The big shock at the end of the first issue of this book did just what Marvel wanted: it generated a lot of controversy and got people talking. At times, I think a lot of the comics industry really goes in for the “Any publicity is good publicity” idea. I was among those saying this sudden new spin on Steve Rogers made absolutely no sense and was some kind of cheap ploy to gain attention and interest.
Ok, you’ve probably heard about this one already. I did, too. I tried to let the rumors go until I read it for myself. Now that I have… I really don’t like it, and I don’t buy it. There are going to be spoilers here. Know that going in.
The third season of Agents of SHIELD comes to an end with a two hour finale. The hours are titled “Absolution,” and “Ascension” respectively. Each title makes sense as the episode goes on, and things don’t go as well as they could. Also, as promised for weeks now by annoying voice-over man, “SOMEONE WILL DIE.” The two hours together are collectively “Fallen Agent,” which is somewhat ironic, really.
You want the good or the bad news first? Well, we’re going with bad.
I admit before starting this that I am absolutely a fan of Marvel. Most of the comics I get these days are from them (it wasn’t always that way, but that’s another story), and I’ve loved their movies. I don’t think they were all fantastic, but all were good, and the worst of them (probably Thor: The Dark World) is still worth watching more than once. So yes, I’m going into this with a bit of bias. Admitted, acknowledged, moving on.
Ok, several disclaimers here. This is a late review, because I got caught up doing a lot of other projects. So I’m not going to be as concerned about spoilers here because this movie has been out long enough that it’s already on On Demand and is about to come out on DVD. Also, I will say going in, I have never liked the character of Deadpool. I generally find him annoying, and he’s a parody of a character I do actually like, so he goes in with several strikes against him.
“Failed Experiments,” begins in distant past. We get to see Hive’s origin, when he was what looks like some kind of Indian who was captured by the Kree and experimented on. It doesn’t look like it was an enjoyable process, that’s for sure. When they return the story to the present, Hive talks about how those early experiments were the first Inhumans, and now he intends to start converting humans, beginning with the few members of the Hydra ruling council he has left with him.
Right on the heels of “The Team,” Agents of SHIELD has to wade through the aftermath in “The Singularity.” After Daisy’s shocking defection to Hive’s side, the team has to literally dig themselves out of the ruins she made of the base. On the good side, no one died. On the bad side, Joey and Elena have both left (so much for that team), the hanger is sealed closed, and some of the team have been injured. A little detail like the hangar not quite working right won’t stop a pilot like May from getting the Zephyr in the air.
With the majority of the team captured, Daisy makes a decision to try a new approach. She calls in the two Inhumans she’s managed to recruit so far, interrupting Joey on a date and Yo Yo as she studies a language tape. She briefs them as best she can, but there’s a lot of “I don’t know” in the attempt. This isn’t exactly reassuring for anyone.
It’s been an interesting few weeks for the live action versions of various comics characters. Rather than do several small articles, I’m just going to do a round up of some of the big points here.
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