Road to Civil War and Annihilation

Kino · Post by **Kino** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 8:22 pm

So Marvel's two big events are either hitting the stands or gettign ready to. I picked up Annihiliation Prologue and I think the story is good just I do not care for the art. I can't wait for the Silver Surfer, SUperSkrull, Nova and Ronan titles to hit the stands. I look forward to the rest of the series.

Road to Civil War. I picke up Avengers and AMS and I must say I like what I am seeing which is a pleasant surprise. I will say this Iron Man fans may not like what they see from Iron Man. Looks like the premise leading up to the Superheroes Registration Act has been building up over the years and awaits a nail in the coffin event to set it off into play.

Possible Spoilers:

So far it looks like Iron Man, Black Bolt and Reed Richards are the big pushers of the Superhero Registration Act and are encountering opposition from Namor. Oh and words about sending the HUlk into space and how it was done tells me that when Ole big green comes back somebody is going to get a major A**kicking.

No mention how the X-men or mutant groups will be drawn into it but I imagine after the Horseman and Mutant Genesis concludes we'll see the mutant involvement.

I think these two events will definitely be more satisfying than HOuse of M.

Kino · Post by **Kino** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 2:09 pm

Anybody reading Annihilation and Road to Civil War issues?

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:59 pm

I just picked most of them up yesterday. I hope to read them this weekend. ~Pete

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:31 am

Annihilation looks cool and the prologue issue was hook, line and sinker.

I'm reading the Civil War issues that directly have Iron Man involved and the Spider-Man issues so far are awesome.

The Illuminati one shot was really good other than that absolutely FOOLISH scene were Namor casually takes off Iron Man's helmet underwater..... that was just dumb on so many facets.

Todd Luck · Post by **Todd Luck** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:59 am

The latest Fantasic Four and Spiderman issues were excellent. The new costume issue was the first JMS spiderman issue I didn't like (just a dull, dry showing of what the costume can do) but the current issue is 100% on the money. Funny, exciting stuff. And the cover alone of FF is priceless (Doom picking up Thor's hammer!!!)

If this is how the x-over will be dealt with in these titles I definately don't mind. There were refences to the Avengers special but the stories stood by themselves with no need to buy the special to understand them. I hope that continues. I don't want to be forced into buying the Civil War mini and the tie-ins.

Kino · Post by **Kino** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 2:03 pm

Only thing I did not like on the Annihilatin Prologue was the art but so far both Annihilationa nd Civil War look really good. Only bad thing is they will be a ton of issues to buy.

Kino · Post by **Kino** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 3:03 am

One thing I noticed so far with the Civil War issues at least right now is that Marvel seems to be making a stronger push with the Avengers and Fantastic Four line up. They really are pouring it in on them. I wonder if Civil War is primarily intended to bring back more interest into those titles and If Annihilation is Marvel's way of bringing back their cosmic characters which IMHO, Marvel needs a steady line up of cosmic characters.

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:30 pm

Kino wrote:One thing I noticed so far with the Civil War issues at least right now is that Marvel seems to be making a stronger push with the Avengers and Fantastic Four line up. They really are pouring it in on them. I wonder if Civil War is primarily intended to bring back more interest into those titles and If Annihilation is Marvel's way of bringing back their cosmic characters which IMHO, Marvel needs a steady line up of cosmic characters.

I am not sure what you mean by a stronger push with the FF ?

I think that it makes sense for the 2 sides of the war to be represented by Cap and Iron Man (if that is what they are setting up) I know he is the leader of the FF but I have never looked at Reed as a leader.

I have really liked the recent Iron Man and Spidey issues. I am actually having fun reading and waiting for the next issues . . . imagine that.

Kino · Post by **Kino** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:45 pm

I think what I am trying to say is that so far Civil War is centered around the FF and Avengers so to me it appears Marvel is making a stronger push with those titles.

After reading Ronan, Annihilation is super so far. I have all of them and have them on pull list along with any variants. I didn't realize how much I miss of Marvel's cosmic universe till Annihilation came out.

Todd Luck · Post by **Todd Luck** » Mon May 01, 2006 10:49 am

Kino wrote:I think what I am trying to say is that so far Civil War is centered around the FF and Avengers so to me it appears Marvel is making a stronger push with those titles.

Don't forget Spiderman. He's got a ton of tie-in issues and changed costumes just for this x-over. He's Tony Stark's right hand man (we'll see how long that lasts).

