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Warren Ellis' Extremis storyline is a great Iron Man story that works equally well for people who have never read an Iron Man story before and for people who know every detail of the armored Avenger's story. Cleverly drawing parallels between the origins of Iron Man and the story, Ellis is able to convey a great story that will resonate with everyone. Tony Stark, the man who fills the iron armor, has hit a bit of a rough patch. The public is beginning to turn on Stark Industries due to accusations that Stark is nothing more than an arms dealer. Stark is becoming disillusioned with Iron Man, and he can barely look himself in the mirror anymore. Meanwhile, Maya Hansen, an expert biologist with ties to Stark's past, is horrified to learn that one of her colleagues stole a top secret weapon, sold it to someone, then committed suicide. The weapon is codenamed "Extremis", and it is a form of super-soldier serum, updated for the 20th century. It turns its subject into a nearly indestructable living weapon. When a white supremicist who feels that the government let his family down when he was a child gets injected with Extremis, Maya is forced to call Tony and ask him for help. She doesn't know that Stark is Iron Man; she wants his expertise but she readily accepts when he says that he can contact Iron Man for help. The Extremis-infused terrorist proves a worthy challenge, and Stark realizes that times have changed since he became Iron Man, and his plan of attack must reflect that. In addition to the great story, Adi Granov's art is fantastic. With maybe the exception of one panel (the scared look on some people's faces is laughable), all of the art is both beautiful and expressive. As I said at the beginning of the review, this is a story that anyone can pick up and enjoy. For long time fans, the flashbacks will be an interesting way to compare the past and present, and they will educate newcomers on Iron Man's origins.Read full review
I wouldn't call Extremis your typical Iron Man story, but it is extreme in some ways and quite an engaging story. The action is a little more grotesque than some fans are accustomed to, but the dialogue and artwork have a nice, crisp pace that keeps you going throughout the whole story. There's even a nice Law & Order type twist right at the end that puts a nice cap to the whole story. I would definitely pick this up if you're more than just an average comic book fan.
It's definitely not a traditional superhero story, but more closely resembles a crime-techno thriller, which I love. Ellis puts Iron Man in the real world with a techno-thriller plot that Iron Man can fit into. The art by Adi Granov is amazing and deserves mention. This may be the best looking comic book I've ever seen. The quality of art and editing gives the impression of watching a movie. It should be noted that this is not a continuation of Iron Man, but more of a reboot/revision. That makes it good for newcomers, but it also departs from much of the preexisting continuity.
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