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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 741 EAN: 9780785118602 ISBN: 0785118608 Label: Marvel Comics Manufacturer: Marvel Comics Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 512 Publication Date: August 03, 2005 Publisher: Marvel Comics Studio: Marvel Comics Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Oxidized IronThe Iron Man idea is great, and Iron Man has lasted a while as a first tier Marvel hero, though often falling to the fringes of the first tier he would always return with strong story arcs such as Stark's alcoholism. These first stories though are fairly weak for a variety of reasons. Appearing in Tales of Suspense, the length of these stories runs from 12-18 pages, not the complete 24 of a solo character in his own title. The abbreviated length really does make a difference in regards ... Read More Rating:  - Essential Ironman Vol. 1Just got this book and man am I disappointed! Oh, it's thick enough, lots of content. And the graphics are clear, and its dimensions are nice. But... I expected it to be all in color like the original comic issues, but only the COVER was in color! 600 pages of comic issues in black & white?!! This sucks! What was the stupid publisher thinking?! Reading comic books starring superheroes should be seen in their colorful costumes,. Seeing Ironman not in gold and red, or the hulk not in green but in sepia ... Read More Rating:  - Must have for Marvel readersWOW, what else can be said about this collection of original Iron Man stories. I read all these as a kid, but like most kids of my time my mother threw them all out. Well, even though the originals may be worth many thousands at least you get to read the original stories once more. Too bad they are not in color the only draw back. Rating: - Classic or Dated?This early Iron Man stuff probably needs two reviews to do an honest job. Old-time comic fans will appreciate this collection of these early stories and the introductions of so many classic Iron Man enemies. The 1960s writing is a nice bit of nostalgia, and the art by people like Steve Ditko and Don Heck is very fun to look at. But to a younger person, perhaps coming to Iron Man from seeing the movie...not so much. The stories and enemies will seem hokey and the "red menace" stuff will lack ... Read More Rating: - Great stories from a different timeWhat a great way to read the old stories. The Essential collection from Marvel has always had both positive and negative aspects. In the case of Iron Man, volume one gives us the origins of his most popular villains. The work of Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Sol Brodsky, Don Heck, Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers and Chic Stone is excellent. Storywise, what can you say about tales that are so highly collected. Tales of Suspense #39-72 is a great run. Another bonus is the Bruce Timm cover. [..] ... Read More 
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