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james7634's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Eh not for me. But happy to see the next iteration of Ironman. I loved the diversity and cool characters. Also happy to see Miles.
ericawrites's review
4.0
Pretty great in both establishing Riri and her Chicago setting. Ewing is very adapt at comic book writing.
doc_erinnicole's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Gah, I finished this awhile ago and apparently forgot to review. Such a good introduction to Riri Williams.
tailynnmaria's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emeelee's review
3.0
The plot itself is just so-so, but the writing is good and I like Riri's character. I especially liked the way the story approached PTSD and seeking help. As this was my first introduction to Ironheart, I think this volume could have used a little bit more background. For example, since Riri has a lab at MIT, I assumed she was college-aged-ish, or at least around 18 years old. Come to find out from the internet, she's supposed to be fifteen. Seems like an important fact to include.
Also, the last issue in this volume has Kamala Khan and Miles Morales cameos that I wasn't expecting!
Also, the last issue in this volume has Kamala Khan and Miles Morales cameos that I wasn't expecting!
lberestecki's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
renatasnacks's review
4.0
Whew! SOMETIMES I feel like prestigious non-comics writers aren't actually the best picks for superhero comics but Eve Ewing is a great fit for Riri and I loved this volume. As much as I previously enjoyed Riri's adventures with AI Tony, her new AI NATALIE is so funny and yet such a moving tribute to Riri's dead BFF ;_;
I missed whatever happened with her and the Champions--it's alluded to and I don't necessarily feel like I missed out on something--it's enough to know that right now Ironheart is on her own and (re-?)learning that she doesn't have to be (a classique lesson for a young superhero to learn). This is a great jumping-on point for this character.
I also love Eve Ewing to some extent writing what she knows--Chicago and academia.
The art is great too--Riri is so pretty but also young, and there are a lot of diverse faces/bodies shown here.
I missed whatever happened with her and the Champions--it's alluded to and I don't necessarily feel like I missed out on something--it's enough to know that right now Ironheart is on her own and (re-?)learning that she doesn't have to be (a classique lesson for a young superhero to learn). This is a great jumping-on point for this character.
I also love Eve Ewing to some extent writing what she knows--Chicago and academia.
The art is great too--Riri is so pretty but also young, and there are a lot of diverse faces/bodies shown here.
lcarslibrarian's review
4.0
I read this on recommendation that it would have lots of Star Trek jokes. I was not disappointed! Riri is great!
bookinitwithahtiya's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0