Doom Sure Is Cheeky
The action finally resumes at the Forever City. Do you remember where we were two issues ago? The Reeds were striking a deal with the evolved moloids when the Inhumans arrived on scene. Back at the Baxter Building our Reed was teamed up with his arch-enemies united under the common goal of stopping...himself.
You guys, this book is so good. I've been anxiously wondering about what would happen and it does not disappoint. Hickman does take some time to bring readers up to speed, but it's neither clunky nor overbearing. In fact, I love the way that Hickman is writing Sue in FF. We saw her show some real chutzpah a few issues ago when talking with Peter and it's very clear she's not interested in taking orders any more. Sue Storm is straight up intimidating in her scenes, but what can she do in the face of a very obstinate Nathaniel Richards?
Sara mentions that this book is all about trust, and she couldn't be more correct. Trust is simultaneously rewarded and betrayed. Be it simple disobedience from the Richards children to trust between the High Evolutionary and his people, Sue and Nathaniel, Reed and his arch-enemies, or faith in protective spells.
I will say that a point deduction is warranted for my narrative pet peeve, hidden information. Twice (that I can remember) a character was about to say something important, but they were interrupted. Uncool. Fortunately for FF #8, everything else was awesome enough that it makes up for the point.
Aside from a seriously impressive six pack on Reed, I'm a fan of Steve Epting's work. There are plenty of striking angles, dynamically placed panels, and impressively detailed battle landscapes that are just plain impressive. That's without even mentioning one of the greatest bitch-slaps in Marvel history. I seriously laughed out loud at it. Good stuff.
FF took a lot of guff from most of its audience for its two-issue Black Bolt digression, but #8 comes back swinging. If #6-7 put you off FF you should definitely come back. This book is great.
