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Iron Man: Civil War
Two tales of suspense ripped from the pages of Civil War.
Captain America has fallen into a clash with his government and his friends, and the people close to him are paying the price. The life of Cap's girlfriend, Agent 13, is torn apart as her superiors use her divided loyalties against her. Elsewhere, a new villain emerges; the Red Skull begins to make himself known; and the Winter Soldier again comes face-to-face with Cap. Meanwhile, get inside the mind of of Tony Stark, and learn why he feels superhuman registration is necessary - and why he's taken it upon himself to lead the charge for its implementation. Big changes are in store for Iron Man in the post-Civil War landscape, and the build-up begins here.
Collecting: Iron Man 13-14, Iron Man/Captain America: Casualties of War, Civil War: The Confession
Captain America has fallen into a clash with his government and his friends, and the people close to him are paying the price. The life of Cap's girlfriend, Agent 13, is torn apart as her superiors use her divided loyalties against her. Elsewhere, a new villain emerges; the Red Skull begins to make himself known; and the Winter Soldier again comes face-to-face with Cap. Meanwhile, get inside the mind of of Tony Stark, and learn why he feels superhuman registration is necessary - and why he's taken it upon himself to lead the charge for its implementation. Big changes are in store for Iron Man in the post-Civil War landscape, and the build-up begins here.
Collecting: Iron Man 13-14, Iron Man/Captain America: Casualties of War, Civil War: The Confession
160 pages, Paperback
First published June 6, 2007
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May 5, 2016
I initially felt a lot of sympathy for Iron Man while reading this one. After all, Tony Stark isn’t a villain, and he genuinely thinks that he’s doing the right thing while feeling guilty that he’s causing a lot of trouble for friends of his. Essentially he’s isolated and despised for doing what he sees is the only thing that will prevent the superhero community from being utterly destroyed so you can’t help but feel bad for him.
But then Iron Man gets into it with Spider-Man, a guy he manipulated into revealing his identity as a public relations move which promptly made Peter Parker's life hell, and yet Tony has the nerve to berate Spider-Man as a traitor. Oh, and we also find out that the special suit that Tony designed for Peter secretly recorded a bunch of data about his spider senses that enables Iron Man to kick Spidey’s ass. Yet he still acts like he’s the injured party.
Boooooooo! Go to hell, Tony! Ya big sneaky jerkface!
This was probably the strongest of the Civil War stories I’ve read because it did focus in on one of the most interesting factors of the whole thing in the way that Tony is both kinda right and yet completely wrong at the same time. His conversations with Captain America really bring that out that Tony is convinced he’s doing what’s best, and yet he’s completely sick about what’s happening because of it.
The subplot of Happy Hogan getting critically injured is strong but seems out of place in this, and most of the major events still takes place in the main Civil War books so there’s not that much action. This was still a solid read because of the way it shows Tony questioning what he’s done even as he refuses to stop.
But then Iron Man gets into it with Spider-Man, a guy he manipulated into revealing his identity as a public relations move which promptly made Peter Parker's life hell, and yet Tony has the nerve to berate Spider-Man as a traitor. Oh, and we also find out that the special suit that Tony designed for Peter secretly recorded a bunch of data about his spider senses that enables Iron Man to kick Spidey’s ass. Yet he still acts like he’s the injured party.
Boooooooo! Go to hell, Tony! Ya big sneaky jerkface!
This was probably the strongest of the Civil War stories I’ve read because it did focus in on one of the most interesting factors of the whole thing in the way that Tony is both kinda right and yet completely wrong at the same time. His conversations with Captain America really bring that out that Tony is convinced he’s doing what’s best, and yet he’s completely sick about what’s happening because of it.
The subplot of Happy Hogan getting critically injured is strong but seems out of place in this, and most of the major events still takes place in the main Civil War books so there’s not that much action. This was still a solid read because of the way it shows Tony questioning what he’s done even as he refuses to stop.
August 10, 2022
This is one more side companion of the Marvel event Civil War. This one deals with more of the aftermath of that event as we get to see why Tony Stark acted the way he did and how it affected him.
This was a lot better than I thought it would be. I have said with other side companions that it seems like they were a cash grab and the event was being dragged out. Not so with this comic collection. I am Team Cap the whole way but this made me feel for Iron Man. Don't get me wrong. There is definitely a couple of instances in this collection where he is a huge jerk. But for the most part I felt for why he did what he did and how it affected him. I believe that is why I enjoyed this collection as much as I did. I always thought the main event did not flesh out Tony's reasoning enough. This collection does that. It isn't perfect though as it does come across a little disjointed as we observe several different situations. I felt like it did not have a natural flow.
This collection was a very nice read. There isn't much action and it isn't humorous at all. It is very contemplative but does a terrific job of diving into the character of Tony Stark. I really think this is one of the better side companions of this event.
