Orson Randall and The Green Mist of Death

[Sebastos]

February solicit for Immortal Iron Fist:

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/Feb08/IRONFISTMIST.jpg


THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST: ORSON RANDALL AND THE GREEN MIST OF DEATH
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art by MITCH BREITWEISER, CHRIS BRUNNER, RUSS HEATH & LEWIS LAROSA
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Mothers, lock up your daughters when we revisit the continuing adventures of that dashing rogue, Orson Randall, the Golden Age Iron Fist! The last time we flashed back to the life and times of Orson Randall, in the much fan-loved and critically acclaimed IMMORTAL IRON FIST ANNUAL, readers unlocked several secrets affecting Danny Rand, the Iron Fist of today. Now get ready for more! We promise you spine-tingling chills, ass-kicking action and pulp-fiction adventure like you’ve never seen, featuring gorgeous flashback art by Mitch Breitweiser, Chris Brunner, Russ Heath and Lewis LaRosa! Orson Randall goes head-to-head again and again versus none other than…the endlessly mystifying and unstoppably powerful Prince of Orphans! How will their battle through the ages echo in the life of Danny Rand?! You bet your kicked butt it has everything to do with the kung fu tournament of death unfolding in the pages of IMMORTAL IRON FIST!!
48 PGS./Rated T+…$3.99

This is going to be awesome, more Orson!

[1WEBHEAD]

All I know is that, Orson is the most badass mo-fo Marvel has.

[HotRod_Tim]

After reading the Immortal Iron Fist annual, I've been really excited to see more of Orson Randall's adventures. Hopefully we'll get to see more of his back-up crew also.

[Cayman]

This will be a must-buy, that's for sure.

[Deep_Sleeper]

NICE! Mitch Brettweiser drawing it = Bonus!

[Pixie_Solanas]

A MUST-BUY! More Orson, more me happy.

[Renzo]

This is gonna be sweeeeet.

[Jimmy Holograph]

While I would like Iron Fist to come out on time, this MORE than makes up for it. Cant go wrong with this one, no Chaykin (who ruined the Annual for me).

[Will.S]

Looks like a win/win issue for me.

BTW the green mist of death is really noxious gas from Fat Cobra.

[Sebastos]

While I would like Iron Fist to come out on time, this MORE than makes up for it. Cant go wrong with this one, no Chaykin (who ruined the Annual for me).

Yes, the team on this issue is fantastic. And this part of the solicit sounds great:


We promise you spine-tingling chills, ass-kicking action and pulp-fiction adventure like you’ve never seen

[Kefky]

More Fraction, more better.

[cap5]

i just orderd Immortial Iron fist vol 1

[Matt K]

i just ordered Immortal Iron fist vol 1

I got the first trade a few months ago and it was awesome. I can't wait for vol 2 to be solicited. Orson was great and so I can't wait for this to be included in the trade (hopefully vol 2).

[DouglasDanger]

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It seems the Prince of Orphans ID has been spoiled, right on here (http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.1942.Immortal_Iron_Fist%3A_Warriors%2 7_Ways)Marvel's website, of all places.

PRINCE OF ORPHANS
Another cipher, the enigmatic Prince seems to have a past with Lei Kung the Thunderer, Danny Rand's mentor, but he also shares his origins with another character. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazing_Man_(Centaur_Publications))

[HepOne]

It seems the Prince of Orphans ID has been spoiled, right on here (http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.1942.Immortal_Iron_Fist%3A_Warriors%2 7_Ways)Marvel's website, of all places.

PRINCE OF ORPHANS
Another cipher, the enigmatic Prince seems to have a past with Lei Kung the Thunderer, Danny Rand's mentor, but he also shares his origins with another character. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazing_Man_(Centaur_Publications))

It seems more like good detective work from you. I have never heard of this character, and looking at the age of the comic I dont think much people have.

[Expletive Deleted]

It seems the Prince of Orphans ID has been spoiled, right on here (http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.1942.Immortal_Iron_Fist%3A_Warriors%2 7_Ways)Marvel's website, of all places.To be fair, all Brubaker says is that he's "loosely based" on the original character. Identity-wise, I think things could still be somewhat up in the air.


"We agreed that one of the champions should be loosely based on the character that Iron Fist was inspired by according to his co-creator, [writer] Roy Thomas in early letters pages," chimes in Brubaker. "That became the Prince of Orphans."

[Jimmy Holograph]

When I first read the article I had the same thoughts about Amazing Man. But that doesn't discount Wendell Rand either (though I hope it isn't him)

[ultramandingo]

Cant go wrong with this one, no Chaykin (who ruined the Annual for me).

....... man - a Chaykin drawn team up with orson and DOMINIC FORTUNE !!!!! that would be so cool - plus the whole Schadenfreude fan boy thing!

[cap5]

Does anyone know when Vol 2 of Iron Fist is coming

[Expletive Deleted]

Does anyone know when Vol 2 of Iron Fist is comingIt hasn't been solicited, yet.

[twilight]

Sounds awesome.

Hows IIF doing sales wise?

-Twi

[Expletive Deleted]

Hows IIF doing sales wise?Well enough.

[twilight]

Well enough.

Good to hear.

It's the one book I can't wait to read when ever it comes out.

-Twi

[Pixie_Solanas]

Well enough.

Thank God for that.

[cap5]

I just read Immortal Iron fist the last iron fist story tpb
I thought it started slow at first then it got better in the latter issues
I didnt think it was great but I think i will get the later issues
so does it get better with each issue

[Pixie_Solanas]

I know it's a belabored point, but Immortal Iron Fist is the best comic book out right now - and I seriously worry about anyone who can't fully appreciate why it is so. I know, different strokes for different folks, but this book is what any great comic should be: excellent storyline, twists and unexpected turns that aren't contrived, memorable supporting characters, stunning art, a complete backstory and mythology, and no noticeable production lags. Hell, even the cover art is consistently great.

This is the holy grail of comic books, and I could only wish there were more like it that were as painstakingly crafted.

[NickThompson]

I hope that they do enough Orson stuff so that we can get a trade just of Orson, plus a trade of non-Rand/Orson Iron Fist stories. That'd be cool :)


(I'm not trade waiting as an aside, I double-dip for IF :) )