INFAMOUS IRON MAN #9 by Brian Michael Bendis is another stellar issue in the series. The plot continues to be incredible. While some of the characterization of minor characters is off, it's very much on point for major characters. The artwork from Alex Maleev and Matt Hollingsworth continues to impress as well. Read Full Review

The issue's subplot deals with recent troubling events as Ben Grimm reaches out to Johnny Storm about the odd recent conversation he had with someone acting like Reed Richards. I'm glad to see the Thing and Johnny both immediately understand that someone is playing them. However, I'm still not sure how this (or the odd future vision Doom had with an alternate version of Tony Stark) will eventually play into the main story arc. Worth a look. Read Full Review

Plenty of scenes that go nowhere and continues to sweep any true revelations under the rug. Bendis has show off his talents of setting up things, now it's time to unravel a plot seed or two. Cause I continue to feel let down with each issue. Read Full Review

It's clear I haven't learned the lesson everyone is trying to teach me. It's clear my id has it out for my higher cognitive functions and wants my brain filled with garbage to elicit an emotional response... but I am incapable of anything other than an exasperated sigh and an eye roll at this point.  Read Full Review

Victor gets confused by future Tony, captured by SHIELD, and kidnapped by his mom. This is an incredibly fun issue, and the fact that the protagonist is unconscious for most of it somehow makes it better. Brian Michael Bendis scripts smart, well-characterized decisions for Riri, Ben, Mama Doom, and an anonymous pack of SHIELD grunts. There's also probably a ton of foreshadowing going on here, covering everything from Iron Doom's endgame to the eventual return of the Fantastic Four. Alex Maleev's art is particularly impressive; he might struggle a bit with ordinary superhero action but he's quite bloody brilliant at magic. Art and plot are above average, but it's the dialogue - particularly the superb film-noir-ish conversation between Ben and Johnny Storm - that really pushes this issue into greatness. more

I loved the Ben Johnny grouping.

Another solid issue in this series. I think some pieces are getting moved into play and something big is going down! I really love the art in this book. Probably my favorite art out currently. I know this series has caught some flack, but it is just too interesting to deny.

Continues to be strong in characterization and art, though the story seems a bit plodding. But when the first two of these elements are done so well, I'm not complaining that much. The Johnny/Ben Grimm interaction was great, and makes me long for a return of the Fantastic Four by Bendis.