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Secret Empire (Secret Empire (2017)) Kindle & comiXology

by Nick Spencer (Author, Contributor), Steve McNiven (Illustrator, Artist), Andrea Sorrentino (Illustrator, Artist), Format: Kindle Edition
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Collects Secret Empire #0, Secret Empire #1-10, Secret Empire Omega #1, Captain America #25 and material from Free Comic Book Day 2017 (Secret Empire 1).

2017's most startling and unexpected comic book event! Captain America, Sentinel of Liberty, has been living a lie! The world's greatest hero is secretly a true believer in the cause of Hydra, brought up since childhood to pursue their mission of progress through authority and unity through adversity! Using the trust and respect he is accorded by the great powers of the Marvel Universe, Steve Rogers has worked his way into a position where he can make Hydra's ideals a reality -and change the landscape of the world dramatically! Now, all the dominos of Steve's plan have been laid out - and it will take only the slightest push to set them into action! Hail Hydra!
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075MV8GGX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marvel; Illustrated edition (October 25, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 25, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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David Baron
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvel At Its Best
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018
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The following contains some spoilers.

This is the best crossover story Marvel has produced.

The ultra loyal familial bonds (brotherly between Baron Zemo and Hydra Steve Rogers; mother/son between Madame Hydra and Hydra Steve Rogers) is incredibly compelling. Sam Wilson's elevation is truly a highlight (one of many in this story). I love what Nick Spencer did with this. Steve Rogers is the focal point of the story. He comes out of the story shining even more as the ultimate hero. At the same time, in the scenes Sam Wilson is in, he is displayed as every bit Steve Rogers's equal. They both do things in their own way. Secret Empire elevates Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers.

Hydra Steve Rogers may be the most formidable villain now in the Marvel universe. He is written so well by Spencer. Much of his dialogue is written in such a top quality way. It helps to let the reader see the way he thinks and creates an understanding that overall makes sense.

The art is excellent.

Hopefully Marvel will put out more stories like this. It shows a creative freedom that is often times missing within the context of American comic book story telling.
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EdM.
4.0 out of 5 stars Steve Rogers - Captain Hydra
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2017
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Hail Hydra! This was the marvel event for 2017. Many hated it, some were ambivalent, and it got fans polarized over it. The story: Steve Rogers has had enough of super hero civil wars and villains doing what they do. So, after taking over Shield he takes over Hydra as well. Then he recruits heroes and villains that are morally ambivalent to the new way and quickly imprisons most of the other heroes either in space or in New York City under a darkforce dome.

The back story is more complicated. Rogers personal timeline got changed by a cosmic cube thus his new allegiance to Hydra. But, being who he is and his willpower causes him to realize that all would be better with himself in charge of Hydra and Hydra in charge of everything else. Making Captain America into the villain was the most controversial thing that Marvel could have done.

Is it a good story? Each issue can be read separately as there are no connecting threads and the overall story is broken up at random. The solidification of power by Hydra, the resistance, the heroes at the space station, New York City as prison, and the small vignettes with Black Panther, Namor, and the X-men all compete for attention. However, now that it is in a collected edition the story seems more readable. Despite the flaws the story moves along and qualifies for 3.5 - 4 stars.

The art changes hands a few times which is understandable given the overall length of the book. Mostly dark in tone and each chapter stays consistent. Again, 3.5 - 4 stars. The format is another matter. Hardcover price is a big $60! Yes, most of the single issues were five dollars each but only the hard collectors will want to purchase this one. Granted the price one pays might fluctuate (Civil War 2 was half-price less than a month it came out) but the most cost effective is currently the digital version on kindle. The plus to this edition is one can zoom in the panels that will be smaller in the print volume. Worth the 12.50? Yes, since the singles were larger than normal its like having twenty-four comics bundled.

Final thoughts- Marvel did change things even though a lot was returned to normal. The "real" Steve Rogers is imprisoned and still committed to the principles of Hydra. The "new" Steve Rogers is really a construct made by the cosmic cube. Not taken out of time or a clone but a memory fragment made real. So this Captain America is essentially a blank slate with no ties to the past and must deal with the fallout. One can say that the real Steve Rogers died on the field in action at Pleasant Hill (another story) and that's all right. That's the way he would have wanted it.
RIP: Black Widow, Rick Jones.

