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05-09-2007, 11:30 AM

IRON FIST #5, out today, by Brube, Frac, Aja (can't really shorten that one), and the rest of the gang . . .

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Another good issue. We get our big action setpiece at the beginning and the set-up for next issue's at the end, and they're awesome, but the really cool thing about the issue is finally getting into the backstory of Orson Randall and the Seven Cities of Heaven.

Orson gives Danny a book made of the scales of Shou-Lao the Undying which contains all the kung fu secrets of all previous Iron Fists. He also tells the story of exactly why the Crane Mother would be so pissed at him. As it turns out, there's a kung fu tournament that the champions of the Seven Cities are expected to participate in. Orson declined to participate when it was his turn, so the rulers (gods?) of the Seven Cities sent the other six champions after him. He killed the Crane Mother's champion and escaped. So . . . that's why everyone's after him, that's why Davos is K'un-Zi's champion, and that's why we're in for lots of ENTER THE DRAGON action next arc.

All that and cameos from Luke, Misty, and Colleen.

1WEBHEAD

05-09-2007, 02:48 PM

Sigh...

What more is there to say about this book?

It has great art, story, pacing, characters, you name it!

5/5

Yep, it's that good....

Seriously....

Why are you still reading my post?

When you could be reading The Immortal Iron Fist?;)

rogerio

05-09-2007, 02:51 PM

All that and cameos from Luke, Misty, and Colleen.

awesome!!!
hey man...great avatar!!!:)

Young Avenger

05-09-2007, 03:14 PM

This is was awesome. I'm curious about the other champions. From what I got from the opening pages they are all called Iron Fist. I find that lame. I would think that a city would want to give their champion an unique title.

StoneGold

05-09-2007, 03:51 PM

Cloud

05-09-2007, 04:04 PM

Pretty awesome issue yet again. I'm really enjoying this story. Go team Iron Fist!

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05-09-2007, 05:14 PM

From what I got from the opening pages they are all called Iron Fist.I don't think so. The Jade Emperor refers to Orson as the Iron Fist, and the Crane Mother just refers to the rest as "immortal weapons."

ultramandingo

05-09-2007, 07:11 PM

...loved the rand deal about owning all that realastate so he could get around town easy . beats a fistmobile

The Iron Fist

05-09-2007, 07:34 PM

#5 was a solid issue!

Danny and Orson are fighting against the HYDRA soldiers and Orson goes of to find a book in one of the trains. That book was made by the scales of Shou-Lao the Undying, and the book contains all the kung-fu secrets of all the past Iron Fists. He gives the book to Danny and Orson tells Danny that he needs to learn all the moves to prepare for what's next. My guess it's to prepare for the martial arts tournament.

Orson reveals that the reason why the Crane Mother is after his is because he declined to participate in the martial arts tournament to defend K'un-Lun. Therefore, the Seven Cities sent the other six champions after him and Orson killed one of the Champions and escaped.

Steel Serpent prepares his army of assassins to take down Danny and Orson and once ready, heads to Rand Corp. Jeryn, who made a deal with Xao to sell tech to China in order to save his mother, called in none other that Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Collen Wing to help him out! That was a really cool scene.

With Danny and Orson coming back to Rand Corp., Danny states that he owns half the buildings in Manhattan, and therefore makes it alot easier for him to get around town from rooftop to rooftop as Iron Fist. Danny and Orson take the elevator up to Rand Corp, and when the doors open, Steel Serpent and his army are right there waiting to engage and fight Danny and Orson. It was one hell of a scene!

Overall this issue was another great read. The ending to this arc is sure to be fantastic, and I can't wait for #6. The art is once again amazing, and Brubaker and Fraction continue to do a great job on this book. And also, the action was really awesome!

9/10

The Iron Fist

05-09-2007, 07:50 PM

I don't think so. The Jade Emperor refers to Orson as the Iron Fist, and the Crane Mother just refers to the rest as "immortal weapons."

Yeah, and Orson refers to them as "Immortal Weapons" too.

We R. Venom

05-09-2007, 07:54 PM

Damn what a great book. I really can't get enough. Kung Fu action back in the Marvel Universe!

Kid Kamikaze10

05-09-2007, 08:24 PM

Damn what a great book. I really can't get enough. Kung Fu action back in the Marvel Universe!

Amen. This series is awesome in an Enter the Dragon kind of way.

red-handed

05-10-2007, 12:32 AM

i really loving this book
do you know if an ongoing series is gonna spin outta this

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05-10-2007, 06:12 AM

do you know if an ongoing series is gonna spin outta thisThis is an ongoing.

The Iron Fist

05-10-2007, 06:56 PM

Amen. This series is awesome in an Enter the Dragon kind of way.

