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Civil War (2006) #1
Civil War #1
A conflict has been brewing in the Marvel Universe for over a year, threatening to pit friend against friend, brother against brother--and all it will take is a single misstep to cost thousands their lives and ignite the fuse! As the war claims its first victims, no one is safe as teams, friendships, and families begin to fall apart. Civil War, a Marvel Comics event in seven parts, stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Civil War -- the cross-over that rewrites the rules - begins here in this double-sized first issue!
34 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 2, 2009
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Mark Millar
1,525 books2,581 followersMark Millar is the New York Times best-selling writer of Wanted, the Kick-Ass series, The Secret Service, Jupiter’s Legacy, Jupiter’s Circle, Nemesis, Superior, Super Crooks, American Jesus, MPH, Starlight, and Chrononauts. Wanted, Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass 2, and The Secret Service (as Kingsman: The Secret Service) have been adapted into feature films, and Nemesis, Superior, Starlight, War Heroes, Jupiter’s Legacy and Chrononauts are in development at major studios.
His DC Comics work includes the seminal Superman: Red Son, and at Marvel Comics he created The Ultimates – selected by Time magazine as the comic book of the decade, Wolverine: Old Man Logan, and Civil War – the industry’s biggest-selling superhero series in almost two decades.
Mark has been an Executive Producer on all his movie adaptations and is currently creative consultant to Fox Studios on their Marvel slate of movies.
His DC Comics work includes the seminal Superman: Red Son, and at Marvel Comics he created The Ultimates – selected by Time magazine as the comic book of the decade, Wolverine: Old Man Logan, and Civil War – the industry’s biggest-selling superhero series in almost two decades.
Mark has been an Executive Producer on all his movie adaptations and is currently creative consultant to Fox Studios on their Marvel slate of movies.
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April 1, 2016
I'm rereading this in preparation for CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. I want to know how much of the movie they based on the comic books.
Even without the movie, the Civil War story line is one of the best ones I have read to date. No one is really the villain in this story. You understand where each person is coming from. You get to know why they stand on the side that they are on.
Superheroes had been without reigns ever since they started doing their thing. The US government decides that it was time for them to be held accountable for the things they do. Up to a point, they are correct, but what happens to these superheroes willingness to choose. They are not given any freedom to choose whether to join this group or not. They may have super powers, but at the end of the day, they're humans too. They have human rights, and that includes the freedom to choose, which the government, obviously, wasn't giving them.
I'm on Captain America's side on this one. I'm not being biased because I think Chris Evans is hot - this is not about that. I really believe that a legislation like that would not benefit anybody. Well, possibly the government. Haha. They want the people of America to be safe? I don't fucking think so.
Anyways, I've always like Mark Millar's work. This was the first one I read of him and was thoroughly impressed with he tells his story. The illustrations were great, the writing was great, the conflict was expertly done. I have no other comments about this first issue aside from IT WAS AWESOME!
Even without the movie, the Civil War story line is one of the best ones I have read to date. No one is really the villain in this story. You understand where each person is coming from. You get to know why they stand on the side that they are on.
Superheroes had been without reigns ever since they started doing their thing. The US government decides that it was time for them to be held accountable for the things they do. Up to a point, they are correct, but what happens to these superheroes willingness to choose. They are not given any freedom to choose whether to join this group or not. They may have super powers, but at the end of the day, they're humans too. They have human rights, and that includes the freedom to choose, which the government, obviously, wasn't giving them.
I'm on Captain America's side on this one. I'm not being biased because I think Chris Evans is hot - this is not about that. I really believe that a legislation like that would not benefit anybody. Well, possibly the government. Haha. They want the people of America to be safe? I don't fucking think so.
Anyways, I've always like Mark Millar's work. This was the first one I read of him and was thoroughly impressed with he tells his story. The illustrations were great, the writing was great, the conflict was expertly done. I have no other comments about this first issue aside from IT WAS AWESOME!
April 5, 2019
#TeamCap más que nunca!