This was a lot better than I thought it would be. I have said with other side companions that it seems like they were a cash grab and the event was being dragged out. Not so with this comic collection. I am Team Cap the whole way but this made me feel for Iron Man. Don't get me wrong. There is definitely a couple of instances in this collection where he is a huge jerk. But for the most part I felt for why he did what he did and how it affected him. I believe that is why I enjoyed this collection as much as I did. I always thought the main event did not flesh out Tony's reasoning enough. This collection does that. It isn't perfect though as it does come across a little disjointed as we observe several different situations. I felt like it did not have a natural flow.
This collection was a very nice read. There isn't much action and it isn't humorous at all. It is very contemplative but does a terrific job of diving into the character of Tony Stark. I really think this is one of the better side companions of this event.
July 29, 2023
In this collected edition, the reader got to see the original Civil War from Tony's point of view, and the author attempted to build a story favorable to Tony. Unfortunately, back then, I ran with Team Cap, so Tony's problems were nothing compared to what Cap's faction had to face operating away from the law, so he got no sympathy from this reader.
Looking back, I couldn't believe how differently written and drawn Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts were from how they appeared in the MCU movies. It felt weird because these were supporting characters that more important roles in the MCU movies.
Looking back, I couldn't believe how differently written and drawn Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts were from how they appeared in the MCU movies. It felt weird because these were supporting characters that more important roles in the MCU movies.
February 28, 2019
This was a nice surprise, pretty good and lets you see Tony's side of things in a better light than the main event.
The first portion is Cap and iron man talking man to man. Just trying to understand where they came from, there times as friends, and then why they are doing this fight and if it's for the right reasons. The middle part is the regular iron man issues, which probably fit better if reading the entire run. Last but not least is the capture of Captain America and also Tony's final farewell as he says goodbye to the body of Captain America.
Good: The final speech is a big highlight. Written extremely well and tugs on the heartstrings. The start is also really strong, giving us nice insight to the best friends who used to be and the pride that morals that broke them up. The art stays pretty good throughout.
Bad: THe middle isn't bad, it's well written, but lacks the content of the run to give the emotional moments some strong feelings.
Overall, a nice little side companion book. A 3 out of 5, maybe even a 3.5.
The first portion is Cap and iron man talking man to man. Just trying to understand where they came from, there times as friends, and then why they are doing this fight and if it's for the right reasons. The middle part is the regular iron man issues, which probably fit better if reading the entire run. Last but not least is the capture of Captain America and also Tony's final farewell as he says goodbye to the body of Captain America.
Good: The final speech is a big highlight. Written extremely well and tugs on the heartstrings. The start is also really strong, giving us nice insight to the best friends who used to be and the pride that morals that broke them up. The art stays pretty good throughout.
Bad: THe middle isn't bad, it's well written, but lacks the content of the run to give the emotional moments some strong feelings.
Overall, a nice little side companion book. A 3 out of 5, maybe even a 3.5.
August 1, 2021
Pues leído otro número relacionado con el evento Civil War, en este caso con un arco argumental que continuaba el ya leído Ejecutar Programa de los hermanos Knauf. Son solo dos numeritos de la serie normal de Iron Man y los especiales Iron Man/Capitán América: Bajas de Guerra y Civil War: Crímenes de Guerra.
Los dos numeritos son bastantes regulares, ni mal pero tampoco nada que estalle la cabeza. Eso sí, ocurre un evento muy dramático en la vida de Tony, y se trata de su amigo y guardaespaldas Happy Hogan. No me lo esperaba, y quizás me hubiera faltado algo más de importancia para un evento tan fuerte en la vida del multimillonario, pero supongo que ya con la Guerra Civil había más que suficiente. Pero en resumidas cuentas por culpa de esta guerrita y sus intereses políticos que rodean a Tony Stark acaba afectando a sus seres queridos y Happy acaba en un hospital en coma y Pepper (la actual pareja de Happy) le cuenta una historia de cómo Happy, boxeador de afición le pidió que nunca querría acabar como un famoso boxeador en estado vegetativo por culpa de un mal golpe. En consecuencia Pepper sabiendo que Tony posee Extremis y puede entrar fácilmente en la maquinaria que controla el soporte vital de Happy, le pide que le desconecte, dejando a un Tony desolado y totalmente en contra, pero que acabara hundiéndose más y observando como todo se derrumba a su alrededor.
Sin duda consigue afligirte por lo que Tony está sufriendo a consecuencia de haber tomado su decisión respecto al Acta de Registro y aun sabiendo que no es que fuera un santo en el evento, tampoco es un demonio que merezca tanto dolor, porque en toda guerra, raro es el que sale limpio de ella. El tomo termina con los dos especiales que ya comente, bastante buenos, sobretodo el último, que me parece lo mejor del tomo.
