Marvel Comics is not in a good place right now. They’ve been taken from the top of the sales charts, fans are generally unhappy with the majority of their books, and it honestly feels like DC is the House of Ideas and Marvel’s just trying to coast on being Marvel while putting out the worst stories they have in a long time. The Avengers are endemic of all of Marvel’s problems. The team has been consistently written and drawn by A-listers, yet there hasn’t been a legitimately interesting Avengers book in over a decade (Avengers Inc. was great, but none of you bought it, so we were robbed of something that could have been amazing). However, it looks like that might be about to change and Avengers: Armageddon is the start of that shift.
Chip Zdarsky, one of Marvel’s strongest writers currently, is joined by Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar for this new series that promises big things for the Marvel Universe. Although some of the ideas presented aren’t new, the book has a vibrant energy that keeps it engaging. Armageddon is developing into a truly noteworthy story, and this issue effectively continues that momentum.
Rating: 4 out of 5
| Pros | Cons |
| Zdarsky nails this first issue, setting up all the pieces beautifully | You’ve read this Marvel story before a million times, which is one of the publisher’s main problems right now |
| The art from Diaz and Alpizar has a Steve McNiven feel that really fits the book’s more realistic tone | |
| More David Colton is better than less David Colton |
Zdarsky Takes a Story You’ve Read Before and Makes It Interesting Again
This comic is one of the most enjoyable Marvel stories I’ve read recently outside of titles like Immortal Thor/Mortal Thor, Uncanny X-Men, and Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon. However, it doesn’t offer anything particularly original. It follows the familiar trope of Marvel heroes ignoring global authorities to confront villains. If you were hoping for a fresh take, you’ll likely be let down. Marvel seems hesitant to try new ideas, and right now, the best we can expect is that creators will make their well-worn concepts entertaining. Fortunately, that’s exactly what Zdarsky excels at.
I continue to think making Red Hulk the central villain is a brilliant move – he feels like a genuinely powerful figure who’d be furious with the current state of the world and determined to fix it. The new UN Secretary-General, Renata Riani, is a compelling character – essentially a more powerful version of Henry Peter Gyrich. It’ll be fun to see how her story unfolds. Overall, the writing is excellent, especially Zdarsky’s take on Wolverine – it had the potential to be amazing, though the recent direction feels a bit underwhelming. I’m really invested in where this story is headed, even if I have a general idea of what’s coming. This book has a real sense of momentum and energy that’s been lacking in Marvel comics lately. I usually avoid big Marvel events, but I’ll definitely be following this one.
Diaz and Alpizar Knock the Art Out of the Park
Marvel’s stories and artwork haven’t been very strong recently – particularly the choice of artists for their main titles. It’s always been a challenge to get artists fairly compensated at Marvel, except for figures like Stan Lee, but lately they seem to be prioritizing the lowest costs, and it often shows. While Diaz and Alpizar aren’t the most famous artists, their work on this issue proves they have real talent.
The artwork in this issue strongly reminded me of the great work done by Greg McNiven in the early 2000s, and that’s high praise. This story really benefits from a more grounded, realistic art style, and the artists absolutely nailed it. The level of detail is consistently impressive, the characters are incredibly expressive, and the action sequences look amazing. I was particularly impressed with how well the artists captured the characters’ faces throughout the issue. I was worried about the art, given Marvel’s tendency to cut corners, but I was pleasantly surprised – they really delivered.
Marvel’s big event comics haven’t always been successful, and recently they’ve had more failures than wins. I was hesitant about this one, even more so than Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon, but thankfully it’s a good read. The creative team isn’t breaking any new ground with the story, but they do a great job of taking familiar concepts and presenting them in a fun, fresh way. Avengers: Armageddon #1 is definitely worth checking out.
Avengers: Armageddon #1 is on sale now.
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