Man, #4 was soooo good. Every bit of it. I especially enjoyed the quasi-steampunk/pulp origin of Orson. I hope he doesn't die at the end of the arc. I'm afraid he will be used to open the idea of the Iron Fist Legacy to Danny and the reader, show some new uses for the chi, and then die in the big Steel Serpent/Hydra showdown so Danny can live.
He is a great character, and should stay around. The chemistry between him and Danny is great. And if he doesn't stay around, he needs to not die, but just wander off, so we can see more of him later. He is a very unique character, with the pulp soldier/martial artist hero thing. I just have this sense of dread that Orson will die. :-(
ok, the new preview pages from another multi-boarder blow this one out of the water.
Danny Rand goes by a few names. Hero For Hire, the Living Weapon and most recently New Avenger and fill-in Daredevil. However, he is best known as the immortal Iron Fist, and he is quickly realizing just how immortal the legacy of the Iron Fist really is.
During his tussle with international terrorist organization HYDRA, Danny has found a friend in Orson Randall, the last man to carry the mantle of Iron Fist before Rand. IMMORTAL IRON FIST has shown us that legacy of the Iron Fist goes way back. To be exact, there have been 66 Iron Fists to bear the power before Danny Rand. We have been shown bits and pieces of this long and detailed history, and editor Warren Simons says that we will see much more as the story continues. "Yeah, we're planning on peeling back the history of the mantle in layers throughout the first few arcs," says Simons. "As Danny learns about his own past, the reader will also be learning about the mantle of the Iron Fist, and what possessing these extraordinary powers has meant to these warriors. It's pretty brutal; it hasn't ended well for a lot of these guys, as we've hinted at throughout the first arc. K'un-Lun, for all its majesty, is a pretty tough place. Wu Ao-Shi, who we last saw kicking the living crap out of bloodthirsty pirates in issue # 2, will be the central focus in issue # 7. We're going to explore how our girl became 'the Pirate Queen of Pinghai Bay,' as Orson Randall refers to her in issue 4."
Despite this rich history, Iron Fist has been out of the spotlight of the Marvel Universe for some time. During the "Devil In Cell Block D" story arc in the pages of DAREDEVIL, Danny Rand traded in his slippers and sash for a billy club and horns, impersonating the Man Without Fear in Hell's Kitchen while Matt Murdock was incarcerated. Now back to being Iron Fist full time, Danny Rand is kung fu kicking evil in droves. Simons couldn't be happier. "I am extremely proud of the book, and think that Matt [Fraction] & Ed [Brubaker] have done a really wonderful job bringing some juice back to the character. I think it's a good read. And [David] Aja, Travel [Foreman], and Matt [Hollingsworth] have really packed as equal a punch with the art as the guys have with the scripts. Aja has just been ridiculously good. You see the thought and effort he puts into every panel. David never ever cuts a corner, and his pages are wonderful. And working with icons like John Severin and Russ Heath has been a real treat."
Completely back in the saddle, Rand is learning some new Iron Fist abilities from the mysterious Iron Fist Orson Randall [#65 if you're keeping score]. Abilities like the Hypnotic Fist are just the beginning, says Simons. "You'll have to wait and see, but I gotta say, how absolutely freaking cool was it to see Orson Randall channel his Iron Fist powers through a gun?"
There is some high-kicking action to come. With HYRDA problems and Davos the Steel Serpent, Danny Rand will have to fight them off while learning about his own history and the legacy of the Iron Fist. As a son of K'un L'un, Rand will find himself drawn back to the mystical city as the story continues. Simons tells us to brace ourselves. "Get ready for a massive combat tournament featuring the Immortal Warriors of the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven," he says. "To paraphrase the Beastie Boys, things are going to get very hectic very quickly for our boy Danny Rand."
Get karate chopped in IMMORTAL IRON FIST #5 by Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, and David Aja on sale May 2.
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #5
Written by ED BRUBAKER AND MATT FRACTION
Pencils by DAVID AJA & TRAVEL FOREMAN
Cover by DAVID AJA
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC- 4/19/07, On Sale- 5/09/07
I picked up Issue 1 on saturday. It was 32 flavors of awesome.