Iron Man/Capitán América: Bajas de Guerra no deja de ser sino una tregua que nuestro héroe intenta hacer con Steve Rogers en la ya abandonada Mansión de los Vengadores, para intentar entenderse y parar la guerra antes de que se salga de madre (spoiler, no). Tenemos un interesante, emotivo y algo homenajeador numerito de Steve y Tony recordando tiempos pasados con varias menciones a viejas historias (que no he leído) para darle esa profundidad y toque trágico a estos dos personajes. Al final, obviamente no se ponen de acuerdo, y Tony deja claro a Steve que su posición tan rebelde respecto al Acta es porque realmente él es perfecto y no cometería ningún error, y en cambio Tony u otros cometen errores y fácilmente podrían llevarse inocentes por delante en cualquier momento. Refiriéndose al problema que Tony tiene con el alcohol y la necesidad de tener una responsabilidad con la gente y con el mundo.
Y ya Civil War: Crímenes de Guerra, una historia carcelaria de Kingpin negociando con Tony Stark para favorecerle en la Guerra Civil Superheroica y desvelándose al final que el Rey del Crimen no ha hecho sino jugar a dos bandas y simplemente dándole a ambos un sopapo de estrategia militar para favorecerse a sí mismo solamente. Sin duda este gordito es el que más ha salido ganando con esta guerra jaja
Los dos numeritos son bastantes regulares, ni mal pero tampoco nada que estalle la cabeza. Eso sí, ocurre un evento muy dramático en la vida de Tony, y se trata de su amigo y guardaespaldas Happy Hogan. No me lo esperaba, y quizás me hubiera faltado algo más de importancia para un evento tan fuerte en la vida del multimillonario, pero supongo que ya con la Guerra Civil había más que suficiente. Pero en resumidas cuentas por culpa de esta guerrita y sus intereses políticos que rodean a Tony Stark acaba afectando a sus seres queridos y Happy acaba en un hospital en coma y Pepper (la actual pareja de Happy) le cuenta una historia de cómo Happy, boxeador de afición le pidió que nunca querría acabar como un famoso boxeador en estado vegetativo por culpa de un mal golpe. En consecuencia Pepper sabiendo que Tony posee Extremis y puede entrar fácilmente en la maquinaria que controla el soporte vital de Happy, le pide que le desconecte, dejando a un Tony desolado y totalmente en contra, pero que acabara hundiéndose más y observando como todo se derrumba a su alrededor.
Sin duda consigue afligirte por lo que Tony está sufriendo a consecuencia de haber tomado su decisión respecto al Acta de Registro y aun sabiendo que no es que fuera un santo en el evento, tampoco es un demonio que merezca tanto dolor, porque en toda guerra, raro es el que sale limpio de ella. El tomo termina con los dos especiales que ya comente, bastante buenos, sobretodo el último, que me parece lo mejor del tomo.
Iron Man/Capitán América: Bajas de Guerra no deja de ser sino una tregua que nuestro héroe intenta hacer con Steve Rogers en la ya abandonada Mansión de los Vengadores, para intentar entenderse y parar la guerra antes de que se salga de madre (spoiler, no). Tenemos un interesante, emotivo y algo homenajeador numerito de Steve y Tony recordando tiempos pasados con varias menciones a viejas historias (que no he leído) para darle esa profundidad y toque trágico a estos dos personajes. Al final, obviamente no se ponen de acuerdo, y Tony deja claro a Steve que su posición tan rebelde respecto al Acta es porque realmente él es perfecto y no cometería ningún error, y en cambio Tony u otros cometen errores y fácilmente podrían llevarse inocentes por delante en cualquier momento. Refiriéndose al problema que Tony tiene con el alcohol y la necesidad de tener una responsabilidad con la gente y con el mundo.
Y ya Civil War: Crímenes de Guerra, una historia carcelaria de Kingpin negociando con Tony Stark para favorecerle en la Guerra Civil Superheroica y desvelándose al final que el Rey del Crimen no ha hecho sino jugar a dos bandas y simplemente dándole a ambos un sopapo de estrategia militar para favorecerse a sí mismo solamente. Sin duda este gordito es el que más ha salido ganando con esta guerra jaja
September 5, 2012
MAJOR SPOILER UPCOMING
This hurt me so much. It's basically everything I've been saying about Tony from the start. He thought he was right, he fought for what he believed was right. He was trying to save the most lives he could, and he stuck to his convictions. But it didn't matter. No matter how hard he tried, it all went sideways anyway.
He did what Cap told him to, he stuck by what he believed was right, and he got destroyed because of it.
And in the end...
It wasn't worth it.
August 31, 2013
Marvel's Civil War crossover event is harrowing enough to begin with, but this one really made it personal for me. It's just... ow. More than anything else I've read in the Marvel comics, this shows the strength and passion of the friendship between Steve and Tony. 'The Confession' in the last part is especially heart-wrenching, but the desperate need both of them have to prove their point to the other and bring them round to their point of view... ow, ow, ow.
