| Title | : | Young Avengers, Vol. 3: Mic-Drop at the Edge of Time and Space |
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| ISBN | : | 0785185305 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780785185307 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 |
| Publication | : | First published March 18, 2014 |
Collecting: Young Avengers 11-15
Young Avengers, Vol. 3: Mic-Drop at the Edge of Time and Space Reviews
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I'm so sad this series is over! THE ARTWORK WAS PHENOMENAL in this volume. I mean, it's honestly been great throughout the whole series, but I feel like they upped the game for this one! I loved seeing how they resolved the issue at hand and it was also nice seeing the aftermath of everything. I highly recommend checking out this comic book series if you're looking to get into comics. I know they're hard to find, but they're SO worth the read.
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This sort of sums up this entire run...
Unfortunately, now it's over.
Oh well, better to go out in a blaze of glory, right?
This volume wraps up our time with the Young Avengers, and ushers in the beginnings of
Loki: Agent of Asgard, Vol. 1: Trust Me.
Like always, I accidentally read everything out of order, and even that didn't have much of an effect on how much I enjoyed this limited run.
Mother has captured Hulking, so the majority of the issues revolve around the team trying to find a way to rescue him that won't result in the end of the world.
Without adults being able to see what's happening around them, it's up to the younger set of heroes to step up and save everyone.
The scenes with Captain America were pretty funny.
The last few issues take place at a New Year's Eve party that serves as an epilogue of sorts. Everything gets wrapped up quite nicely, and there aren't any goofy plots threads left dangling.
Thank you!
You do find out who the Not-Patriot is, and I thought it was a fairly clever little twist.
Loki's Guitly Conscience plays a big role in this, but not in the way you might think...
The relationships between the characters go through some changes, also.
Some of the lurve survives, some of it doesn't, but it was all handled well.
I have to say, I'm sort of attached to this group now, and I'm hoping we'll get to see all of these guys again soon.
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Writing a review of a third volume in a series that’s been as consistent in quality as Young Avengers is really easy. If you haven’t enjoyed the previous two volumes then you’re not going to read the third (and final) volume to this limited series and if you have then you’re going to love this one like you did the other two. Simple as, really, but let’s do this anyway!
Hulking is trapped in Mother’s dimension - Young Avengers to his rescue! Meanwhile Mother’s Worst of All Possible Worlds Young Avengers from the Multiverse invade Earth in the Battle of Central Park!
The story concludes in much more than your run of the mill superhero punch-fest with Kieron Gillen throwing in another twist in the end revealing who the real baddie has been all along (not that surprising though given the character but still interesting). There’s also loads of very cool moments like Loki’s new appearance, a reference to Scott Pilgrim as Kate Bishop faces Noh-Varr’s evil exes, and Hulking and Wiccan are reunited. And while I’ve really enjoyed the way Gillen’s written the series and the characters, you’ve really got to give it up for the art in this book.
Jamie McKelvie and Mike Norton give us some insanely cool images like the page of Wiccan’s magic bullets firing at the reader with each bullet being a panel and when Wiccan goes full demiurge, presented as the character walking across a landscape made up of multiple pages of the comic from previous issues! When he returns, dozens of Wiccan’s fall into one body! And when Miss America takes on the multiple evil Young Avengers, she pummels them like the comic book characters they are, their ink literally splashing onto her in lieu of blood.
But that’s only three of the five issues here. Once they save the world (and no, that’s not a spoiler - what, you thought they wouldn’t? C’mon!), they have a two-issue after-party, celebrating their victory, the New Year, and the end of the series! This was definitely my favourite part of the book on a purely visceral level, it’s just so fun and you never see superhero characters like this really enjoying themselves!
There’s not much to say about these issues: it’s the characters dancing with characters smooching in the New Year and others figuring out their own destinies and feelings. Plus: Broo is the dj! If you’re a fan of Wolverine and the X-Men you’ll be familiar with the character, and I loved seeing him here after the tough time he’s had over at Wolverine’s school (kid nearly died!).
