This is the epic conclusion to this time-traveling adventure! Our heroes are up against the ropes and must dig deep if they hope to save their country from failing before it has even begun!
Creative Team: J. Michael Straczynski (WRITER), Jay Leisten (ART pg 1-4,7, and 14-20), Oren Junior (ART pg 8-12), Scott Hanna (ART pg 5,6, and 13), Sean Damien Hill (PENCILS), Alex Sinclair (COLORS), Joe Caramagna (LETTERS), and Pete Woods (COVER).
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
The Story:
Does Straczynski know how to wrap up a story and leave you ready to run through a brick wall or what? This issue is so clever and full of fun. I loved how well it wraps up. Morgan gets trapped in a good old-fashioned time trap set after the war, which was a fun way, without killing her, to also make sure she could not just go back in time again. There are still so many fun quips, such as Tony quoting Gandalf with a solid “You shall not pass!” Quote and Spider-Man just ordering pizzas. As the series winds down, Captain America delivers an epic speech, and one that really hit home for me. The speech will leave you sitting there amped up and really left deep in thought. It was an incredible ending by J.
The Art and Letters:
The artwork in this epic conclusion really stands out incredibly well. While there were a few different artists who lent their hands to the details, they blended so seamlessly in such an impressive way. Sinclair’s colors stood out to me as well. He colored the clothing and armor in such a way that everyone seemed to have this shine about them. To me, being able to do that blows my mind, and it’s as though the pages are metallic themselves. All of this culminates in some glorious one shots and none more stunning than Captain America with the Founding Fathers in the background. This team crushed the artwork and left such an impression all at the same time.
Final Thoughts:
1776 #5 brings about a heroic and epic conclusion to this short run. The blending of American history with our favorite heroes will leave you grinning from ear to ear. I had an incredible amount of fun with this run and will be revisiting this many more times in the future.
Overall Grade: 10/10
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