Want to know how to build an empire from scratch while being attacked from the shadows by an old foe? Ever wondered if intelligence is a true power? Want to know how to build a faster, cleaner future for your kids? Wonder no more. Just read this one, Stark has all the answers. Read Full Review

The centerpiece of the issue involves Tony and War Machine being duped into a PR fiasco by Justine and Sasha Hammer, a rather contrived development that doesn't really feel as devastating, or as inventive, for that matter, as Fraction intends it to be. We've seen Tony confronted with the negative consequences of his inventions plenty of times in the past, and this sequence does nothing new in that regard. Still, there are moments, such as a concise but revealing argument between Tony and Maria Hill that recalls Fraction's best work on this book. The issue also manages to end on a note that builds up this latest threat in an enticing way. Despite its flaws, and despite the fact that it involves Salvador Larroca rendering un-armored people in his awkward way for long stretches (never a good thing), the issue performs well enough to call it another winner. Read Full Review

Iron Man is rebuilding his empire by creating top speed sports cars powered by his repulsor technology. Hes recruiting the best of the bunch to create his new company focused on helping the world and not creating military armament. But the Hammers have another objective and they want to shame Tony Stark and take over the business he relents. Will they succeed? This issue was talking heads. Although the artwork by Larrocca was gorgeous as usual, I had problems getting in the mood of reading the talking heads. I understand that some work has to be done to rebuild a solid core and cast for this series, but there has to be a better way of making it work than talking heads for almost 22 pages. Read Full Review

I certainly recommend the issue to anyone already following the story/title. This isn't the most accessible issue by itself, so wouldn't be a particularly ideal jumping-on point...though if one can find #s 25-27 as well as this, together they're well worth picking up for anyone looking to get into the ongoing Iron Man story. Read Full Review

The story is coming around on this arc, but I wish we had more stuff blowing up. Read Full Review

The story beneath the surface is worth reading, but the surface is distracting more often than not. Read Full Review