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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN num: 9780785121817
ISBN number: 0785121811
Label: Marvel Comics
Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 96
Printing Date: August 01, 2007
Publishing house: Marvel Comics
Sale Popularity Level: 287162
Studio: Marvel Comics
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Spinning out of Captain America, Britain's premiere super hero has mere hours to prevent multiple terrorist attacks on London by an army of super-villains! Union Jack leads Sabra and the new Arabian Knight into battle! But when his boss at MI5 risks innocent lives to bring down the enemy, Union Jack faces a tough choice - and the fate of London itself rests on his decision. Don't miss the book that redefines Union Jack for the 21st century, with stunning pencils by fan-favorite Captain America artist Mike Perkins! Guest-starring Sabra, Arabian Knight, Batroc the Leaper, Machette, Zaran, Boomerang, Crossfire, Jack O'lantern, Shockwave and more! Collects Union Jack #1-4.
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Union Jack versus super-terrorists in London is a decent enough idea, and London Falling is a solid piece of work. But it's not the sort of tour-de-force that the previous Union Jack limited series (and trade paperback) were.
Because while Jack is indeed a scrappy superhero of the people -- and just crying out for a live action version staring Jason Statham -- seeing him take on guys who are, for the most part, in his weight class is a lot less exciting than seeing him in way over his head fighting vampires who, by all rights, can mop up the floor with him.
This is the sort of story I'd expect to see in a Union Jack ongoing, where every issue can't be about smashing vampires, but as a limited series, this just doesn't feel that special.
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If you have enjoyed Ed Brubaker's take on Captain America, you'll enjoy what writer Christos Gage does here with Union Jack, a British working-class spin on the Captain America character concept. Underneath brilliant colors and some wonderfully slick-yet-realistic artwork is one of the most underrated superhero adventures of the last couple years. There is nothing earth-shaking or universe-altering about London Falling, and therein lies its brilliant simplicity: a handful of fairly obscure Marvel heroes whose very identities are thematically tied to their nations of origin must stop a terrorist scheme involving a series of bombs and a small army of Marvel's mercenary supervillains. Without being overwrought or depressing, Union Jack: London Falling combines two-fisted heroics with a dash of realism, illustrating just how costumed adventurers might fit into a post-9/11 world if such heroes truly existed.
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If asked to mention Britain's preeminent superhero in the Marvel universe - if you're at all able to come up with someone - odds are, it's Captain Britain's name that'll be gracing your lips. Union Jack, he's very much a lesser known commodity, relegated to the lower ranks of costumed crimefighting. Jack doesn't have much going for him, power-wise. A reinforced suit, a gun, a knife, and silver bullets (which kills werewolves, not vampires, thank you very much). Mostly, it's sheer athleticism and a huge set of balls which carry him thru. But, after UNION JACK: LONDON FALLING, you might think more favorably of him. Fresh off his guest star stint from the pages of CAPTAIN AMERICA, Union Jack finishes off the last of London's vampires and becomes immediately embroiled in a desperate struggle to save London from super-powered terrorists. Marvel's 2006 4-issue limited series, loaded with non-stop action and working class heroics, makes for fast and fun reading.
When MI5 hears that a terrorist cell has employed mercenary supervillains and is about to launch multiple strikes in the heart of London, Union Jack explodes into action. Thru the course of one long, exhausting day Britain's flag-wearing superhero fends off assault after assault. But Union Jack is not alone. With the Crown's few superheroes already assigned to other missions and with the Fantastic Four and the Avengers unavailable ("They're off on one of their secret infinity wars or whatever it is they do."), England's allies have sent backup in the contentious forms of Israel's Sabra, Saudi Arabia's the new Arabian Knight, and the Yanks' S.H.I.E.L.D. liaison the Contessa Allegra Valentina de la Fontaine (or Val). With deep seated hostilities threatening to sabotage this make-shift task force, Union Jack now not only has to stave off acts of terrorism, he also has to play peacekeeper. Blimey.
This'll come out of left field, but Union Jack reminds me of 24's Jack Bauer, and it's not only because all the action takes place in one nerve-wracking day. Union Jack, like Bauer, is intense, no-nonsense, and very willing to inflict harm on the enemies of the state. As he tires and accumulates various hurts and aches and becomes progressively more shellshocked, his resolve yet remains undettered.
Union Jack's alter ego is Joe Chapman, and, as the third man to assume the mantle of Union Jack, he strays quite a ways from the aristocratic lineage borne by the previous wearers of the costume. In civilian life, Joe is very much of common stock, a lowly painter of houses who dwells in a cockroach-infested flat. Joe's driving force, his sense of purpose, is directly linked to his concern for the working classes. And even though one instance of his championing of this cause results in even more fatal casualties, London still comes to rally around him. Because Jack may falter but he doesn't ever ever give up. He presses on, he and his temporary teammates. And, when he brings down a dreadnought with the Union Jack flag itself, well, it's a thing of beauty.
Not to forget about Union Jack's cohorts as Sabra, the Countess, and the Arabian Knight do make hefty contributions. Even MI5's slimy Deputy Director comes thru with valuable intel. It's just that Jack is so overwhelmingly the heart and soul of this group that he tends to overshadow everyone else. In these four issues, writer Christos Gage makes Union Jack an exciting and relevant character and, with regards to Captain Britain's claim of highest profiled superhero, Jack now gives that bloke a run for his money. The writer never lets up, sticking to his highly charged, accelerated pace. Heavy exposition falls on the wayside, and isn't much missed. On the minus, Gage does indulge in some heavy-handed commentary involving international politics and relations (Sabra and Navid, the Arabian Knight, obviously don't get on famously), and that soon wears thin.
The artwork by Mike Perkins is very good. The action is boldly depicted, with Perkins lending a helter skelter feel to the pages. But he also does well with the momentary lulls. The background is filled with interesting details and justice is done to the famous British landmarks (my favorite is the splash page of London Tower Bridge in issue #2). And Union Jack, at the center of attention and despite not being overly muscular, comes off looking very heroic.
Captain Britain? Who's that, mate?
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This is a book about some lesser known characters in the Marvel U. As the name suggests, its about Union Jack...the hero for the common folk of England, who has no super powers to speak of...just a WWI era pistol and knife (plus plenty of know how and acrobatic skills). The supporting cast scrapes the bottom of the barrel when it comes to "big name status", but together they stop a heinous plot from succeeding in jolly old England. Great story, characterization, and art make this worth the money and time you'll spend on it.
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