Generations: Captain Marvel & Captain Mar-Vell #1

I really enjoyed this story and how it brought the Marvels together " without compromising the tragic death of Mar-Vell. (I re-read that story right after my first read of this issue). If there is anything that does bug me, it is that Stohl's dialogue for Mar-Vell is more stilted than under Roy Thomas or Starlin. But that is a small quibble. Read Full Review

Whatever limitations there are on the premise of Generations: Captain Marvel and Captain Mar-Vell #1, Stohl and Schoonover get the most out of it for the characters involved. By getting back to basics for anyone bearing the title of Captain Marvel, it demonstrates that there's a legacy to that title and one that's worth upholding. Whether or not Carol uses that legacy to improve her standing within the Marvel pantheon remains to be seen, but between gaining a better perspective and taking her frustrations out on Annihilus, she's in a much better place now. Read Full Review

This is a flawed comic, but its still a fun read for the most part. The pacing is wonky, and the art isnt great, but the two Captain Marvels are really enjoyable to read about. This one squeaks by a recommendation on its charisma and gumption. Give it a read. Read Full Review

This issue was a lot of fun and is an enjoyable read. The dialogue is occasionally clunky, and the art feels rushed in some panels, but none of the minor issues take away from the heart of the story. While I would have loved to see more of the reunited Captains' relationship develop, hopefully, that comes back around in the future. Read Full Review

This was one of the Generations one-shots that I had been looking forward to the most, since I'm fans of both versions of Captain Marvel. But Margaret Stohl's story really only delivers one of the title characters. Read Full Review

Appearances by Mar-Vell are so rare, but this one was squandered. Too bad. Read Full Review

Writer Margaret Stohl offers a story that is little more than what one gets in throwaway comic book annuals. There is, however, a nice push-pull and ebb and flow because the Captain Mar-Vell here is such an early version that he predates the arrival of his apprentice, the former Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers. The fact that he tries to act as a mentor who tempers Captain Marvel's hotter blood provides some nice humorous moments. Still, what is the point of Generations: Captain Marvel & Captain Mar-Vell #1? It seems like a mere element in a cynical ploy to re-launch Marvel Comics' latest... rebirth. Read Full Review

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freemanlouis7

Oct 08, 2017

Corny but fun seeing Mar-vell again.

RustonLF

Sep 14, 2017

Many people had commented on the fact that Laura seeing Logan again did not affect her much emotionally. That seems nothing in comparison to Carol meeting Mar-vell again. She seemed indifferent, not grateful to see him again. The banter between the two did not work naturally. It often felt forced or paced wrong. This is something that is a major flaw of the comic as a whole. The pacing of the story and action was like they were in a rush. Trying to get you through before you asked to many questions. There is also the problem that the story did not seem to get across a message like previous Generations. I believe that Carol was meant to learn that diplomacy is sometimes needed over aggression. Something that would be helpful to learn after h er involvement in the recent Civil War. However I would argue that the lesson is not what won the day. It seemed her aggressive attitude helped them escape their cell as well as spurring a rebellion. Since this series focuses on the next generation learning from their legacy this was a bit confusing. The art also did not work for me. Proportions seemed off in many instances. There was so little when it came to facial expression. While the parts may have worked individually, as a whole it they did not fit enough to bring this together. Not my least favorite in the Generations one-shots, but it is one that you can pass on. more

CrazyforRAMU

Mar 30, 2018

Carol and Mar-Vell team up to save some throwaway yellow pacifist aliens from Annihilus. While there are a few nuggets of gold lurking deep in the script, they're buried under a deluge of forced humor and ham-handed characterization. It feels like Margaret Stohl studied Mar-Vell by reading his 1968 series and she gave it up for a lost cause in the middle of Arnold Drake's writing tenure. While this rendition is slightly better than Drake's, it's still terribly dull and it lacks the cosmic nobility of Starlin's Captain Marvel - a giant missed opportunity. Brent Schoonover's art is earnest and ambitious, but also terribly stiff in a lot of places. While a touch of charity allows you to believe that both writer and artist are trying their best , describing the results of their efforts as successful, satisfying, or entertaining would be going too far. more

ModestMoonMan

Sep 13, 2017

While better than the unbelievably bad Generations Iron-Man issue, the Mar-vell/Captain Marvel issue stumbles through a pretty bland plot. Mar-vell comes across as a fairly uninteresting character, and seems to serve no purpose in the story, save for maybe the last few panels. I never got the sense that the author had any kind of grasp on his character or his history. The art was shockingly poor and felt rushed, as if it was turned in the day it was to be printed. If you've read any of my other Generations reviews, the same main complaint applies here; this is not worth the $5 asking price.

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DDJamesB - Sep 19, 2017

Bummer. I actually kind of liked the Iron Man one.

skellylaugh

Sep 14, 2017

While slightly better than Stohl's current writing of Captains Marvel, this issue is still horribly bad and only Mar-Vell manages to come out semi okay. Terrible dialogue, terrible art, and terrible story. Save your $.

Coro

Sep 16, 2017

I can't understand why Stohl is still writing Captain Marvel. She's doing really bad with her. Action in this issue is so basic and predictable or inadequate that it hurts me. Sometimes, narration and drawings are not meshing with each other, It's like something else supposed to be drawn to answer a reaction and vice versa. Everything else was said by users before me.

BloodyNinja

Sep 21, 2017

The. Worst. Marvel. Book. I. Have. Ever. Read.