Iron Man: Armor Wars

Iron Man & Armor Wars #1-4

by Joe Caramagna, Craig Rousseau (Illustrator)

Cash, cars, boats, houses...Tony Stark has got it all. The only thing that could ruin his day? If every single one of his IRON MAN armors were stolen, and then turned against him. Join us for a nail-biting, strapped-to-your-seat adventure as Tony battles his greatest creations, and tries to discover who could (gasp) OUTSMART him!?!

Collects Iron Man & The Armor Wars #1-4, Iron Man #225.

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Superheroes, Fiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2010

About the author

Freelance writer and letterer Joe Caramagna is also a graduate of the JOE KUBERT SCHOOL OF CARTOON AND GRAPHIC ART.

Currently, Joe letters many monthly Marvel Comics such as AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN, UNCANNY X-MEN, and DAREDEVIL, and is the inker of "CONSUMED" by Platinum Studios and "7 DAYS TO FAME" by After Hours Press.

Joe's written work includes IRON MAN & THE ARMOR WARS, TAILS OF THE PET AVENGERS, many MARVEL ADVENTURES titles, X-MEN: NATION X and the SUPERMAN and BATMAN 2011 80-PAGE GIANTS.

Reviews

[Bregje · Rating 2 out of 5]

The artwork was nice, but the story was pretty bland.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this collection of Iron Man stories. Lots of appearances from some of my favorite Marvel characters - Rhodey, Scott Lang (Ant-Man), and lots of Iron Man villains ganging up to give Tony Stark trouble throughout. And of course, there's the usual smart-ass and determined Tony I love. His struggle with the damage his tech had done was well done, and gives readers an interesting respite from action, action, action. I'll be picking up the next one in the series ASAP...

[A. Mickey Perkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good but not great. The story was a little odd and characterization felt forced. But the art was pretty and it was definitely a fun story. It would have been five stars if it hadn't played it like Rhodey was a traitor. You're right, Tony, you should have known that wasn't him. What kind of crap was that?

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Comic for younger readers featuring a reimagined retelling of the classic Iron Man Armor Wars story. There are several silly/ridiculous moments, but it's a decent story overall.
The reprints of the original pre-Armor Wars story was nice since it's been a looong time since I read it (and it is so 1980's that it funny).
Good book for younger readers or veterans who are tired of the overly dark stories that permeate today's market.

[Alex E · Rating 2 out of 5]

This isnt exactly a retelling of the story, its more of ...using the concept to tell a similar story.

I enjoyed the art of the book, and the covers were awesome.

The story itself felt like the pace was a bit off and the characterization sometimes felt stilted at times.

The original story is great, this one is ok.

[Robert Hultman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad, but a sort of lame remake of an old story. If you’re going to remake an existing story, you need to do the original justice by making it better, not just new. Good for young readers and those with no desire to read the older comics (that can be overwritten at times, but hold a quality of writing that is just better).

[Ale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ya había leído un cómic el año pasado y este año quise retomar los cómics, el caso es que no sé si fue buena idea retomarlo con un comic tan pesado como este, no está mal, solo es pesado de leer. Por lo mucho que amo al Tony Stark de los cómics le doy 3 estrellas pero si hubiera sido de otro personaje con la misma historia perfectamente le doy 2

[Theo · Rating 2 out of 5]

maybe i've spoiled my tolerance for comics by having not read any for a few months but jesus christ this comic brought absolutely nothing to the table

[Elise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good remake of "Armor Wars," although it has nothing on the original. Gorgeous covers, though, and some nice banter between Tony and Rhodey.

[Jacqueline · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting if quick reboot of the armor wars story line. The art was fine if a bit too digital and I liked the tie in to the original story line that acted as a teaser to read the trade paperback.

[Shane Fraughton · Rating 2 out of 5]

I hate when they try and remake one of their classic stories.

[Morgan Chalfant · Rating 3 out of 5]

The best part was the throwback story in the second half of the graphic novel (I believe from the 80s).

[Sineala · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very cute all-ages version of Armor Wars; clearly this is a plot I enjoy reading over and over.