Extremis Discussion Post!

[xpirate_queenx]

As promised, today we'll be discussing 2005's Extremis, written by Warren Ellis. (Missed the original post/haven't read the arc? Fear not!) We can even throw in a little Iron Man 3 speculation, if you'd like!

Also, sorry it's a little late in the day. I've been busy.

Comments

[creative_candy]

so basically he became the suit?sorry i am not familiar with Extremis

[xpirate_queenx]

gorl

But yes, in a sense. The Extremis serum made him somewhat of a bio-mechanical lifeform; it established a mental link b/w him and his tech to allow for faster putting-on and increased reaction time while wearing it. The actual suit still had to be transported around in crates and suitcases for a while, though.

Tony's latest armor, however, makes Extremis look like Nintendo 64. It's called Bleeding Edge and every bit of it- under and over armor- comes from inside Tony.

[letitrainblue]

Well, it's "the suit and I are one" made literal.

[tomhiddleston]

I think what I love most about Extremis is the art.

[el_gilliath]

I'm just on the verge of reading Extremis and Execute program. Can't wait!

[er1s]

Discussion post! I've been waiting for it!

I was a little confused at first though...so in this "universe" (I don't know what to call it) People don't know that Tony is Iron Man?

A few thoughts- From now on, beware of spoilers:

[xpirate_queenx]

Surprisingly, yes; in 616 continuity, people actually buy the idea that Iron Man is someone else/Tony's bodyguard/whatever they can come up with. It gets silly sometimes.

Also, I'm really crossing my fingers for the scab-cocoon in the movie. It was so gruesome and yet, I'd willingly pay money to see it on the big screen.

[pinkelephant42]

- I love the art. Each panel is so perfectly designed and the colors are striking. It really helps to set the tone of the story, and the composition moves the story along so well.

- I love the way Tony is drawn in this series. He looks professional and sexy.

- I love the interview at the beginning of this series. Tony comes across as smart, capable and responsible. There's also that underlying idea where he likes Iron Man and all the potential in the Iron Man technology a lot more than he likes Tony Stark and the things he's done in the past. This is one of my favorite things about Tony, that he needs Iron Man and the Avengers on a personal level. I like the theme of Tony trying to be a better man at the same time as he's continuously trying to improve Iron Man

[er1s]

↑ia with pretty much everything.

I don't usually read comics but I found the style on this one to be very compelling and dynamic. e.g: