This story has the really difficult task of exploring one of (if not the) most recognizable origin stories in all of modern American comic books. I was surprised to see just how much plot and how many supporting cast members were jammed into the issue. Jones: I agree with everything you mentioned, AJ, and think Zdarsky dug deep into the setting of the issue! The script broke a ton of ground with Norman Osborn specifically here. I wonder if y’all agree with this assessment, or think it’s off the mark. The notions of intertwining Iron Man and Captain America (older, inherently more militaristic) with the campus idealism which Peter Parker inhabited created a lot of fun opportunities to compare and contrast ideologies, heroic identity, and, ultimately, purpose within the mythos.

For me personally, I really enjoyed the way Zdarsky played with internal Marvel chronology as well as having fun with the sandbox of history. I agree about the breakneck pacing, Alexander! It worked really well and established a unique rhythm for the story.įrost: Looks like we’re on the same page in terms of this book being something special. imperialism and what happened in Vietnam. I also loved the inclusion of Captain America and Iron Man and how their characters are used to discuss differing viewpoints on U.S. Tackling the Vietnam War from the jump is a bold move, but it’s one that Zdarsky handles with aplomb in his writing. Samantha Puc: I was really intrigued by the concept for Life Story and I’m genuinely impressed with the first issue. This was executed better than I could have possibly hoped for overall. I strongly dislike Mark Bagley’s pencils and was shocked to see just how polished they were in the issue. I felt like some of the scenes in the issue crisscrossed and bumped into each other. I specifically want to point out the wild pacing of this story. Author Chip Zdarsky executed the piece relatively well. I’m a pretty huge Spidey fan and a mini telling his life story in real time is a really special idea. Alexander Jones: My emotions on the issue were all over the place.

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