Civil War: Fantastic Four (Paperback)

~ J. Michael Straczynski (Author), Dwayne McDuffie (Author), Mike McKone (Illustrator)

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One member of the Fantastic Four lies hospitalized, a casualty of the Civil War that has fragmented the superhuman community! Another member of the team is secretly helping the opposition. It had to happen: Amid the tumult and tensions, the Fantastic Four break up! Who will toe the line, who will join the resistance, and who will leave the battlefield altogether? Is this the end for Marvel's First Family? Collects Fantastic Four #538-543.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Marvel Comics; First Printing edition (May 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785122273
• ISBN-13: 978-0785122272
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,084 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The FF in the Civil War, May 6, 2007

By	N. Durham "Big Evil" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (VINE VOICE)

As the title implies, this TPB finds Marvel's first family torn asunder in the midst of the Civil War. With Reed "Mr. Fantastic" Richards working with Tony Stark to ensure the superhero registration act is a success, the rest of the Fantastic Four is tearing at the seams. Johnny "Human Torch" Storm is beaten badly and recovering in the hospital, while Sue sees first hand the destruction the war between the heroes is causing, and makes a decision that will alter the future of the team and her relationship with Reed. Since Babylon 5 creator and longtime Amazing Spider-Man writer J. Michael Straczynski took over scripting duties on Fantastic Four, he's made the book the most enjoyable it's been since the early days of Mark Waid's run on the title a few years back. That along with the great art from Teen Titans penciler Mike McKone makes this Civil War tie-in one of the best tie-in's to see print. Naturally there are some plot holes and gaps in the story that can be found in the main Civil War storyline (along with some other tie-in's), but that doesn't stop this TPB from being surprisingly good. All in all, if you feel the need to pick up the best Civil War tie-in's, this is a good place to start.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not Essential to the Civil War storyline..., December 31, 2008

By	Brandon Daniels - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not really a bad book if your a big fan of the FF, but other reviewers have listed this book as essential to the civil war storyline. I strongly disagree. The only thing that happens in this collection that isn't mentioned in the core civil war book is the part about the thing leaving the country, which is completely unnecessary and campy compared what it should have been. So if your a FF fan then I guess you could pick it up, but if you looking for more out of civil war than here's not the place.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!, March 5, 2010

By	JimmyJames (Boulder CO) - See all my reviews

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I've been a Marvel fan for years and just recently began devouring the Civil War series. While there are others who can write much more authoritatively to historical content and references, I would like to add that this book adds some wonderful twists and humor that is often missing from this rather serious series. In particular, Ben Grimm goes on a trip to France that will have you falling off your seat with laughter. This book also ties in nicely with other titles in the series, with alternate perspectives to the reasons behind the registration act. Terrific writing and artwork!