Guardians of the Galaxy #19
Written by: Brian Michael Bendis
Art By: Ed Mcguinness
Brian Michael Bendis continues to reveal to untold fate of the fan favourite character Richard Rider (not Ryder).
Brian Michael Bendis isn’t a very consistent writer. At times, he puts out excellent work like Daredevil or Ultimate Spider-Man and other times, when he isn’t very invested in the characters, his work is wont to be lazier and controversial. His Guardians run classifies in the latter. I was hoping that a story revolving around the plot of an extraordinary DnA storyline would reinvigorate the book. The fast-paced nature of issue #18 left me optimistic. However, issue #19 recreates the sluggish pace this book has suffered from since its inception.
Let’s start off with the good. There are some occasional strong characters moments and good humour in this issue. Bendis has always been adept at writing dialogue and this issue is no exception. It’s an entertaining issue for its light and fun tone.
Following the aftermath of last issue’s cliffhanger, all the excitement that was previously formed rapidly disappears as Bendis squanders pages to make room for his signature banter. It is well-written, but is also pointless. There are also some problems with the way that he writes Thanos. The villain comes across as flat and dull in comparison to the way Hickman writes him in New Avengers.
There isn’t enough substance in this issue in comparison to the last. Most of the plot elements feel extremely coincidental. Or as if they were added to extend the story’s length for monetary reasons. We want to find out what happened to Richard Rider, 3 issues aren’t necessary to do so.
Ed Mcguinness returns on art duties and he as well hands in less quality than the last issue. His exaggerated, cartoony style is a great fit for this series. This issue, however accentuates his flaws as an artist. His depiction of surprise in Gamora’s face is slightly ridiculous and his Thanos is disproportionately bulky. His action sequences are phenomenal, though and that’s why he shined so much in the last issue. Overall, he hands in some great, yet occasionally flawed art.
Guardians of the Galaxy #19 isn’t a terrible comic, just an elongated one. The dialogue renders the comic entertaining but your enjoyment may decrease once you start to think about it. Here’s hoping that Bendis and Mcguinness can stick the landing next issue!
Art By: Ed Mcguinness
Brian Michael Bendis continues to reveal to untold fate of the fan favourite character Richard Rider (not Ryder).
Brian Michael Bendis isn’t a very consistent writer. At times, he puts out excellent work like Daredevil or Ultimate Spider-Man and other times, when he isn’t very invested in the characters, his work is wont to be lazier and controversial. His Guardians run classifies in the latter. I was hoping that a story revolving around the plot of an extraordinary DnA storyline would reinvigorate the book. The fast-paced nature of issue #18 left me optimistic. However, issue #19 recreates the sluggish pace this book has suffered from since its inception.
Let’s start off with the good. There are some occasional strong characters moments and good humour in this issue. Bendis has always been adept at writing dialogue and this issue is no exception. It’s an entertaining issue for its light and fun tone.
Following the aftermath of last issue’s cliffhanger, all the excitement that was previously formed rapidly disappears as Bendis squanders pages to make room for his signature banter. It is well-written, but is also pointless. There are also some problems with the way that he writes Thanos. The villain comes across as flat and dull in comparison to the way Hickman writes him in New Avengers.
There isn’t enough substance in this issue in comparison to the last. Most of the plot elements feel extremely coincidental. Or as if they were added to extend the story’s length for monetary reasons. We want to find out what happened to Richard Rider, 3 issues aren’t necessary to do so.
Ed Mcguinness returns on art duties and he as well hands in less quality than the last issue. His exaggerated, cartoony style is a great fit for this series. This issue, however accentuates his flaws as an artist. His depiction of surprise in Gamora’s face is slightly ridiculous and his Thanos is disproportionately bulky. His action sequences are phenomenal, though and that’s why he shined so much in the last issue. Overall, he hands in some great, yet occasionally flawed art.
Guardians of the Galaxy #19 isn’t a terrible comic, just an elongated one. The dialogue renders the comic entertaining but your enjoyment may decrease once you start to think about it. Here’s hoping that Bendis and Mcguinness can stick the landing next issue!
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