We?re now midway into ?4CR Held Hostage? and I?m definitely disappointed in the feedback that has been left. I swear that I would revolutionize this site and make it a beacon of comic news and commentary. But, it appears that I?m the only optimist here. While I try to summon enough strength to finish out the week, here?s today?s review:
Marvel Age: Fantastic Four Volume 1 (Marvel; Digest-Sized Trade; Color)
Creators: Sean McKeever & Various Artists
I was thinking about writing a summary for this book but really, this book is a re-telling of the first four original Lee/Kirby FF issues. You know, origin, Mole Man, Namor, The Sub-Mariner. Good stuff. If you don?t know these stories by now, there?s nothing more that I could write that would make a difference.
That being said, McKeever does the original story line justice. The technology and language may have been updated to the present day but he doesn?t strip the story of the excitement and fun that made them one of the best comics around. The art is basically the hybrid style of American manga which isn?t as bad as it sounds. And the size of the book should help with kids who read those Japanese mangas these days. All said, this book is great introduction into superehero books to any youngster.
Extras: Nothing. And at $6, it?s practically a steal.
Recommended
Britt Schramm reviews trades and graphic novels at 4CR. He also has a bi-weekly column about comics called Preachin’ From The Longbox at Moviepoopshoot.com
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