At first, these point to a larger mystery, then they are pinned on the Thing’s recent transformation. A more significant flaw comes from a larger narrative about over-the-top and out-of-character actions from the main characters. The Janus story arc starts with a wonderful redemption for Janus as a character but then immediately goes back on that theme by casting him as a villain in the next chapter. The collection, as a whole, contains a bit too much internal inconsistency. The are also larger problems across the entirety of Fantastic Four Vol. Though the Stranger’s presence is somewhat explained, it still feels However, even this portion of the book is significantlyĭamaged when the Stranger suddenly shows up and defeats the Over-Mind in an Plus, a team-up with Doctor Doom is a wonderful twist to

Interesting and his ability to successfully hold off the Fantastic Four makes Though there are brief flashes of action and tension, even these feel unoriginal for the series (discussed below).ĭo start to pick up near the collection’s end. Many of the stories are simply not that interesting and the conflicts seem so contrived that they fail to truly grab attention. The central narrative across Fantastic Four Vol. Hopefully, the quality of this writing will improve as the Fantastic Four finds its place without Kirby. There are a few points where rehashed stories from the past may prove interesting to new readers but even these stories typically have some problems. The entire volume struggles with internal inconsistencies and repetitive plot points that take away from the whole collection’s appeal. 11 tells stories that are mostly uninteresting, unoriginal, or both. Left, it seems like this same series is just treading water. Before, the Fantastic Four was a comic that wouldĬonstantly break new ground and cultivate new ideas. Jack Kirby seems to have had an immediate, negative impact on the Fantastic Four series. However, outside of these, there isn’t much in this book for fans of the This collection are a few moments of entertainment and some solid artwork. Too often, and the larger narrative is a bit chaotic. The stories have problems throughout, the collection borrows from the past far Overall: This collection sees a noticeableĭecline in the quality of the Fantastic Four series. Plot points from previous Marvel stories. Many of the plot points are unoriginal and feel like recycled The collection contains a lot of internal The artwork is positive throughout the volume.Ĭons: One of the comic’s better story arc’s is Some of the collection’s recycled stories may be fun for new

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