Man, talk about late to the party. Fortunately for you, ain't no party like an Immortal Iron Fist party, 'cause an Immortal Iron Fist party don't stop.
that seems like a pretty poser thing for luke cage to do
That may be, but who would dare call out someone with unbreakable skin? That, or wolverine is now licensed to pierce.
Also, who is the asian chick in that scene? I see an asian girl with a sword, and all i can think of is psylocke.
You mean Echo? The one who
Stabbedystabbed Doc Strange?
What? THAT'S Echo? Wait...so when does this take place? I think its after registration, so that means Echo is in japan - not to mention seriously fucked up. I'm a little confused on whats going on now. Oh well, she was only in like 2 panels and didn't say anything - I guess its not a big deal.
that seems like a pretty poser thing for luke cage to do
That may be, but who would dare call out someone with unbreakable skin? That, or wolverine is now licensed to pierce.
Also, who is the asian chick in that scene? I see an asian girl with a sword, and all i can think of is psylocke.
You mean Echo? The one who
Stabbedystabbed Doc Strange?
What? THAT'S Echo? Wait...so when does this take place? I think its after registration, so that means Echo is in japan - not to mention seriously fucked up. I'm a little confused on whats going on now. Oh well, she was only in like 2 panels and didn't say anything - I guess its not a big deal.
Basically
She had been taking out the Japanese Underworld under the Ronin Identity for a while, got the shit kicked out of her by Elektra and the Hand, was brainwashed, the Avengers came to rescue her and went to the Silver Samurai's house. That's where this issue picked up.
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that seems like a pretty poser thing for luke cage to do
That may be, but who would dare call out someone with unbreakable skin? That, or wolverine is now licensed to pierce.
Also, who is the asian chick in that scene? I see an asian girl with a sword, and all i can think of is psylocke.
You mean Echo? The one who
Stabbedystabbed Doc Strange?
What? THAT'S Echo? Wait...so when does this take place? I think its after registration, so that means Echo is in japan - not to mention seriously fucked up. I'm a little confused on whats going on now. Oh well, she was only in like 2 panels and didn't say anything - I guess its not a big deal.
Basically
She had been taking out the Japanese Underworld under the Ronin Identity for a while, got the shit kicked out of her by Elektra and the Hand, was brainwashed, the Avengers came to rescue her and went to the Silver Samurai's house. That's where this issue picked up.
...Dude, I'm talking about Immortal Iron Fist. Not New Avengers.
that seems like a pretty poser thing for luke cage to do
That may be, but who would dare call out someone with unbreakable skin? That, or wolverine is now licensed to pierce.
Also, who is the asian chick in that scene? I see an asian girl with a sword, and all i can think of is psylocke.
You mean Echo? The one who
Stabbedystabbed Doc Strange?
What? THAT'S Echo? Wait...so when does this take place? I think its after registration, so that means Echo is in japan - not to mention seriously fucked up. I'm a little confused on whats going on now. Oh well, she was only in like 2 panels and didn't say anything - I guess its not a big deal.
Basically
She had been taking out the Japanese Underworld under the Ronin Identity for a while, got the shit kicked out of her by Elektra and the Hand, was brainwashed, the Avengers came to rescue her and went to the Silver Samurai's house. That's where this issue picked up.
...Dude, I'm talking about Immortal Iron Fist. Not New Avengers.
D'oh. Wrong thread.
That's one of the Crow Mother's "daughters" Davos uses them for power.
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that seems like a pretty poser thing for luke cage to do
That may be, but who would dare call out someone with unbreakable skin? That, or wolverine is now licensed to pierce.
Also, who is the asian chick in that scene? I see an asian girl with a sword, and all i can think of is psylocke.
You mean Echo? The one who
Stabbedystabbed Doc Strange?
What? THAT'S Echo? Wait...so when does this take place? I think its after registration, so that means Echo is in japan - not to mention seriously fucked up. I'm a little confused on whats going on now. Oh well, she was only in like 2 panels and didn't say anything - I guess its not a big deal.
Basically
She had been taking out the Japanese Underworld under the Ronin Identity for a while, got the shit kicked out of her by Elektra and the Hand, was brainwashed, the Avengers came to rescue her and went to the Silver Samurai's house. That's where this issue picked up.
