A little over one week ago, I came to this forum — known among savvy readers as the awesome AudioShocker — and talked smack on the Marvel Adventures Free Comic Book Day offering from Marvel Comics.
Truth be told, talking smack is a bit of an exaggeration. It was more like expressing disappointment. And I was disappointed at the time — I had read the issue and it just didn’t live up to my standards.
Truth be told, saying I read the issue is a bit of an exaggeration. It was more like I read the first two-thirds of the story, and then I made assumptions about the rest of the issue.
I’m embarrassed to admit it, but I reviewed the issue without finishing it. I broke the unbreakable rule of reviewing — don’t review something that you have read, seen, watched, or listened to from start to finish.
It just so happens that I finished reading the Marvel Adventures FCBD 2008 issue on Saturday, and DAMN! what an ending! Once the Mandarin shows up for a second time, the story really hits a groove and finishes in fine form.
I apologize for giving an opinion half-cocked. It was wrong. And I’m grateful for finishing this excellent comic book by Jeff Parker, Paul Tobin, Alvin Lee, Terry Pallot, Wil Quintana, and Nate Piekos.
To make matters even better, the issue finished off with a Mini Marvels comic strip by Chris Giarrusso featuring none other than Elephant Steve! I love Elephant Steve. And I love this comic book.
I just found out that Marvel Adventures Avengers is cancelled with issue #27. How sad! I hope that the new Marvel Adventures Superheroes can live up to its legacy. Also, it’s interesting to note that Peter David is going to be working on Marvel Adventures Hulk. Hopefully that solid title will get a nice sales boost.
EDIT: okay, i spoke too soon. MA Avengers probably isn’t getting the boot… the solicitation is just just a little misleading. it looks like it’s just Jeff Parker’s last issue. however, Marvel Adventures Iron Man has already been cancelled.