If only the rest of the Dark Reign books would follow suit! Read Full Review

It's reassuring to see Invincible Iron Man back on its game and in top form. As the storyline develops, it's looking like this book is as crucial to the "Dark Reign" tapestry as the bigger players in the Avengers franchise. Read Full Review

Despite the fact that it doesn't advance the plot a whole lot, Invincible Iron Man #12 is still one hell of a read. A read that is best read while trying to ignore the hideous faces that pop up from time to time. In all seriousness though, Invincible Iron Man should be on everyone's pull list. That alone should tell you that issue twelve is worth checking out. And if that doesn't convince you then the promise of a scene with Namor shouting, “Imperious Rex,” as he blasts Iron Man should. Read Full Review

I don't want to sound too down on this issue, because I'm sure that it's just a blip in an otherwise excellent run. And even though this is one of the weaker issues of the book so far, it's still an enjoyable read, with art that elevates it above the average. Hopefully things will pick up again next issue. Read Full Review

The centerpiece of this issue, Iron Man versus Namor, plays out pretty much how you would expect it to in this "parade of enemies" story, but Fraction throws in a few curve balls in the other plots. Fans of the comic will no doubt dig this issue since it isn't all that different from what came before, which is a shame, because the series has shown small bursts of brilliance, even one or two in this very issue. Just not many. Read Full Review