Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain #4

This penultimate issue does a fantastic job of foreshadowing what is to come but does so in such a way that it gives very little away. I loved the family meeting at the close of the issue and some of the questions that the Braddock family was pondering. Especially where it concerns how they can fight Morgan Le Fay and do it in such a way that they do not endanger the country or pull Europe into another war. Read Full Review

Betsys been through a lot. Shes been many different people since she debuted back in the 1980s. Braddocks latest incarnation as Captain Britain has proven to be an appealing one. Howards writing has moved Betsy into a remarkably satisfying place that balances drama with action, mystery, and magic. It really is the perfect mixture for a decent Captain Britain story. Georgievs art fits the overall presence of Howards writing quite well.  Read Full Review

‘Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain' spends its penultimate issue bringing all the pieces to the gameboard, preparing for a big confrontational conclusion. This colorful gorgeous series shows so much love to the Braddocks/British Marvel and will be missed greatly. Hopefully, there is more on the way. Read Full Review

The real highlight of Tini Howard's script is seeing the issue's dynamic, including Betsy standing shoulder-to-shoulder with some of Marvel's biggest herores, so much so that the specifics of the main battle become slightly underwhelming. Read Full Review

In which our beloved Captain Britain makes some big moves and even bigger waves. Read Full Review

KittyNone

May 31, 2023

Another series finding its feet just in time for another rushed conclusion at issue 5. I haven't a clue why Marvel thinks constantly restarting and cancelling their lower-selling X titles is a good idea, but I wish they'd get over it because it makes for some terribly unsatisfying reading

CrazyforRAMU

Sep 09, 2024

Sometimes the social relationships of superheroes are even more interesting than their do-goodery. The author would desperately like that to be the case with the Braddock family, so she portions out her script-attention accordingly. But wishing doesn't make it so, and this comic's relationships lack the je ne sais quoi that would elevate them past the not-terrible-not-great plot. That plot does develop decently, even slowed by the social focus, and it's all conveyed with some nice smooth art.

Mike

Jun 06, 2023

Another disappointing endeavor and the weakest so far. One recurring weakness is its “monster-of-the-week” structure, which proves to be a detriment to the overall narrative. Too much is packed into a limited number of pages, rendering many plot elements ultimately inconsequential. Furthermore, Howard’s metacommentary is becoming excessive and burdensome. In each issue, she relentlessly hammers home the same tiresome rhetoric about Betsy being Captain Britain and her romantic relationship with Rachel, employing dialogue that feels forced and cringe-inducing. The author’s self-insertion becomes glaringly obvious in the date page interview. Rachel continues to be the weakest aspect of the comic. She bears little resemblance t o the Rachel Summers readers know and fails to capture her essence. Regrettably, Rachel’s sole purpose seems to be that of a nagging and jealous girlfriend, constantly reiterating her relationship with Betsy. She becomes nothing more than a personality-lacking prop. According to Howard, the book’s mission statement was to introduce Betsy to the Marvel Universe. However, what unfolds is an uninspiring and tedious team-up with the Avengers, lasting a mere two pages and contributing nothing substantial to the overall plot. The artificial characterizations in this issue further undermine its quality. Jamie Braddock inexplicably aids Morgan Le Fay in the most contrived manner possible, lacking any discernible motive. Dr. Doom’s shallow justification for supporting Morgan is similarly nonsensical. Additionally, after a four-year feud with Morgan, Betsy inexplicably decides to cooperate with her, defying any logical reasoning. In summary, Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain #4 disappoints on multiple fronts and fails to deliver a coherent and engaging narrative experience. more