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The Skrull Invasion isn't restricted to the US - when the Skrull Invasion his England, only Captain Britain and MI:13 stand in their way. With the fate of Britain hanging in the balance, can the heroes find out what the Skrulls are after before it's too late? This thrilling graphic novel ties in with Secret Invasion.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ok, I haven't actually got this graphic novel, but I do have the comics books that are in it (issues 1 to 4).
I knew nothing about any of the characters before I read this (other than a quick skim through wikipedia, and the appearance of Spitfire in the Captain America Omnibus) but really enjoyed them anyway. It doesn't really get confusing, though you do have to accept that all the characters have a past and just pick it up as you go along. Paul Cornell gives you all the relevant information (eg Black Knight was in the Avengers and his sword is evil - all I know or need to know) so it is perfectly accessable to new readers like myself.
The storyline itself is great. Really exciting and with plenty of twists. The team isn't active at the beginning of the storyline, and their formation flows really well out of the story. They have to do something to stop the Skrulls that justifies the team being in existence even after the skrulls have gone. There is a very magical/fantasy backdrop as oppossed to the more common sci-fi backdrop that is in most super-hero books. I wasn't sure if I would like that, but I have enjoyed it so don't let that put you off.
The artwork is really good. I can't complain about anything in it really. Obviously Kirk isn't one of marvel's superstar artists but I can't think of anyone I would rather have on the book The tone would fit someone like Bryan Hitch or John Cassaday, and either of them would be good choices but I think like Kirk. It looks great. Sometimes the backgrounds can be very full in fight/action scenes and that makes it a little difficult to tell exactly what is going on at a glance, but you can linger on those panels. And anyway, a fight scene should be a little confusing with lots going on.
The only minor criticism I have is that the story is so fast paced that it can be a little hard to keep track of everything first time through. This is the first arc of an ongoing series so it needs to be exciting to pull people in.
There are loads of great reviews for the individual issues on the net so have a read through them for other people's opinions. If you are unsure about getting it I would highly recommend just trying it. The panini edition is very cheap compared to ones produced by marvel and it is well worth at least trying out. Besides, it is nice to have a series focusing on Britain.
Edit: I deleted this from a five star review and reposted it as a four star. I have decided to be more discerning in my ratings and only rate as five star things I think are essential purchases.
I knew nothing about any of the characters before I read this (other than a quick skim through wikipedia, and the appearance of Spitfire in the Captain America Omnibus) but really enjoyed them anyway. It doesn't really get confusing, though you do have to accept that all the characters have a past and just pick it up as you go along. Paul Cornell gives you all the relevant information (eg Black Knight was in the Avengers and his sword is evil - all I know or need to know) so it is perfectly accessable to new readers like myself.
The storyline itself is great. Really exciting and with plenty of twists. The team isn't active at the beginning of the storyline, and their formation flows really well out of the story. They have to do something to stop the Skrulls that justifies the team being in existence even after the skrulls have gone. There is a very magical/fantasy backdrop as oppossed to the more common sci-fi backdrop that is in most super-hero books. I wasn't sure if I would like that, but I have enjoyed it so don't let that put you off.
The artwork is really good. I can't complain about anything in it really. Obviously Kirk isn't one of marvel's superstar artists but I can't think of anyone I would rather have on the book The tone would fit someone like Bryan Hitch or John Cassaday, and either of them would be good choices but I think like Kirk. It looks great. Sometimes the backgrounds can be very full in fight/action scenes and that makes it a little difficult to tell exactly what is going on at a glance, but you can linger on those panels. And anyway, a fight scene should be a little confusing with lots going on.
The only minor criticism I have is that the story is so fast paced that it can be a little hard to keep track of everything first time through. This is the first arc of an ongoing series so it needs to be exciting to pull people in.
There are loads of great reviews for the individual issues on the net so have a read through them for other people's opinions. If you are unsure about getting it I would highly recommend just trying it. The panini edition is very cheap compared to ones produced by marvel and it is well worth at least trying out. Besides, it is nice to have a series focusing on Britain.
Edit: I deleted this from a five star review and reposted it as a four star. I have decided to be more discerning in my ratings and only rate as five star things I think are essential purchases.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I came to this book knowing little about Captain Britain and more on the strength of Paul Cornell's previous work, his Doctor Who books, audios and television work and his original novels. I'd read his miniseries Wisdom already and had enjoyed the characterisation in that - especially loving John the Skrull.
Well, Captain Britain and MI:13 certainly tops it in sheer terms of scale and enjoyment. Fast, furious and funny with a very British identity, something a lot of Marvel writers don't get when writing characters in the UK.
I can't wait for the next trade, Hell Comes To Birmingham, and can't recommend this book highly enough.
Well, Captain Britain and MI:13 certainly tops it in sheer terms of scale and enjoyment. Fast, furious and funny with a very British identity, something a lot of Marvel writers don't get when writing characters in the UK.
I can't wait for the next trade, Hell Comes To Birmingham, and can't recommend this book highly enough.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I will start by confessing to only being an intermittent reader of Graphic Novels, and to knowing nothing of Captain Britain's previous incarnations. I picked this up on the back of magazine article, which piqued my interest.
After a weak opening chapter, I have to say it's not bad. I did find the narrative difficult to follow at first, probably due to having no prior knowledge of the characters involved. There seemed to be little attempt to engage a newcomer, which I found disappointing. If a story is told well, it should be easy to follow, even for those who are new to the franchise.
That said, the plot tightens up quickly, and there is some wonderfully British humour woven into the text. Large parts of the story revolve around British myths and the realm of magic. This gave 'Captain Britain' a flavour of Alan Moore's 'Promethea' series. The two graphic novels explore similar themes, but Moore's series is handled with considerably more finesse. That said, 'CB' is much lighter in tone, and exposition to the same depth as the 'Promethea' novels would have been out of place.
As the novel progresses, its quality continues to improve, before reaching a satisfactory and tantalising conclusion. After a disappointing opening, and though far from perfect, there was just about enough good stuff here to leave this reader satisfied, intrigued, and wondering what Vol. 2 has in store.
After a weak opening chapter, I have to say it's not bad. I did find the narrative difficult to follow at first, probably due to having no prior knowledge of the characters involved. There seemed to be little attempt to engage a newcomer, which I found disappointing. If a story is told well, it should be easy to follow, even for those who are new to the franchise.
That said, the plot tightens up quickly, and there is some wonderfully British humour woven into the text. Large parts of the story revolve around British myths and the realm of magic. This gave 'Captain Britain' a flavour of Alan Moore's 'Promethea' series. The two graphic novels explore similar themes, but Moore's series is handled with considerably more finesse. That said, 'CB' is much lighter in tone, and exposition to the same depth as the 'Promethea' novels would have been out of place.
As the novel progresses, its quality continues to improve, before reaching a satisfactory and tantalising conclusion. After a disappointing opening, and though far from perfect, there was just about enough good stuff here to leave this reader satisfied, intrigued, and wondering what Vol. 2 has in store.
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Will the REAL Captain Britain please stand up?
When I first saw this on the shelves, I was worried that we might get a continuation of the parody that was the 'Excalibur' series. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kambei
I want to like this... but don't.
I really want to like Captain Britain. I'm a big fan of Marvel comics and I'm British so it seems like the obvious choice for me. Unfortunately I just can't get into these books. Read more
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Just great. Their is a good balance of action and story, and there is no need of prior knowledge of the characters, to really get into it. Read more
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