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Iron Man Epic Collection
Iron Man Epic Collection, Vol. 10: The Enemy Within
Things are looking grim for Tony Stark. A string of battles with Diablo, the Serpent Squad and AIM have worn him out. And when rival industrialist Obadiah Stane targets Stark International for a very hostile takeover, the urge to crawl back into the bottle becomes overwhelming. With Tony in no condition to defend his company, his most loyal friend must step up to bat. That's right: Jim Rhodes takes over as Iron Man! But Rhodey had better figure out how to use Tony's armor fast, because Stane, Magma, Thunderball, Firebrand and more aren't going to give him time to learn the ropes! COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 158-177 & Annual 5
504 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2013
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Dennis O'Neil
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Dennis "Denny" O'Neil
was a comic book writer and editor best known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of titles until his retirement.
His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams, The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. From 2013 unti his death, he sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee.
His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams, The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. From 2013 unti his death, he sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee.
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February 14, 2019
This is a bit of a strange collection. For one thing, it ends right in the middle of Tony Stark's second drinking arc. So, that's a bit jarring and it feels incomplete.
The writing lacks Michelinie's art. He had such a wonderful way with words and the dialogue seemed a lot more natural. There are several melodramatic lines in this collection that read as though the author intended them to be said before a dramatic pause. It was unintentionally humorous.
But, the action scenes are pretty well done. The bulk of this collection is Rhodey's first days covering as Iron Man. There are some really great moments about his doubts and his guilt over enjoying his time in the armor when he knows he's only being given this opportunity because Tony is out of commission. So, it's a tentative recommend. At least part of it is.
The writing lacks Michelinie's art. He had such a wonderful way with words and the dialogue seemed a lot more natural. There are several melodramatic lines in this collection that read as though the author intended them to be said before a dramatic pause. It was unintentionally humorous.
But, the action scenes are pretty well done. The bulk of this collection is Rhodey's first days covering as Iron Man. There are some really great moments about his doubts and his guilt over enjoying his time in the armor when he knows he's only being given this opportunity because Tony is out of commission. So, it's a tentative recommend. At least part of it is.
January 30, 2019
Since many of the reviews of this book sound a little underwhelmed, I feel I should begin by saying that this is very possibly my favorite Iron Man arc of all time. And I am speaking here as someone who has read an awful lot of Iron Man comics. Okay, technically, this is about a third of my favorite Iron Man arc of all time, because my favorite arc is the portion of Denny O'Neil's Iron Man run spanning #160 to #200, and this book will only get you up to #177.
This is the arc where Tony really, really starts drinking. Now, if you're saying, "Hey, wait a minute, I thought that happened in Demon In A Bottle!" -- well, yes, it did. Demon was the arc that introduced alcoholism to Tony's character, and it was a good read, but, well, it was over fast. Tony's withdrawal and recovery is depicted, essentially, in one splash page, and then he's just back to being Iron Man.
That's not what happens here. This story lingers on everything. The plot is a little contrived, sure, but it's comics: Obadiah Stane wants to take over Tony's company, so he hires a beautiful woman named Indries Moomji to pretend to fall in love with Tony, ply him with alcohol (as Stane continues to stress Tony by attacking his company), and then brutally dump him, so that he has nothing to turn to but the bottle. Tony doesn't even start drinking until several issues in.
This storyline is one that devotes a lot of time to Tony's alcoholism and to his recovery -- there's about twenty issues of him losing it all, right down to being homeless on the street living in a cardboard box, and then him hitting rock-bottom and building it back up again. We get to see the reactions of his friends and loved ones, both here and in the Avengers issues of the time, as Rhodey, Jan, and Steve all try to help him but find he can't be helped until he decides to help himself. Everyone's decisions and reactions, including Tony's, feel very believable and realistic, and yeah, okay, they're still fighting weird ridiculous villains because this is a comic book, but I think the emotions involved very real and heartfelt and probably the most in-depth look at Tony as a character that any IM writer has ever given us. I don't think a lot of recent IM writers view Tony as fundamentally lonely, and O'Neil really did, and I think that's an important piece of Tony's character.
