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bookishrealm's review
4.0
This was an excellent first issue. I have seen a couple of these life story issues that they were doing with Spiderman. And if you did not know my first taste of Marvel really was the fantastic four so I was happy to hear that they were going to do this life story series with the original hero family. It is solely takes place in the 60s. I think what I love most about this issue is that it is a character analysis but within the framework of what is happening around the world in the 60s. And it’s one of those interesting comics that plays a little bit with social issues that would have been happening in the 60s. I of course love the character dynamic behind the fantastic four. That does not change in this first issue. I like seeing how they progress through each year of the decade. And I think that the art worked well with the story overall. This is one of the great comics that I’ve read in 2021 and I am really excited to continue on with it as the next issue releases I believe next month.
sirius_bookaddict's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kadmon's review
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is my short, spoiler-free review. For a long review with spoilers, read: https://alkony.enerla.net/english/the-nexus/arts/graphic-novel-review/fantastic-four-life-story-1-6-graphic-novel-series-marvel-universe-marvel-comics-2021-2022-graphic-novel-review-kadmon
I didn't know anything about the Life Story series, when I've found the first Fantastic Four: Life Story issue. As I've recently read the latest incarnation of the Fantastic Four series, I thought I'd give this a try, especially as I don't usually read FF stories, giving me a chance to getting to know them better.
The Fantastic Four: Life Story graphic novel series is about scientists trying to prevent a catastrophe they've foreshadowed.
The story (by Mark Russel) is good and consistent. There are some character arcs. If you accept the premise, there are no major logical problems.
The graphics are fine, although I wouldn't say the scenes are visually interesting. The characters are recognisable. The action scenes are easy to follow.
The main characters are well developed, we get plenty of information about their life, although we don't get to know their past. The side characters and the antagonists don't get as much development. I feel that the writer wants to build on the previously published stories, hoping that the reader knows them well enough so they don't need here any introductions.
Fantastic Four: Life Story is an interesting sci-fi / fantasy series, I think fans of the Fantastic Four will enjoy it.
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The issue is a good start for the series, it establishes the main conflict and the personalities of the protagonists.
My experience
I was mostly satisfied with Fantastic Four: Life Story (2021-2022). I like it when they take some old stories and improve them, and Fantastic Four: Life Story did just that.
zomvi's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is the first issue of what seems like a pretty solid retelling of the Fantastic Four's earlier stories.
matteldritch92's review
2.0
Its not bad, but compared to Spider-Man: Life Story, its pretty lackluster. Nothing that special happens, going so far as to waste time doing another origin story. Even the time skips aren't really interesting because there's not really anything that connects it to the history of the real world like with Spider-Man: Life Story; There's not even any mention of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon that was broadcasted from '67 to '68, which feels like a wasted opportunity.