10 Overhyped Comic Books That Were Incredibly Mediocre

Seeing heroes clash is conceptually interesting due to the prospect of knowing who is more powerful and/or skilled. Furthermore, the ideological differences and situations that force these heroes into conflict are even more compelling. Unfortunately, Marvel's grand event missed the mark in delivering a satisfying hero vs. hero showdown despite its potentially profound themes.

Civil War may have given us moments such as Spider-Man revealing his identity to the world and the iconic Captain America/Iron Man fight , but at the same time the heroes involved were woefully out-of-character and unlikable.

Following a tragedy involving rookie superheroes and villains, the nation calls for increased accountability in the superhuman community. This culminated in the Superhero Registration Act, a document whose content tore the Avengers and most superhero teams apart.

Acts such as Tony Stark employing supervillains to hunt down his former comrades and Reed Richards' construction of an extra-dimensional prison for said heroes were not only despicable, but also robbed the story of its moral complexity. Ultimately, the story's impact is undercut by a shakily defined Act and an underwhelming resolution.