Iron Man #5
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| Writer | Joshua Williamson |
| Artist | Carmen Carnero |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
ADVANCED IRON MAN ATTACKS! Madame Masque and A.I.M. have won. They unleashed their very own battle armor made from the new technology built by the "new Tony Stark" and now it wants to kill the real Tony Stark. Tony must confront his own nightmares before he can survive. But even if he makes it out of this one alive…he will witness the creation of his newest enemy!
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Nerd Initiative - Derek Hoskins
May 13, 2026Another 10/10 and this book is peak Iron Man storytelling! At this point I’ll be surprised if this run doesn’t go down as one of the best Iron Man runs in decades. Read Full Review
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9.3
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
May 13, 2026Tony Stark must find the man inside the armor to defeat A.I.M.’s latest challenge. Williamson delivers on a thrilling finish to the arc. The art teams gift readers with superb work to close out events with. Buckle in for an instant classic run of the Armored Avenger! Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
May 13, 2026Iron Man #5 is everything you'd want in the end of an arc. Josh Williamson brings the story full circle with a clear payoff, especially in how Tony has evolved from a closed-off genius into someone willing to lead and teach. The emotional thread with Madame Masque's lands gives the issue weight beyond the action. While the spectacle may not reach the heights some expect from a finale, the forward momentum is undeniable, with a new status quo and looming danger that makes the next arc feel essential. Carmen Carnero’s art continues to shine, adding polish and personality to every scene. Read Full Review
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8.5
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
May 17, 2026Iron Man #5 completes the much-needed reset for Tony Stark by embracing the character’s history. Read Full Review
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8.2
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
May 13, 2026Carnero and Bazaldua create beautifully detailed and visually exciting art throughout the issue. I really love the vibrant and stunning action in this story. Read Full Review
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8.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
May 16, 2026The first storyline comes to a satisfying ending and sets up what could be even more exciting stories! Read Full Review
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Plot
Fixer possesses an armor created by all the Tony Stark Award finalists. With this armor, he murders Adam Ware, the award winner.
Tony and the finalists set a trap and neutralize Fixer's armor on the Helicarrier, which is about to crash. Tony sends them to safety in a pod.
When Iron Man sets out to retrieve Adam's body, Madame Masque confronts him and gives him his armor just before the Helicarrier crashes.
Tony founds Stark's School of Super Science, where he will share his wisdom with this group of geniuses, having understood that the way to prevent the emergence of an evil version of himself is to create multiple versions with the best intentions.
At a secret A.I.M. base, Fixer reveals to the o more+ Like • Comment -
8.0
I haven't felt this invested or interested in Tony Stark ever since Matt Fraction's run, which was 15 years ago back in 2011. Time flies huh.
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7.0
I have not been a fan of Williamson's run thus far. Most of it makes no sense, and Tony is captured by AIM in the third issue. However, I do like the reveal of the new villain. That's the only thing that will keep me getting the next issue. I hope Williamson can turn it around.
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