New Avengers: Illuminati # 2 Review
Authors: Brian Michael Bendis and Brian Reed
Penciler: Jim Cheung
Inker: Mark Morales
Colors: Justin Ponsor
Ohh man what a silly little book. And what a silly little world that BMB is creating. Sometimes I wish Dr. Light would get a hold of me too (you know, minus the raping) so I could forget all those stories that came before. But, unfortunately I can't get those stories out of my head. And these are not those characters and this is not that world. This is all BMB's Marvel World and I want no part of it!
This story takes place a few months back (Marvel time) after She-Hulk # 1 and after Infinity Gauntlet and Infinity Watch, Infinity War, and Infinity Crusade....and so on. Some how Reed gets a hold of the Power gem and wants them all! So you know what the rest of the Marvel adults and leaders say to this idea!? Fuck it! Let's find the rest of these gems that have caused nothing but trouble in our past! They manage to get all the gems with the help of Cerebra and some contraption Reed made. In the end Reed tries to wish the Gauntlet and gems away, but it's impossible and each one of the six Illuminati gets to keep the gem.
My major gripe with this issue is that these are men that have been leaders in the Marvel Universe and to act like an amateur rookie team that gets scolded by the fucking Watcher at the very end is just a concept I can't overlook! They acted like the Young Illuminati....you know what? Fuck that! Because Young Namor would have beat the living shit out of Young Mr. Fantastic for even bringing up a stupid ass idea like this. It’s bad enough they make Iron Man and Reed look like dick-heads in Civil War; now thanks to this series the poor bastards are also irresponsible and inexperienced heroes!
You also expect me to believe that Reed can sneak Black Bolt and Iron Man into his lab and not have Johnny and Ben wonder what the fuck is up? Or for that matter Xavier sneak pass every X-men while he was suppose to be in Genosha and Wolverine not being able to pick up Namor or Black Bolt’s scent? How in the hell did Mr. Fantastic get the Soul gem from Adam Warlock? Because I seriously doubt Adam Warlock would have given up the gem to an earthling. One more thing BMB; Namor was also in the fight against Thanos, maybe they forgot to mention that in the Cliffs Notes version of The Infinity Gauntlet. I could also bitch about Namor's outfit, but whatever.
Jim Cheung is the saving grace in this series. He has crafted a perfect mix of action and expressions! Morales, I have always enjoyed his inking since his days with Adam Polina and he adds what Cheung was missing. The detail that shows age on these faces, finally they don't look like kids. Now, of course this review is just my opinion, because lots of people love this series, but I do not in any way believe that this bullshit underground organization exists and I can't wait until someone retcons this silly idea. D+
Are you high? This issue was awesome! Of course, I have not read Infinity Gauntlet, War or whatever, but I thought it was great. It was a lot of fun!
At the moment I wrote this review I was not high. But now, yes I am quite high and I still think it sucks! I have tried reading comics high back in the day and let me tell you man, it didn't help the experience, just made me hungry.
Watcher showing up was about as done as it can get. Why did he not just say "Hey I want them so I can wish it out of existence" they wouldn't have bitched so much, I guess they were going for a "mystery" feel to it. Whatever. C-
Omar, Dr. Light didn't erase anyone's memory, Zatanna erased
HIS (and Batman's).
Holy shit you are right, maybe...Zatanna already got a hold of me! LOL, goes to show you how much I enjoyed Identity Crisis!
i thought this issue was pretty good actually ... oh well can't please everyone.
ACTUALLY...
You know what I like about your reviews Omar, is that they are fucking funny. Although I don't agree with all you have to say, I usually find myself smirking and sometimes laughing. As for the Dr. Light reference, come on who doesn't want it from DR. Light? And yes I hated this issue too, but I don't care much for most of Marvel.
Dude...who gave you this job? Most importantly...who taught you to read? Your reading comprehension skills are severely lacking....this issue might as well been printed in braile for all you can understand. Oh...and another thing: never use the word "fuck" in a review. You not only lose your audience but your credibility suffers.
I gave me this job, since it is my site. Who taught me to read? Hmm, I do believe that was my mother. If this issue was printed in braile, it probably would have read better. Who the fuck are you to tell me when I can properly use the word fuck? You want reviews that kisses the creators ass or are rated G? That's another site, not this one. As far as my credibility? I've had articles printed in magazines and I've been reading comics for over 20 years. You want the rest of my resume...feel free to email me at: omar@aboutheroes.com
So to sum it up...you like the book, that's cool. You don't like my review, that's cool too. You question my reading comprehension, go FUCK your mother and if you can't do it right email me for that one too!