This is also the arc where Rhodey becomes Iron Man, and in these issues we see him start to develop his own style of superheroing, as well as his worries and his comparison of himself to Tony. If you like Rhodey, it's an interesting read, although I have to say that Rhodey's arc in the latter half of this storyline is not really my favorite, but that's really more relevant to the next volume than this one.
If I have a complaint, it's that they cannot physically fit enough issues in this one volume. From a story perspective, a good break in the narrative would have been after #182. As it is, this book ends in the middle of Tony's spiral downward, and you have to pick up the next one to see him hit rock bottom. I am still really grateful that Marvel decided to reprint at least some of this arc in their Epic Collection line, though, because, hey, now I can actually own it!
This is the arc where Tony really, really starts drinking. Now, if you're saying, "Hey, wait a minute, I thought that happened in Demon In A Bottle!" -- well, yes, it did. Demon was the arc that introduced alcoholism to Tony's character, and it was a good read, but, well, it was over fast. Tony's withdrawal and recovery is depicted, essentially, in one splash page, and then he's just back to being Iron Man.
That's not what happens here. This story lingers on everything. The plot is a little contrived, sure, but it's comics: Obadiah Stane wants to take over Tony's company, so he hires a beautiful woman named Indries Moomji to pretend to fall in love with Tony, ply him with alcohol (as Stane continues to stress Tony by attacking his company), and then brutally dump him, so that he has nothing to turn to but the bottle. Tony doesn't even start drinking until several issues in.
This storyline is one that devotes a lot of time to Tony's alcoholism and to his recovery -- there's about twenty issues of him losing it all, right down to being homeless on the street living in a cardboard box, and then him hitting rock-bottom and building it back up again. We get to see the reactions of his friends and loved ones, both here and in the Avengers issues of the time, as Rhodey, Jan, and Steve all try to help him but find he can't be helped until he decides to help himself. Everyone's decisions and reactions, including Tony's, feel very believable and realistic, and yeah, okay, they're still fighting weird ridiculous villains because this is a comic book, but I think the emotions involved very real and heartfelt and probably the most in-depth look at Tony as a character that any IM writer has ever given us. I don't think a lot of recent IM writers view Tony as fundamentally lonely, and O'Neil really did, and I think that's an important piece of Tony's character.
This is also the arc where Rhodey becomes Iron Man, and in these issues we see him start to develop his own style of superheroing, as well as his worries and his comparison of himself to Tony. If you like Rhodey, it's an interesting read, although I have to say that Rhodey's arc in the latter half of this storyline is not really my favorite, but that's really more relevant to the next volume than this one.
If I have a complaint, it's that they cannot physically fit enough issues in this one volume. From a story perspective, a good break in the narrative would have been after #182. As it is, this book ends in the middle of Tony's spiral downward, and you have to pick up the next one to see him hit rock bottom. I am still really grateful that Marvel decided to reprint at least some of this arc in their Epic Collection line, though, because, hey, now I can actually own it!
July 27, 2021
This book really picks up at the half-way point with the fall of Tony Stark as Obadiah Stane slowly takes everything away from him personally and professionally. The chessman storyline was fairly silly but Tony Stark falling back into his alcoholism felt very real. Shocked it was allowed to get so dark at this time in comics but few did it better than Denny O’Neil at getting so personal with these characters. I also loved Jim Rhodes taking the Iron Man mantle storyline. It’s much more interesting watching someone slowly learn all the things the Iron Man armor can actually do. Really enjoyed Luke McDonnell’s art in this one too. Really interesting panel style.
Overall would say this is a solid Iron Man story that really gets at why the Tony Stark character can be interesting because they’re willing to let him fall with so little grace. You really get invested in wanting to see him get better while also having the fun of Rhodes learning to become a hero with a neat little supporting cast.
Overall would say this is a solid Iron Man story that really gets at why the Tony Stark character can be interesting because they’re willing to let him fall with so little grace. You really get invested in wanting to see him get better while also having the fun of Rhodes learning to become a hero with a neat little supporting cast.
February 17, 2022
MINOR SPOILERS:
Making my way through Iron Man’s library, this is currently my favorite run. I’ve always loved Dennis O’Neil, and I when I found out he not only wrote Iron Man, but 50 issues!! It was mandatory I get it.
Michelinie and Layton are the architects that gave Tony Stark his personality and the types of stories every writer then after would tell, and O’Neil was the first to take that model and tell one long epic story that’s possibly the most significant in the character’s history.