That's exactly what I was thinkning. And with the martial arts tournament set for the next arc, it's sure to be off the hook. :cool:

i really loving this book
do you know if an ongoing series is gonna spin outta this

It already is an ongoing series, and Brubaker and Fraction have alot of good things instore for this series!

TransformersFan

05-10-2007, 07:01 PM

it's too bad that this is already at issue 5, because the only issues I can find are 3 and 4 and 5. I cant find 1 and 2 anywhere. Guess Ill wait until August for the trade.

The Iron Fist

05-10-2007, 07:03 PM

Young Avenger

05-10-2007, 08:23 PM

it's too bad that this is already at issue 5, because the only issues I can find are 3 and 4 and 5. I cant find 1 and 2 anywhere. Guess Ill wait until August for the trade.

Really? Marvel reprinted the first two issues.

astronato

05-10-2007, 09:18 PM

This is the best superhero comic on the shelves.

Wow. I was never an Iron Fist fan before issue one and I am just blown away at how good this is.

Its kung fu flicks meets steampunk and its just great.

mandog

05-10-2007, 09:45 PM

This book is great. Brubaker is too good. He is the best comics writer out there.

Adset

05-10-2007, 09:53 PM

Typically I like to disagree with the majority, but I just can't. Immortal Iron Fist #1 was one of the best 'whim' purchases I've made in years, and each issue has kicked far too much ass than should be allowed. It's amazing how a C-lister's book like Iron Fist can be so good, and Marvel's core books, like New Avengers or Amazing Spider-Man, suck out loud.

The Iron Fist

05-11-2007, 11:54 AM

Really? Marvel reprinted the first two issues.

Yeah, my shop still has both issues.

This is the best superhero comic on the shelves.

Wow. I was never an Iron Fist fan before issue one and I am just blown away at how good this is.

Its kung fu flicks meets steampunk and its just great.

That's how I see it too. After reading #5, the pacing of it was just like a martial arts movie. Action, plot movement, and just great characters.

Typically I like to disagree with the majority, but I just can't. Immortal Iron Fist #1 was one of the best 'whim' purchases I've made in years, and each issue has kicked far too much ass than should be allowed. It's amazing how a C-lister's book like Iron Fist can be so good, and Marvel's core books, like New Avengers or Amazing Spider-Man, suck out loud.

I agree. Like i've said many times, Immortal Iron Fist is one of Marvel's break out hits, and continues to be a great read. But as for New Avengers and AMS, both are also one of my favorite books. And plus, Iron Fist is on the New Avengers, which is also awesome. :D

1WEBHEAD

05-11-2007, 12:23 PM

I love how after every issue, I say "WOW! There's NO WAY Brubaker,Fracton, and Aja can top this issue!"

And every month, I'm proved wrong.

Every.

Single.

Time.

UniqueFrequency

05-11-2007, 10:54 PM

i'm pretty much enjoying the series, but i think i need to re-read this arc in one sitting. everytime i pick up an issue i feel like i'm getting 'this' issue, but my brain can't connect it with the rest of the issues. bleh

moebius

05-12-2007, 03:21 AM

So was anyone else surprised to see Luke Cage, Misty Knight, and Colleen Wing show up in this issue? I thought it was such an awesome moment! With Danny and Orson going up against Steel Serpent and his legion next issue, I hope they're there to help out.

I am, considering that Luke, Misty and Colleen are on different sides of the Registration issue and they aren't even speaking to one another in New Avengers.

Still, it's been a great arc. Not surprisingly great, because I trust Brubaker with street level heroes. I'd be interested in seeing how he and Fraction each contribute to the character, plot, etc.

I think it's a good bet that Orson will eat it next issue. Definitely getting an Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon vibe.

sgt pepper

05-12-2007, 07:54 AM

Dibs on Hydrogen Penis!

Because it's lighter than air?

Xanrn

05-12-2007, 10:43 AM

Yeah why are Luke, Misty and Colleen standing there like they are all in HfH...

Is this Arc pre-civil war or something?

Luke Cage could not be holding business meetings post-Civil War otherwise thoose men behind would be Cape Killers not Hydra Goons.

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05-12-2007, 11:13 AM

Yeah why are Luke, Misty and Colleen standing there like they are all in HfH...Because their friendship with Danny is more important than whatever disagreements they may have?

The Iron Fist

05-12-2007, 06:08 PM

I love how after every issue, I say "WOW! There's NO WAY Brubaker,Fracton, and Aja can top this issue!"

And every month, I'm proved wrong.

Every.

Single.

Time.

I agree. It's like I said, I find that the pacing of this book is very good. And keeps the story fresh with new things to look forward to and etc.

I am, considering that Luke, Misty and Colleen are on different sides of the Registration issue and they aren't even speaking to one another in New Avengers.

