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briqhtkit's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
disneywitch22's review against another edition
5.0
Iron Man is my favorite superhero! So hearing that Tony Stark is no longer Iron Man but a girl was taking his place made me really excited. Reading these comics absolutely did not disappointed me at all. I love RiRi. She's a spit fire and is so strong. I love where the story is going and maybe get more into the details on what really happen to Tony and Rhodey.
murderbot42's review
5.0
Oh shiz, oh shiz, oh shiz!!!
This is THE Marvel comic you have been waiting for!
Action! Adventure! High-flying hijinks! Cutesy teenage super genius! Heart-pounding family dysfunction! All the things you want in an Iron Man comic, but this is not the Iron Man you know!
This is Ironheart!
But seriously, though. If you haven't picked up this comic yet, what are you waiting for?!!? Go get it now! It's a super fun, super well-written new character and how often does one of those come around in the comic book industry? The last time I can remember a new character appearing with such a splash was Ms. Marvel.
Yes, I did evoke MM. It is THAT good.
So seriously, go out and get yourself a copy because if you are a fan of comics at all, You Should Be Reading This!!!
This is THE Marvel comic you have been waiting for!
Action! Adventure! High-flying hijinks! Cutesy teenage super genius! Heart-pounding family dysfunction! All the things you want in an Iron Man comic, but this is not the Iron Man you know!
This is Ironheart!
But seriously, though. If you haven't picked up this comic yet, what are you waiting for?!!? Go get it now! It's a super fun, super well-written new character and how often does one of those come around in the comic book industry? The last time I can remember a new character appearing with such a splash was Ms. Marvel.
Yes, I did evoke MM. It is THAT good.
So seriously, go out and get yourself a copy because if you are a fan of comics at all, You Should Be Reading This!!!
liana's review
5.0
I love Iron Man. His was one of the very first superhero movies I ever watched and, ever since then, I hold him very close to my heart. So, naturally, when I found out that a girl – a smart as hell, black girl nonetheless – would be the next Iron Man I was over the moon.
Riri is every bit the superhero I deserve; she is smart, hard-working, funny, and above all a reflection of comic book geeks. And what I mean by that is that, in her, we finally see a piece of the diversity we deserve to see in the comic book world. People of colour, lgbt+ people, disabled or mentally ill people, make up a huge percentage of comic book readers; and we all deserve to see ourselves in the pages and heroes we so dearly love. And making the new Iron Man, one of the most well-known Marvel characters, a black girl is a step towards the right direction.
As for the comic book itself? It was a very entertaining read. With cameos from some beloved characters – including Pepper and Tony – and a fun storyline that kept me turning the pages, Ironheart was a very solid beginning. Perhaps one of the most powerful sequences in this volume – or any recently published comic book – was the one where Riri called out S.H.I.E.L.D and its abuse of power; she honestly had me shaking. Seeing such a young girl standing up to systematic abuse of power and highlighting the importance of critical thinking was a very powerful moment, and I’m glad it was included.
Riri is every bit the superhero I deserve; she is smart, hard-working, funny, and above all a reflection of comic book geeks. And what I mean by that is that, in her, we finally see a piece of the diversity we deserve to see in the comic book world. People of colour, lgbt+ people, disabled or mentally ill people, make up a huge percentage of comic book readers; and we all deserve to see ourselves in the pages and heroes we so dearly love. And making the new Iron Man, one of the most well-known Marvel characters, a black girl is a step towards the right direction.
As for the comic book itself? It was a very entertaining read. With cameos from some beloved characters – including Pepper and Tony – and a fun storyline that kept me turning the pages, Ironheart was a very solid beginning. Perhaps one of the most powerful sequences in this volume – or any recently published comic book – was the one where Riri called out S.H.I.E.L.D and its abuse of power; she honestly had me shaking. Seeing such a young girl standing up to systematic abuse of power and highlighting the importance of critical thinking was a very powerful moment, and I’m glad it was included.
anniekslibrary's review
4.0
I enjoyed this so much!! Riri is definitely one of my new favorite superheroes!
sageorion's review
5.0
literally giggling at my desk while reading this. it's been so long since I read some Bendis and I forgot how much he makes me smile.
weekendreader_'s review
5.0
Riri Williams is a super heroine in training. I was skeptical picking this graphic novel up because I'm not really interested in Tony Stark but thankfully he was not that central. While I don't love the inner city trope and Tony with his vast wealth to swoop in and save the day, I do love the story line of strong family connections in the midst of chaos and loss. Riri is resilient and angry. She is determined and smart with limited resources, which means she is hella smart. I loved the exchange when she was deciding her name she didn't want to be called Iron Girl (get out of here). She is going to be a good variant and I hope we see less of Tony and more of Pepper. Pick this one up.
I hate they made her armor form fitting (she's a kid). Oye.
Trigger Warnings
Gun violence
I hate they made her armor form fitting (she's a kid). Oye.
Trigger Warnings
Gun violence
opossumface's review
4.0
Nothing ground-breaking (hard to be when you're character is based on taking up the mantle of another long-established character), but it's sweet. Riri is a 15-year-old supergenius, and she can be a little cold towards her family as teenagers and supergeniuses are often portrayed, but she never comes off as a total jerk and it's part of her arc, which is a plus for me. It's a pretty typical superhero origin story (think Sam Raimi's first Spider-Man), but I'm a fan of Bendis's writing, and he continues to deliver on dialogue here. Favorite moment: Riri's interaction with Sharon Carter. Though not an #ownvoices team, it's nice to have the representation of a lead Black girl that doesn't fall completely into stereotypes.