Review: Invincible Iron Man #500.1

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This week, we got our first taste of Marvel's Point One program with an introduction to Invincible Iron Man. This issue is designed for both hardcore Iron Man fans and newbies. As a Marvel newbie myself, and only knowing the basic story lines, I was excited to give this issue a shot.

This issue starts out with Tony heading into a AA meeting. He gets up to tell his story to sobriety. Through Tony Stark's eyes, we get to see his journey from childhood to adulthood to actually maturing into an adult. Not surprisingly, did you know Tony partied at a young age? We see how Tony embraces the idea of taking responsibility for himself. But then, at the end of the story, we see him get shot down by Pepper and go pick up another girl.

As for a jumping on point, this issue seems to give a decent overview if you know something about the story. It actually felt like I was reading a clip show. As a new reader of the series, I felt like some back story was explained but even more was just hinted at. Unless you know who Pepper is, their conversation at the end just doesn't make sense. You see Rhodes as Iron Man and War Machine but his name isn't mentioned. I know Captain America died in the Civil War but the new readers they are targeting don't.

I did learn some new things I didn't know. It was interesting to see Tony as homeless and strung out. However, I just don't think this character is for me. He does provide a dramatic story but it's just too much drama for me.

I'm not sure this issue is a great way to gain new readers, but that could be as much about the story than how its told. I probably won't continue reading this but I will keep trying the Point One issues.


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Iron Man 2 - Alternate Opening

*Sorry it is gone, but if you find it elsewhere, let us know.


Watch It Before It's Too Late!!!

Recently, a bootlegged clip of an alternate opening for Iron Man 2 came out. I love the clip. It opens with Tony puking on a toilet. It's funny and it's character appropriate. It hasn't really been addressed in the movies but for those familiar with the comics know that Tony is an alcoholic. So why didn't this clip make the movie? 

Little kids worship Iron Man. Having the hero puking and hung over doesn't really portray him in the best light, which could possibly lead to less kiddie worshipping, which means less revenue for Marvel. Not only that, on the flip side, it could lead to kids asking questions parents aren't quite ready to answer. It's a lot easier to to have a discussion about the dangers of explosions or Whiplash than trying to explain why someone feels the need to drown themselves in booze, especially someone who is as awesome as Tony. It might humanize him, which is great, but when they're young, who wants to possibly tear down a kid's hero? 

I would love to see this clip make it to the special features of one of the inevitable Iron Man collector's editions or super packs but I doubt it so enjoy this while you can.

*side note - How awesome is Pepper Potts? I love her in this scene.