The original Civil War mini-series was a terrific idea (perhaps the best premise for a Marvel crossover ever concocted), but the execution wasn't entirely there. The same seems to be true for this follow-up. The new Civil War presents an intriguing alternate world where the original conflict over superhuman registration has only intensified over the years. It's a shame the series is taking such a narrow focus when it comes to fleshing out that world and its various players.
In the original story, Captain America and Iron Man may have been the figureheads of their respective movements, but the story was about a wide cast of characters on both sides of the conflict. So far, this series rarely concerns itself with venturing outside of Tony, Steve and Peter Parker's respective fields of vision. There are intriguing hints and glimpses at the tragedies that have befallen other characters (Colossus' mysterious scars, Elektra taking up the mantle of Daredevil), but those are only alluded to. At the very least, it would be nice to have insight into why certain characters (Bucky, Emma Frost) sided with the Iron or why Cap would tolerate the likes of Magneto and the mysterious "Punishers" among his group.
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In the original story, Captain America and Iron Man may have been the figureheads of their respective movements, but the story was about a wide cast of characters on both sides of the conflict. So far, this series rarely concerns itself with venturing outside of Tony, Steve and Peter Parker's respective fields of vision. There are intriguing hints and glimpses at the tragedies that have befallen other characters (Colossus' mysterious scars, Elektra taking up the mantle of Daredevil), but those are only alluded to. At the very least, it would be nice to have insight into why certain characters (Bucky, Emma Frost) sided with the Iron or why Cap would tolerate the likes of Magneto and the mysterious "Punishers" among his group.
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