In the spirit of jamming, Jamie McKelvie is joined by a number of super-talented artists who take turns drawing different pages: Annie Wu, Christian Ward, Emma Vieceli, Becky Cloonan, Ming Doyle, Joe Quinones, and Jordie Bellaire. Again, the art in this book rocks!
Loki remains effortlessly charming despite (and, yes, because of) his villainy and his pages here are a nice lead-in to his solo series, Loki: Agent of Asgard. And the book ends in the most perfect way possible: Miss America kicking a hole in reality as the Young Avengers head off to get breakfast. Well, that’s not really the end-ending, I don’t want to spoil the last page, but if you’ve loved these characters like me, you’ll feel a lump in your throat when you see it.
Young Avengers has been one of the best Marvel NOW! titles so it’s sad to see it end, just one year after it started, though it has the distinction of intentionally ending rather than being cancelled - Gillen and co. planned it for a limited 15-issue arc only. That said, I’m still going to miss the adventures of these young heroes and look forward to the inevitable hardcover collection of all 15 comics. Young Avengers has been an amazing series and the third volume is a suitably epic finale. Celebrate it’s awesomeness here! -
I'm very sad that Young Avengers has come to an end, again. But it is better to have a relatively short, intentionally finite run than to let things drag on and on until everything gets tired. Hopefully, another talented team will take on these characters in the future and we'll get to see more of them. Or maybe not, and this will be how we last see them. I would be ok with that, because it's a great ending. It brings everything together and resolves what needs to be resolved, while leaving open what needs to be left open. It's a satisfying ending on so many levels. And yes, it does seem to point towards Loki: Agent of Asgard. I can't even begin to tell you how ok I am with that.
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4.5 stars.
Such a bummer this one was the farewell. The art changed like three or four times in one of the last issues and that sucked. McKelvie is such a beautiful artist and I wish I knew why they chose to give Kate, America, David and Noh-Varr's POVs different art.
Anyway, I'm not entirely sure why this series ended. It was so great! The characters were so memorable and they were just getting started! I loved what they did with Loki and his arc was wonderful. Although, rereading this, I realize that America and David really got the short ends of the stick here. I mean, America has no real backstory. We only get a hint of it and it was really as it related to Billy's story as the Demiurge. David exists for no real reason other than the bring the Patriot issue to the Young Avengers' attention and that was after knowing Tommy for a day. He sort of stirs the conflict between Teddy and Billy, offers a lot of exposition and information about the threats they face and that's about it. It's a bummer.
That being said, I still say with absolute certainty that this is a much stronger series than Runaways. When Brian K Vaughn left, that book got BAD. Young Avengers struggled a little to find it's footing and I still don't really have a desire to go back and ready the Heinberg volumes but it grew from good to great and I really miss this series.
I'm praying we get a reboot with all the original characters back because it is such a shame that they only got one big adventure before the team was split up. America, Kate, Billy and David are all still around. It shouldn't be that hard to do. -
I love this comic. And it makes me sad that it can't go on forever, but all good runs have to end eventually. It's about characters growing from their teens into their early twenties who have super powers, whilst at the same time dealing with their relationships with each other and their parents. There's drama, kissing, some super hero action and more kissing. Especially at the after party, there is A LOT OF KISSING. It's a pop comic set within the Marvel Universe, and both Gillen and Mckelvie have created something that really works. Also, Mckelvie attempts a different take on the 'action-splash-page' in nearly every issue. I fall in love with his art the more and more I look at it. The detail to it. The slight changes in the facial expressions in how he has the characters act.
I really love this comic. And I expect I shall be re-reading it very soon. -
ok, unpopular opinion over here... I'm incredibly disappointed with this book.
the art is absolutely flawless but if a story isn't good enough to entertain, a graphic novel becomes nothing. this last title gave a poor conclusion to the plot it's been telling in the past issues. it was oddly unsatisfying and so so boring. everything felt rushed and nothing had the time to have some depth added. and the plot is still so confusing. the actions are simple but the dialog is totally incomprehensible at times. I know the series was cancelled but I think they could have done much better with the time they were given.