Tony starts out in this story in a near exhausted state, trying to manage his life as industrialist Anthony Stark, Tony Stark the person, and Iron Man the superhero (at this time he still had a secret identity) while this is happening Obadiah Stane works behind the scenes to further break down Tony and steal his company. The master chess player is a popular villain archetype, but what makes Stane better than all of them, is he takes it a step further by having henchmen based on chess pieces.
After the overbearing stress of his company losing money, then being taken over, his best friend Rhodey being critically injured and then going missing, constant temptation to start drinking again, the final straw is the woman he has fallen in love with, Indries Moonji (yes that’s really her name) telling him how worthless he is, and she only wanted his money, Tony finally relapses.
Seeing Tony pick up a bottle and drink after everything he went through to get sober, it’s one of the saddest moments in Marvel ever.
With Tony out of commission, Rhodey steps in to become Iron Man. These early stories do a great job not only showing Rhodey’s doubts as a new superhero, but also making the reader feel that Rhodey isn’t just a stand in until Tony comes back, Rhodey actually is Iron Man, something we don’t see much of with legacy characters.
To put it into perspective, this run was incredibly experimental and groundbreaking. Taking the hero of your series, and taking him out of commission, and not in a “their dead so here’s the new hero” way, but having them hit their lowest point and remain there for an entire year of real time! That was unheard of for the time, and is still unmatched to this day.
This collection may feel a little underwhelming because it ends right in the middle of Tony’s relapse, and the first two issues are pretty inconsequential, but besides that, this is a strong opening to a masterpiece. If you don’t mind older comics, then I highly recommend this.
Making my way through Iron Man’s library, this is currently my favorite run. I’ve always loved Dennis O’Neil, and I when I found out he not only wrote Iron Man, but 50 issues!! It was mandatory I get it.
Michelinie and Layton are the architects that gave Tony Stark his personality and the types of stories every writer then after would tell, and O’Neil was the first to take that model and tell one long epic story that’s possibly the most significant in the character’s history.
Tony starts out in this story in a near exhausted state, trying to manage his life as industrialist Anthony Stark, Tony Stark the person, and Iron Man the superhero (at this time he still had a secret identity) while this is happening Obadiah Stane works behind the scenes to further break down Tony and steal his company. The master chess player is a popular villain archetype, but what makes Stane better than all of them, is he takes it a step further by having henchmen based on chess pieces.
After the overbearing stress of his company losing money, then being taken over, his best friend Rhodey being critically injured and then going missing, constant temptation to start drinking again, the final straw is the woman he has fallen in love with, Indries Moonji (yes that’s really her name) telling him how worthless he is, and she only wanted his money, Tony finally relapses.
Seeing Tony pick up a bottle and drink after everything he went through to get sober, it’s one of the saddest moments in Marvel ever.
With Tony out of commission, Rhodey steps in to become Iron Man. These early stories do a great job not only showing Rhodey’s doubts as a new superhero, but also making the reader feel that Rhodey isn’t just a stand in until Tony comes back, Rhodey actually is Iron Man, something we don’t see much of with legacy characters.
To put it into perspective, this run was incredibly experimental and groundbreaking. Taking the hero of your series, and taking him out of commission, and not in a “their dead so here’s the new hero” way, but having them hit their lowest point and remain there for an entire year of real time! That was unheard of for the time, and is still unmatched to this day.
This collection may feel a little underwhelming because it ends right in the middle of Tony’s relapse, and the first two issues are pretty inconsequential, but besides that, this is a strong opening to a masterpiece. If you don’t mind older comics, then I highly recommend this.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 3, 2014
500 Seiten Bronze Age Iron Man in Farbe für einen Bruchteil des Geldes, den ein Marvel Omnibus-Band kostet, diese Leistungsmerkmale waren für mich Grund genug, den Band zu kaufen.
Die Hefte bestehen im wesentlichen je aus Stories, die für sich alleine stehen, große Handlungsbögen gibt es nicht. Wiederkehrend ist Starks Auseinandersetzung mit dem Alkohlismus, die allerdings recht oberflächlich und eher kindgerecht stattfindet.
Die Stories sind keine Kracher, aber ganz nett zu lesen, die Artwork unspektakulär, aber solide.
