Whoops, They Did It Again

I don't "really" hate Marvel, but geez I hate Marvel.

And it's all wrapped up in this mess they have made out of Civil War. The Civil War story itself is good, but the timing of the whole thing, the amount of time it's taken to get out, the delays on other books, the endless crossovers that don't mean anything, it's all just left a sour taste in my mouth. Originally I was impressed that when CW was going to be delayed they decided to delay some other books, notably Punisher War Journal, Amazing Spider-Man, and Fantastic Four among others. But now, as they reach the end of the road, so to speak, it seems they just don't care anymore.

This week two titles came out that are post-CW, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and New Avengers. Next week Sensational Spider-Man, another post-CW book will come out. And these are just the ones I happen to read, I would not be surprised to hear that the new Ms Marvel is also post-CW. This just unbelievable as there are some titles, Black Panther, where they are still playing catch-up to the main story. Now I know this must be hard for them, so many of their books having been held up by just one, but if they are serious about trying to build a cohesive universe, this is not the way to do it. Is it so hard to sit on a book for a couple of weeks so that things come out in order? I know it hurts, but it will all be over soon.

-Dan