I think Fear Itself is becoming a pretty divisive book among comic readers. I’m in one corner—I appreciate the big blockbuster feel of the story. In the other corner are readers who feel that not enough is happening to move the story along and the book is not focusing on any of the characters long enough to care about the proceedings.
Of course this is all subjective. How do we approach this material as a reader? For me, I take this as a big Michael Bey film where lots of stuff explodes and my favorite characters are all caught in the middle. I’m familiar with everyone involved, Cap, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk and so on, so I’m not looking for long expository scenes with these characters—this doesn’t feel like that kind of a story.
Sure books like Identity Crisis and Civil War, though filled with tons of heroes, took time for strong character moments, but I don’t think Fear Itself is aiming to match those books tonally. As I hear the arguments against the event, I can understand why some readers feel slighted. However, I’m still enjoying the book. To put it flatly, each time I read it I feel entertained. And that’s what a comic book is supposed to do.
Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Fear Itself #5 from the chart topping creative team of Matt Fraction, Stuart Immonen, Wade Von Grawbadger, & Laura Martin! This is the brawl you’ve all been waiting for – Hulk & Thing vs. Thor! Plus, when the dust settles from a war being fought on all fronts – a critical blow is dealt to Captain America that not even he can withstand.
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