Iron Man #5 – One Problem Solved, A New One Created!

Iron Man #5

Writer – Joshua Williamson

Artists – Jan Bazaldua & Carmen Carnero

Colorist – Nolan Woodard

Letterer – Joe Caramagna

Cover – Ryan Stegman

Read the review of the last issue in this series HERE!

The Story:

Tony faces off against the Advanced Iron Man! Can he make it out alive with the other captives? Iron Man has to confront his greatest nightmares in order to succeed and see the future he’s dreaming of to come to past.

The Writing:

Joshua Williamson just continues to put out really solid work in this series. The emotional beats, mixed with the stellar action and mystery all coalesce into a genuinely incredible narrative of hope springing from despair. Williamson’s take on Tony Stark and who he is at his core makes this book one that cannot be missed. The dialogue throughout is quick, the tag at the end is intriguing and exciting, and the overall message of the story is one of working together for a better tomorrow.

The Art:

Much like the writing, the art in this issue is fantastic. The design of the Advanced Iron Man is imposing and dangerous, and the fear is evident on Tony’s face throughout the encounter. The set pieces and the panel layouts are all beautiful works of art. Without spoiling the ending, the design of the new antagonist is perfectly balanced between creepy and cool and I can’t wait to see what this team does with them next.

Overall Grade: 10/10

Another 10/10 and this book is peak Iron Man storytelling! At this point I’ll be surprised if this run doesn’t go down as one of the best Iron Man runs in decades.

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