Collects Secret Empire 1-10, 0, Omega, and Capt. America 25.
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Slim Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars Rise and Fall of the Empire
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019
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This event is incredible. Nick Spencer tells one heck of a tale. It does help to know a little beforehand. Steve Rogers, Captain America, has been changed by the Red Skull by a cosmic cube into believing he is and has always been a member of Hydra. Spencer starts this story off in epic fashion as Cap is now in charge of S.H.E.I.L.D. Behind the scenes Hydra has been busy putting together events to lead to the U.S. government giving Cap full command as a bunch of catastrophes break out. That's when the knife is thrust and turned. Captain America is really a monster.

The art is top notch all throughout. There a lot of artists but all are A listers like Daniel Acuna, Andrea Sorrentino, Steve McNiven, Leinil Francis Yu, Rod Reis, and more.

Spencer's whole Captain America run plus this event has a lot of social commentary going on which I like. Make art with meaning. Even if it is a "silly" superhero book. Our democracy can be lost. And we the people may be the ones to give it away to demagogues. Such a true take on today's political climate.

Such a great event and the culmination of a crazy exciting Captain America saga for the ages.
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Alexander Newman
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022
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Without trying to spoil anything - this comic handles some issues, especially against hubris, in a way that is very cool and admirable. It also reminds of the importance of hope, faith, and friendship - living for something better. Throw in some powerful superheroes and one of the scariest villains - this was one of my favorite comic book runs I've ever read.
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Bronze
5.0 out of 5 stars Will Shock You. Enjoy.
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020
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Very good. Very DIFFERENT. The art takes a bit to get used to is moody but quite good. Story is well done,plays like a ",What If" but is in continuity.
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars Top
Reviewed in France on November 13, 2023
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Suite direct de Civil War II
Histoire et dessin au top
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Dennis
5.0 out of 5 stars Eine der besten modernen Captain America Storys im Groß Format
Reviewed in Germany on May 25, 2023
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Das kontroverse Event zur viel diskutierten Captain America Comic Reihe von Nick Spencer.

"Hail Hydra"
Die 2 Worte von Captain America, die dazu führten, dass selbst Nachrichten Sender wie CNN über dieses Comic berichteten.

Was steckt dahinter?
Dafür sollte man schon die Story lesen um die volle Geschichte zu erfahren.

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juliana
5.0 out of 5 stars Me encanta!
Reviewed in Spain on February 11, 2021
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Ha llegado en perfecto estado y antes de tiempo, listo para leer!!!
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Saurabh G.
5.0 out of 5 stars First and Last Avenger
Reviewed in India on February 26, 2020
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Would recommend this series to every Avenger lover to understand real role of Avenger and what motivates them to fight against all odds
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Morty
5.0 out of 5 stars The Secret is OUT!!
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2017
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Got it for Christmas and yes, I am fully aware that this storyline got trashed when it was coming out in monthly installments and all the back-peddling Marvel (Disney) did during its run. That being said, I like the story so far (I'm only half-way into it). If you look at it as an alternate reality story (in the vein of DC's Elseworlds) and not a permanent change to the characters (especially Captain America) then you will enjoy it. If you view it as spitting on everything the character stands for (as some reviewers have) then stay away from it because it's not for you. I'm as Anti-Nazi as the next guy (probably a LOT more actually) but this story goes to great lengths to explain that forces are at work which have re-written history. It's very similar to the Hail Hydra storyline from the Agents of SHIELD TV show (which I also liked a lot). The writing isn't "lazy" at all and the art is great. Nick Spencer & his team craft an interesting story which so far has kept me on the edge of my seat. Will they drop the ball at the end? Maybe, but it wouldn't really affect my score by much as I am really enjoying it. Might cost them one star but it would have to be pretty bad at this point. Great packaging, nice collection. Highly recommended for anyone who isn't overly influenced by negative reviews from uber fans who are notoriously hard to please.
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