In the aftermath of Secret Invasion, Iron Man is no longer the hero he used to be, and Tony Stark's entire life is torn apart. We can't say much now, but... how bad does it get? Here's a hint: read World's Most Wanted! By the blockbuster Invincible Iron-Man creative team of Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca, lauded by fans and critics alike! Collects Invincible Iron Man #8-13.
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Before joining Marvel Comics, writer Matt Fraction had already established his reputation as an emerging new talent with his work on Last of the Independents. Fraction's tale of a bank robbery gone wrong earned him a coveted "A" grade from Entertainment Weekly, as well as interest from Marvel. After taking on a short story assignment in the anthology title X-Men Unlimited, Fraction was handpicked to launch two of Marvel's biggest projects for 2006: Punisher War Journal with artist Ariel Olivetti, and Immortal Iron Fist, with co-writer Ed Brubaker and artist David Aja. Both series met with overwhelming critical and fan acclaim, selling out their respective first issues within days of release. This led to two even bigger projects: The launching of Invincible Iron Man, a high-profile first issue premiering the same month as the blockbuster film; and Uncanny X-Men, written in tandem with Immortal Iron Fist partner Brubaker. In addition to his Marvel work, Fraction writes Casanova, an off-beat series illustrated by Gabriel Bá which recently moved to Marvel's Icon imprint. He is also a talented filmmaker and graphic designer, heading up the MK12 firm with a worldwide client base that includes Adidas, MTV and Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. Fraction remains one of Marvel's most popular writers; other credits include The Order and Thor: Ages of Thunder.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Writing and Art + 2009 Eisner Award Winner,
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This review is from: Invincible Iron Man Vol. 2: World's Most Wanted, Part 1 (Hardcover)
This hardcover collects issues 8-13 of Invincible Iron Man. It takes place right from the start of the Dark Reign series.
The writing and art are fantastic. There are good moments of character development despite being crossed over from other Dark reign events. When was the last time that you have been surprised of where the writing could take Iron Man? Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca won the 2009 Eisner Award for "Best New Series" with their collaboration in this Iron Man series. NOTES ----- * This is the first part of the "World's Most Wanted" story arc. The last issue in this hardcover will leave off in the middle of the story. You'll need to wait until February 3, 2010 for the next hardcover Invincible Iron Man Volume 3: World's Most Wanted Book 2 Premiere HC to come out (or you'll need to visit your local comic shop and get the individual issues). Since this hardcover doesn't really conclude anything, there will be plotlines that seem like filler such as Maria Hill's encounter with an old Iron Man villain. * Bonus materials are minimal : There are 2 variant covers and 2 ads for Dark Reign. That's all. * You don't need to have read the previous hardcover Invincible Iron Man, Vol. 1: The Five Nightmares (v. 1) (also by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca) or any of the Dark Reign tie-in issues but it helps. The dust jacket and summary page briefly catch you up. * I've been a fan of Salvador Larroca's art and design since his work with Chris Claremont in the great collaboration in Fantastic Four Vol. 3 #4-32. But I'm not in love with the Mark 1616 armor in this series. It reminds me a bit of Brandy's armor from the old Rom Spaceknight comics.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Invincible Iron Man Vol. 2: World's Most Wanted, Part 1 (Hardcover)
I'm amazed that Matt Fraction can write Uncanny X-Men one week and turn around and pen the extremely accessible Invincible Iron Man the next. The X-Men book assumes that readers have intimate knowledge of the characters' histories, to the point that it's nearly impossible for new readers to just jump on. Are there too many X-Men storylines and characters to juggle? Whatever the case, Invincible Iron Man takes the opposite approach: While "World's Most Wanted, Part I" launches out of the ashes of the "Secret Invasion" crossover and runs parallel with the "Dark Reign" crossover, it's easy to pick up on.
