IRON MAN #6 (MARVEL COMICS)
Tony Stark and Norman Osborn. Dare we say two sides of the same coin?
Both are not exactly angels. Brilliant thinkers whose gifts have taken them into places beyond their wildest dreams. In the publics’ eye, a major difference.
One has always been hailed as a hero. The other is a well-known villain with an axe to grind involving a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. At least he did. Norman claims to have changed his ways and no longer is the man he used to be. Stark isn’t buying it and a certain missing Stark armor isn’t helping matters.
IRON MAN #6 by Joshua Williamson, Juann Cabal, Nolan Woodard, & Joe Caramagna (MARVEL COMICS) sees a meeting of two intelligent minds with Spider-Man playing peacemaker.
Let’s take a closer look at how this unfolds.
IRON MAN #6 by Joshua Williamson, Juann Cabal, Nolan Woodard, & Joe Caramagna (MARVEL COMICS)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Williamson knows how to bring that certain MCU charm out of Tony Stark. The opening with Melinda May interrogating all parties involved provides some quick laughs as the story begins. Tony and Norman’s breakdown of the beginning is a lock to please the masses. It leads into a more confrontation between both. Tony’s recent struggles triggers an emotional outburst towards Norman. Spidey’s search for the perfect bagel leads him directly in their path. This ignites a larger ticking timebomb.
Readers watch as Tony’s suspicions tip off more conflict. This leads to a scramble to solve who’s commandeered the Iron Patriot Armor. Williamson orchestrates a frantic scene as the trio struggles to slow down their adversary.. It leads to some unique ideas to team-up. Spidey’s quips deflect the overall plan until it’s too late for their threat. The fallout brings events back to Earth with a sense of mutual respect. This all changes when the closing pages hit. Williamson throws another bait and switch into the mix. The result is a mounting case against Stark’s truths. Expecting major payoff from this.
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Cabal steps in for art duties this chapter. The simplistic panel spotlight leads to a superb full action page shot. Tony and Norman’s testimonials lead into their direct confrontation. The mood is tense as they squabble. Spidey’s testimonial breaks up events just enough to usher in the more intense rounds. A near full shot shows the armor in question behind Osborn’s wall. This sets up a wide spectrum of emotions as the mystery unfolds.
Once the antagonist of this chapter appears, the action picks up steam. Cabal and Woodard deliver on big moments while keeping Spidey’s snarkiness in check. Pacing picks up to get the fight to a quick finish. It leaves readers with a large grasp of what just transpired. There’s no real time to ponder this. An excellent two page spread gives Tony and company a proper walk off. Events continue in the epilogue. The full page image shows more happening behind the scenes. All spell disaster for Stark pending on when this all hits the fan.
FINAL GRADE: 9
Tony Stark confronts Norman Osborn with Spidey caught in the middle! Williamson weaves a fair dose of humor into the action filled pages. Cabal and Woodard craft a very exciting tale in the panels. This is the Iron Man series fans have been dreaming of!
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