Quickfire Combo-Reviews: "The Hunt" #1 & #2 / "Black Widow" #6

"The Hunt" #1 & #2: It certainly looks the part, but even for someone who gets startled rather easily, this didn't do much in terms of scares or convincing atmosphere. Well established tropes en masse, and the decision to actually write out the Irish accent proves to be a doubtful one.

5/10

"Black Widow" #6: Even though the hinted at showdown with Iron Man did not really happen, and the revelation of the Weeping Lion is slightly disappointing, this still fully convinces with its spectacularly paced storytelling and breathtaking art style. 

7/10

10 Things We Learned About "Civil War II" in #1

1. It's absolute high-polish entertainment with first-class standards throughout.
2. Tony Stark's moustache will haunt you in your dreams.
3. The built-up to the comic's main conflict is well-told and superbly interwoven.
4. Think of a Marvel character. They'll be in here. The cast is gigantic.
5. Writer Bendis and artist Marquez know how to stage some strong emotions, especially with Stark and Danvers. 
6. We don't really need any product placement.
7. Marquez' large panels are simply breathtaking. 
8. Luckily, Tony Stark's arrogance never becomes annoying.
9. The action scenes are stunning and among the best in comics this year.
10. Marquez' various art approaches manage to keep the comic fresh at all times. 

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10 Things We Learned from "Captain America: Civil War"

Now that the movie is out for a couple of days, here's a no-major-spoilers run-down of 10 important things we learned from Captain America: Civil War:

1. Chris Evans' Captain America is as good a comic book movie super hero as you'll ever see. 
2. Nobody misses Thor and Hulk
3. The whole "choose your side" thing is complete nonsense. The movie is directed so that you sympathize with Captain America.
4. Tom Holland as Spider-Man is not cool. Do we need another High School Peter Parker?
5. Black Panther is an absolute success.
6. Although Chadwick Boseman doesn't know though how to do an African accent.
7. Too many scenes play on generic German airports or grey Soviet ruins.
8. Black Widow still kicks ass.
9. Ant-Man is better than Giant-Man
10. Helmut Zemo makes for a compelling villain, although he might not be what you'd expect.