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(Feb. 2005) "Extremis, part 2."
Cover art:
Adi Granov. Script: Warren Ellis. Art: Adi Granov. I
love great comics writing. I love it. I love philosophical and scientific
discussions, especially when they're done well and don't insult my intelligence.
IM #2
offers this in abundance. Stark and Maya
Hansen travel to see "Sal"
(did I miss his last name? I couldn't find it anywhere), who apparently is the
mentor of both geniuses. He's into drugs and alcohol, but his intellect appears
to rival, or even surpass, Stark's. Not only that, he looks disturbingly like
former Iron Man
creator David Michelinie!!
As the trio debate science and ethics, the dude who took the Extremis
"drug" last ish
enters an FBI building in Houston ... and proceeds to tear the place apart! The
violence is pretty graphic, and the Extremis dude actually breathes fire,
incinerating numerous employees! (What is he, an offspring of Fin
Fang Foom for cripe's sake?)
Granov's
CGI art is wonderful yet again, and as I said, Ellis' writing is top-notch.
Superhero action is nil, but you can't expect such every issue now, can 'ya?
Savor the terrific dialogue, dawdle in the splendid spoken word, wade in the
outstanding discourse ... and don't permit the lack of Iron
Man appearance to bring 'ya
down!
Hube's
Recommendation: 
1/2 repulsors!
Fan
Reaction: How far we have fallen!! No action!!!!! Long-winded
talking scene with a hippie who we have never seen before! Violent images that
my kid can’t see! Too much Tom Cruise look alike! Oh and did I mention No
Iron Man!!!!! (Whose book is this anyway?) Why can’t Iron Man re-launch (man
I hate that) as Captain America? On a positive note I must say that I do kind of like the art! Very
few repulsors on this one Hube! -- SZKZ
Fan
Reaction 2: You wrote. "Superhero action is nil, but you
can't expect such every issue now, can 'ya?" Um... actually you CAN expect
some superhero action because THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN is a superhero comic. Not
only was there NO superhero action but no superhero appearance either!
That's like watching an NFL contest and there's NO football action...
but "you can't expect such every game now, can 'ya?" Ellis is
like the Randy Moss of comics: he does what ever the hell he wants and fans have
to put up with it because he's SO outstanding. In his mind, anyway. Overall
great review, as always. Except for defending Ellis's omission of ol' Shellhead.
Best thing about the issue is that I read it in the store for free. (I'm pals
with the owner of my comic store and he let me check out the advanced copy.) Why
do I get the impression that Ellis is laughing his ass off at all of us Iron
Fans? -- Mike Kalibabky
Fan
Reaction 3: Again, this story would have been appropriate in the
new Ultimate Iron Man series. Let them create a "new" Tony Stark
along with a new supportive cast in Ultimate Iron Man. For those of us
who have enjoyed Iron Man the way he was, along with supporting cast, they
should have left the book alone. Granted, from time to time there is a radical
shift as far as who the hero is (aka: James Rhodes as Iron
Man) which I can more than accept, as long as there is continuity of the
title. This hippy character in the issue who preaches drug use (as an
anti-drug advocate did not sit well with me), we've never seen him before, as
well as any of the supporting cast in this "new" Iron Man. I might
give a free peek at Iron Man in the future at the comic shop, but as an avid collector,
as well as Marvel reader since 1974, its over for me. Marvel just
does not get the point that quantity does not equal quality. I never
thought I'd say this, but DC is miles ahead of Marvel at this point as far as
quality of writing goes. Of course I will still follow this
site as it is truly awesome. Thanks again Hube. --
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Fan
Reaction 4: I was disappointed that Iron Man didn't appear in
the story. But I just realized that today's comics are like movies.
Since this issue would be early in the plot Iron Man hopefully would show up
in issue three. By the way I didn't like the aging hippie teacher
either. At least there was some action coming from the new bad guy. -- Fast
Mike
Fan
Reaction 5: I've got to say I'm a little disappointed in the other
'fan' reactions. They seem a little like the bandwagon fans we seem coming
out of the woodwork as we approach the Super Bowl...when their team
loses...they'll go to the team that won. Keep in mind...this is an all new Iron
Man series. Of course we haven't seen this hippie mentor before. This is a
rebirth...an awesome opportunity for new blood to get their hands on this most
amazing of superheroes. Iron Man is a complex superhero who is
much more than just a guy who blows stuff up. He's deep, intellectual, and
it's neat to see his 'mentor'. While I too was disappointed not to see an Iron
Man appearance...I am very excited for the next issue so I can see him kick the
crap out of the Extremis guy. The art and story line are exciting and are
responsible for getting a new generation of Iron Man lovers hooked. Keep
up the good work Hube...you rock. -- chubtohd
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