It's also helpful for understanding Tony's point of view in Civil War. I really can't decide which side I'd be on.
It's also helpful for understanding Tony's point of view in Civil War. I really can't decide which side I'd be on.
May 17, 2016
4.5 stars
I think the biggest thing keeping me from rating this five stars is because how short it is. Because this was great. I would argue that it was the best story in the arc.
I'll go ahead and say that I'm anti-registration, but I can see the pros and cons to both sides. This book did so well in showing how Tony Stark feels about all of this that is happening. He makes Tony Stark human in this volume. After , Bendis writes this amazingly emotional and painful monologue for Tony and it almost brought me to tears because of how strongly-written it was. So the portrayal of Tony in this volume is the best thing about it, as well as showing the relationship dynamics between Tony and Steve Rogers. The two of them were basically the perfect team, with Tony looking to the future and Steve looking to the past. This works in perfect sync...until it doesn't. And then it's their biggest issue.
So I really liked this, and I actually liked Tony in it. But I still can't forget how So while this book really shows how hard it is for Tony to fight his friends and be the bad guy, I still can't get over the things he has done outside of this particular volume.
Writing: A
Artwork: B+
Plot: A+
I think the biggest thing keeping me from rating this five stars is because how short it is. Because this was great. I would argue that it was the best story in the arc.
I'll go ahead and say that I'm anti-registration, but I can see the pros and cons to both sides. This book did so well in showing how Tony Stark feels about all of this that is happening. He makes Tony Stark human in this volume. After , Bendis writes this amazingly emotional and painful monologue for Tony and it almost brought me to tears because of how strongly-written it was. So the portrayal of Tony in this volume is the best thing about it, as well as showing the relationship dynamics between Tony and Steve Rogers. The two of them were basically the perfect team, with Tony looking to the future and Steve looking to the past. This works in perfect sync...until it doesn't. And then it's their biggest issue.
So I really liked this, and I actually liked Tony in it. But I still can't forget how So while this book really shows how hard it is for Tony to fight his friends and be the bad guy, I still can't get over the things he has done outside of this particular volume.
Writing: A
Artwork: B+
Plot: A+
April 13, 2011
I thought it was one of the weaker Civil War stories. It wasn't awful, just not great.
January 9, 2016
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
This is definitely my favourite book out of all the tie-in Civil War comics, especially with the Captain America & Iron Man specials. After reading the Iron Man tie-in issues, I have so much feels for Tony, it's absolutely excruciating.
Tony Stark simply wanted what's best for them, America, & the world. The Cap didn't share his views. The discovery that was revealed in Civil War: Frontlines #11 about Tony quite literally broke my heart. Everything that had been said & done during the civil war would haunt Tony for the rest of his life... & he knew it wasn't worth it.
The art is absolutely amazing. But the plot is what took my breath away. I'm really glad I found out about this series because now I have more to add to the Superhusbands/Stony feels. I highly recommend getting this book at the comic store right now.
This is definitely my favourite book out of all the tie-in Civil War comics, especially with the Captain America & Iron Man specials. After reading the Iron Man tie-in issues, I have so much feels for Tony, it's absolutely excruciating.
Tony Stark simply wanted what's best for them, America, & the world. The Cap didn't share his views. The discovery that was revealed in Civil War: Frontlines #11 about Tony quite literally broke my heart. Everything that had been said & done during the civil war would haunt Tony for the rest of his life... & he knew it wasn't worth it.
The art is absolutely amazing. But the plot is what took my breath away. I'm really glad I found out about this series because now I have more to add to the Superhusbands/Stony feels. I highly recommend getting this book at the comic store right now.
August 19, 2016
The book that launched a thousand Cap/Iron Man shippers.
November 30, 2014
Can't wait to see the movie.
May 9, 2022
This was my so totally and absolutely my sh-t. A narrow focus on character and conflict, centred on Steve and Tony, their history, and the pressures that the superhero Civil War are placing upon them, this one hit home with real punch. Great art, too. This was a terrific complement to one of Marvel’s great events, and is best read after the event itself.
April 1, 2019
This one hurts.
March 12, 2021
The Avengers avenge, X-Men defend, and Fantastic Four explore.
August 27, 2008
Want the short review? Tony Stark is a dick.
This is the feeling you get from all of the stories collected here, even if the idea is to give you Tony's perspective on the Civil War. It reads like the ramblings of a man who has to defend his actions even though he knows they are wrong.
When Happy Hogan has to give you a half-assed answer to the question "am I wrong?" and that's the strongest thing you can go with--you're part human, you know how we feel--then your issue is in big trouble.
