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Archive for September 19th, 2006


Kiss and Make Up, Guys

From the December Marvel Solicits:

IRON MAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA: CASUALTIES OF WAR ONE SHOT

In the midst of Civil War, Captain America and Iron Man meet secretly, one last time, to see if there’s any hope of working things out before further tragedy occurs. Don’t miss this oversized special that reveals how these two men, once the closest of friends and staunchest of allies, could end up leading opposing armies in the conflict tearing apart the Marvel Universe!

MOON KNIGHT #8

…And certainly not the fugitive Captain America, who shows up at your doorstep, wanting a word. Maybe he thinks he can harness all your excess energy into something useful…something that can aid him in his grudge match with Tony Stark in the CIVIL WAR tearing through the Marvel U?

I know Civil War is personal and all but… is it me or does it sound personal personal? Why is it so much Iron Man v. Captain America instead of the original concept, which was safety v. freedom? Words like ‘grudge match’ and ‘hope of working things out’ sounds more like they need a visit from Dr. Phil than any actual political stance or human right issue.