Invincible Iron Man - Issue 5 - Comic Book Review

Invincible Iron Man - #5 - Marvel

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: David Marquez and Justin Ponsor

Iron Man and Doctor Doom are engaged in a battle of combined science and magic as Madam Masque attempts to kill them both. A sudden surprise attack by Mary Jane Watson turns the tide of battle in favor of Iron Man and Doom. After creative, collaborative and intelligent tactics combined Madam Masque is stopped and Doctor Strange arrives to carry her off to be healed and handed over to SHIELD. Tony offers Mary Jane Watson a job at Stark Industry and the decision to move from Chicago back to New York must be made, soon.

If the series finished with this issue I would be satisfied as a reader. The 5 issues written so far have been creatively, artistically and intelligently crafted. Doctor Doom and Iron Man fighting side-by-side to stop Madam Masque was a visual treat. Hearing the A.I. Friday reminding Tony he keeps monologuing to villains and then Doom telling Tony he’s talking to much was hilarious in these issues. 

This issue didn’t really add much to the story however it felt like it wrapped up one chapter nicely. We still don’t know what Doctor Doom is up to or why he is able to appear as he does. Doctor Strange has provided a curious theory but even the Doctor acknowledges that Doom is powerful enough to hide his intentions from him. This issue literally feels like the next issue will be a new mystical or demonic struggle and Doom will be waiting for the right time to appear. Hopefully, Iron Man returns to being the Futurist he knows he can be. Fingers crossed Doctor Strange is never too far away either. 

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Invincible Iron Man - Issue 4 - Comic Book Review

Invincible Iron Man - #4 - Marvel

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: David Marquez and Justin Ponsor

Iron Man is battling a group of ninja’s who have unrecognizable tech and lethal intentions. The battle rages on at Marina Del Ray California at night on the beach. Iron Man eventually figures out the appropriate measures to solve this conflict but it ends with a surprising twist. A short while later, Tony is visiting the children’s hospital when a surprise visit from Doctor Doom interrupts the event. The two are off to Chicago to stop Madam Masque when we see the night club they arrive at is owned by one well known Marvel sweetheart. 

The high tech ninja’s fighting Iron Man with Light Saber looking weapons was fantastic. Additionally, the art showing off the light weapons, the camouflage Iron Man armor and the explosions looked amazing in this issue. The yellows and blues present in the fight scene are mesmerizing. I wonder if it was possible to enjoy the art any more in this issue. 

The dialogue in this issue was entertaining at parts. After the battle on the beach the local authorities arrive to investigate the explosions and fires. The back and forth with Iron Man, the rookie cop and the veteran cop was amusing and gave me a chuckle or two. 

Overall, this issue had some magnificent art to begin the issue. However, this issue felt like a segue issue that was leading into the next one. Instead of being a great issue on it’s own, this one felt like it will be better once I read the fifth issue. I’m still enjoying this new Iron Man series. 

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Invincible Iron Man - Issue 3 - Comic Book Review

Invincible Iron Man - #3 - Marvel

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: David Marquez and Justin Ponsor

Iron Man and Madam Masque are battling each other with science and magic. Iron Man’s suit goes into new emergency protocols that change the structure of the fight until Madam Masque disappears. Tony seeks out Doctor Strange for guidance on the magic powers possessed by Doom, Madam Masque and the newly discovered “Wand of Watoomb” from another dimension. The good Doctor locates Madam Masque and Tony is off to stop her, but things don’t turn out how everyone’s favorite Futurist planned…

The action sequence to start this issue was fun. I enjoyed seeing how the new armor Tony built works and functions. Similar to the “Iron Man 3” film we see that Tony can control the suit without being in the armor. The real trick is seeing how it falls apart and comes together. That was pretty spectacular. I am also enjoying the fact the armor changes look and design on a thought or reading of what is necessary for any scenario. This Iron Man suit is pretty incredible. 

The story continued to build on the mystical forces at place. It was great reading a page or two of Tony and Strange discussing recent events and their potential impact on the grander scale of existence. Tony is really starting to embrace his superior intelligence and we keep seeing that he’s not at his full intellectual potential as he is constantly one, if not two, steps behind Madam Masque. 

Overall, another solid issue. The brief section with Doctor Strange was enjoyable and the final pages of this issue increased my interest in this story and the characters. 

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Invincible Iron Man - Issue 2 - Comic Book Review

Invincible Iron Man - #2 - Marvel

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: David Marquez and Justin Ponsor

Iron Man and Doctor Doom are discussing current events in Castle Doom, Latvia. Doom is no longer wearing the customary outfit but instead he’s wearing a business suit with a face that no longer requires a mask. Doom is still the powerful scientist and magician and it takes a short squabble before Iron Man realizes that Doom needs him more than he might be comfortable with. Madam Masque continues her treasure hunt and a surprise visit from Tony Stark doesn’t go as planned, for either of them. 

The majority of this issue was back and forth dialogue between Doctor Doom and Iron Man. It was excellent. The character of Doom looks different but sounds familiar. This is a smooth, calculating and determined Doom. He’s not interested in reclaiming his country. He has new goals that only he is aware of. He’s a powerful mystic and the dialogue between Tony and his A.I. Friday was delightful. The realization that Tony might need help from Doctor Strange was a nice touch of flavor to an already fantastic issue. 

This issue gives us some more insight into what Madam Masque is searching for. It also did well to inform us how certain artifacts come to be found on earth and where in the larger universe our planet resides. The art work shows what Tony’s new armor is capable of and how the constant evolution of his armor is necessary for increased threats on his life and the planet. This was another fantastic issue both visually and in exposition. 

Overall, this issue continues to impress. If the next few issues continue building momentum at the pace I’m experiencing this could very well become a phenomenal series. 

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Invincible Iron Man - Issue 1 - Comic Book Review

Invincible Iron Man - #1 - Marvel

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: David Marquez and Justin Ponsor

A secret meeting in Beijing doesn’t go as planned for one man looking to start a new life. Madam Masque is on the hunt for particle items and she will stop at nothing to acquire them. Tony Stark has spent more time saving the world then reinventing his armor and he’s now behind the curve and almost late for a date with a brilliant biophysicist from Sri Lanka. After a burglary at Castle Doomstadt, Tony decides to test his new Iron Man armor and discovers that Latveria’s not the same with Doctor Doom not in control, or is he…

The issue starts off with mystery and murder. Immediately I was hooked. The dialogue was used well to explain where this new story is taking place and why Tony Stark is all new and all different. There’s some fun moments of dialogue between Tony and the Biophysicist when she reveals to Tony his reputation as a world renowned womanizer. I got a few laughs out the dialogue and a surprise cameo by another Avenger. This comic read like James Bond film which was a surprising discovery. 

The art in this first issue was spectacular. The use of shadows added incredible texture to the entire issue. When Madam Masque opens the brief case and we see a brilliant light shine upon her face and it’s exactly what I’d expect from a sudden burst of light on a face in a dark room. The detail on Madam Masque’s face was my absolute favorite. There’s one panel that is a close up on her face and the attention to detail was done so well that I fell right into this new world being created. 

Overall, I enjoyed this first issue. I wasn’t sure how much I’d like reading a new Iron Man story but Bendis, Marquez and Ponsor won me over immediately. Job well done. 

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