View all posts by thecomicvault. Even more interesting, perhaps, is the round-about way the social schism of mutant vs human changes in this altered world. The House of Mirth Critics Consensus. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017. House of M focuses on the dysfunctional relationship between Magneto and his children. This is a story and one that will make you want to come back to it again and again. Especially in "frame by frame" mode, and even on a smaller device like my phone. House of M might feature the X-Men and the Avengers, but it’s very much a mutant story. My war against the humans. 3.X-Men deadly genesis --> rise and fall of shi'ar empire --> xmen emperor vulcan 4.Xmen endangered species 5.Xmen blinded by the light (download it don t buy it) 6.messiah complex Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. It’s certainly one of the greatest X-Men stories of all time. When Magneto realises the truth, he pummels his son to death with large pieces of metal. In the beggining I bought this book for curiosity because I read de review and I didn't like the story, but when I read this book I changed my mind totally because it was written with a dramatic point of view, I mean, the history is about what happen when the skarlet wich loose her mind and Pietro (quicksilver) manipulate her and she changed the world, now the mutantkind command the entire world, and she gives to all her friends the ability to have the life they always wanted, for example Spiderman is married to Gwen Stacy his uncle ben is alive, Cyclops and the White Queen are married and live together, Magneto is the ruler of the world is his catle in genosha (House Of M) but the only problerm is that Wolverine always wanted to remember everything, and of course he remembers what happened eith the Skarlet Wich, and he recruit all the avengers and the x-men (with the help of a mutant child) and the fight begins, and the final is amazing. What Can Be Found Inside Batman's Utility Belt? I enjoyed reading this on Kindle much more than I thought I would. Themes of mental illness, prejudice and family are explored. Cyclops and Emma Frost are married. © 2008-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. What makes you think it will happen? Look at us, daddy! I rarely read comics just for their fight scenes (although who doesn't love them! House of M revolutionizes the Marvel Comic World and, in a way, starts the X-Men series over again. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Appraising The Relationship Between Red Hood And Artemis, 10 Of The Most Powerful Asgardian Weapons In Marvel History, Talia Al Ghul And Her Relationship With The Bat Family, 5 Must-Read Wolverine Comics That Will Make You Appreciate Japan. There's a problem loading this menu right now. “Look what you’ve done to us, daddy. Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2016. This is not the case in House of M. The dialogue stands out in a bad way. Amazing story and great art style. Wanda’s instability is coupled with her desire to make him happy. But what price would you be willing to pay to get what you’ve always wanted? There’s one instance in particular where a character literally repeats “They’re going to kill her!” About five times within three panels (I get it, they’re going to kill her. Or when characters inexplicably repeat each other for no apparent reason (example: Character 1 says “That’s what mommies do” character 2 replies “That’s what mommies do”). Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2017. For the cast it has, I was hoping for a more interesting read. Why? When her mind went kerflooey, the Scarlet Witch rewrote reality so that mutants were the dominant species on earth, and humans the persecuted minority. The story is very thinly focused on just the core impact of Wanda's actions and neglects some of the cooler ramifications that I remember reading or hearing about when this was coming out as individual comics on a monthly basis. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. One of my favourite graphic novels. 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Daddy…no more mutants.” – Scarlet Witch. This is the House of M. "House of M" was the big Marvel crossover of 2005, and can be viewed as the middle part of a four-part trilogy (no, really) that culminates with the excellent Civil War . ( Log Out /  Mutants! You can still see all customer reviews for the product. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. There is a world where reviewers are looked upon as a lower species. Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2006. They also let out a few of the more intriguing components to keep this a short read, such as Black Panther and Magneto's encounter. This book is relly good, and I now want to read DECIMATION X-MEN: THE DAY AFTER, because I want to know much more. A paradise on Earth? My only regret is that I didn't get the hard cover. And the events that happen here have a consequence that last for years. Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2007. And I almost forget the drawing of Oliver Coipel is excellent. It is hard to describe this book without giving away too much of the plot. You can still see all customer reviews for the product. “I can’t help it, Charles. The arrogance of you. Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2015. Covers are hidden from sight, details … The book had the corner a bit split and three pages were split on half but I don't really care about that.overall really good condition! The X-Men and Avengers are thrown into a world where their fondest desires have come true. We’re freaks! We’re freaks! But it’s revealed that Quicksilver told his sister to use her powers so she could make everyone happy and they could live as a real family. Mind-bending, shocking and intense. I put my children through hell because of what I believe. ), so for someone into more of the psychology and social aspects Marvel brings to the table, House of M is a perfect fit. Watching Wanda go through so much and have a break from reality was simply amazing. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. one of the best, unique most interesting marvel universe books I've read! Read reviews and discussion of House of M Ultimate Edition TP from Brian Michael Bendis, published by Marvel Comics Check out Retcon Roulette: A History of The Scarlet Witch And Quicksilver’s Parentage. Magneto and his family rule the world and mutants are the dominant species. We’re not gods. A bright light takes over and reality is altered. The way he justifies himself is relatable and selfish. That’s what you wanted and I gave it to you. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. As has been said in many other reviews, it's also a perfect starting point for new readers. In that world, people don't have the luxury of looking at my thoughts on social … Pietro is the most broken of all as he desperately tries to protect his sister at any cost. Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2019. House of M’s dialogue is sub-par and at times frustrating. It’s an older title but it is still great. It follows a mixed bag of characters from both the avengers and X-Men as their worlds are changed by the Scarlet Witch’s actions. Pietro was right – you – you ruined us before we even had a chance. What Makes Devil May Cry's Vergil A Modern-Day Samurai? With mutants now on top, humans experience the same persecution placed upon mutants in the non-House of M world. In her anguish, Wanda decimates the mutant population by taking away their powers and the world returns to normal. Opinions are divided, with some mutants suggesting she be killed and the Avengers disagreeing. As has been said in many other reviews, it's also a perfect starting point for new readers. Eventually, both teams go to Genosha to extract Wanda, only to find she’s missing. You think because we’re mutants we’re better than them. Change ). While House of M does not move particularly quickly (not many flashy battle scenes), it certainly adds a lot of psychological depth to many familiar characters like Wolverine, Magneto, Quicksilver, Spiderman, Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, and a host of others, as we the readers witness what the world would be like if each mutant had their ideal life. Good dialogue shouldn’t stand out. Oliver Coipel’s art is beautiful and he makes every page come to life. Why would you treat your own children this way? Babies. ( Log Out /  Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2020. Five stars for the Kindle adaptation, two stars for the story. The artwork is amazing and the story line forever changed the world for mutants. Written by legendary Hulk scribe Peter David, this House of M tie-in is a very interesting look at the kind of superhero the Hulk could be, whether he is hunted or not. Every character is detailed, from the regal clothing that Magneto wears, to the look of disgust on Wolverine’s face every time he thinks of the Scarlet Witch. Meanwhile, the X-Men meet the Avengers to decide her fate. What could have been said in five words seems to be painstakingly drawn out in twenty words. I heard you the first time). Not what I was expecting, but a very good piece of the pzzle.