Still, it's been a great arc. Not surprisingly great, because I trust Brubaker with street level heroes. I'd be interested in seeing how he and Fraction each contribute to the character, plot, etc.

I talked with both Brubaker and Fraction and Bru told me how exactly both he and Matt work on each issue and story.

Other than the first couple of issues, Matt does most of the actual hands-on work on IF. We plot it together, and then Matt sends pages and I polish them or tweak stuff and rewrite stuff a bit. The most of the back and forth is in the plotting stage, which is extensive. I'm almost like a plot-overseer and script doctor on Iron Fist sometimes.

In the first issue, I wrote about half, and then we rewrote the entire book's narrative at the last minute, literally a day before press, because it was too much. That issue we divided up based on who wanted what. In issue two, I told Matt right off the bat that I was writing the John Severin scene. I gave him Russ Heath the next issue, so it balanced out.

I think it's a good bet that Orson will eat it next issue. Definitely getting an Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon vibe.

Considering that this arc is called "The Last Iron Fist Story", I think it could mean that Orson will die. Still though I hope not. He's grown to be an awesome character and I'd love to see more about him, the best idea for him, if he survives, would that he'd serve as a mentor to Danny from time to time.

Yeah why are Luke, Misty and Colleen standing there like they are all in HfH...

Is this Arc pre-civil war or something?

Luke Cage could not be holding business meetings post-Civil War otherwise thoose men behind would be Cape Killers not Hydra Goons.

Brubaker stated that this series took place two days after Civil War. But, that was when the first issue came out...As for Misty and Colleen not doing anything to Danny and Luke, Misty stated in Heroes for Hire, even though the team is supposed to be hunting unregistered heroes, she won't go after people like Cap and of course Iron Fist and Luke Cage. So that's why everything was fine between them.

Ares

05-13-2007, 06:41 PM

1WEBHEAD

05-13-2007, 07:00 PM

This book has everything going for it.

Good art, story, characters, a strong fan-support, writers, covers.

The only thing Iron Fist fans have to worry about is Marvel canceling the book because it makes everything else they put it look bad.;)

Seriously, I can't imagine anybody besides Brubaker and Fracton writing the book.

I'm thinking about looking into getting Iron Fist Essentials. Are they any good? Do they even exist?

rogerio

05-14-2007, 01:44 PM

Iron Fist keeps getting better and better. btw, I got my issue one director's cut yesterday. awesome issue with sketches and other stuffs..:)

comic_dad

05-14-2007, 02:04 PM

Great issue. One of the better titles out right now IMO. Plus it took a character I Didn't give a squat about and instantly made him one of my favorites. I like the whole Iron Fist legacy issue that is being introduced in the series. I think it adds a depth to the title of IF.

Hawkman

05-14-2007, 02:19 PM

This really is a great action book. The sequence with Danny kicking the Hydra thug through the subway train was one of the coolest, most unique action sequences I've seen in a comic in a long time. I'm not quite sure who it was on CBR that suggested I start picking this up, but whoever you were, thanks again. I'm loving this title.

The Iron Fist

05-14-2007, 06:11 PM

Once again, this series proves why it's my favorite ongoing right now. Brubaker and Fraction have done it again. And by that I mean writing another great issue. From the well done splash page and to the last page of the issue where Steel Serpent and his army confront Danny and Orson, this was another solid issue.

There's HUGE potential with the Immortal Weapons. And also that kung fu book that Orson gave to Danny. I loved the part where Danny said to Orson that he owns his own buildings, and therefore makes it easier for him to get around easier. Heh, Danny is thinking smart.

I can't wait to learn more about the "Immortal Weapons" in the next arc.

This book has everything going for it.

Good art, story, characters, a strong fan-support, writers, covers.

The only thing Iron Fist fans have to worry about is Marvel canceling the book because it makes everything else they put it look bad.;)

Seriously, I can't imagine anybody besides Brubaker and Fracton writing the book.

I'm thinking about looking into getting Iron Fist Essentials. Are they any good? Do they even exist?

Yes, there is an Iron Fist ESSENTIAL book. I have it myself and it has all the issues from his old series, as well as some things that have to do with what's going in his current ongoing series.

Iron Fist keeps getting better and better. btw, I got my issue one director's cut yesterday. awesome issue with sketches and other stuffs..:)

Yeah, the Director's Cut was really awesome. I love all the skecthes by Aja and how he commented on them.

Great issue. One of the better titles out right now IMO. Plus it took a character I Didn't give a squat about and instantly made him one of my favorites. I like the whole Iron Fist legacy issue that is being introduced in the series. I think it adds a depth to the title of IF.

I agree. Plus, it makes Iron Fist a legacy character now. Which Marvel rarley has.

This really is a great action book. The sequence with Danny kicking the Hydra thug through the subway train was one of the coolest, most unique action sequences I've seen in a comic in a long time. I'm not quite sure who it was on CBR that suggested I start picking this up, but whoever you were, thanks again. I'm loving this title.

