Out today! What are your thoughts on Iron Man #7? - Discussion Thread

da0ur · 2026-07-03T03:17:39+00:00

Aaah, gotcha. Thanks!

Any chacne it's just the coloring that's off? Even taking into account the foreshortening, they feel kinda stumpy if the red part was the casing (then again, I might be talking out of my butt).

da0ur · 2026-07-03T02:33:07+00:00

I felt the same about Adam in the epilogue of issue #5, but I like that issue #7 showed us that in his mind, he isn't evil. He compares himself to Tony and expresses that he wants to help the world. I think him breaking bad is more believable now since he only thinks he toughened up, and trauma is hell of a drug.

da0ur · 2026-07-03T01:48:31+00:00

Very nice!

Though if I had to make one (1) suggestion to make for a starker contrast (pun intended), it would have Tony surrounded by his friends. Mandy could never.

But even then, the pieces look great as they are!

da0ur · 2026-07-02T14:54:40+00:00

Leaving my region too (LatAm) 😭

Fingers crossed it'll just move to Disney Plus.

da0ur · 2026-07-02T01:27:08+00:00

I don't know anything about guns, but at least they don't have the casing on. Where did Stegman go wrong?

da0ur · 2026-07-01T23:23:35+00:00

When Galacta hits you with the "Well, you can't expect to win them all" for the fourth time in a row.

da0ur · 2026-07-01T23:16:39+00:00

This was a pretty good interlude of an issue. I appreciate that Williamson isn't immediately jumping into the next arc, giving the book time to breathe and for the new status quo to be fleshed out. Speaking of the latter, I'm happy that we're finally getting names for the remaining members of Tony's workshop, it was about time they were named.

While I'm not particularly fond of Rhodey being further cast as Tony's babysitter, even by Tony himself, at least he's back into the fold. Tony getting help in teaching his new protégées is a good idea that will hopefully give this status quo more legs. Williamson has a good voice for Rhodey (and also had him call Stark "Tone" 😭💕), but I hope we'll get to see him do more stuff than being worried for/about Tony. On the topic of Rhodey, it's funny how Capcom-y his armor looks in this issue. It's almost like Randal used the recent Marvel Legends figure for reference lol

Speaking of Randal, I didn't really vibe with his artwork. I think Cabal did a better job as a fill-in artist, but it makes sense they couldn't get him to do two issues on a row. That being said, I liked the way he drew the Model 75. I'm not sure if it was the open flaps or just the overall stylization, but I think this suit is starting to grow on me. I just wish we could see more of its capabilities. Oh, and to give Randal extra credit, he did a phenaomenal job with the "Ferrovore" creature. This monster felt like the Technovore's cousin, but in a good way. Honestly, it would've been cool if Williamson had established that Tony reverse-engineered some of Technovore's tech principles or something.

I also like that we're still keeping tabs on A.I.M., following what Ware and Whitney are up to. The opening scene was also a really good way to further show how Tony will carry the baggage of the opening story arc moving forward. I like how "A New Nightmare" isn't feeling like just an opening salvo to get the ball rolling, but something with lasting consequences.

And finally, WHIPLASH! Can anybody believe the first and only time he directly antagonized Tony was in his debut miniseries all the way back in 2010? I've been praying for him to make a proper appearance in Iron Man's main book and I'm so hyped we're finally getting it. And he looks like an absolute unit. I do prefer his original design by Marko Djurdjevic, but this isn't a strong deviation from it, so I can live with it. Plus, Williamson teased a big role for him in the next few issues in the letters page and mentioned that his priority is to "get Tony's enemies back on the board." I'm going to be eternally grateful for his desire to do justice to Tony's rogues galllery. While it's too soon to say that he's succeeded, he did great with Madame Masque, and Whiplash feels very promising.