Tony flails throughout trying to state Civil War was needed to prevent worse things from happening to the heroes. In other words, to keep Days of Future Past or any number of What If.. stories from happening, Tony must become dictator of all Marvel Heroes. He can't even see that he is his own Victor Von Doom, when the consequences from Peter's unmasking to Steve's death--are laid at his door. (No, that's unfair, I think he sees it a little. But not enough for my taste.) Nor does he even once see that what he's done leaves Marvel U's earth ripe for the plucking by the, what, dozen or so alien races that hate Earth? To say nothing of Galactus, Thanos, or even Mephisto or a returned Loki.
Despite the fact that any love I had for Stark is destroyed by the info revealed here, there are some great touches. The Tony/Steve relationship gets quite a few nice airings, for instance, that Millar did not try for. We also see that Tony may or may not be getting extorted for his own actions, and I love the fact that his possible drinking is brought right back into things. Overall, these stories that show how wrong he is would not do so if they weren't well written. It's a lot of verbal angst mixed with some action--but that's how it needed to be.
I would put this on the list of Civil War tie-ins that need to be read. I just wonder a) how this would have gone had they not had the Skrull thing and b) how the Skrull thing will change the results. But I'm not paying $600 a month in comics to find out--I'll stay tuned for the trades. (Library, 08/08)
Trebby's Take: Recommended reading for those who followed Civil War.
This is the feeling you get from all of the stories collected here, even if the idea is to give you Tony's perspective on the Civil War. It reads like the ramblings of a man who has to defend his actions even though he knows they are wrong.
When Happy Hogan has to give you a half-assed answer to the question "am I wrong?" and that's the strongest thing you can go with--you're part human, you know how we feel--then your issue is in big trouble.
Tony flails throughout trying to state Civil War was needed to prevent worse things from happening to the heroes. In other words, to keep Days of Future Past or any number of What If.. stories from happening, Tony must become dictator of all Marvel Heroes. He can't even see that he is his own Victor Von Doom, when the consequences from Peter's unmasking to Steve's death--are laid at his door. (No, that's unfair, I think he sees it a little. But not enough for my taste.) Nor does he even once see that what he's done leaves Marvel U's earth ripe for the plucking by the, what, dozen or so alien races that hate Earth? To say nothing of Galactus, Thanos, or even Mephisto or a returned Loki.
Despite the fact that any love I had for Stark is destroyed by the info revealed here, there are some great touches. The Tony/Steve relationship gets quite a few nice airings, for instance, that Millar did not try for. We also see that Tony may or may not be getting extorted for his own actions, and I love the fact that his possible drinking is brought right back into things. Overall, these stories that show how wrong he is would not do so if they weren't well written. It's a lot of verbal angst mixed with some action--but that's how it needed to be.
I would put this on the list of Civil War tie-ins that need to be read. I just wonder a) how this would have gone had they not had the Skrull thing and b) how the Skrull thing will change the results. But I'm not paying $600 a month in comics to find out--I'll stay tuned for the trades. (Library, 08/08)
Trebby's Take: Recommended reading for those who followed Civil War.
December 29, 2015
I think I echo what others have said in their reviews when I say how personal this particular collection makes the Civil War to the reader. I may or may not have cried five times or thereabouts while reading this...
The scenes with Tony and Steve are incredibly heart-breaking as they both remember their friendship, their partnership - the good times that can never be again. And during "The Confession"... Never ever have I known Tony Stark to cry, except here. And I cried with him.
I honestly have to say, I was completely on Cap's side from the beginning of my foray into this Marvel thread, but after reading this... I won't say I'm 100% on Tony's side, but I understand it now. I see it like I didn't see it before. Featured in its full darkness here is Tony's own struggle as he fights this battle not only without against other superheroes, but also within, to convince himself that what he's doing is right - all the while resisting his lingering alcoholic desire to bury his pain in a bottle. He truly believes he's doing what's best for all superheroes. It's really Cap's rebellion against him that causes his inner turmoil - self-doubt, anger, regret, grief... even self-hatred. Because he "knows" - just as he knew that eventually superhero would fight superhero - that fighting Cap will cost him everything.
Where do the characters go from here? Are they ever able to make things right between them again? I really hope so... and I intend to find out.
The scenes with Tony and Steve are incredibly heart-breaking as they both remember their friendship, their partnership - the good times that can never be again. And during "The Confession"... Never ever have I known Tony Stark to cry, except here. And I cried with him.
I honestly have to say, I was completely on Cap's side from the beginning of my foray into this Marvel thread, but after reading this... I won't say I'm 100% on Tony's side, but I understand it now. I see it like I didn't see it before. Featured in its full darkness here is Tony's own struggle as he fights this battle not only without against other superheroes, but also within, to convince himself that what he's doing is right - all the while resisting his lingering alcoholic desire to bury his pain in a bottle. He truly believes he's doing what's best for all superheroes. It's really Cap's rebellion against him that causes his inner turmoil - self-doubt, anger, regret, grief... even self-hatred. Because he "knows" - just as he knew that eventually superhero would fight superhero - that fighting Cap will cost him everything.
