Iron Man & The Armor Wars [Paperback]

Joe Caramagna (Author), Craig Rousseau (Illustrator)

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Product Description

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. Plus: a reprinting of Iron Man #225 from the original Armor Wars.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Marvel (February 17, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078514448X
• ISBN-13: 978-0785144489
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,223,185 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exhilirating fun!, March 27, 2010

By	John Norris (Columbia, SC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Iron Man & The Armor Wars (Paperback)

I like comics, but I'm not a fan of language that shouldn't be said or things that shouldn't be shown (cleavage, adult situations, that sort of thing.) ARMOR WARS gives me everything I want and nothing I don't. This is an Iron Man adventure first and an all-ages story second, meaning that Joe Caramagna and Craig Rousseau deliver a story that's suitable for all ages without sacrificing action and character development. And there's PLENTY of action; things start off with a BANG (and several "KSSSHs" and "FRAKKAs") and don't stop. There are plenty of smaller, character-driven moments as well, and they all add up to one entertaining story.

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining all-ages comic fun, March 23, 2010

By	Robert E. Mansperger "rmansperger" (Nashua, NH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Iron Man & The Armor Wars (Paperback)

I know, you're thinking "how many times can Marvel re-tell the Armor Wars story?" We have the original classic by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. We have the Armor Wars II by John Byrne and John Romita, Jr. We even have the Ultimate Comics Iron Man: Armor Wars by Warren Ellis and Steve Kurth. All of which appeal to a slightly older crowd. For the younger readers (and the parents who read comics to their kids) we now have Iron Man & The Armor Wars by Joe Caramagna and Craig Rousseau which carves its' own version of the story out for an all-ages audience.

I can see where people may think the story a little simplistic, but you have to keep the intended age group of the audience in mind -- the story is perfect for kids. Joe Caramagna has done an excellent job in putting together a story where Tony Stark (Iron Man for any of you hedonists) gets all his armors stolen and spends four issues tracking them down and reclaiming them. It may not be a completely original story, but Caramagna has done a great job in making the story his own story that can stand on its' own two feet.

The illustrations from Craig Rousseau mesh nicely with the writing style - this is a clean line book where people don't look as though they stepped out of a porn magazine. Rousseau's work here is elegant and sleek a perfect compliment to the technological sleekness of the title character. The illustrations are topped off by colors from Val Staples whose palette choices perfectly compliment Rousseau's line work without overshadowing the drawings.

This is the type of comic I wish there could be more of - something I can give my 6 year old without fear of them discovering anything that would make mom cry. Kudos to Caramagna and Rousseau, you have rekindled my belief that comics can still be for kids as well as for adults.

5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun!, March 17, 2010

By	B McGruff (Elmwood Park, NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Iron Man & The Armor Wars (Paperback)

A classic Iron Man story that goes back to his roots. Perfect for anyone who loves the movie AND the comic, and parents can feel safe giving this to their kids, too. Critics have praised this comic book--just do a Google search on this and you'll see why! Great fun!