Kino · Post by **Kino** » Tue May 02, 2006 10:07 pm

Yep almost forgot spidey but spidey has always been a huge seller for marvel. I do note that spidey got a new costume for Civil War and The FF got the promise of Thor coming back.

So what you guys think of Annihilation so far? I hope at least one of those 4 titles gets a monthly series.

stone384 · Post by **stone384** » Tue May 02, 2006 10:33 pm

I liked nova and super skrull...the other two? meh

Nova seems to have the best shot at an ongoing with the hugh changes to the nova corps.
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Kino · Post by **Kino** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:21 pm

Marvel needs to step up its cosmic universe. I would love to see couple ongoing series of cosmic characters and marvel could do it if they actually had a vision and some determination.

speedracex · Post by **speedracex** » Thu May 04, 2006 12:46 pm

Picked up Civil War #1 yesterday, i thought it started out pretty good, I think it will be interesting to see Cap vs Iron Man, not sure how thats going to work for them, or the New Avengers, hopefully this storyline will stay on point

Kino · Post by **Kino** » Thu May 04, 2006 7:10 pm

Damn I have working shift work! I can't make it to my lcs till tomorrow after work, barely in time.

Kino · Post by **Kino** » Sat May 06, 2006 4:53 pm

Got my Civil War 1! I got to say when i heard of Marvel doing this I was skeptical to say the least but if this issue is any indication how well things are going to be, then this may be the best series in a loooong time.

Although I am on Capt. America's side I do believe this event will not end with a victory but setting the tone for the next couple of years. Case in point, the required registration and work for the government smacks slavery and kinda reminds me of the pre-inferno genosha arcs in the X-men issues. I feel this will rejunate the mutant freedom cause and bring back the rights for mutants.

I could be wrong but it just strikes me that way.

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Sun May 07, 2006 9:05 pm

Just finished reading Civil War #1

What a GREAT start to the story.....Art is very nice too.

I think that the last few issues of FF penciled by Mike McKone have been AMAZING

-Brian

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Mon May 08, 2006 2:23 pm

betterthanezra wrote:Just finished reading Civil War #1

What a GREAT start to the story.....Art is very nice too.

I think that the last few issues of FF penciled by Mike McKone have been AMAZING

-Brian

I was really happy with it also. I plan on dipping into the piggy bank to get all the crossovers because I have really liked all the tie-ins so far.

Lets hope they keep it up

Kino · Post by **Kino** » Mon May 08, 2006 5:46 pm

I hear ya on the tie ins. I am not much of a FF 4 fan but the last two issues have been great.

Shadowmatt · Post by **Shadowmatt** » Wed May 10, 2006 9:31 pm

I read the Road to Civil War issues in FF, as I'm a Dr. Doom fan. I must admit, I found myself enjoying them, along with the possible return of someone else.

As for Annihilation, I'm a hardcore cosmic fan. But the glaring gaps in continuity have thrown me off the event. I'm not picking up any of the minis after the trainwreck that was Silver Surfer #2. I may come back on board for the main mini.

Kino · Post by **Kino** » Thu May 11, 2006 4:53 pm

Shadowmatt wrote:I read the Road to Civil War issues in FF, as I'm a Dr. Doom fan. I must admit, I found myself enjoying them, along with the possible return of someone else.

As for Annihilation, I'm a hardcore cosmic fan. But the glaring gaps in continuity have thrown me off the event. I'm not picking up any of the minis after the trainwreck that was Silver Surfer #2. I may come back on board for the main mini.

I can understand that. I gave up on continuity a long time ago. For some reason Marvel and DC just can not maintain continuity.

Kino · Post by **Kino** » Wed May 17, 2006 10:03 pm

ALright now who made it to their LCS and go thte newest issues? Spill the beans and some spoilers! I working nights and it will be a few days before I can get to my lcs.

steverino · Post by **steverino** » Thu May 18, 2006 8:44 am

I agree with most of what people are saying about Civil war. Annihilation I may check out.

As for the Hulk... I think he'll be a key character towards the climax.

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Sat May 27, 2006 12:34 am

The only New Civil War issues this week were Wolverine and She Hulk

I think that She Hulk #8 could be a sleeper issue for Civil War.

-Brian

Kino · Post by **Kino** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 2:19 am

You know, lately She hulk is been a good read.. I wasn't overly impressed with Wolverine this month.