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 Captain
Marvel #11Published by Marvel Comics, November 2000 Click here to view larger image of cover. "Together Again For The First Time!" Writer: Peter DavidPenciler: Jim Starlin Inker: Al Milgrom Colorist: Steve Oliff Letterer: RS & Comicraft's Wes 'n' Saida Editor: Tom Brevoort Editor in Chief: Bob Harras Original Price: $2.50 History Behind Issue: Continues from issue #10 after the Kelly situation has been settled. Guest-stars Silver Surfer and Moondragon. Features Captain Marvel meeting his father, in some form, and has guest penciling by the writer and artist of past Captain Marvel, Warlock, and Silver Surfer comics Jim Starlin! Preview of Issue #11: Captain Marvel meets... Captain Marvel? Could it be?!? Find out in a space-spanning saga that could only be brought to you by the dynamic duo of Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom... (and if course) Peter David, too! Don't miss it! Issue Synopsis by James Pedrick: The story begins at the end of a
battle, where Captain Mar-Vell (the original) is telling Thanos he is
done, that his null-life bomb has been smashed and he has been mortally
wounded. Mar-Vell then realizes something is not right.
He goes to see and finds a rip in space. In regular time and space, Captain
Marvel (current) is dealing with Rick Jones making faces at him through
the reflection in the Silver Surfer.
Moondragon then explains to Captain Marvel that she believes
Kelly’s manipulation of reality from past issues may be the reason Rick
Jones and Genis-Vell trade places through the Microverse instead of the
Negative Zone. Silver Surfer
then says that her chaotic nature may have caused other problems and
points to a rip in space. Captain
Marvel goes toward it, telling them to seal it up or go after him if he is
not back soon. Meanwhile, Marlo goes to Comic
Book Castle, a huge store new in town.
There, she is concerned that they will put her out of business,
while the ghost, Lorraine, who continues to follow her, checks out one of
the employees in a knight uniform. Marlo
asks who the owner is, but he explains the owner is simply known as the
Enchanter. Rick Jones, in the Microverse, is
then talking to Genis, as he goes toward the rip, when their connection is
suddenly cut off. The rip
sucks Captain Marvel into it and he finds himself next to Thanos’ old
ship. He is then attacked by
Mar-Vell, his father, who believes him to be working for Thanos.
Genis tries to reason with him, but with no use.
He says during the course of the battle that he (Mar-Vell) is dead,
but his father takes it as a threat.
He finally tries to explain that he is his son, probably from a
different dimension, and that he is molecularly bonded with Rick Jones.
He then tries to prove it by clashing his bands together, but this
time Rick does not appear. Mar-Vell asks him why he said he
was dead, and Genis explains that in his universe, Mar-Vell died of
cancer. Mar-Vell then admits
that he has cancer and he got it from a fight with Nitro. Back at Comic Book Castle, Marlo
explains to Lorraine that she knows how she can save her business.
She will get a genuine super hero for a signing session at her
store, presumably Captain Marvel, but she doesn’t realize someone is
watching during her explanation. Preview of Issue #12: A Maximum Security Crossover! The vengeful son of Yon-Rogg (the greatest foe of the original Captain Mar-Vell) is back—but that’s nothing compared to Una-Rogg, his daughter! But first and foremost, can Captain Marvel survive the horror of... a personal appearance at a comic book store? "On almost every level, this issue succeeds. It’s got tons of action, great comedy and character development. It also has beautiful artwork and clever storytelling in terms of transitions, camera angles and pure style." -Randy Lander, Comics Newsarama Review by James Pedrick: This was a great issue, though I thought Captain Marvel’s reaction to seeing his father could be better. The art by Jim Starlin was fantastic, especially on Silver Surfer and Captain Mar-Vell, though Genis lacked the art seen in Chriscross’ work. The developments with Marlo and the comic shop and the surprise kiss at the end make for some interesting development possibilities in the future. |
