Yes, I just had to put the question mark in the title. Why, you ask? I don’t even know where to start. Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch’s first arc in the Fantastic Four book is just… how do I say this… stupid. Not really Hitch’s fault. I’m not a fan of his style, but I think the art is more than OK. My beef is with Millar. I mean, the story didn’t really pick up until the third issue, and on the fourth, he introduces Anti-Galactus out of nowhere.
With the focus of this done-in-one issue being on a dude called “Butterball”, you’d expect it to suck big time. But it doesn’t. That’s why I love this series. You’d expect one thing while turning the first few pages, and by the time you reach the last page, all your expectations are already out the door getting dirty under the rain.
I don’t even remember when the last part of this story came out, but just the same, I really wanted to finish this story brought to us by Geoff Johns and THE Richard Donner. I haven’t read the whole arc in one sitting yet, but I can say that I’m satisfied with the conclusion.
The 2-issue limited series about the X-Men dealing with the ramifications of Messiah Complex is a pleasant surprise as far as I’m concerned, and it’s not just the X-Fan in me talking. I enjoyed it a lot, especially the second issue.
Just when we thought all the drama about the 7 Capital Cities of Heaven is over, we find out that there’s an 8th capital city! And we all know there’s going to be hell to pay after the Immortal Weapons kicked Xao’s ass. Too bad Brubaker and Fraction won’t be there to bring the thunder.
Thank you, Matt Fraction and Ed Brubaker for giving us the gift of the Kung Fu-est comic book ever! We’ll miss you guys!
Also, can I just say that Iron Fist vs. a Speeding Bullet Train is an awesome idea whose time has come? Because really, it’s one of the highlights of Immortal Iron Fist #14. SPOILER: Iron Fist wins against the train!
*** neck-kraking image from Immortal Iron Fist #14
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