Aja really depicts the action sequences with his art in a great way. He does that with every issue so far and it's awesome.

I think it was me that suggested you to pick up this book. :D

The Iron Fist

05-15-2007, 05:52 PM

Here's an awesome article for this series, it talks about how much of a hit it's been. Also in this article, there's some small talk about what happened in #5 of Immortal Iron Fist!

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=112555

1WEBHEAD

05-15-2007, 05:59 PM

Young Avenger

05-15-2007, 06:14 PM

Luke Cage looks like The Barracuda on that page

1WEBHEAD

05-15-2007, 06:19 PM

Luke Cage looks like The Barracuda on that page

I noticed that too.

http://www.x-men.pl/previews/barr01.jpg

UniqueFrequency

05-15-2007, 06:24 PM

not only that, but doesn't Misty look a little like Beyonce in Austin Powers?

1WEBHEAD

05-15-2007, 06:28 PM

not only that, but doesn't Misty look a little like Beyonce in Austin Powers?

Another reason why you should read this book!:D

UniqueFrequency

05-15-2007, 08:51 PM

Another reason why you should read this book!:D

haha i do read the book! and enjoy it!

rogerio

05-16-2007, 07:40 AM

I just can believe I will see The Daughters of Dragon in one of my favorite comics!!!:)

The Iron Fist

05-16-2007, 06:09 PM

Even though this interveiw is more about Daredevil, there is a amazing un colored page of Immortal Iron Fist #6. Aja kicks all kinds of butt. Luke, Misty and sword lady (I forgot who she was again) are going to OWN those HYDRA chumps.:

Enjoy! :) (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=112758)

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/Daredevil/TeamTalk/IRONFIST_006_006.jpg

That looks so awesome! Man Aja's art is just fantastic. I can't wait to seem them take on the Hydra soldiers at Rand Corp. Here's hoping Danny will run into them. Though, he'll be facing off against Steel Serpent and his legion with Orson.

I just can believe I will see The Daughters of Dragon in one of my favorite comics!!!:)

That it's really cool to see them there, I can't wait to see Danny's reaction. :D

mdg1

05-17-2007, 10:34 AM

sword lady (I forgot who she was again)

Colleen Wing.

ThunderKat

05-17-2007, 03:16 PM

This along with DC's The Spirit just put a smile on my face, so much fun to read. David Aja is one hell of a find, masterful talent.

I love the little kung fu flick nods.

Can't wait for #7 - a whole travel foreman issue! focusing on Wu Ao-Shi the pirate queen!!!

ThunderKat

05-17-2007, 06:45 PM

and of course that kick through the train!

Ares

05-17-2007, 07:23 PM

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/Daredevil/TeamTalk/IRONFIST_006_006.jpg

Colleen Wing reminds me of "The Bride" from Kill Bill. Awesome preview page, this series is just badass.

ThunderKat

05-18-2007, 01:52 PM

how are the daughters of the dragon with luke? aren't they "good" & luke "bad?"
wasn't it just a few issues ago danny & luke were lamenting the two girls joining up with the SHRA and leading H4H?

Xanrn

05-18-2007, 03:20 PM

Yep and so was Cage for that matter.

Xanrn

05-18-2007, 03:39 PM

Yep and so was Cage for that matter.

Also apparantly helping a non-regged Hero is a felony according to Sensational Spider-man Annual.

So thoose 2 could be arrested for standing there with Cage.

ThunderKat

05-18-2007, 05:03 PM

ahahahahaaa, as marvel gets better the continuity gets weaker...

Young Avenger

05-18-2007, 05:25 PM

how are the daughters of the dragon with luke? aren't they "good" & luke "bad?"
wasn't it just a few issues ago danny & luke were lamenting the two girls joining up with the SHRA and leading H4H?

It's simple. In H4H, Misty told Tony while she and her team believes in the SHRA they will not hunt down unregistered heroes. Misty and Collen have a long history will Luke and they won't stab him in the back over a stupid law.

The Iron Fist

05-18-2007, 06:52 PM

how are the daughters of the dragon with luke? aren't they "good" & luke "bad?"
wasn't it just a few issues ago danny & luke were lamenting the two girls joining up with the SHRA and leading H4H?

As Young Avenger explained, Misty stated that she wouldn't go after them. So that's why they're there. Their friendship remains strong, and it'll be cool to see Danny's reaction to seeing them there. As for continuity, Brubaker has said that this series takes place after Civil War. So, the continuity is there.

The Iron Fist

05-19-2007, 06:32 PM

"My name is Daniel Rand...and my arsenal of kung fu is rich and deep."

I just love when Danny says that as he's fighting the Hydra soldiers with his kung fu. :D