved by a Hydra agent, and he see's this as a child. You are setting up Hydra to basically be the radical hate groups of America today that want to "Make America Great Again." Which I guess works, because comics parallel real life. Then you confirm this by bringing in Red Skull and he's spewing the Trump Kool-Aid, which works, I mean they do have the same color face and all.
But then you keep showing these flash backs (Didn't you learn in college creative writing courses that flash backs are a sign of lazy writing skills.) showing this hydra chick being oh so super awesome with Steve and his Mom.
Then Captain America kills a friend to protect Hydra AND YOU LOST ME!
Then you do an interview and say yes, this is him this is going to be him , and you're going to be okay with it. So, I'm unclear are you betting on more of your reading base to be Trump fans? Because your cruising for a bruising. I have thought away this way to much and every direction I try to go where I attempt myself to condone Steve as a Hydra agent, I can't condone it.
So. I say to you, Tom Brevoort! Congratulations! You have ruined for every child in America, and every adult who grew up with the one true hero in Marvel Comics--Captain America. I hope it was worth it for you. I hope you are all proud of yourselves, and I hope you realize I will NEVER show this story arc to my child! I don't need a youthful full of vigor Steve. I needed a morally sound Captain!
breezyjean's review
2.0
Picking up this comic was really exciting, because I love Steve Rogers as Captain America. Going through the story it had an interesting perspective of going through the backstories of the villain. It took the time to make you realize that a lot of the bad guys didn't end up that way because of bad intentions. That in itself was seeming pretty interesting for me, but it did nothing to help me understand the choice to reveal Steve Rogers as an agent of Hydra. I am interested to see what the writers bring in the next comic as far as the reasoning behind it. While I hope that they have a great story planned I won't hold my breath as it may just be a ploy to shock fans and sell comics.
revengelyne's review
5.0
Normally I don't pick up Captain America comics (not a big fan of his but my nephew is) but I had heard of some controversy with this one and it really piqued my interest. I became even more curious when I saw boatloads of tears from fanboys falling and I had to find out why.
The reason? This:
It was revealed in this new reboot(?) that Captain America is not the hero you really know but an agent of Hydra. You see a Hydra agent saved his Mother from being beaten by Steve's father one day and since then, well the rest becomes history. None of his team members seem to be aware of it and the one who might have known, Jack Flag, was tossed out of the plane during a rescue by the Captain himself. Is the hero dead? Perhaps. Maybe we will know in the next issue.
Although this storyline is interesting, I have wondered if the idea itself had been drawn from a "What If" idea that just got expanded further and made into a comic. Still I am looking forward to see exactly what the Captain does or doesn't do.
And what will his teammates think when they uncover the truth?
I am going to stay tuned and see how the entire thing plays out. Maybe I will enjoy it. Maybe I won't.
Only time will really tell.
The reason? This:
It was revealed in this new reboot(?) that Captain America is not the hero you really know but an agent of Hydra. You see a Hydra agent saved his Mother from being beaten by Steve's father one day and since then, well the rest becomes history. None of his team members seem to be aware of it and the one who might have known, Jack Flag, was tossed out of the plane during a rescue by the Captain himself. Is the hero dead? Perhaps. Maybe we will know in the next issue.
Although this storyline is interesting, I have wondered if the idea itself had been drawn from a "What If" idea that just got expanded further and made into a comic. Still I am looking forward to see exactly what the Captain does or doesn't do.
And what will his teammates think when they uncover the truth?
I am going to stay tuned and see how the entire thing plays out. Maybe I will enjoy it. Maybe I won't.
Only time will really tell.
likethebabyfood's review
3.0
I’ve read comics before, but this was the first time I’ve sat down and actually read a series. Of course it’s the one where Cap is suddenly a Hydra Agent. I, not sure if it’s the best intro, but I hope it’s all a dream.
Also jack flag is the most relatable character in the book.
Also jack flag is the most relatable character in the book.
streetsmcrts's review
2.0
it's fine, actually. but some points that makes me don't like this book is how steve rogers is actually works with hydra, and at the latest issue he also works with zemo. it's feels weird to see steve with hydra, though
arturourbanos's review
2.0
Espero que Nick Spencer sepa solucionar todo esto porque esto recordemos que ha pasado en el universo canon y no en ninguno alternativo. Al menos que nos cuente el porqué, que nos explique porque se acaba de cargar a un personaje entero.