Post by goldenfist on Sept 5, 2008 10:05:48 GMT -5
Here's Ign's review of Invincible Iron Man #5.
If nothing else, the first five issue of Invincible Iron Man have proven that Matt Fraction completely understands every aspect of Tony Stark's world. From S.H.I.E.L.D. Director to industry mogul to pilot of the Iron Man, every bit of the man is taken care of with exceptional quality. Things remain relatively unchanged in that respect with issue #5 as the first arc of the series enters its final stages and Ezekiel Stane takes the fight directly to Iron Man.
Stane's plan to simultaneously attack various Stark Industries headquarters around the world kicks into gear with this issue, as Pepper and Tony rush to control the damage. Along the way, Fraction manages to indulge to outer regions of his imagination and plunges Stark Industries waist-deep into sci-fi, with fun little throwaway bits about what the corporation does and its role in the Marvel Universe. Those fun, quirky bits are a nice juxtaposition with the intense action flick portions of the issue. After losing Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. from his repertoire, Iron Man can still rest easy, as this issue proves the character's in more than capable hands regardless.
Even though he's been a bit inconsistent for my tastes, Salvador Larroca is a having an up month with the title. The irritating celebrity photo-referencing is still lurking about, but Larroca's greatest strength on the book has always been the technological component, and luckily #5 has that in spades. His Iron Man looks as good as ever, and his design for Stane's suit is well done. It's also clear Larroca has fun with the architecture of the various Stark Industries buildings around the world. All told, a great looking book.
Invincible Iron Man is probably the best thing that could've happened to the character post-Civil War. It paints him as a bona fide hero and brilliant industrialist, and goes a long way in repairing the character sabotage that's still occurring even today in certain parts of the Marvel Universe. It's refreshing to see someone treat Tony Stark with respect and reverence.
Review Score: 8.5 Great
If nothing else, the first five issue of Invincible Iron Man have proven that Matt Fraction completely understands every aspect of Tony Stark's world. From S.H.I.E.L.D. Director to industry mogul to pilot of the Iron Man, every bit of the man is taken care of with exceptional quality. Things remain relatively unchanged in that respect with issue #5 as the first arc of the series enters its final stages and Ezekiel Stane takes the fight directly to Iron Man.
Stane's plan to simultaneously attack various Stark Industries headquarters around the world kicks into gear with this issue, as Pepper and Tony rush to control the damage. Along the way, Fraction manages to indulge to outer regions of his imagination and plunges Stark Industries waist-deep into sci-fi, with fun little throwaway bits about what the corporation does and its role in the Marvel Universe. Those fun, quirky bits are a nice juxtaposition with the intense action flick portions of the issue. After losing Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. from his repertoire, Iron Man can still rest easy, as this issue proves the character's in more than capable hands regardless.
Even though he's been a bit inconsistent for my tastes, Salvador Larroca is a having an up month with the title. The irritating celebrity photo-referencing is still lurking about, but Larroca's greatest strength on the book has always been the technological component, and luckily #5 has that in spades. His Iron Man looks as good as ever, and his design for Stane's suit is well done. It's also clear Larroca has fun with the architecture of the various Stark Industries buildings around the world. All told, a great looking book.
Invincible Iron Man is probably the best thing that could've happened to the character post-Civil War. It paints him as a bona fide hero and brilliant industrialist, and goes a long way in repairing the character sabotage that's still occurring even today in certain parts of the Marvel Universe. It's refreshing to see someone treat Tony Stark with respect and reverence.
Review Score: 8.5 Great