Civil War II

Civil War II – Choosing Sides #1

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by Comic Books Library August 01, 2025
Civil War II – Choosing Sides #1


Civil War II – Choosing Sides #1

🗂️ Genre

Superhero, Action, Drama, Political Thriller

🩾‍♂️ Main Characters

  • Nick Fury – The covert super-spy walking a morally gray path.

  • Night Thrasher – A street-level vigilante with strong ideals and zero tolerance for corruption.

  • Damage Control – The quirky but essential crew responsible for cleaning up the chaos superheroes leave behind.

  • Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers) – Representing proactive justice based on predictive information.

  • Iron Man (Tony Stark) – Championing free will and opposing preemptive punishment.

✍️ Writer

  • Declan Shalvey

  • Brandon Easton

  • Chad Bowers & Chris Sims

Each writer tackles individual stories for different characters, weaving their arcs into the larger moral crisis unfolding across the Marvel Universe.

🎹 Artist

  • Paul Davidson (Night Thrasher)

  • Brent Schoonover (Damage Control)

  • Declan Shalvey (Nick Fury)

Each art style aligns with the tone of its story—from gritty and dynamic to clean and satirical.

🖋️ Editor Details

  • Editor-in-Chief: Axel Alonso

  • Associate Editors: Emily Shaw, Chris Robinson

These editorial voices guide the anthology through contrasting tones while preserving narrative cohesion with the larger Civil War II event.

🏱 Publisher and Brand

  • Marvel Comics

  • Brand: Marvel Universe – Civil War II Event Series

📅 Release Year

  • 2016

đŸ§© Brief Plot Summary

In the wake of a newly emerged Inhuman with the ability to predict the future, the Marvel Universe finds itself divided over a singular moral dilemma: Should heroes act on crimes before they happen? In Choosing Sides #1, readers are presented with three distinct stories featuring different heroes responding to the core conflict in personal and often conflicting ways. Nick Fury operates in the shadows to enforce his own brand of justice. Night Thrasher uncovers systemic flaws in heroism. And Damage Control? They’re just trying to survive the superhero mess with a touch of humor.

📖 Notable Arcs or Storylines

  • “Nick Fury: Who Watches the Watchers?” – A spy thriller centered on surveillance and personal liberty.

  • “Night Thrasher: Your Move” – Explores vigilante justice in an era of predictive policing.

  • “Damage Control: The Cleanup Crew” – A comedic relief that nonetheless examines the consequences of unchecked power.

🔍 Fan Theories or Interpretations

💡 Is Nick Fury acting independently, or is he a secret player for one of the Civil War sides?
Some fans speculate that his morally ambiguous actions suggest a third-party agenda.

💡 Damage Control’s comedic tone may mask deeper critiques.
Their presence hints at how civilians are the true collateral damage of superhero conflicts—a subtle commentary on systemic negligence.

📝 Review Summary

CIVIL WAR II: Choosing Sides #1 delivers a multi-perspective look into the ideological battle tearing the Marvel Universe apart. Each story brings something unique: espionage suspense, urban grit, and corporate satire. The rotating creative teams succeed in making their characters feel authentic and compelling. While not every story hits the same emotional depth, the art is consistently strong and tonally aligned. An excellent companion to the main event, this issue deepens the ethical complexities at play.

⭐ Rating: 8/10
🎹 Art: Stylish and versatile
🧠 Story: Thought-provoking with variety
đŸ’„ Characters: Morally layered and timely

🛡️ Pick a side—but first, read this issue.

Comic Resource / Read Online (External Source)

Civil War II – Choosing Sides #1
Language : English