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About the Time Period- This is sort
of a focal point for a lot of great stories. After the separation of Stan
Lee and Jack Kirby, the team went through a number of changes,
although they always seemed to keep their book in the tradition that it
belonged in. The Thing went berserk in the earlier issues and the Torch and
him tore up the town.
With the town against them, and with Crystal out of the picture (due to her
near death due to her lack of resistance to the pollution in the atmosphere),
he team was at their worst. What
a time for Reed to turn against them and to join up with
the Overmind, one of the most powerful villains ever. Thus
the story starts at this point.
Synopsis- Take
a classic Dr. Doom, mix in a couple of even more classic batch of
characters, with a bit of John Buscema art, and presto, you have a true
collectors piece. This issue is the sum total of why the series is great.
Even when Dr. Doom joins the team briefly. The beginning of Sue's
leadership skills are brought out here as well as the rest of the
personalities in the book.
Best Moments- John Buscema has always been my
favorite artist, so the art is what sold me.
Jack Kirby's devices are brought back perfectly and
the story is one that will outshine others for decades to
come.
Weak Points-
There were no weakpoints in the
story line. This is true magic in the realm of
Marvel
Over all rating- 4
out of 4 flares. Another
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