While The Invincible Iron Man has been outstanding under writer Matt Fraction, artist Salvador Larroca and colorist Frank D'Armata, the Stark: Disassembled storyline isn't quite working for me. That's because Iron Man's adventures are traditionally anchored in the real world of science and technology, and this storyline is stepping outside those bounds.
Here's the deal: last issue, several Avengers gathered to try to "resurrect" Tony Stark. Tony had deliberately wiped his mind clean to prevent Norman Osborn from getting his hands on vital information that would put Stark's fellow superheroes in danger.
But Tony left behind instructions to allow his friends to "reboot" his mind - but the procedure was kinda silly. It involved wiring Tony to Captain America's shield and having Thor funnel a lightning bolt into it.
It was a great visual, but does it really make sense? I'm dubious.
In this issue, the team takes an even further step away from science - but I don't want to spoil the details here.
Despite these quibbles, I enjoyed this issue. The art is terrific, and the story continues to move toward Tony's return, which I'm certainly looking forward to.
I just wish we could get there with a little more tech and a lot less mumbo jumbo.
Grade: B
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