Tony Stark has been ousted from his government position and is now on the run from the law. It's a surprising change of direction for Iron Man, as the man who was charged with upholding the law has the tables turned on him. How far will he go to evade capture? Are his actions justified, or is he compromising the very ideals that he fought for during Marvel's "Civil War" event? The action is fast-paced. The stakes feel real. And Salvador Larroca's artwork (with a big assist from colorer Frank D'Armata) is constantly amazing. I can't wait for "World's Most Wanted, Part II" next February.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Overall, the comic is a fun, if frustrating, read,
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This review is from: Invincible Iron Man, Vol. 2: World's Most Wanted, Book 1 (Paperback)
For those of you who didn't go to see Iron Man when it was released in 2008, here's a quick character synopsis: After terrorists capture billionaire genius Tony Stark and force him to provide them with weapons, he decides to use that time to build a powerful suit of armor to defeat his captors and escape to freedom. Seeing this experience as a powerful awakening, Tony makes it his mission to protect the world as the invincible Iron Man.
But what happens when he fails in this mission? When he was named head of S.H.I.E.L.D., the planet's foremost spy agency, it was Tony's job to protect the world from all threats, foreign and domestic. And although he lost a lot of friends in the superhero community during Civil War when he acted as the principal proponent for superhumans to register their identities with the government, he received much public adoration. But after the events of Secret Invasion, when aliens infiltrated every aspect of our society, that same adoring public tears Stark open like a lion would a gazelle. Even though Stark--along with every other superhuman on Earth--was able to halt the invasion, Stark's failure lies in letting the aliens get as far as they did and as close as they did in the first place. The world wants answers, and leading the committee on bringing Stark in for "questioning" is the man who now holds his old office: Norman Osborn. As the man erroneously given all the credit for stopping the alien invasion, the former--and seemingly "cured"--Green Goblin, Norman Osborn, is given Stark's job as director of S.H.I.E.L.D. (now H.A.M.M.E.R.). Osborn is in, and Stark is out. And priority No. 1 for Osborn is to get that list of all registered superhumans' identities. But Osborn hits a snag when Stark downloads the only copy of said list into his computer-like brain, and as Stark slowly begins erasing the data--an act that will eventually end with being brain dead--Osborn calls upon forces both legal and illegal to bring in Tony Stark, the most wanted criminal in the world. An exciting premise for sure, but after reading this volume, I remain torn on Matt Fraction's writing. I love his sharp dialogue and deep characterization; a particular exchange between Osborn and Stark early in the book exemplifies these strengths perfectly. In just two pages, he shows us Stark's smug confidence, Osborn's underlying mania, and he does it with crisp, believable discourse between the two men. Fraction's gift with words is second to none in the comic-book industry, and that's why it's so heartbreaking that the actual content of the book fails to deliver. Simply put, the plot leaves one wanting more. Perhaps it's too soon to judge as this is just book one of two, but I felt that there was way too much going on with secondary characters to keep me interested. For long stretches, we delve into the subplots involving former S.H.I.E.L.D.'s deputy director, Maria Hill, snake-in-the-grass villain Norman Osborn, and love interest/burgeoning superhero Pepper Potts. While there are still ample moments featuring Iron Man (it is his name on the cover, after all), Fraction seems to cram way too much in (such as Potts donning a new version of the Iron Man armor and Hill battling a D-list supervillain in Texas), giving us scenes that I can only describe as superfluous at best and filler at worst. But again, this is still only the first of a two-volume set. There are undoubtedly elements that Fraction has yet to reveal, and if the plotlines tie together in a nice little bow at the end of volume two, I'll gladly eat my words. Rarely disappointing, however, is artist Salvador Larocca. What I like most about his art is that, to me, it is distinctive. The problem I have with many comic-book artists is that their characters are more or less interchangeable, with my main grievance being that everyone's face looks the same person to person. But Larocca is able to give everyone distinction, giving them each little nuances that deepen the characterization started by Fraction: When Tony smiles, we see that he's cocky, self-assured, and that he already has a plan brewing in that genius brain of his; when Osborn smiles, we can see that madness behind the grin, and how he'll do anything to achieve his wicked goals. Larocca isn't just drawing characters here; he's drawing true individuals. Overall, the comic is a fun, if frustrating, read. The playful banter, exciting characters, and gorgeous illustrations should be enough to keep the casual comic-book reader entertained. But for those looking for a deeper story, you may be better off waiting until the second volume hits the stands. As a single-volume collection, The Invincible Iron Man: World Most Wanted Book One will leave you, well, wanting more.
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