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Ross (3284 KP) rated Silver Surfer: Rebith of Thanos in Books

Aug 15, 2019

Silver Surfer: Rebith of Thanos

Jim Starlin | 2012 | Comics & Graphic Novels

7.0

(3 Ratings)

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The origin of the infinity stones

A few half-decent linked Silver Surfer stories accompany "Thanos Quest", where the tyrant gathers together the infinity stones. This story shows that Thanos is actually already powerful, clever and tactical, and has the abilities to plan out and execute his strategy against a range of opponents. This sews the seed for the Infinity Gauntlet story arc, and the notion that Thanos is both obsessed with "Death", and also that he is totally egotistical and won't use his powers if he thinks he can do something with his natural abilities.
While the story was not quite as enjoyable as that in the Infinity War film, it gives a good background for the conflict to follow and has improved my re-reading of Infinity Gauntlet.

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Ross (3284 KP) rated The Boys Volume 9: Big Ride in Books

Oct 31, 2019

The Boys Volume 9: Big Ride

Garth Ennis | 2011 | Comics & Graphic Novels

8.0

(2 Ratings)

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Exposition ahoy!

Hughie is back from his sabbatical and contemplating rejoining The Boys in their crusade against capes. He spends some time with Colonel Mallory, the man who set The Boys up in the first place, and learns more about the history of corrupt corporation Vought American, and their attempts to use superheroes in the military.
Meanwhile, one of the Seven, Jack from Jupiter, is being framed for the murder of a trans prostitute. This story was harder to read, because of the language used by Butcher in speaking to and about the trans people.
Things are starting to come to a head, and it feels like Ennis has his eyes on the finish line, and is now putting in all the back story and setting up the inevitable conflict.