Iron Fist News

This post relates to: David Aja, Travel Foreman, Duane Swierczynski, Iron Fist

This has been such a good series.  Now we'll get the "jumping on point" for new readers.  Sometimes that's a good thing and sometimes, not so much.  It's always hard when a new writer comes on board.  One can only hope they'll be able to capture the same feel that the previous writer has.  There's a reason this series has lasted longer than the last one did from just a couple years ago.  I'm hoping things continue to rock.

Is Iron Fist Truly Immortal?

Danny Rand believes himself to be the Immortal Iron Fist…but what if he’s closer to death than he imagines? Enter Immortal Iron Fist #17, as acclaimed novelist Duane Swierczynski (Cable) and powerful penciller Travel Foreman (Ares) take the acclaimed series to the next explosive level! Featuring an all-new variant by Eisner-nominated artist David Aja, in addition to the standard cover by Travel Foreman, this is the perfect jumping-on point for fans new and old. Think you know everything about Iron Fist’s history? And do you know why the Iron Fist legacy may be the undoing of Danny Rand? This is where the answers begin—and they’re not what you expect!

Marvels’ kickingest, punchingest, kung-fu-iest book enters a new era and once this issue concludes, nothing about Iron Fist’s world will ever be the same again! Don’t miss Immortal Iron Fist #17—or you won’t know why everyone will be talking about the ending to this issue!


IMMORTAL IRON FIST #17 (MAY082277)
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #17 AJA VARIANT (APR088318)
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #17 DRAGON LOGO VARIANT (APR088267)
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Pencils and Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN
Variant Cover by DAVID AJA
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—7/03/08, On-Sale—7/23/08








































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This post relates to: Iron Fist, Orson Randall, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, Howard Chaykin, Dan Brereton

Do I need to say how great this series is?  I know I must have said it before.  It's nice that Iron Fist is getting an annual already.  I'm also excited that Orson Randall will be back in a story.  He does know "Gun-fu" afterall.  And with two of my favorite writers, Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction, this is a guaranteed great issue.

Before the Orson Randall passed away, he bequeathed The Book Of The Iron Fist to Danny Rand…and now its secrets are revealed in Immortal Iron Fist Annual #1! Written by red-hot scribe Matt Fraction and Eisner-Award Winning “Best Writer” Ed Brubaker, with art from legends such as Dan Brereton & Howard Chaykin, along with rising star Jelena Djurdjevic, this annual tells a gripping tale of the modern day Iron Fist learning about his predecessor’s greatest secrets! Enriching the current “The Seven Capital Cities of Heaven” arc, this annual provides an important look into the Golden Age Iron Fist’s past…and how it’ll impact the current Iron Fist Danny Rand’s future! With rave reviews from critics such as Entertainment Weekly and fans alike, this is your chance to get onboard one of the most critically acclaimed series of 2007!

Richard George of IGN.Com deemed Immortal Iron Fist one of the “25 Books You Must Have This Fall” and gushed, “Only Matt Fraction and Ed Brubaker could pull off a martial arts tournament with such skill. This is yet another hidden gem in Marvel's arsenal.”

As Danny Rand seeks to win the deadliest martial arts tournament of his life, the Book Of The Iron Fist may hold the knowledge he needs to win! Immortal Iron Fist Annual #1 dropkicks into stores this fall and if you don’t read it, you’ll never learn the greatest kung-fu!

IMMORTAL IRON FIST ANNUAL #1 (JUL072166)
Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION
Painted Art & Cover by DAN BRERETON, HOWARD CHAYKIN & JELENA DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—9/6/07, On-Sale—9/26/07

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This post relates to: X-Men, Thunderbolts, Iron Fist

Here's this week's list.   Marvel did have some good stuff last week but it just felt a little light.  It seemed my stack of comics didn't have a whole lot of Marvel titles.  This week we have a couple Spider-Man titles.  We're getting close to that "One More Day."  A couple World War Hulk titles.  Felt weird last week with no appearance of the Hulk.  We have some X-Men, including a new Wolverine where, for some reason, he's stuck in a pit while some guys shoot at him nonstop.  Then there's the Thunderbolts.  That's always a fun read.  And let's not forget Iron Fist. 

Hey True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on August 22nd, 2007. For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit " />http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?date=2007-08-22 or contact your local comic book retailer at 1-888-comicbook. Stay tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you’ll never miss your favorite heroes in action!