(Maria Hill a mi lista negra, junto con Tony Stark)
(Maria Hill a mi lista negra, junto con Tony Stark)
December 24, 2015
Really great start to the series! Creates a lot of tension and builds the story up, setting it off to a promising and brilliant start.
March 20, 2019
I love this comic, is very engaging.
August 22, 2025
Maria Hill to all units: Stop Captain America! I repeat: Stop Captain America!"
June 21, 2016
This is an AWESOME start to the series!
I've been planning to read Civil War even before watching CAPTAIN AMERICA : CIVIL WAR, since I heard that the comics included much more details to the story where all the tension was built up. And of course to see all of those other characters that are originally involved in both teams!!!
I've been planning to read Civil War even before watching CAPTAIN AMERICA : CIVIL WAR, since I heard that the comics included much more details to the story where all the tension was built up. And of course to see all of those other characters that are originally involved in both teams!!!
December 30, 2015
I'm not a big comic fan, I have to admit, but I loved this. I can't wait to read the rest and even though I know and understand why the MCU had to go a different way, I still want to finish it before the movie comes out.
Cap's team all the way <3
Cap's team all the way <3
December 3, 2018
These comic is totally incredibly.
October 28, 2021
REAL: 3.5 ⭐
Un muy buen inicio, a la altura de Marvel.
Honestamente estoy impresionado con esta "saga", o al menos con este inicio, ya que es un poco diferente a lo que me esperaba, pero para bien, ya que se nota desde el principio que está va a ser una historia cruel, cruda, sangrienta y muy triste en algunos aspectos, nada de lo que uno pudiera esperar de unos como s que van más enfocados al sector "adolescente" y menos aún para la época en las que se publicó.
Con esto se demuestra que Marvel™ es capaz de crear historias maduras y profundas, para un público más adulto (del habitual) de una manera excepcional.
Cómo es un cómic no haré una reseña de 30 págs. narrando cada viñeta, solamente quiero destacar el elemento que más me impacto, y es el detonante del conflicto.
Si bien es cierto que "El Acta de Registro del Super humano" es algo que el gobierno ya venía planteando tiempo atrás, el suceso que da pie a qué por fin se apruebe de una vez por todas simplemente aún no lo superó. Es shockeante ver qué un puñado de adolescentes inmaduros, en su afán de conseguir rating para su reality show, ocasionen una tragedia tan grande que dejó un número tan grande de muertos, y gran parte de ellos fueron niños de primaria 😱 y después de eso ver las reacciones del resto de la comunidad de héroes, algunos tristes por el hecho, otros arrepentidos de sus acciones y otros más atemorizados de lo que vendrá a causa de esto... Y luego la huida del Capitán América de S.H.I.E.L.D. por qué estos han comenzado a hacer sus primeros movimientos.
Wooow, este primer (o primeros) tomo (s), es simplemente la antesala perfecta y tiene toda la escencia de lo que va a venir a continuación, es simplemente la punta del Iceberg.
Lo único que no me gustó es que, si bien la historia per sé de Civil War son 7 tomos principales (y se puede leer y entender perfectamente únicamente leyendo estos), la trama completa se narra a través de un montón de comics complementarios del resto de super héroes del universo Marvel, y para poder entender todas las referencias, los orígenes y las consecuencias, y poder armar una historia redonda al 100, hay que leer cada uno de ellos,(justo como lo estoy haciendo) y eso no está padre.
Si bien entiendo por qué lo hicieron, (venta y marketing), también es cierto que era muy difícil que todos compraran cada uno de los 105 números, y más considerando que hay personajes que no a todos les gustan (como "Los 4 Fantásticos" o los "Nuevos Vengadores") y que si o si tendrías que comprarlos solo para completar la trama. Aún así, quien se animó y pudo hacerlo, les aseguro que valió mucho la pena.
Por lo pronto seguiré avanzando en esta historia que se pone cada vez más negra y complicada (no como la adaptación de la película) y veré qué tan mal termina todo esto... Tengo miedooooooo 😱😱😱
Un muy buen inicio, a la altura de Marvel.