Die Hefte bestehen im wesentlichen je aus Stories, die für sich alleine stehen, große Handlungsbögen gibt es nicht. Wiederkehrend ist Starks Auseinandersetzung mit dem Alkohlismus, die allerdings recht oberflächlich und eher kindgerecht stattfindet.
Die Stories sind keine Kracher, aber ganz nett zu lesen, die Artwork unspektakulär, aber solide.
October 11, 2019
I’ve read a lot of comic collections and this might be my favorite one yet. Sure, it feels a little bit dated, but it also feels incredibly grounded. The story is constantly moving forward and I’m excited to see where volume 11 goes next! Highly recommended for all Iron Man (and War Machine) fans.
March 14, 2023
Short and sweet version of this review is I liked it a lot actually. This is the first Iron Man epic I've actually finished and seems like this is one of his best eras for a reason.
While not having read demon in a bottle I feel like this collection of issues did a good job of showing Tony's slowly falling apart after he gets hit over and over again with troubles. I skimmed this volume quick and was really wondering how chess related enemies could actually be interesting but it actually worked for me given Stane's roll of villain in this book.
Personally I find Tony Stark to be one of the less likable alter egos for Marvel but I definitely still can enjoy his character. He's supposed to be a millionaire hotshot so I can't blame him for that but seeing Rhodey step in to help Tony out when he needed it most absolutely worked for me. I thought it was a great way to pass the mantle while Tony Stark could work on himself and become the best version of himself. I'm sure it upset a lot of fans back in the day but I think it reads well in this volume.
This plotline pretty much covers the whole volume but I ended up really enjoying the annual as well featuring black panther. It really was more of his story than Iron Man's but still a fun little story.
I'm glad I picked up this volume and renewed my interest in Iron Man. It's the one line besides the hulk that I've probably read the least but I think I'm going to like this era of shellhead a lot and lucky for me the epics have released a good streak of these in a row.
While not having read demon in a bottle I feel like this collection of issues did a good job of showing Tony's slowly falling apart after he gets hit over and over again with troubles. I skimmed this volume quick and was really wondering how chess related enemies could actually be interesting but it actually worked for me given Stane's roll of villain in this book.
Personally I find Tony Stark to be one of the less likable alter egos for Marvel but I definitely still can enjoy his character. He's supposed to be a millionaire hotshot so I can't blame him for that but seeing Rhodey step in to help Tony out when he needed it most absolutely worked for me. I thought it was a great way to pass the mantle while Tony Stark could work on himself and become the best version of himself. I'm sure it upset a lot of fans back in the day but I think it reads well in this volume.
This plotline pretty much covers the whole volume but I ended up really enjoying the annual as well featuring black panther. It really was more of his story than Iron Man's but still a fun little story.
I'm glad I picked up this volume and renewed my interest in Iron Man. It's the one line besides the hulk that I've probably read the least but I think I'm going to like this era of shellhead a lot and lucky for me the epics have released a good streak of these in a row.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 26, 2020
One of the first Iron Man Epic Collections put out, and it definitely is an epic. In short, you have the fall of Tony Stark, where pretty much everything in his life falls apart and goes wrong; a lot of build up, and a lot of playing on the Tony as alcoholic trope; the early issues show him resisting the demon in the bottle. But as time goes by, everything and everyone whittled away at his resolve, and he returns to the bottle, loses his company and becomes less playboy, more embarrassment.
When he falls, it is hard; and some of the drunk depictions may be stereotypes and unsubtle, but this would have been one of the first times alcoholism was dealt with in mainstream comics; so being blunt can probably be excused. You can't really be subtle when you're breaking new ground after all.
Of course, on top of all that we see the armour being handed to another (this being the first of two epic collections where Tony is not the man behind the mask). This does mean you get some fish out of water stories as the armour is learnt...
But all in all, a classic collection of stories. Best read with your nostalgia glasses on so you can ignore those rough edges. It may deal with a serious subject, but it is definitely enjoyable and entertaining for all the right reasons.
When he falls, it is hard; and some of the drunk depictions may be stereotypes and unsubtle, but this would have been one of the first times alcoholism was dealt with in mainstream comics; so being blunt can probably be excused. You can't really be subtle when you're breaking new ground after all.
