Marvel Comic Fans

geraldthesloth · 09-03-2008, 04:19 AM

If any post here do you have a favorite major Marvel event?

Darth DanaWhite · 04:51 AM

***EDIT***TS, you might want to change the thread title to attract more viewers***

Civil War - Hands down, the most epic Marvel series to date.

From Wikipedia...

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The premise of the Civil War storyline involves the introduction of a Superhuman Registration Act in the United States. Similar acts have been used as literary devices in Watchmen, Uncanny X-Men, DC: The New Frontier, Powers, Astro City, and The Incredibles, though never on a scale such as permanently altering an entire pantheon of established pop culture icons. Mark Millar, writer for the story, has said:

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“ I opted instead for making the superhero dilemma something a little different. People thought they were dangerous, but they did not want a ban. What they wanted was superheroes paid by the federal government like cops and open to the same kind of scrutiny. It was the perfect solution and nobody, as far as I'm aware, has done this before. ”

The act requires any person in the United States with superhuman abilities to register with the federal government as a "human weapon of mass destruction", reveal his/her true identity to the authorities, and undergo proper training. Those who sign also have the option of working for S.H.I.E.L.D., earning a salary and benefits such as those earned by other American civil servants. Characters within the superhuman community in the Marvel Universe split into two groups: one advocating the registration as a responsible obligation (and the villains who join this side for the "get out of jail" card) and the other opposing the law on the grounds that it violates civil liberties and the protection that secret identities provide. Luke Cage (previously the second Power Man), an African American, compared registration to slavery, and did so to Iron Man's face. Others compare the act to the norms under which the police and soldiers operate.

The genesis for this idea sprang from conversations between Mark Millar, Brian Michael Bendis, and Bryan Hitch. Within the story, the adoption of sides by characters builds into the titular "civil war". Although the series can be read as allegorical commentary in the wake of 9/11 and The Patriot Act, writer Mark Millar has noted:

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“ The political allegory is only for those that are politically aware. Kids are going to read it and just see a big superhero fight. ”

And it climaxed at the end with the death of one of Marvel's most Iconic characters... Captain America.

And no, Marvel has stated they have no plans to resurrect him, and for 2 years, they've kept their word...

geraldthesloth · 09-03-2008, 04:55 AM

Actually im rereading it as we speak hahah

Streetcleaner · 09-03-2008, 05:24 AM

Civil War and Age Of Apocalypse are so awesome

also, the Onslaught and Maximum Carnage sagas are win

geraldthesloth · 09-03-2008, 06:15 AM

i wasnt diggin the age of apocalypse and i think im the only one

Randy Couture 1 · 09-03-2008, 07:29 AM

Ghost rider fan more then anything..

Wolfwood · 09-03-2008, 07:32 AM

reping the 616 til they bury me

and I'd go with onslught

Depth · 09-03-2008, 08:06 AM

Can you get the whole Civil War saga in one collection or is it too massive?

2short · 09-03-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Depth

Can you get the whole Civil War saga in one collection or is it too massive?

I have not seen it one collection. Even the parts that are just the Civil War specific volumes are divided up into 5 graphic novels. That does not include the build up in each individual title.

Rampage Rua · 09-03-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Streetcleaner

Civil War and Age Of Apocalypse are so awesome

also, the Onslaught and Maximum Carnage sagas are win

plus 1 on age of apocalypse