Honestamente estoy impresionado con esta "saga", o al menos con este inicio, ya que es un poco diferente a lo que me esperaba, pero para bien, ya que se nota desde el principio que está va a ser una historia cruel, cruda, sangrienta y muy triste en algunos aspectos, nada de lo que uno pudiera esperar de unos como s que van más enfocados al sector "adolescente" y menos aún para la época en las que se publicó.
Con esto se demuestra que Marvel™ es capaz de crear historias maduras y profundas, para un público más adulto (del habitual) de una manera excepcional.
Cómo es un cómic no haré una reseña de 30 págs. narrando cada viñeta, solamente quiero destacar el elemento que más me impacto, y es el detonante del conflicto.
Si bien es cierto que "El Acta de Registro del Super humano" es algo que el gobierno ya venía planteando tiempo atrás, el suceso que da pie a qué por fin se apruebe de una vez por todas simplemente aún no lo superó. Es shockeante ver qué un puñado de adolescentes inmaduros, en su afán de conseguir rating para su reality show, ocasionen una tragedia tan grande que dejó un número tan grande de muertos, y gran parte de ellos fueron niños de primaria 😱 y después de eso ver las reacciones del resto de la comunidad de héroes, algunos tristes por el hecho, otros arrepentidos de sus acciones y otros más atemorizados de lo que vendrá a causa de esto... Y luego la huida del Capitán América de S.H.I.E.L.D. por qué estos han comenzado a hacer sus primeros movimientos.
Wooow, este primer (o primeros) tomo (s), es simplemente la antesala perfecta y tiene toda la escencia de lo que va a venir a continuación, es simplemente la punta del Iceberg.
Lo único que no me gustó es que, si bien la historia per sé de Civil War son 7 tomos principales (y se puede leer y entender perfectamente únicamente leyendo estos), la trama completa se narra a través de un montón de comics complementarios del resto de super héroes del universo Marvel, y para poder entender todas las referencias, los orígenes y las consecuencias, y poder armar una historia redonda al 100, hay que leer cada uno de ellos,(justo como lo estoy haciendo) y eso no está padre.
Si bien entiendo por qué lo hicieron, (venta y marketing), también es cierto que era muy difícil que todos compraran cada uno de los 105 números, y más considerando que hay personajes que no a todos les gustan (como "Los 4 Fantásticos" o los "Nuevos Vengadores") y que si o si tendrías que comprarlos solo para completar la trama. Aún así, quien se animó y pudo hacerlo, les aseguro que valió mucho la pena.
Por lo pronto seguiré avanzando en esta historia que se pone cada vez más negra y complicada (no como la adaptación de la película) y veré qué tan mal termina todo esto... Tengo miedooooooo 😱😱😱
September 2, 2024
Civil War Libro de Mark Millar.
Civil War #1-7, calificación 3/5 estrellas.
El arte fue de Steve McNiven, se destaca sus dibujos de mujeres sexys como Namorita, Marvel Girl, Wasp, Ms Marvel, She-Hulk, Invisible Woman, Dagger, Maria Hill con sus pechos, traseros y piernas. Principalmente en el #2.
Lo bueno la lectura es ágil, acelerada para no pasar tiempo de más en la lectura. Como J. J Jameson descubre por TV que la identidad real de Spider-Man es Peter Parker.
Se siente como un what If? Los personajes no actúan como si fueran ellos, es por los varios escritores y editores a lo largo de los años ejemplos Reed Richards, Peter Parker (¿Qué le pasó a su sentido aracnido?), Steve Rogers y Tony Stark es manipulado por Míriam Sharpe (sería divertido si ella hubiera sido un Skrull o Loki).
Me recuerda a Kingdom Comes (1996) por las peleas entre dos bandos de superhumanos con posturas opuestas, fuga de una prisión para superhumanos.
De lo malo la horrible armadura de Spider-Man, la relación de Stark y Rogers.
Algunos personajes no tienen ni diálogos o muy pocos The Sentry, Wonder Man, The Vision, Cloack.