Of course, on top of all that we see the armour being handed to another (this being the first of two epic collections where Tony is not the man behind the mask). This does mean you get some fish out of water stories as the armour is learnt...
But all in all, a classic collection of stories. Best read with your nostalgia glasses on so you can ignore those rough edges. It may deal with a serious subject, but it is definitely enjoyable and entertaining for all the right reasons.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 19, 2023
La solidez creativa aportada por Michelinie, Layton y Romita Jr. al Hombre de Hierro deja la vara muy alta en términos cualitativos. Incluso cuando su relevo es Dennis O'Neil, el guionista que redefinió en los setenta a Batman y ofreció una mirada crítica mediante la dupla Green Lantern/Green Arrow (junto al dibujante Neal Adams), pero acá tiene un despegue vacilante; pese a no faltarle dinamismo, en sus primeras historias se extrañan los diálogos acertados y las tramas enfocadas en el hombre tras la armadura, acaso el mayor acierto de sus predecesores al brindarle a Tony Stark un perfil más sombrío y existencialista. Tampoco ayuda ayuda recurrir número a número al comodín del alcohol ni los absurdos villanos - que en el caso de Iron Man ya es decir bastante -, temas a considerar en los siguientes números.
March 17, 2018
Outside of Stane who's introduced in this collection. the villain's aren't compelling nor do they provide any real challenge for Iron Man. It feels dull due to this lack of threat. The suit isn't nearly as cool or imaginative as the movie or modern iterations (making it difficult for those looking to catch up on the comic history). Honestly, the alcoholism and Stane parts are really the only good parts of this volume.
June 13, 2021
The ever important first time that Rhodey dons the Iron Man armor and becomes "Ol' Shell Head" himself. Also the introduction of Obadaiah Stane. Iron Man was the first character in the MCU films, and it figures that this was the first book in the Epic Collection. Good stories and classic art. For 1983-1985, this was pretty great. No "villain of the week" nonsense here. This has a sustained arc that propelled Tony Stark and Jim Rhodes into challenges that would change their characters forever.
October 28, 2017
I appreciate Denny O'Neil giving us a more satisfying story about alcoholism; the first one was a little too neat, quick and hard to believe. However, he's not as good on the book as Michelinie and Layton were, and the art suffers as well. These issues are good, but not as good as what we just had.
November 5, 2018
Never been an Iron Man fan but with these Epic collections and my dislike for modern mainstream superhero stories I decided to give him a try. These stories from the 1980's are not great but they are an enjoyable read, and to be fair that is all I wanted.
August 25, 2020
This is a very realistic collection of Iron Man stories. This collection focuses on what happens to Tony Stark, Iron man's alter ego, when he is pushed too far. He descends into an alcoholic fueled stupor. 30+ years later, it is still a powerful story.
May 4, 2018
An interesting collection, with Tony's second (I think) foray into alcoholism. Plus Jim Rhodes takes over a Iron Man! Interesting times.
September 8, 2023
Epic.
Good color artwork. 505 pages. Zoom panels are a little awkward on this one. Tony stark falls and is replaced. Stane wins. Guest villains galore.
Good color artwork. 505 pages. Zoom panels are a little awkward on this one. Tony stark falls and is replaced. Stane wins. Guest villains galore.
June 29, 2020
I'm impressed by the level of storytelling and liked seeing Rhodey take the lead.
I'm deducting a star because Tony's plot just languishes. I'm all about his fall from grace but felt like it was too present in the story not to have any developments.
We discussed this further in a special episode of Comic Book Coffee Break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvNw_...
I'm deducting a star because Tony's plot just languishes. I'm all about his fall from grace but felt like it was too present in the story not to have any developments.
We discussed this further in a special episode of Comic Book Coffee Break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvNw_...
December 25, 2013
I first saw this book when it was listed on Amazon. I was excited to read and see a book from this "Epic" line because it sounded like something worth collecting. It seems like the Epic books will be similar to the Marvel Essential books containing issues of a series published in the printed order. The big difference is that the Epic series is published in color, on better paper, and is not published in chronological order. The characters to be included in the epic line are Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and the Avengers. Iron Man: the Enemy Within is Volume 10 of the Iron Man series.
