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October 20, 2011 11:09 am This was definitely a slow burn story ... and I think folks underestimate its long-term implications for the characters involved and the Marvel universe as a whole (although I haven't read #7 yet, so don't really know how it ends).

October 20, 2011 11:07 am Couldn't agree more. There really is no point in carrying on and on and on with banal, insipid, poisonous commentary. I can't say that Fear Itself was the greatest book I ever read--but it wasn't the worst either. And it does move the Marvel universe and its characters somewhere (can't say forward). And it has been the germinating seed for some OTHER quite fantastic stories this summer and fall (read JIM in case you're wondering). This book hasn't been any better or worse than Flashpoint (and I will resist launching on the "New 52" ... aside from arguing that the best of that failed reboot was a book we've been waiting for nearly two years--AND it has utterly failed and bringing NEW readers into the industry). I find it hard to believe that the folks who can't seem to resist mentally laxating on Fear Itself comment sections don't have other books on their pull lists which they actually enjoy and about which they could find far greater satisfaction in writing laudatory comments. It truly is hilarious that so many of these folks think they have so little constructive to do with their time besides flaming on a Fear Itself comment board.

October 18, 2011 10:15 pm The last two took a few strange, unexpected turns--but in a way that enhances the story. Without giving any spoilers, you could say that #3 was a character study of Mayuko and #4 was a character study of Katashi. I enjoyed both books, but have no idea where it is going. The art work, IMO, has been wonderful. I feel like I'm getting more than my money's worth with this book.

October 18, 2011 10:09 pm @kellan: <> Now that would be cool. I can't say I've disliked the art since he left, but it just hasn't had that gritty feel to it ... it has been too cartoonish for a book like this.