Guest raptor Report post Posted November 23, 2002 The Truth: Red, White, and Black Creators: Robert Morales, Kyle Baker Publisher: Marvel Comics Auxiliary Facts: 1st Original Captain America Comments: Okay, so just in case we all don’t know what this is, I’ll synposize (is that a word?) In 1941, The United States Army entered World War II after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. American scientists were thus given a nigh-impossible task: create the fabled super soldier serum. The Truth is the story of three African-American men, one of which will become the first Captain America. This story hinges on the belief that the U.S. would never have an All-American boy like Steve Rogers be the first test subject in such a dangerous experiment. Now, on to the story itself. I was a little dissapointed, but I somewhat expected that. The opening issues of hyped stories like this are all dissapointing, since the creator has the un-enviable task of trying to deliver on the hype while supplying the exposition. I have to say, though, that my interest is definatley piqued. We already have three great choices for the original Cap, all of which would take the series in an appealing direction. Star Rating: **** Other Stuff I Bought: Daredevil #39: An incredible courtroom drama that falls apart at the end. *** (Mildly Reccomended) The Filth #6 (of 13): Disturbing on so many levels, that it was hard to read. In a good way, though. **** (Reccomended) New X-Men #134: Definatley interesting, but something probably read better in a TPB. There are some neat things going on, but they aren’t really good as cliffhangers. *** (Mildly Reccomended) Ultimate Spider-Man #31: Very fun. After a lacking couple of issues, Bendis has hit his stride again. Seems to be a trend, actually. ***** (Uber-Book of the Week ****) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mattdotcom Report post Posted November 23, 2002 So what's the story in USM? Is it still Ultimate Venom? I need a rundown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest raptor Report post Posted November 23, 2002 Ultimate Spidey is the 3rd part of the fake Spider-Man Criminal storyline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sassquatch Report post Posted December 4, 2002 Thank God this bullshit storyarc is finally ending. But oh wait, next up is Ultimate VENOM~! I pray for the youngins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