Comics On-Sale:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #543
ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - STARLORD #2
CABLE & DEADPOOL #44
FANTASTIC FIVE #4
HALO: UPRISING #1
IMMORTAL IRON FIST 8
IRON MAN #21
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #27
MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #4
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #15
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: LAST OF THE MOHICANS #4
MYSTIC ARCANA: SCARLET WITCH
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #40
THE ORDER #2 (CWI)
THUNDERBOLTS #116
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #45
WOLVERINE #56
WORLD WAR HULK: GAMMA CORPS #2
WORLD WAR HULK: GAMMA FILES
X-MEN #202
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #3


Collections On-Sale:

AMAZING FANTASY OMNIBUS HC
AMAZING FANTASY OMNIBUS HC BRERETON VARIANT
HEDGE KNIGHT TPB
HEROES FOR HIRE VOL. 2: AHEAD OF THE CURVE TPB
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE SUB-MARINER VOL. 2 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE SUB-MARINER VOL. 2 VARIANT HC
SPIDER-GIRL PRESENTS THE BUZZ & DARKDEVIL DIGEST
THOR VISIONARIES: WALTER SIMONSON VOL. 4 TPB
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 17: CLONE SAGA TPB
X-23: TARGET X TPB



Posters On-Sale:

FANTASTIC FOUR BY JRJR POSTER



*CWI = the Initiative Tie-In
*WWH = World War Hulk Tie-In

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This post relates to: Iron Fist, David Aja, Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker

Here's another series that's just pure gold.  I've always liked Iron Fist even though he never really had the spotlight.  I even bought his last (horrible, short-lived) series.  It had potential but just never really reached it before it got canned.  But this is the stuff.  The first arc is being collected in a nice hardcover.  Check it out (or wait for the paperback version to eventually come out).  You don't want to miss out on this.

After the harrowing conclusion to “The Last Iron Fist Story,” Danny Rand (the man known as Iron Fist) has lost a friend and a mentor—but the worst is yet to come! In Immortal Iron Fist #8, a brand-new story arc begins as the titular hero must enter in the combat tournament to end all tournaments! The Seven Capital Cities of Heaven align for the first time in a generation and with it come new threats for the last Iron Fist. As Danny studies the Book Of The Iron Fist, the forces of Hydra manipulate the kidnapped Jeryn to their ends and…the truth about Wendell Rand? Red-hot scribe Matt Fraction and Eisner Award-winning Ed Brubaker join acclaimed artist David Aja for the kung fu epic of the year! How can Iron Fist possibly defeat six other immortal weapons?

Congratulations are in order for the Iron Fist creative team, as critics continue to rave about the series, with Entertainment Weekly awarding the series an “A-” and gushing, “The Brubaker-Fraction brain trust drums up a skillful script that jauntily grants a peripheral Marvel character some hard-earned days of glory.”

“This series has been incredibly satisfying,” said Matthew Peterson of MajorSpoilers.Com. “Freakin awesome.”

Humphrey Lee of Aint-it-Cool-News exclaimed, “Dave Aja draws the #$%@ outta this book.”


Don’t miss your perfect chance to jump onboard one of the most acclaimed series of the year, as Immortal Iron Fist #8 kicks off a brand new storyline, perfect for readers new and old! And in stores now, don’t miss the critically acclaimed Immortal Iron First Vol.1: The Last Iron Fist Story Premiere HC, collecting the first six issues of the series, material from Civil War: Choosing Sides and special bonus material!


IMMORTAL IRON FIST #8 (APR072301)
Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by DAVID AJA
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—8/2/07, On-Sale—8/22/07


IMMORTAL IRON FIST VOL. 1: THE LAST IRON FIST STORY PREMIERE HC (MAY072181)
Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION
Penciled by DAVID AJA & TRAVEL FOREMAN
Cover by DAVID AJA
Rated T+ …$19.99
On-Sale—NOW!

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This post relates to: Iron Fist, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, David Aja, Russ Heath

I haven't heard anyone that's been reading Iron Fist say that they aren't enjoying the series.  This is some good stuff.  If you haven't been reading it, shame on you.

It’s time for the current (Danny Rand) and former (Orson Randall) Iron Fists to meet their destiny in battle against agents of Hyrda & the Steel Serpent himself…but is it the end of the road for both our heroes? June’s Immortal Iron Fist #6 concludes the critically acclaimed “The Last Iron Fist Story,” written by rising star Matt Fraction and Eisner-nominated Ed Brubaker, featuring the powerful art of David Aja and Russ Heath, and this issue will leave you reeling!

“Davos and the hordes of Hydra have invaded Rand Corp., and now our two Iron Fists find themselves trapped and attacked from all sides!” explained Immortal Iron Fist editor Warren Simons. “The six-issue arc culminates here with pulse-pounding art by David Aja and Russ Heath! Featuring Luke, Misty, and Colleen!”