I'm sad to have been giving lower and lower ratings as this series progressed but apparently this is something that happens with me and the works of the Gillen/McKelvie teams. I really loved the first volume but the next two were very disappointing.
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Such a shame this fun series is coming to a close.
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I love how NO ONE is straight in this team. It's amazing. And the colours. Plus the story line is pretty darn cool as well.
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Every single page was like a work of art. I was blown away by the graphics here.
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i think this was the best part of this run and that isn’t saying much. forever upset that they got rid of teddy’s cartilage piercings
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Yes. So good. Literally every thing I may not have loved in the previous two volumes was fixed in here, which made for an even better reading experience. This arc finished with a bang that was super satisfying and had a lot of payoff! I felt like each of the characters finally had a good balance of attention, and each of their plots was genuinely interesting to me. I desperately want to see more of this group together! The ONLY thing I wasn't loving was the art style used in America's backstory, but I'm chalking that up to personal preference. The rest was fantastic. :)
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Reread:
I think this is my third time (could be fourth) reading this series. All I can say is that it gets better every time. True, the ending is somehow bittersweet, but a good ending after all. For the most part, at least, since there were a bunch of things I didn't like.
The best aspect of the reread this time, I have to say, is that I wasn't as bothered by those characters I don't like (America and David). So basically, everything was made only increasingly enjoyable, which is kind of the point of a reread, particularly when this series is one of my comfort reads.
All in all, my original five star rating stands.
Original review :
This was my favorite volume. It was emotional all over, and the characters (except Noh-Var, who got royally screwed and I can never forgive that; and Prodigy, who I never really liked in the first place) got a wonderful wrap to their arcs. I am particularly a fan of the work that was done with Teddy, Loki and Billy's individual arcs. My boys grew so nicely, I'm like a proud aunt <3
I honestly think I enjoyed the reread even more than the first time around, and that is to say something, because I have a history of rereads not going so well- so all the more praise for Mr. Gillen and his fantastic work.
I definitely see myself coming back to the series sometime in the future. It gives me such a sense of joy that I can't see myself keeping away for too long. -
'Wait -- hold up! Am I the only person on the team who's straight?'
'Princess. I've seen the way you look at me. You're not that straight.'
I have to say, some of the panels in this volume are simply stunning. I loved the way how Billy's powers are incorporated into the artwork as a landscape, it's always a delight to see America punching holes in reality and all the action scenes, really. However, I hated the art change starting at the beginning of issue 14 even though I knew it was coming and just nope. Thankfully, it gets back to the original art somewhere before the end of issue 15.
Story wise, so much fun! I did find the actual resolution to the issue at hand to be a bit too on the nose. Still, it's great to see how things wrap up early on for once and not everything ends when it does. So seeing what the characters get up to in the last two issues is so cool. I loved the way they ended Loki's arc and the hint of Amerikate left me quite amused. It really is the most queer comic series out there which is A plus. -
The final volume of Kieron's run on Young Avengers and it ends strong.
This time Loki's entire plan comes out in the open. This is dealing with Mother and Loki deal and it's twisted turns. Watching the group find out the truth, and go to save their friend, only to find out Loki is the backstabbing person we'd expect him to be is kind of heartbreaking. Then we have two final issues here of a goodbye to the Young Avengers and it mostly is one big party of everyone talking to each other.
Good: I still enjoy most of the characters. All of them are interesting and fun and they feel almost like a family. The humor is pretty solid too and Kieron gives a nice heartfelt goodbye to everyone. Loki's goodbye is actually sad even.
Bad: THe plot itself is okay. As always. I can't seem to dig Kieron's style of plotting.