I want to say right off the bat that the description of the book is misleading. It says that Tony lets Jim Rhodes take over as Iron Man, and then Rhodey is dealing with a onslaught of villains, but that isn't entirely true. Yes, that does happen, but it isn't until past the 300 page mark that Rhodey puts on the suit. It exposes what I think will be a big flaw with this Epic line: trying to find groups of issues to put together during a time when one and done stories were the standard. I can't say this bothers so much that I won't keep reading the collections, but it was disappointing. I wanted to read about Rhodey as Iron Man.
I have not read a lot Iron Man. I really enjoy him in Avenger stories but on his own, not so much. I recall reading in a review for another Iron Man collection (I think it was one of the Essentials)that the reader found the book boring. That it was a boring part of Iron Man's history. That was what I found while reading this book. It was just boring. It isn't until you've really gotten into the book that it gets good. It's like watching a long boring film that has an awesome ending. You remember the movie being really good just because you enjoyed the ending so much. I am just surprised that Marvel chose this book to be the first in the Epic line, and the book to potential attract new readers to Iron Man.
I want to say right off the bat that the description of the book is misleading. It says that Tony lets Jim Rhodes take over as Iron Man, and then Rhodey is dealing with a onslaught of villains, but that isn't entirely true. Yes, that does happen, but it isn't until past the 300 page mark that Rhodey puts on the suit. It exposes what I think will be a big flaw with this Epic line: trying to find groups of issues to put together during a time when one and done stories were the standard. I can't say this bothers so much that I won't keep reading the collections, but it was disappointing. I wanted to read about Rhodey as Iron Man.
I have not read a lot Iron Man. I really enjoy him in Avenger stories but on his own, not so much. I recall reading in a review for another Iron Man collection (I think it was one of the Essentials)that the reader found the book boring. That it was a boring part of Iron Man's history. That was what I found while reading this book. It was just boring. It isn't until you've really gotten into the book that it gets good. It's like watching a long boring film that has an awesome ending. You remember the movie being really good just because you enjoyed the ending so much. I am just surprised that Marvel chose this book to be the first in the Epic line, and the book to potential attract new readers to Iron Man.
December 17, 2021
This collection did NOT work for me. I had just finished the first Iron Man Epic collection and even though you can see the writing is more sophisticated (20 years later) I really hated the overall arc to this story. It does have one of my all time fav Iron man issues with Diablo and Paul smith as the guest artist but the rest is written by Dennis O'Neil. He has written some classics and he builds the drama but his choice for the drama in this collection treats Tony Stark like a complete idiot. I know Tony's weakness is his alcoholism and having stress would trigger it but Dennis decides to insert a love interest that Tony immediately falls in love with for no discernible reason and then she dumps him and BAM he is so devastated he drinks and loses everything. It does not respect the character and is not a fun read.
I do like the fact Rhodes takes over the mantle of Iron Man and this was an interesting development in the comics - I just wish the reason for it had been more organic and not so jarring.
Overall - this was an example of when comics got dark for the sake of being dark. But they forgot to entertain.
I do like the fact Rhodes takes over the mantle of Iron Man and this was an interesting development in the comics - I just wish the reason for it had been more organic and not so jarring.
Overall - this was an example of when comics got dark for the sake of being dark. But they forgot to entertain.
November 19, 2021
I have always enjoyed this particular era for the emotional impact if Tony Stark’s second descent into alcoholism. I very much enjoyed the development of James Rhodes as Iron Man while Tony was down and out.
In many ways this arc is even more impacrful than the original “Demon In A Bottle”. Tony seems to fall further and Harder, and his return (in the subsequent volume) is very meaningful as a result.
Obidiah Stane should have gotten some additional development, but orherwise I hold this arc as really solid.
This is the type of story Denny O’Neil does well.
In many ways this arc is even more impacrful than the original “Demon In A Bottle”. Tony seems to fall further and Harder, and his return (in the subsequent volume) is very meaningful as a result.
Obidiah Stane should have gotten some additional development, but orherwise I hold this arc as really solid.
This is the type of story Denny O’Neil does well.
January 15, 2015
Tony Stark hits the bottle again, and someone is after his company. A drunken Iron Man is not good, so a new Iron Man takes over. This is a decent read and the descent of Tony Stark is very well done. It's like you don't want to read it because you like the character and hate what he is doing to himself. The new Iron Man is a good choice and very well done. A good read.
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