UNDEAD IRON FIST #4 (MARVEL COMICS)

Since his “return”, Danny Rand come across many challenges.

The undead walking weapon has been laser focused on his mission at hand. Time is not on his side. Taking down the Wraithlins is one thing. Dealing with Miles Morales, Daredevil and the Living Weapons is one thing. Standing across a possessed Luke Cage is a whole other deal. Is there enough energy on his side to get to QUAN YAOZU?

UNDEAD IRON FIST #4 by Jason Loo, Fran Galán, Jim Campbell & Travis Lanham concludes its’ supernatural saga.

Let’s take a closer look at how this story wraps up.

UNDEAD IRON FIST #4 by Jason Loo, Fran Galán, Jim Campbell & Travis Lanham (Marvel Comics)

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

Loo throws Rand into a dangerous confrontation before the main event. The dialogue reflects the personal bond he and Cage shares. It creates a struggle to focus on what is needed to win. There’s plenty of action squeezed in these pages. The result takes Rand to his desired destination. It is not exactly what he envisioned when arriving. Readers watch as Youzu is gleefully ready to end him once and for all.

Readers watch as the monologue guides them into the Immortal Supreme mind frame. It is given very coldly as victory is within reach. Loo throws in an excellent twist to catapult into the true main event. It will get fans to their feet. The ending drives home the point of Rand’s mission. It allows a clean finish while adding more mystique for the future. This series has been such a solid read and can’t wait to see where vents go in the future.

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Galán and Campbell open with big action between the former Heroes for Hire. Pacing is fast to match the intensity of their strikes. Cage’s frenzy can’t be denied His facial expressions convey the possessed rage. It’s countered by the uncertainty of Rand. Their fight leads to a very tense final bout. It never escapes readers attention that Youzu is waiting in the wings.

The full page reflection of his thinking leads into a last battle. Rand plays a few tricks he’s kept hidden. One is revealed with a dramatic full page. It is complimented with a gorgeous two page splash. Readers watch as the finishing touches are put on the conflict. This spins into a reflective stance from some familiar faces. None catch a larger reaction than the final page. It wraps events up with much optimism. A solid near full page concludes Rand’s time for now, but never forever.

FINAL GRADE: 8.6

Danny Rand’s final stand brings the action in a very solid finale. Loo’s writing takes the audience ringside for the long awaited finish. Galán and Campbell construct excellent fight sequences fitting for the undead weapon’s reputation. A very enjoyable finish to a story not afraid to take chances. Make sure to check it out.

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