Where do the characters go from here? Are they ever able to make things right between them again? I really hope so... and I intend to find out.
September 20, 2016
Civil War: Iron Man is set smack bang in the original Civil War arc and adds a lot of character wallop to the proceedings as it explores Captain America's and Iron Man's friendship and how it has come to the situation it has with them both firmly entrenched on opposite sides of the conflict! :D
It really adds a lot to the overall tone of the Civil War as these two old friends meet as they always have but with both knowing what is the likely outcome and you can feel how desperate they both are to try and find a solution to things before the consequences of both sides actions erupt and this is portrayed by the script which has lots of meaningful stares and grand gestures that may seem overplayed in isolation but really ram home the stakes that both are fighting for! :D This gives us a really great insight into how both these characters are still striving to do there best but cannot seam to stop the inevitable that gives all the scenes are really sharp but brilliant that almost cuts everything you see! :D
The artwork is brilliant really enhancing the story through the clear representation of Rogers and Stark's expressions and the way that they are portrayed in stark relief to their backgrounds really conveys the stakes that are at place! :D The way the scenes changes and art style subtly change based on what is being gone over also really sells the edge to proceedings that every scene has as well! :D
Civil War: Iron Man is brilliant incite into Iron Man and Captain America and the stakes that they are willing to go and how far they have changed which is full of drama, action and clever character interactions! :D Brilliant and highly recommended! :D
It really adds a lot to the overall tone of the Civil War as these two old friends meet as they always have but with both knowing what is the likely outcome and you can feel how desperate they both are to try and find a solution to things before the consequences of both sides actions erupt and this is portrayed by the script which has lots of meaningful stares and grand gestures that may seem overplayed in isolation but really ram home the stakes that both are fighting for! :D This gives us a really great insight into how both these characters are still striving to do there best but cannot seam to stop the inevitable that gives all the scenes are really sharp but brilliant that almost cuts everything you see! :D
The artwork is brilliant really enhancing the story through the clear representation of Rogers and Stark's expressions and the way that they are portrayed in stark relief to their backgrounds really conveys the stakes that are at place! :D The way the scenes changes and art style subtly change based on what is being gone over also really sells the edge to proceedings that every scene has as well! :D
Civil War: Iron Man is brilliant incite into Iron Man and Captain America and the stakes that they are willing to go and how far they have changed which is full of drama, action and clever character interactions! :D Brilliant and highly recommended! :D
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 3, 2011
The artwork is gorgeous in this collection of four stories from a civil war storyline that Marvel must had done in the past, which I must admit I have no prior knowledge of. Not that that mattered for me, as I was reading it to get more of an insight into the characters of Iron Man, Tony Stark, and Captain America, Steve Rogers and their 'friendship'. What? I am a slasher, after all ;-)!
The first story 'Rubicon' sees Tony and Steve on opposite sides of the war against superhero registration, with Tony for and Steve against. They meet secretly with a genuine hope that they can work through their irreconcilable differences. The angst is incredible, and the warmth and affection each man has for the other shines through the conversation and the flashbacks, even though neither can back down.
The second and third stories form part of 'Casualties of War' and see Tony targeted for assassination but Happy getting in the way. The weird thing for me is Pepper being with Happy and not Tony, like in the movies!
The fourth story 'Confession' sees a very distraught Tony talking to Steve's body, and telling him that it wasn't worth it and that he wished he could've told him that ;_;!
The first story 'Rubicon' sees Tony and Steve on opposite sides of the war against superhero registration, with Tony for and Steve against. They meet secretly with a genuine hope that they can work through their irreconcilable differences. The angst is incredible, and the warmth and affection each man has for the other shines through the conversation and the flashbacks, even though neither can back down.
The second and third stories form part of 'Casualties of War' and see Tony targeted for assassination but Happy getting in the way. The weird thing for me is Pepper being with Happy and not Tony, like in the movies!
The fourth story 'Confession' sees a very distraught Tony talking to Steve's body, and telling him that it wasn't worth it and that he wished he could've told him that ;_;!
February 20, 2010
This book is has all the things I hate about modern superhero comics. The book is a collection of a few disjointed comic book issues that take place during the Civil War story arc Marvel was doing a few years ago. The problem is that each individual issue is completely unrelated to the other issues. There is no overarching story except that Iron Man is kinda mad at Captain America and vice versa. What's worse is that nothing gets resolved in the end. I guess Marvel expects you to buy every comic issue they put out during the Marvel Civil War if you want a complete story. As they tend to do with comics, the individual issues were collected into trade paperbacks. With 22 TPB volumes at $15 each, Marvel thinks it would be a good idea for me to spend 330 bucks plus tax (and maybe shipping) to get a complete story. Great idea, guys. I can't really complain about the art though. While it switches styles with each issue, it still has standard superhero comic book art, which looks alright enough. Still, I do not recommend getting Civil War: Iron Man. Don't give Marvel your money for an incomplete story.