Critics continue to rave about Immortal Iron Fist, with Newsarama.com’s Kevin Huxford gushing, “It consistently makes any week it comes out that much better.” IGN.Com’s Jesse Schedeen echoed a similar sentiment, declaring the series a “must-read” and said it’s “one spectacular-looking kung fu noir.”

With a title like “The Last Iron Fist Story,” you know that Danny and Orson aren’t walking away unscathed…if they walk away at all! Don’t miss the action packed conclusion to this bold new chapter in the life of the Immortal Iron Fist!

IMMORTAL IRON FIST #6 (MAR072087)
Written by ED BRUBAKER AND MATT FRACTION
Penciled by DAVID AJA and RUSS HEATH
Cover by DAVID AJA
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—5/31/07, On Sale—6/20/07

Not gonna lie, I'm a little worried about how this could end.

 

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This post relates to: Ed Brubaker, Iron Fist, David Aja, Travel Foreman, Matt Fraction

Daniel Rand continues to beat up the bad guys in Iron Fist #5. Marvel blurb below.

Danny Rand goes by a few names. Hero For Hire, the Living Weapon and most recently New Avenger and fill-in Daredevil. However, he is best known as the immortal Iron Fist, and he is quickly realizing just how immortal the legacy of the Iron Fist really is.

During his tussle with international terrorist organization HYDRA, Danny has found a friend in Orson Randall, the last man to carry the mantle of Iron Fist before Rand. IMMORTAL IRON FIST has shown us that legacy of the Iron Fist goes way back. To be exact, there have been 66 Iron Fists to bear the power before Danny Rand. We have been shown bits and pieces of this long and detailed history, and editor Warren Simons says that we will see much more as the story continues. "Yeah, we're planning on peeling back the history of the mantle in layers throughout the first few arcs," says Simons. "As Danny learns about his own past, the reader will also be learning about the mantle of the Iron Fist, and what possessing these extraordinary powers has meant to these warriors. It's pretty brutal; it hasn't ended well for a lot of these guys, as we've hinted at throughout the first arc. K'un-Lun, for all its majesty, is a pretty tough place. Wu Ao-Shi, who we last saw kicking the living crap out of bloodthirsty pirates in issue # 2, will be the central focus in issue # 7. We're going to explore how our girl became 'the Pirate Queen of Pinghai Bay,' as Orson Randall refers to her in issue 4."

Despite this rich history, Iron Fist has been out of the spotlight of the Marvel Universe for some time. During the "Devil In Cell Block D" story arc in the pages of DAREDEVIL, Danny Rand traded in his slippers and sash for a billy club and horns, impersonating the Man Without Fear in Hell's Kitchen while Matt Murdock was incarcerated. Now back to being Iron Fist full time, Danny Rand is kung fu kicking evil in droves. Simons couldn't be happier. "I am extremely proud of the book, and think that Matt [Fraction] & Ed [Brubaker] have done a really wonderful job bringing some juice back to the character. I think it's a good read. And [David] Aja, Travel [Foreman], and Matt [Hollingsworth] have really packed as equal a punch with the art as the guys have with the scripts. Aja has just been ridiculously good. You see the thought and effort he puts into every panel. David never ever cuts a corner, and his pages are wonderful. And working with icons like John Severin and Russ Heath has been a real treat."

Completely back in the saddle, Rand is learning some new Iron Fist abilities from the mysterious Iron Fist Orson Randall [#65 if you're keeping score]. Abilities like the Hypnotic Fist are just the beginning, says Simons. "You'll have to wait and see, but I gotta say, how absolutely freaking cool was it to see Orson Randall channel his Iron Fist powers through a gun?"

There is some high-kicking action to come. With HYRDA problems and Davos the Steel Serpent, Danny Rand will have to fight them off while learning about his own history and the legacy of the Iron Fist. As a son of K'un L'un, Rand will find himself drawn back to the mystical city as the story continues. Simons tells us to brace ourselves. "Get ready for a massive combat tournament featuring the Immortal Warriors of the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven," he says. "To paraphrase the Beastie Boys, things are going to get very hectic very quickly for our boy Danny Rand."

Get karate chopped in IMMORTAL IRON FIST #5 by Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, and David Aja on sale May 2.

IMMORTAL IRON FIST #5
Written by ED BRUBAKER AND MATT FRACTION
Pencils by DAVID AJA & TRAVEL FOREMAN
Cover by DAVID AJA
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC- 4/19/07, On Sale- 5/09/07

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