During the next ten years, Marvel created an unprecedented number of characters that are as popular today as they were decades ago. It set into motion what would become known as the Marvel Age of comics. Instead, he was the longtime best friend of Reed Richards. And Ben Grimm, well, he wasn’t related to anyone. Johnny Storm and Reed Richards were brother-in-laws. Sue Storm and Johnny Storm were brother and sister. Reed Richards and Susan (Sue) Storm were husband and wife. Most importantly, they were a family and as such, lived the same everyday family life that the readers lived. They had jobs, fought amongst each other, and worried about the same things readers worried about. Unlike Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, the Fantastic Four were inherently flawed everyday people. The Fantastic Four were different from superheroes of this era. This history of Invisible Woman starts with the Fantastic Four. It wasn’t until his wife suggested that he write stories that he preferred that he became interested. He didn’t want to write predictable stories about predictable heroes. While Lee knew that Goodman wanted superhero books, he wasn’t sold on the idea. This time, thanks in part to DC’s revival of their superheroes, Goodman once again turned to Lee. Lee littered the shelves with not so fantastical tales of love, gore, and shoot ‘em ups.īy the 1960s, the market was set to shift yet again. As a young man looking to make a name for himself, Lieber, soon to be Lee, did exactly what he was told. Sensing the end of superhero comics, Goodman instructed Lieber to focus on the already mentioned trends. It was run by Martin Goodman and eventually, Stanley Lieber. It wasn’t pulling in a fortune but it was doing enough to stay afloat. During this time and for a time after, the publisher created books under the brand of Timely Comics. Or should I say, someone happened?ĭuring the time of Captain America, the Human Torch and Namor the Submariner, Marvel Comics was not Marvel Comics…or at least its name wasn’t. I’m very much looking forward to seeing what comes of this mini, as it’s about time Sue got what she’s due.Then something happened. It feels that he only just stepped away from the character for a brief moment rather than nearly two decades. With that said, I’m ecstatic that Waid still writes a compelling Sue Storm. While I think the art isn’t quite up to snuff, it certainly has its moments in which De Iulis shows off real talent. Invisible Woman #1, though flawed, is quite fun. These choices will pay off for some readers. Though, it is important to remember that these are stylistic choices and not the product of an untalented artist. While it certainly has it’s moments of above average storytelling, especially during action sequences, it often falls flat when taking a more subdued approach. Oftentimes, it reminds me of looking at video game screenshots. This is because the lighting and shadows don’t always work as they should, and the result is an aesthetic that’s just too clean. It’s as if they were edited into the book with Photoshop. However, more often than not, the characters seem out of place. It’s not always apparent, as the action and certain close shots are very strong. This is mostly due to the odd manner in which he renders the characters. There’s no doubt that Mattia De Iulis is a talented artist, but in this particular issue, it doesn’t quite work. I do think, however, that the art holds the book back a bit. It’s not mind-bending, but it makes sense and has a lot of potential. It’s a reasonable backstory that informs the present in such a way that it allows this adventure to happen. We learn information from her past as a super-spy that’s now coming back to haunt her, but it doesn’t feel like a stupid comic book retcon. However, Waid concocts a compelling narrative that allows this book to flourish without the team. Separating them from their team without destroying those relationships, or just feeling forced, isn’t easy. While the issue has other things going for it, the espionage alone makes it worth the read.Ĭharacters like Sue Storm who are so closely tied to other characters can be difficult to give solo stories. It’s a refreshing change of pace from your average superhero story and immediately gives the book a unique identity. It makes perfect sense and, as far as I know, has never been done with this character. With a premise as good as that, you’re guaranteed a decent level of quality at the very least. Sue Storm is James Bond with superpowers. Naturally, the creative team for this book had me more than a little excited, as Invisible Woman #1 marks Waid’s return to Sue’s character in her first ever solo series. Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo’s run on Fantastic Four is one of my favorite superhero books of all time. Invisible Woman #1 Marvel Comics Writer: Mark Waid Artist: Mattia De Iulis
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