September 4, 2007
Iron Man comes across as the bad guy in Mark Millar's Civil War, and this book tries to cast a more heroic light on him. Still, it's hard for the writers to fully get behind his stance and say "yeah, let's all surrender our freedoms!"
The book starts and ends with good one-shots examining the relationship between Iron Man and Captain America. I'm not a huge Avengers fan, so it was nice to see that these characters, which have been stalwarts of the team for over 40 years, do have some history. The structure of Brian Michael Bendis' "The Confession" (the final story) was a bit confusing. AndI was disappointed that it comes after Captain America's death, which isn't tied into the main Civil War book.
The central two issues come from the ongoing Iron Man book, and have more bits of his ongoing story, including an assassination plot, and his supporting cast Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts (Stan Lee loved him some alliteration). Patrick Zircher draws Iron Man really well in these issues.
The book starts and ends with good one-shots examining the relationship between Iron Man and Captain America. I'm not a huge Avengers fan, so it was nice to see that these characters, which have been stalwarts of the team for over 40 years, do have some history. The structure of Brian Michael Bendis' "The Confession" (the final story) was a bit confusing. AndI was disappointed that it comes after Captain America's death, which isn't tied into the main Civil War book.
The central two issues come from the ongoing Iron Man book, and have more bits of his ongoing story, including an assassination plot, and his supporting cast Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts (Stan Lee loved him some alliteration). Patrick Zircher draws Iron Man really well in these issues.
August 22, 2008
Another comic I picked up for the emotionally resonant reason of “the library had it.” There were some good things about it. The first virtually stand-alone story, which is almost entirely about Tony Stark/Iron Man’s relationship with Steve Rogers/Captain America, was my favorite: you got a good sense of the dynamic between those two guys (and in my case, a new interest in the idea of seeing them make out). The other issues included in this volume had strong points, too, but the whole thing was ultimately very confusing—each issue is clearly part of the much-much-larger cross-title storyline, which meant that major events happened off-stage. One immediately begins to understand fans’ frustration with Civil War as a concept, and I really have to wonder if these TP collections—separated off by character/title—were the best way to collect the series.
I’m quickly sinking into a morass of old arguments here. Much better to say: the library had it. I enjoyed it well enough. The end.
I’m quickly sinking into a morass of old arguments here. Much better to say: the library had it. I enjoyed it well enough. The end.
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February 11, 2012As an old Iron Man fan, I really enjoyed the first story presented here - basically it's Tony Stark and Steve Rogers talking and going over their old battles. Despite not regularly reading superhero comics for about 20 years (but still taking a peak once in a while) I remembered most of the incidents between the characters. I was impressed at how these events are recontextualised for the Civil War arc - they didn't change the originals, but managed to fit them into a wider context in a believable way. I was impressed by that. The dialogue also works really well - believable, revealing, consistent...
The rest of the issue was fine - diverting enough, but nothing revelatory. But I do recommend that first issue.
The rest of the issue was fine - diverting enough, but nothing revelatory. But I do recommend that first issue.
May 18, 2016
I do not have experience reading comics but I think is good. I liked it a lot!! The phrases are amazing. The best ones are of four the second specially and also the last one. My god I LOVE TONY STARK (and comics, so ♡ ♡ ♡)
June 19, 2016
This is a critical piece of the Marvel Civil War story. For the most part, the writers involved convey the twisted dilemma Iron Man faces. The dramatic events at the end of Civil War help set the tone. Recommended.
April 6, 2014
Great addition to the story. I really feel for Iron Man. Still siding with Captain America though. I do see his point. Art was great. Story was even better.
December 5, 2024
A critical supplement to the main series. Almost enough characterization here to help explain the actions of the characters in the main book.
April 7, 2019
Oh, this was so good! Wonderful addition to the Civil War series and absolutely needed. While reading the Civil War main event, but also the Amazing Spider-Man tie in it's easy to declare tony for the villain and you have a hard time explaining motivatioins. At least it gets harder and harder with every page. So this tie in is essential to get a glimpse into motivations and how hard this is on him.
Casualties of War: I wasn't too fond with the illustrations, but I've seen worse. The story was really nice and such a relieve to see them both finally talk! No traps and tricks this time. The flashbacks were a nice reminder that these to have a long history together, and even that their relashionship is often strained, it's friendship nonetheless.
Iron Man #13 + #14: For the record - Patrick Zircher is my favorite Iron Man illustrator. I love his drawing to pieces! I wish he had done more than these too and the magnificent 'Execute Programme'. I wish the story wasn't only a two-parter, I enjoyed it a lot (Sal Kennedy is so cool!). And it broke my heart into a thousand tiny pieces. WHY? WHY? And Sue? Shut up, you have no clue. Why is everybody always just demanding Tony to do this or that, not caring that he has actual feelings too?