Overall a solid closing. A 3.5 out of 5. I really enjoyed it a lot. This series never went to great for me but enjoyable all the way through because of the cast. -
I really love how Marvel publishes stuff like this where everyone is queer and gay love saves the day, and at the same time they thought "eh, captain america was secretly a nazi" was a good idea, like...can I have some of the stuff you're having?
seriously tho, this was a lot of fun and I love how everyone is just...their gayest selves....amazing -
Source: Library
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I didn't want this series to end!
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"Mic-Drop at the Edge of Time". I Would be so proud if I had thought up that title.
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I rather like the way things ended in this final volume of Young Avengers. Some of the ending points are a little bittersweet, but it all feels right. I liked this volume more than the second volume. The pacing was better in this one. I did feel like some of the characters didn't have much of an arc in terms of character development. We get a glimpse of America's backstory and David's was almost nonexistent. Even so, I did enjoy the chemistry between this cast of characters. I'd love to see them together again.
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The Young Avengers series has been a blast!
There are many things I've loved about this series! I wish it could go on and on and the crew that participated can create more marvel comics in the future!
There was one thing that made me sad towards the end (and that was kind of my ship sinking *cries*) but other than that, I really liked this series - A LOT! -
Nice finish to the series, wrapped up very well and I still love these characters. Mostly. Honestly, Billy is just too angsty for me. But the rest of them are great. ... Did I mention I adore America? Because I do. And Loki. ... Neither of which really surprises me.
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Gotta love that the last two issues were literally a saving the world after party.
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Well at least it is over lol. They finally defeat the threat and even that was confusing because what- after all that?? That's all?
The last 2 issues are a New Year's Eve party which was a pretty chill epilogue but I also didn't like the art style changes. Then the thing with not-patriot like pls I'm still confused but alright. 😭
I love how everyone is queer then Kate is like am I the only straight!!! only for America to go lol you aren't that straight. Icons.
Young Loki was my favorite part but I also didn't understand anything he was doing here either besides it setting up for his run (which hilariously I already read). -
OHMYGOD OHMYGOD OHMYGOD. I need a second here. I really, really need a second here. This was the best comic book I've read in a while. And I do think I read a lot of comic books. The resolution was incredible, the plot twists were both fun and amazing, and the ending is just. I can't. I need air. What is air. How do I get air. Who do I have to pay to get my air back.
I need everyone in the world to read V1, V2, and V3, which is the best resolution that I can think of. Seriously. Comic writers, learn from the writers of this run of YA. Take notes: this was an excellent arc. -
Starts super strong, fumbles it in the second volume, a little, and then... fizzle. This one fell so flat for me. Also, what's with the bizarre final issue??? The "nobody is straight" reveal comes out of nowhere, diminishes the notability of the Teddy/Billy relationship, and feels so forced and weird and pointless that one of the characters has to hang a lantern on it. What a waste of pages.
I felt like this was more a showcase for the characters than a real story, and the plot resolution felt forced and contrived and super weak. Is it just me, or was every single problem in this entire volume solved by one character or another embracing themselves in some way? Billy embraces his power, Loki embraces his vulnerability by confessing a big lie, Teddy embraces his emotions... on and on. Stop beating me over the head with it and give me a real plot instead of a hug! -
This, like HAWKEYE, looks amazing. But too bad the scripts are slip-shod. Or at the vert least, they fall into the shorthand category of zero explanation. Suddenly, the backstory of Miss America, perhaps my favorite character in the volume, is given a 2-page origin that comes out of nowhere and with no explanation of how it actually happened.
Ultimately, I should not have to read the text piece at the beginning of a comic or its Wikipedia page to understand/ follow the actual book. And too many writers these days are relying on this to "get by"/ "be cool." Beautiful, but sloppily written and/ or edited. -
3.5 stars. This one was confusing enough that it was a bit of a let-down, and I was especially disappointed about . On the other hand, this was still very enjoyable and had everything that I loved in the first two.
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Last two issues were mostly epilogue, but still pretty good. Sucks this was a limited series...yet, it also makes the story better.
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Or as I like to call it the Everyone is Pretty Gay edition.
A+
