While admittedly the idea isn't the most original in the world after Geoff Johns' immensely successful, ring-centric Green Lantern run, Kieron Gillen's de-facto Mandarin Corps is a smart spin on one of Iron Man's most enduring foes. Now that Tony Stark is facing a villain that has some real personality - and armaments - to match, Kieron Gillen's run on Iron Man has gotten a long-overdue shot in the arm. Read Full Review

I was fairly satisfied with the amount of science and explosions and cocky Stark brand banter. Underneath all that we get to see the endearing bond of brotherhood between Tony and Arno and we got to see the true power one of the Mandarin's "Rings of Power". The ending points to an intense finale and I'm predicting an exciting 4th and 5th part of this arc. Read Full Review

I still dont think Im ever going to become a Joe Bennett fan, but his art is much better here than last issue. His work is solid, and his layouts and backgrounds are improved from the mess I thought last issue was, but his styles not to my taste. Still, good to see it back up to his usual standard. Read Full Review