El facista Reed Richards es el responsable de la muerte de Goliath sus manos estuvieron llenas de sangre por el Thor Cyborg Clone (Ragnarok).
Nunca me agradaron Reed (facista qué ruega que vuelva su esposa trofeo), Sue Richards (que solo quería llamar la atención), Johnny Storm (es un idiota superficial) o María Hill (marimacho prepotente con un cargo importante) en realidad son odiosos.
Civil War #1-7, calificación 3/5 estrellas.
El arte fue de Steve McNiven, se destaca sus dibujos de mujeres sexys como Namorita, Marvel Girl, Wasp, Ms Marvel, She-Hulk, Invisible Woman, Dagger, Maria Hill con sus pechos, traseros y piernas. Principalmente en el #2.
Lo bueno la lectura es ágil, acelerada para no pasar tiempo de más en la lectura. Como J. J Jameson descubre por TV que la identidad real de Spider-Man es Peter Parker.
Se siente como un what If? Los personajes no actúan como si fueran ellos, es por los varios escritores y editores a lo largo de los años ejemplos Reed Richards, Peter Parker (¿Qué le pasó a su sentido aracnido?), Steve Rogers y Tony Stark es manipulado por Míriam Sharpe (sería divertido si ella hubiera sido un Skrull o Loki).
Me recuerda a Kingdom Comes (1996) por las peleas entre dos bandos de superhumanos con posturas opuestas, fuga de una prisión para superhumanos.
De lo malo la horrible armadura de Spider-Man, la relación de Stark y Rogers.
Algunos personajes no tienen ni diálogos o muy pocos The Sentry, Wonder Man, The Vision, Cloack.
El facista Reed Richards es el responsable de la muerte de Goliath sus manos estuvieron llenas de sangre por el Thor Cyborg Clone (Ragnarok).
Nunca me agradaron Reed (facista qué ruega que vuelva su esposa trofeo), Sue Richards (que solo quería llamar la atención), Johnny Storm (es un idiota superficial) o María Hill (marimacho prepotente con un cargo importante) en realidad son odiosos.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 26, 2024
This is just the first issue and I know the Civil War event gets a lot of criticism but this is a pretty good setup for an event. It also helps break Captain America away from his pro-America nonsense to wanting to fight for actual freedom for Americans. Cap has never been a street-level fighter like Spider-Man or Luke Cage, but I think putting him at odds with the country he loves actually brings out more of a nuanced character in him.
We also get a real good look at Maria Hill, who may as well he a villain in nearly every event she is in.
Tony, while completely in the wrong, is written fairly well, as many of his decisions are made out of fear for the future: a future that I think he has every right to be scared of even if his actions only make things worse.
I would also like to note that Reed Richards has always been kind of an asshole and this event seems to further that fact. Same with Pym.
We also get a real good look at Maria Hill, who may as well he a villain in nearly every event she is in.
Tony, while completely in the wrong, is written fairly well, as many of his decisions are made out of fear for the future: a future that I think he has every right to be scared of even if his actions only make things worse.
I would also like to note that Reed Richards has always been kind of an asshole and this event seems to further that fact. Same with Pym.
November 8, 2018
'm not being biased because I think Chris Evans is hot - this is not about that. I really believe that a legislation like that would not benefit anybody. Well, possibly the government. Haha. They want the people of America to be safe? I don't think so.
Anyways, I've always like Mark Millar's work. This was the first one I read of him and was thoroughly impressed with he tells his story. The illustrations were great, the writing was great, the conflict was expertly done. I have no other comments about this first issue aside from IT WAS AWESOME!
The stage has been set for the inevitable showdown between the superheroes. All the different characters and storylines being pursued create an engaging and complex story to follow.
Anyways, I've always like Mark Millar's work. This was the first one I read of him and was thoroughly impressed with he tells his story. The illustrations were great, the writing was great, the conflict was expertly done. I have no other comments about this first issue aside from IT WAS AWESOME!
