WAR MACHINE VS. IRON MAN!
From Iron Man to War Machine to the Iron Patriot and back, James Rhodes has always been there for his best friend. Now Rhodey has endured months in one of America's most brutal prisons to protect Tony Stark. What happens when he's had ENOUGH?
Rated T+
This was so close to a perfect issue! My only real downside was that I wasn't ready for it to end. This book flew by at breakneck speed and didn't let up until the very last page. With fantastic art, impeccable writing, and a couple of great setups for what is to come, this book is an absolute must read! Read Full Review
Di Vito crafts some great art in the issue. There is a wonderful old school feel to the visuals which I enjoyed and the visual elements of the old armor jokes were beautifully handled. Read Full Review
Invincible Iron Man #19 wraps many of its plots in a fine manner, but those individual pieces never cohere. Read Full Review
Loved this issue. War Machine takes the initiative to recruit some help, is kinda bitter at Tony for getting him locked in jail but not "hold a grudge" bitter. Sock him in the jaw and move past it heh. Bit of advice for Tony, anytime someone says "where do you want it?" you don't say the face, they'll always hit you where you say you don't want it... I love they're continuing the Tony-Emma relationship. I hope it becomes semi permanent. They're such a better match than Emma-Cyclops. Loved the cheeky way to finish the issue too, heh. Good art as well, just a very enjoyable issue from cover to cover.
Art: 3.5/5
Story: 3.5/5
Total: 7/10
Though this issue had a lot of action and decent artwork, it teeters on being an average book. I like the idea of the Iron Man Sentinels and Tony with Emma. I liked seeing Rhodey as well and their interactions, but bringing the villains into the fight and arming them was a stupid idea. Then Rhodey wanting to creating a Thunderbolts team is equally laughable. Does the good outweigh the bad? Just barely. Let's see where it goes from here.
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I feel like Duggan can be very good, or not. It feels like when he is focused, it comes together well. When things feel rushed or he’s simply trying to get to a certain point, it fails.
With the story nearing its conclusion, I was expecting more intense and engaging action, but this issue fell short. While there are a few moments that hint at the high stakes, the overall execution of the action scenes feels underwhelming, especially given the approaching climax.
The pacing is a bit off, and the lack of impactful, memorable battles leaves this issue feeling like a missed opportunity. It’s not terrible, but given how close we are to the end, it’s a bit disappointing. Hopefully, the final chapter will make up for it.
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