Review: Freedom Fighters #1

The Freedom Fighters and Uncle Sam have returned in this new series!

The Good

I've never read a Freedom Fighters book before, and this new series does a pretty good job at introducing the readers to the characters and world, without bogging down the story. The opening to this book is amazing. There's nothing more satisfying than a bunch or racist Nazis getting the tar kicked out of them by some good ol' heroes! Those first 6 pages are the most fun I've read this week. I think Black Condor may become one of my favorite characters. The guy is pretty awesome. There's a lot of small things to like within this book, especially some of the characters that I've personally never seen before. The final page of this issue is pretty cool, but confusing, unless this is a new element they're adding to the comic.

The Bad

After that opening, the book slows down, quite a bit. What's going on is pretty interesting, but it's a huge turn from those opening pages. As I said before, the series does a pretty good job at introducing the readers to the Freedom Fighters world, but I'm still pretty confused. I feel left in the dark a little bit about everything, and giving the book a second read through, nothing really changes.

The Verdict 3.5/5

It's the first issue of a new series featuring a team that we don't see normally in the comic books. It's tough to judge the pilot of a series essentially. I'd recommend this book though. Palmiotti and Gray are great writers and I'm sure there will be some more explanation of who these characters are and the team within this story arc.

Name

American Nightmare Part One

Volume

Freedom Fighters

Issue Number

Cover Date

November 1, 2010

In Store Date

September 01, 2010

Great issue! 0

Freedom Fighters #1 - American Nightmare Part One by graphiccasualfreak on September 02, 2010

I really love Freedom Fighters. I loved this team way back when(1940s-70s). The story in this issue begins a little stale but as it reaches the end things heat up and I really can't wait to see what happens in issue #2. The art in this book looks great, I love all the covers and obviously Travis Moore did an excellent job with the interior. I REALLY liked the page 2 and 3 as it was an old school double page spread; GREAT JOB. My only problem with this issue is that the average 13-26 yea...

4 out of 4 found this review helpful.

The return of the Fighters...Phantom Lady!! 0

Freedom Fighters #1 - American Nightmare Part One by comicbookheretic on September 07, 2010

Speedy Review!! Go figure Palmiotti and Gray are writing a book and I am buying it!! I loved the first Freedom Fighter's mini that came out some years back. Then was somewhat disappointed in the second one. However, as soon as this was announced I was on board. Justin and Jimmy are a team worth checking out on whatever project they are doing together! So how was this you ask? Well I was very pleased with the opening chapter of this new on-going series! My only complain is with the front ...

3 out of 4 found this review helpful.

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