The stage has been set for the inevitable showdown between the superheroes. All the different characters and storylines being pursued create an engaging and complex story to follow.
July 5, 2021
“Identitas rahasia bukanlah masalah besar. Well.. tidak sampai hari seandainya aku pulang, aku menemukan istriku ditusuk lengan gurita dan perempuan yang membesarkanku memohon untuk hidup.” Spidey speech.
Opening yang baik. Jilid awal yang mampu memperkenalkan banyak karakter dan membuka permasalahan yang pelik. Ada satu adegan Captain America yang mengingatkan pada movienya, yaitu ketika melompat dari gedung, sama persis dengan adegan film.
Opening yang baik. Jilid awal yang mampu memperkenalkan banyak karakter dan membuka permasalahan yang pelik. Ada satu adegan Captain America yang mengingatkan pada movienya, yaitu ketika melompat dari gedung, sama persis dengan adegan film.
June 13, 2024
The ideas ended up being a lot more complex than I thought. I do think there should’ve been a deeper motivation for Iron Man siding against Cap, but overall I think both sides are really well written and make a lot of sense.
July 30, 2025
really great start. this and the illuminati one-shot are so great at exploring the moral conflict and ramifications a superhero registration act could have and every character is genuinely so compelling.
July 16, 2018
Reading this after having seen the movies. I was surprised to see the X-men and the Fantastic Four are also originally in this story. Nice setup.
November 6, 2018
It was good just some parts aren't clear.
February 25, 2019
I love this book.
April 8, 2020
Excellente montée de pression. Toutes les questions autour des super-héros sont là.
July 21, 2022
summery
president : remove the mask and wear a shield badge
cap, spider, dd, luke cage etc : no
president : remove the mask and wear a shield badge
cap, spider, dd, luke cage etc : no
December 10, 2024
Me gustaba la María Hill de las pelis, pero la de esta serie se ganó mi odio.
December 20, 2024
So unrealistic. I can't imagine people being willing to ban something that is important to American culture just because that thing has killed hundreds of people.
#TeamCapForever
#TeamCapForever
April 14, 2025
an interesting concept of the US forcing all super heroes to become federally registered and become employees. the beginning of an ideology civil war between the heroes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 6, 2026
8.3/10
November 16, 2025
Civil war 7/98 - read (obviously)
"So nobody you can't handle?"
"Excuse me?"
"So nobody you can't handle?"
"Excuse me?"
September 14, 2018
I love comics, I love this very good
September 28, 2018
This is one of the best book the word. I love this book.
January 31, 2019
This book was one of the best books. These characters like captain america connected with me because he knows he right but he doesn't want to argue. I liked Spider-man to because he was doing everything they told him that's kinda what i do. Comics are my favorite books because they actually have pictures and they also teach u a lot of new words and they ain't that long like chapter books. Iron man was really being selfish because he always thinks he's right but he ain't he went through a lot to capture captain america.
April 29, 2020
***read for free on friday 3 april 2020***
On: https://www.marvel.com/comics/discove...
Once upon a time i had an acquaintance/friend who also liked reading marvel comics. We both saw this title in a gorgeous hardcover for just 15 euro! He bought... I actually can't remember which superhero civil war he bought but we had a pact we would exchange the comics.
That never happened and now I'm actually glad. This isn't my favourite storyline. I don't want all of my favourites fighting each other. Even if i understand how unrealistic that would be.
So I will check out some other titles and for now I'm content to stop reading this storyline.
On: https://www.marvel.com/comics/discove...
Once upon a time i had an acquaintance/friend who also liked reading marvel comics. We both saw this title in a gorgeous hardcover for just 15 euro! He bought... I actually can't remember which superhero civil war he bought but we had a pact we would exchange the comics.
That never happened and now I'm actually glad. This isn't my favourite storyline. I don't want all of my favourites fighting each other. Even if i understand how unrealistic that would be.
So I will check out some other titles and for now I'm content to stop reading this storyline.
September 28, 2018
It is a wonderful book and I await the complete saga.
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