The Confession #1: Tony finally had several pages to explain what motivated him and that he just tried to do what he thought would be best for everybody. And that last huge panel - that's gonna stick in my head for a very long time.
The Confession #2: While #1 was the much needed insight into Tony's motivations, I'm not sure that I needed #2 at all. WTH? Cap doesn't try to understand the motivations of the other side. He's just full of rage and hate (is that even in character?). I guess I'm biased, but that close-minded rage doesn't help me in symphatiszing with his side.
Casualties of War: I wasn't too fond with the illustrations, but I've seen worse. The story was really nice and such a relieve to see them both finally talk! No traps and tricks this time. The flashbacks were a nice reminder that these to have a long history together, and even that their relashionship is often strained, it's friendship nonetheless.
Iron Man #13 + #14: For the record - Patrick Zircher is my favorite Iron Man illustrator. I love his drawing to pieces! I wish he had done more than these too and the magnificent 'Execute Programme'. I wish the story wasn't only a two-parter, I enjoyed it a lot (Sal Kennedy is so cool!). And it broke my heart into a thousand tiny pieces. WHY? WHY? And Sue? Shut up, you have no clue. Why is everybody always just demanding Tony to do this or that, not caring that he has actual feelings too?
The Confession #1: Tony finally had several pages to explain what motivated him and that he just tried to do what he thought would be best for everybody. And that last huge panel - that's gonna stick in my head for a very long time.
The Confession #2: While #1 was the much needed insight into Tony's motivations, I'm not sure that I needed #2 at all. WTH? Cap doesn't try to understand the motivations of the other side. He's just full of rage and hate (is that even in character?). I guess I'm biased, but that close-minded rage doesn't help me in symphatiszing with his side.
July 18, 2018
1 and a half stars.
Although there were certainly elements here I enjoyed, the artwork, namely, and a few extremely well written lines - this one features several incomplete stories. That, was confusing initially and confusing and disappointing further on.
I can't ignore the strength of the stories included. The first of which, is one that draws fans of the Marvel franchise. It allows for much needed discussion between Captain America and Iron Man, the extended list of things one might have wished to hear following Captain America:Civil War. With this comic, the depth of the Tony's struggle is apparent.
It's a question of morality, again. And I normally love seeing authors take on the subject. Unfortunately - the issue here was too complex and half haphazardly written, interspersed with Tony's poor health choices. Not to mention the crass way he treated people, despite that he brooded losing them.
Maybe it's because I'm a sucker for happy endings, but I found Civil War: Iron Man to be a bitter disappointment. A mess of collected comics that threw readers in the midst of heartbreak and destruction. The latter holding multiple meanings.
Ultimately, the art style was amazing, and the tension and conflict equally unmatched. It's the edgy, bitter, and hopeless feel to this one that I would rather bow out on.
Although there were certainly elements here I enjoyed, the artwork, namely, and a few extremely well written lines - this one features several incomplete stories. That, was confusing initially and confusing and disappointing further on.
I can't ignore the strength of the stories included. The first of which, is one that draws fans of the Marvel franchise. It allows for much needed discussion between Captain America and Iron Man, the extended list of things one might have wished to hear following Captain America:Civil War. With this comic, the depth of the Tony's struggle is apparent.
It's a question of morality, again. And I normally love seeing authors take on the subject. Unfortunately - the issue here was too complex and half haphazardly written, interspersed with Tony's poor health choices. Not to mention the crass way he treated people, despite that he brooded losing them.
Maybe it's because I'm a sucker for happy endings, but I found Civil War: Iron Man to be a bitter disappointment. A mess of collected comics that threw readers in the midst of heartbreak and destruction. The latter holding multiple meanings.
Ultimately, the art style was amazing, and the tension and conflict equally unmatched. It's the edgy, bitter, and hopeless feel to this one that I would rather bow out on.
April 30, 2018
Unlike Civil War: Captain America, Iron Man was great! It gave much more time to letting Iron Man voice some of his perspective and inner thoughts. It helped illuminate some of the internal questions and struggles Iron Man was having during this whole event.
Perhaps the best part of this volume are the beginning, where Cap and Iron Man have a heart to heart about the conflict, reflecting on past instances they came to blows, and the end, which has Iron Man reflecting on the event after "Winning."
A very strong entry in the Civil War Storyline, I think this is a must read to help give better perspective to both sides of the conflict.
Perhaps the best part of this volume are the beginning, where Cap and Iron Man have a heart to heart about the conflict, reflecting on past instances they came to blows, and the end, which has Iron Man reflecting on the event after "Winning."
A very strong entry in the Civil War Storyline, I think this is a must read to help give better perspective to both sides of the conflict.
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