Illuminati Volume 4
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Summary
This is Volume 4 of the series. The Illuminati is one of the most secretive organizations in the Marvel Universe, composed of some of Earth's most brilliant and powerful heroes. Founding members include Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards), leader of the Fantastic Four; Iron Man (Tony Stark); Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme; Professor X (Charles Xavier); Black Bolt, leader of the Inhumans; and Namor, King of Atlantis. After the end of the Kree-Skrull War, these heroes secretly allied, agreeing to share intelligence and act covertly before major crises erupt, an organization unknown even to their families and allies. They often begin planning countermeasures before major events occur, but good intentions often bring heavy consequences. In this series, the Illuminati review the secret history since the organization's founding, revealing one by one their undisclosed decisions and sacrifices behind major events, while laying the groundwork for the crisis of the Skrulls' secret infiltration of Earth. For the specific plot of this volume, refer to the actual edition.
Editor's review
光照会是理解漫威宇宙暗线的关键拼图。钢铁侠、神奇先生、奇异博士、X教授、黑蝠王、纳摩,这六位英雄凑在一起,做的是别人做不了的决断,承受的也是别人难以想象的压力。本系列把《秘密入侵》《浩克世界大战》《无限》等大事件背后那些「谁在暗处拍板」的问题一个个摊开来看。对已经读过复仇者线、想补全世界观的读者来说,这是不可跳过的一环;对刚入漫威的读者,则是一扇窥见英雄另一面的窗口。建议按系列顺序阅读,更容易体会伏笔回收的快感。
Who it's for
A good fit for
- 已读复仇者联盟、新复仇者等主线,想补齐世界观的漫威读者
- 喜欢政治博弈、秘密结社与「英雄做艰难抉择」题材的漫画读者
- 对钢铁侠、奇异博士、神奇先生等角色有偏爱的粉丝
- 能接受多线叙事与回溯式插叙的成人向超英漫画读者
Not a good fit for
- 完全没接触过漫威漫画、需要从零入门的纯新手
- 偏好单线直叙、拒绝倒叙与跨事件穿插的读者
- 只想看动作打斗、对人物对话与博弈缺乏兴趣的读者
Reading tips
- 建议先读本系列前几册,弄清光照会的创立与成员关系再看本册
- 阅读时可对照《秘密入侵》等大事件时间线,理解光照会行动的前因后果
- 留意每次会议上成员间的立场分歧,这些分歧正是后续危机的伏笔
- 读完可回看《复仇者联盟》《新复仇者联盟》相关篇章,会有明显的伏笔回收感
FAQ
这一册是整套书的合集还是单册?
这是该系列的第4册,只包含本册对应的内容,不是整套合集。若想完整理解故事,建议按顺序收齐同系列各册。
没读过漫威其他漫画能看懂吗?
能读懂主要剧情,但光照会的许多行动与《秘密入侵》《浩克世界大战》等大事件互相关联,读过相关篇章理解会更顺畅。
光照会到底是什么组织?
它是神奇先生、钢铁侠、奇异博士、X教授、黑蝠王、纳摩等人秘密结成的组织,成员在重大危机发生前私下商议对策,组织存在对外严格保密。
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