In retrospect, the logical evolution of Tony Stark/ironman - Rated 
In Iron man's extremis, Tony Stark is hellishly injured, while trying to take down some thugs. Facing death, Stark makes a choice that completely heals him... but has various ramifications down the road. On one hand, Tony is a better Iron man, functioning at capacities all together unheard of. On the other hand...Tony might have just put his humanity on hold in ways that don't really hit him until a friend's death in Civil War.
This graphic novel is more an exploration of Tony's intimate dealings with technology, and how it changes his world view (as well as what he can do). This can be read as a one shot, as well as laying ground for the even better Extremis execute.
The pencils are great, in that Granov does an excellent IM armour. If nothing else, in these books running up to the Civil war, the new designs for IM armour is really sleek, no where like the blocky designs of the eighties/nineties. The naugties armour is sweet. But I must say, I'm not a fan of digital shading, in that it makes the faces look odd, and at times, the art has a rather muddy cast to it.
Good graphic novel to pick up if you want to dip your feet back into comics again.
Just stunning - Rated 
Warren Ellis tales this tale of the reinvention of Tony Stark as Iron Man in preperation for the Civil War. The story is gripping, with all the characterisations done perfectly. The characters feel like real people, with flaws and emotions rather than just wise-cracking bad guys, heroes and side-kicks, which is really where Ellis comes into his own in my opinion.
Next, the artwork. Adi Granov is truly a master of comic art. Every page is so amazingly done, some of the images I had to flick back to once I'd turned the page just to look at them again. The lack of typical comic sound effects also works with the ultra-realistic artwork to make this story about such a larger than life character feel deeply routed in the real world.
If you like comics at all, even if you're not a Marvel fan, buy this. I started collecting Iron Man from here and it has instantly become one of the best runs I own, even standing proudly next to Captain America.
An absolute MUST HAVE.
A good introduction to the Iron Man World - Rated
This is one of the best Iron Man stories to date, in my opinion. The Writing is excellent and the images are just beautiful. This book will give you a good foundation and will allow you to read any iron man story and know the basics.
It covers the origin story of Iron Man in a clear precise way, yet is still interesting if you already know it. The book brings up various issues with Tony Stark, and his guilt of being an arms dealer.
A must buy for anyone who likes Iron Man or wants ti get involved.
Beautiful art, engaging and self-contained story - Rated
Adi Granov's art is worth the money alone. It is extraordinarily beautiful and the storytelling is concise and a pleasure to read.
Ellis' story is thoroughly absorbing and the characterisation is, to me, faultless. Also, the reader does not need a background in the Marvel Universe to enjoy this book; a rare pleasure.
This book was a highlight of my reading this year and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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