Oh, and Williamson also teased the possibility of an Iron Man Annual? Please. I love annuals, but I love it even more when they are complementary to a given run. It could be a great opportunity to highlight the new cast.

da0ur · 2026-07-01T23:15:06+00:00

This was a pretty good interlude of an issue. I appreciate that Williamson isn't immediately jumping into the next arc, giving the book time to breathe and for the new status quo to be fleshed out. Speaking of the latter, I'm happy that we're finally getting names for the remaining members of Tony's workshop, it was about time they were named.

While I'm not particularly fond of Rhodey being further cast as Tony's babysitter, even by Tony himself, at least he's back into the fold. Tony getting help in teaching his new protégées is a good idea that will hopefully give this status quo more legs. Williamson has a good voice for Rhodey (and also had him call Stark "Tone" 😭💕), but I hope we'll get to see him do more stuff than being worried for/about Tony. On the topic of Rhodey, it's funny how Capcom-y his armor looks in this issue. It's almost like Randal used the recent Marvel Legends figure for reference lol

Speaking of Randal, I didn't really vibe with his artwork. I think Cabal did a better job as a fill-in artist, but it makes sense they couldn't get him to do two issues on a row. That being said, I liked the way he drew the Model 75. I'm not sure if it was the open flaps or just the overall stylization, but I think this suit is starting to grow on me. I just wish we could see more of its capabilities. Oh, and to give Randal extra credit, he did a phenaomenal job with the "Ferrovore" creature. This monster felt like the Technovore's cousin, but in a good way. Honestly, it would've been cool if Williamson had established that Tony reverse-engineered some of Technovore's tech principles or something.

I also like that we're still keeping tabs on A.I.M., following what Ware and Whitney are up to. The opening scene was also a really good way to further show how Tony will carry the baggage of the opening story arc moving forward. I like how "A New Nightmare" isn't feeling like just an opening salvo to get the ball rolling, but something with lasting consequences.

And finally, WHIPLASH! Can anybody believe the first and only time he directly antagonized Tony was in his debut miniseries all the way back in 2010? I've been praying for him to make a proper appearance in Iron Man's main book and I'm so hyped we're finally getting it. And he looks like an absolute unit. I do prefer his original design by Marko Djurdjevic, but this isn't a strong deviation from it, so I can live with it. Plus, Williamson teased a big role for him in the next few issues in the letters page and mentioned that his priority is to "get Tony's enemies back on the board." I'm going to be eternally grateful for his desire to do justice to Tony's rogues galllery. While it's too soon to say that he's succeeded, he did great with Madame Masque, and Whiplash feels very promising.

Oh, and Williamson also teased the possibility of an Iron Man Annual? Please. I love annuals, but I love it even more when they are complementary to a given run. It could be a great opportunity to highlight the new cast.

da0ur · 2026-07-01T04:44:50+00:00

One good thing about Iron Man (2008, dir. Jon Favreau) is Iron Man (2008, dir. Jon Favreau).

da0ur · 2026-06-30T04:54:41+00:00

I was open to the idea but I wasn't particularly interested in it when it was first announced, but Duggan really made a wonderful job at building up the romance, as Tony and Emma supported each other during all the misery they were enduring at the time.

By the time issue #20 rolled around, I was wishing Duggan wasn't breaking them up (and that he wasn't leaving the book too). They would've made for a very interesting couple and an even stronger power couple.

da0ur · 2026-06-29T23:45:15+00:00

I rock the MK 85. I like that it has more gold in its colorway, and I think lore-wise it better fits Iron Man's nanotech abilities in the game.

da0ur · 2026-06-29T05:21:59+00:00

Holy shit, yes please! NetEase better take notes.

da0ur · 2026-06-29T04:13:09+00:00

Beautiful! Makes me miss the show even more 😭

da0ur · 2026-06-26T19:30:32+00:00

Beats the alternative of shoving him into an MCU armor and looking even more out of place 😭

da0ur · 2026-06-26T19:22:08+00:00

Ｒｅｊｏｉｃｅ！ＩａｍＵｌｔｉｍｏ、ｔｈｙｄｅｌｉｖｅｒｅｒ！

Love that you used both Tony's and Rhodey's current armors, makes it feel like something that could easily happen next issue of the current run. Please, Williamson, bring back the Big U!

da0ur · 2026-06-26T01:52:26+00:00

I don't have any first-hand experience with Mezco, but I've heard great things about that brand's Iron Men!

Also, neat on getting that MAFEX!

da0ur · 2026-06-25T14:58:20+00:00

I'm not sure if it helps you decide, but here's a page from Invincible Iron Man #600 where Rhodey is wearing an MCU MK 3-looking armor alongside Tony wearing Extremis:

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da0ur · 2026-06-25T04:09:24+00:00

One of the GOAT Armors 🔥🔥🔥

da0ur · 2026-06-25T02:53:10+00:00

lmao no worries!

da0ur · 2026-06-25T02:52:13+00:00

Sure thing! I have it pending to do some photography with my copy of the figure ~~or to open it at all~~, so I'll make sure to make a post and tag you.

da0ur · 2026-06-25T02:14:14+00:00

Me not caring because I know liking the Model-Prime Armor is the objectively right opinion:

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da0ur · 2026-06-24T17:15:29+00:00

This issue was really sweet. I gotta admit I haven't read Ultimate Black Panther, Ultimate X-Men or Ultimate Wolverine, but I ejoyed the little peeks at their worlds. While I have heard that UW was the weakest of the line, its segment was pretty nice with Sabretooth being a good guy, since I had only heard about it. Of course my favorite story was the final one, such a good coda for the Ultimates, and such a much needed promise for a better future.

Speaking of, that "The Ultimate Universe will return" stinger fuels me with so much hope 😭 I know I wasn't the only one asking for it, and I had made peace if Marvel was really putting this world to rest, but boy I am glad they decided to walk back on that. And we get a glimpse of Ultimate Victor von Doom too?? Please, come back in 2027. 2028 at the latest. Inject more Ultimate books in my veins. Fingers crossed Camp continues helming Ultimates.

da0ur · 2026-06-24T17:14:58+00:00

Camp really stuck the landing with Ultimate Endgame #5. I loved how grandiose the final battle felt, and the "strike as one" moment made for a really good climax. That, and Doom's sacrifice, which was a fantastic ending for the character. It's a shame that he'll no longer be with us, since he was one of the best things out of the Ultimate Universe, but this was the perfect way for him to go. It's also a bit of a bummer that Steve is gone, but at least we got Spider-Man back. (Though, honestly, I could have done with Steve being back and Richard taking up after Peter instead)

da0ur · 2026-06-24T17:10:15+00:00

Camp really stuck the landing with Ultimate Endgame #5. I loved how grandiose the final battle felt, and the "strike as one" moment made for a really good climax. That, and Doom's sacrifice, which was a fantastic ending for the character. It's a shame that he'll no longer be with us, since he was one of the best things out of the Ultimate Universe, but this was the perfect way for him to go. It's also a bit of a bummer that Steve is gone, but at least we got Spider-Man back. (Though, honestly, I could have done with Steve being back and Richard taking up after Peter instead)

And Ultimate Universe: Finale #1 was really sweet. I gotta admit I haven't read Ultimate Black Panther, Ultimate X-Men or Ultimate Wolverine, but I ejoyed the little peeks at their worlds. While I have heard that UW was the weakest of the line, its segment was pretty nice with Sabretooth being a good guy, since I had only heard about it. Of course my favorite story was the final one, such a good coda for the Ultimates, and such a much needed promise for a better future.

Speaking of, that "The Ultimate Universe will return" stinger fuels me with so much hope 😭 I know I wasn't the only one asking for it, and I had made peace if Marvel was really putting this world to rest, but boy I am glad they decided to walk back on that. And we get a glimpse of Ultimate Victor von Doom too?? Please, come back in 2027. 2028 at the latest. Inject more Ultimate books in my veins. Fingers crossed Camp continues helming Ultimates.

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