From the mystery around Elektra to the build up of Norman Osborn, following the Marvel universe at this time was captivating and suspenseful. The multi-year storytelling - Secret Invasion as an event has its detractors, but you can't deny that the pay off of multiple years of stories leading up to it wasn't amazingly planned and executed, how all the building blocks were set WELL in advance to lead up to that moment.The new character additions to the team really gelled as it got into its groove, and I appreciate that he pushed people like Luke Cage, Wonder Man, Mockingbird, and other 'lesser known' characters into the spotlight and gave them meaningful roles. The early New Avengers arcs - Bendis came out of the gate flying with such an intense excitement, every single one of those issues through the first few years was a joy to read and a page turner full of iconic moments.It really seemed like there was a unified vision of what Marvel comics were and the road they were going to take with Bendis at the helm, and I think a lot of that has to do with the way events and characters had lasting ramifications to the entire brand ('No More Mutants', The Illuminati, Norman Osborn as leader of H.A.M.M.E.R., etc.).Īnyway, to sum up my thoughts, what I really enjoyed (and didn't) from that magical 8 years of comics: Even the X-Men during the time were tightly connected to what was happening in Avengers books, from House of M, and again when Hope returned from the future. Looking back on what's come after, it feels like Marvel never recaptured the universe-wide unity that seemed to stem from Bendis driving Avengers. So many of the main events and memorable moments have since become iconic, thanks especially to their inclusion in the MCU. I know modern Bendis gets a lot of hate, but he was on his game when he started remaking Marvel's premiere super team (especially New Avengers through Secret Invasion). I read essentially every main title, plus most relevant side titles (with the exception of Avengers Academy). X-Men, and I just completed the marathon. I've been on a mission to read all the way from Disassembled through Avengers vs. Use >!spoiler!List of websites maintained by /r/comicbook redditors.Instructions for Creators and Previous AMAs.If you are a creator who is interested in setting up an AMA please see the AMA instructions in the FAQ. Check your pictures for piracy links before posting them. Links to pirated material or piracy sites will result in an immediate ban. For reading suggestions, please check the FAQ.

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