Post by brentlambert on May 10, 2011 12:52:10 GMT -5
DEFENDERS 2010: Year In Review
(#4-6) by Edward Ainsworth
Cast: Dr. Strange, Namor, Bruce Banner, Silver Surfer, Lightstar, Nighthawk, Shadowoman, Red Raven, Gargoyle, Blue Shield, Woodgod, Valkyrie, Hellstorm, Thundra, Devil Slayer
Antagonists Faced: Plodex, Blue Hulk, Omega Unkown, Wundar
Standout Character: Nighthawk
Best Moment: Nighthawk confronted by a naked Hellcat on his desk
Overall: The Defenders are known as the team that is not truly a team like most others. That is part of the charm that comes from the title. In the case of this version of the title, the inclusion of four powerful men that make up a core of the Defenders is part of the charm. All four men are powerful and they know it, causing egos and pride to crop up quite a bit. Ed handles this quite well as each character has their own personality that shines through. Reading their little squabbles and seeing them help one another when it’s needed in more ways than just fighting is really the most interesting part of the issues to me. Silver Surfer said it best when he spoke of why the men do so well together being that they have all suffered and can understand the suffering of one another. At the same time they are quick to slip back into insults and attempted pummeling of one another. Sounds just like a family really.
At the same time in issue #5 we are presented with an entirely different group of Defenders. Those of the odd and powerful and downright crazy variety led by Nighthawk. Nighthawk is a character I’ve come to be interested as of late and he intrigues me here as well. Kyle is trying to live up to the ‘big four’ Defenders and take control of this team of various clashing personalities. Seeing him take control and solve the crisis surrounding the Blue Hulk adds more depth to his character and the growth to come. The best part about the issue and the title as a whole is that while there are many touches of the funny and out of the box style that Ed does so well, there is a slight serious super hero action tone in the book to temper it quite well. From Hellstorm making pastries to Hellcat laying naked on Nighthawk’s desk and the team beating on the Blue Hulk, each moment blends easily and seamlessly with the next.
(#4-6) by Edward Ainsworth
Cast: Dr. Strange, Namor, Bruce Banner, Silver Surfer, Lightstar, Nighthawk, Shadowoman, Red Raven, Gargoyle, Blue Shield, Woodgod, Valkyrie, Hellstorm, Thundra, Devil Slayer
Antagonists Faced: Plodex, Blue Hulk, Omega Unkown, Wundar
Standout Character: Nighthawk
Best Moment: Nighthawk confronted by a naked Hellcat on his desk
Overall: The Defenders are known as the team that is not truly a team like most others. That is part of the charm that comes from the title. In the case of this version of the title, the inclusion of four powerful men that make up a core of the Defenders is part of the charm. All four men are powerful and they know it, causing egos and pride to crop up quite a bit. Ed handles this quite well as each character has their own personality that shines through. Reading their little squabbles and seeing them help one another when it’s needed in more ways than just fighting is really the most interesting part of the issues to me. Silver Surfer said it best when he spoke of why the men do so well together being that they have all suffered and can understand the suffering of one another. At the same time they are quick to slip back into insults and attempted pummeling of one another. Sounds just like a family really.
At the same time in issue #5 we are presented with an entirely different group of Defenders. Those of the odd and powerful and downright crazy variety led by Nighthawk. Nighthawk is a character I’ve come to be interested as of late and he intrigues me here as well. Kyle is trying to live up to the ‘big four’ Defenders and take control of this team of various clashing personalities. Seeing him take control and solve the crisis surrounding the Blue Hulk adds more depth to his character and the growth to come. The best part about the issue and the title as a whole is that while there are many touches of the funny and out of the box style that Ed does so well, there is a slight serious super hero action tone in the book to temper it quite well. From Hellstorm making pastries to Hellcat laying naked on Nighthawk’s desk and the team beating on the Blue Hulk, each moment blends easily and seamlessly with the next.