Invincible Iron Man » Invincible Iron Man #510 - Demon Part 1: The Beast in Me released by Marvel on January 1, 2012.
First post Fear Itself Iron Man issue, and I'm excited with the return of the Mandarin and Ezekiel Stane, and the way they are plotting against Tony together. Also I'm glad of the fact Tony going off the wagon hasn't been brushed under the carpet and he will be held accountable. unsure about spilt lip but we'll see.
This issue starts off with pretty much everything the series was missing in Fear Itself. Strong characters, a plot that is engaging and even a bit of action. The duality of the predicament at the beginning was well conceived as well - Tony has just started drinking again (though sober at the moment) but the city of Dubai is dying for a drink of a different kind. As the issue progresses it is clear this is one built more off of the characters and really the character development here was quite...
I actually have not read Demon in a Bottle which I hear is quintessential Iron Man reading so I probably have no idea what I'm talking about. Matt Fraction and co. have decided to go big with this story arc. Zeke Stane who is arguably smarter than Tony Stark and Mandarin, smart in his own right and crazily powerful, have combined forces and come out swinging. They're bringing the heat and Tony Stark is at another one of those low points in his life. Getting his drink on while in armor during Fea...
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