Avengers: War Across Time #1

Avengers: War Across Time #1is both a well-crafted throwback to the Avengers' glory days and a reminder of the menace Kang the Conqueror poses. With Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniaset to position Kang as a significant threat in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this series is an excellent introduction to his character. Read Full Review

The Avengers: War Across Time is a great fight comic and a great celebration of classic Avengers comics. You'll get the general feel of how the comics read back in the day with tons of Alan Davis art. If that's what you're expecting, it delivers big time. Read Full Review

This old-fashioned story with modern conventions works in this case, but it's not reinventing the wheel. The series may not be aiming for that either though, it might just be aiming for fun, which it is. Read Full Review

Avengers: War Across Time #1 is a fun comic. I generally am not a fan of these types of stories by Levitz's writing style and the art by the team sucked me in. It balances old with new in a way that appealed to me as a reader. With Kang having such a focus this year, this could be a series to keep an eye on, as you never know what its impact across the Marvel timeline might be. Read Full Review

Well worth a look if you are a fan of any of these characters and want a fun story. Read Full Review

On the one hand, it doesn't stand out as something wild or unusual, but on the other, it feels like a well-done Silver Age issue, with the exception of Davis' lithe artwork. Read Full Review

Furthermore, the fact that its drawn by the legendary Alan Davis will be another potential yuck or yum depending on the reader; his style isnt totally accurate to that period of comics, but its still a more classic aesthetic than what youd normally see nowadays. Rachelle Rosenbergs colors definitely give his art a more modern feel than the flat coloring of that era; a little bit of the new with the old here. All things considered, if youre a fan of classic superhero comics, then you cant go wrong giving this one a look. Read Full Review

Paul Levitz and company do a great job transporting us as readers to the early days of the Avengers. The dialogue is campy and returns to the days of old comics. I would suggest this for a new comic reader in lower grades, but Wasp is so amorous in her overtures to all of the male Avengers that a young reader may get more of an education than their parents want them to the ways of seducing a man. As always, Marvel is setting up its cinematic endeavors, so here comes Kang! Read Full Review

Criminology.

Jan 12, 2023

Usually i rarely get on the site anymore. But man, this is great. I'm biased, I love the avengers and having read, the issues referenced here and knowing everything that happens afterwords, i can say this is a perfect throwback comics. Captain america's feeling of alienation, rick's growing respect for the captain, jan being playful, hank being insecure and overprotective of her, but their love still flying in the air, Thor and iron man being the stars, the ideals of the team, that comes only when needed, the whole teamwork aspect, it just feels good seeing that rendered so well, cohesive and ofc even better than it was in the original, because all that stuff was always the second the action then. The characterization is crystal clear and straight to the point. Plus the dialogue, it has a vintage quality, but it's not distraction and only adds to the feeling this comics brings, which is mutual respect for the job, when the heroes were at their best(well cap was not, but that's an other story), which is the thing i love most about the originals too. The characters are not close here, they have the same job, but only when they are needed , they are together and they are still trying to make the whole concept of superhero team work. That's the way i remember those days and Levitz, gives us the perfect representation. Alan Davis is obviously a master at what he is doing and even after so many year he is still coming out with strongly and inspired. 10 is maybe too high, but i'm biased. more

superstan52

Jan 11, 2023

They don't make 'em like this anymore. ' But they should!

fzanca

Jan 14, 2023

This is a great throwback to a simpler time. I enjoyed seeing all of the characters like they were during the 70s and 80s. I wish there was a bit more story, but a battle scene between the Avengers and the Hulk, what could be more epic than that? Good stuff. Compared to Aaron's run, this is an award-winner.

Hailey

Feb 15, 2023

It's nice to remember the origins. What a great back to basics story.

Nickweiser

Jan 12, 2023

I was surprised how well written this was. The characters look and sound as they should. Dialogue that is appropriate to whom it fits. A lot of action to boot. Alan Davis' art is stellar. Acknowledges continuity and feels like it ultimately matters. This comic book gets a big recommend! I had a lot of fun and I look forward to reading more!

Briton

Jan 14, 2023

So Marvel can still produce old fashioned fun comics... more please.

Stand Up Comic Reader

Feb 05, 2023

This gave me all the feels of an old school Avengers tale that you would pick up in a musty comic book shop where the comic would have smudges, crinkly corners and pages with that faded off cream color. It's not reinventing the wheel but what a set of wheels it is: Just a megalomaniacal intergalactic wacko in a Kirbyesque outfit sending robotic duplicates of our favorite heroes in tights to conquer the planet. Maybe Marvel needs to go backwards in time more to find that magic formula that made them so great. Full review and my favorite old school NYC comic book shop at: https://standupcomicreader.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-avengers-war-across-time-1-review.html

Psycamorean

Jan 13, 2023

This issue harkens back to the classic Avengers comics of the sixties. It really manages to keep those trappings and tropes, while not falling for the era's less endearing qualities. It's nostalgic, fun and the pace is very brisk. This comic is oversized, but I honestly didn't notice the extra page count.

CrazyforRAMU

Nov 10, 2023

This super-retro story surely isn't everyone's cup of tea. But it is mine. I'm not an Alan Davis fan, but I found his work impeccable here. It has tons of detail and polish, and he definitely made an effort to employ Kirby/Heck principles in blocking and posing. Paul Levitz's script takes a curious approach to honoring Stan Lee's style. It's not as verbose (thank goodness) and the plotting is more rational. But it still features some of the less-lovable features of 1964, e.g., Jan is a flirtatious airhead (but also a fearless fighter) and the final scene is an abrupt mess full of plotholes. Silver Age super-dorkery: I thought Levitz and Davis screwed up the 1964 Mjolnir rules. And they did; if Thor becomes Donald Blake, then Mjolni r should become Blake's walking stick. It doesn't here. But Lee and Heck made the same mistake in Avengers #11, so let's call it an homage. more

Williamflipper

Mar 20, 2023

Enjoyable enough nostalgia trip. Weirdly I found myself quite bored and I was relived when I finally turned the last page. I like the Kirby/Lee avengers, I found this issues enjoyable and pointless at the same time. Sadly just forgettable. I will still buy every following issue because, weirdly enough, it is the best monthly Avengers comic right now