Ironman #500.1 - plus Immortal Steve?

[angel_inoshi]

So we've come to the point issue - a place where new readers are supposed to jump on coming straight off the movie so they can understand things.  [sideways glance] I say it was successful until it went beyond the basic movie point because I can tell you if I didn't understand half the continuity it was implying through the issue I would be lost.

Comments

[angel_inoshi]

Yeah, this issue really pulled at the angst stings. I mean instead of speculation, you know Tony has suffered some deep hurt...the 15th b-day party pretty much killed me. That's a horrible experience to see how superficial everyone of those prat brats were. [brings back memories of own private school experience] Kids can be so cruel...[pets Tony and gives him cookie]

I was thinking the same thing about an AA meeting - and I'm like...what no reporters? The image of Tony in a baseball cap makes me laugh XD, but seriously...all he has to do is shave his facial hair and he looks totally different. N E ways...while Tony was pouring his heart out...I couldn't help but go...and none of his teamates or friends were there? I mean honestly, it was something ONE of them really needed to hear.

So I dunno...all in all this issue made my heart break, but hopefully Fraction will move Tony forward. I have more hope Fear itself thing since Tony is supposed to be in a role "no one expects him to be" so here's hoping for better stories! DX I want a new artist though...

[fictivore]

Yeah, though are non-alcoholic friends allowed into AA meetings? (I have absolutely no idea, bu I thought you have to be sponsored to attend?) Plus, I don't see Tony baring it all like this, if someone he *knew* was there with him.

Really, it's like every single one of my copious notes on Tony back-story came true in a single stroke. Even the 'Maria was a considerably younger than Howard socialite' bit... I just hope Fraction lets him win a bit, after this apparent eye-opener. (Though if it turns out that Fraction was aware of this canon all long AND had this theory worked out while writing the crap we've been getting, I will be HEARTBROKEN! ;______;)

Hmmm... what do you think could be a role "no one expects him to be"? Villainous or controlling or jerky, would be what everyone *expects* so I hope the only way to go is the actual pre-CW Tony?? Heroic Sacrifice set-up? *praying for it to be true*

Word about the artist. >:[

[angel_inoshi]

you know...I just realized you asked me a question...sorry for the late reply. It's supposed to be a big three story at the core according to Fraction. My theory is that Tony actually becomes the "support" role since it's Steve and Thor that are going to be tested. No one would really expect Tony to be the one to pull Steve and Thor out of their inner darkness. I can see him being a behind the scenes leader that makes the other heroes get their heads together in order to face what they need to face.