...Dude, I'm talking about Immortal Iron Fist. Not New Avengers.
D'oh. Wrong thread.
That's one of the Crow Mother's "daughters" Davos uses them for power.
nonono. I'm talking about this scene. The one you posted earlier
that seems like a pretty poser thing for luke cage to do
That may be, but who would dare call out someone with unbreakable skin? That, or wolverine is now licensed to pierce.
Also, who is the asian chick in that scene? I see an asian girl with a sword, and all i can think of is psylocke.
You mean Echo? The one who
Stabbedystabbed Doc Strange?
What? THAT'S Echo? Wait...so when does this take place? I think its after registration, so that means Echo is in japan - not to mention seriously fucked up. I'm a little confused on whats going on now. Oh well, she was only in like 2 panels and didn't say anything - I guess its not a big deal.
Basically
She had been taking out the Japanese Underworld under the Ronin Identity for a while, got the shit kicked out of her by Elektra and the Hand, was brainwashed, the Avengers came to rescue her and went to the Silver Samurai's house. That's where this issue picked up.
...Dude, I'm talking about Immortal Iron Fist. Not New Avengers.
D'oh. Wrong thread.
That's one of the Crow Mother's "daughters" Davos uses them for power.
nonono. I'm talking about this scene. The one you posted earlier
I am really afraid that Orson will die some time very soon though.
Orson will probably bite it next issue. I'd imagine he'll sacrifice himself fighting the Steel Serpent to buy Danny time to escape. It will be sad to see him go, since he turned out to be a really likable character.
Orson will probably bite it next issue. I'd imagine he'll sacrifice himself fighting the Steel Serpent to buy Danny time to escape. It will be sad to see him go, since he turned out to be a really likable character.
I'm really hoping they won't go in such an obvious direction. I mean, the old, "cool, grizzled mentor dies defending his young apprentice" shtick is a pretty old cliche. Of course, it seems like the logical direction for the plot to move in, but I like it when stories buck tradition.
Orson will probably bite it next issue. I'd imagine he'll sacrifice himself fighting the Steel Serpent to buy Danny time to escape. It will be sad to see him go, since he turned out to be a really likable character.
I'm really hoping they won't go in such an obvious direction. I mean, the old, "cool, grizzled mentor dies defending his young apprentice" shtick is a pretty old cliche. Of course, it seems like the logical direction for the plot to move in, but I like it when stories buck tradition.
I still think it would be awesome if Danny just hits a button in the elevator and the doors close and take him somewhere else in the city with a bed.
Yeah, I really hope he survives and does not pull a Kenobi. That would be very cliche. I hope he stays around the Marvel Universe for a long time. He really keeps the legacy thing going on, just being around. I have been wondering if the Iron Fists from the past might still be alive, maybe in K'un L'un or somewhere. Orson was born at the end of the 19th century, and he looks to only be about 40. If they don't die in combat, are Iron Fists Immortal?
The power is immortal. The wielder is not. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been a bunch of other Iron Fists.
Orson has to die. His use of the Iron Fist conflicts with Danny's. There's only supposed to be one champion of one of the Seven Cities at any one time. One of them cannot continue to live, and I doubt they are planning on killing Danny.
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He is a great character, and should stay around. The chemistry between him and Danny is great. And if he doesn't stay around, he needs to not die, but just wander off, so we can see more of him later. He is a very unique character, with the pulp soldier/martial artist hero thing. I just have this sense of dread that Orson will die. :-(
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Man, talk about late to the party. Fortunately for you, ain't no party like an Immortal Iron Fist party, 'cause an Immortal Iron Fist party don't stop.
Yes, bitches, I said that. :P
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The new issue was awesome.
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Wolverine?
That may be, but who would dare call out someone with unbreakable skin? That, or wolverine is now licensed to pierce.
Also, who is the asian chick in that scene? I see an asian girl with a sword, and all i can think of is psylocke.
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What? THAT'S Echo? Wait...so when does this take place? I think its after registration, so that means Echo is in japan - not to mention seriously fucked up. I'm a little confused on whats going on now. Oh well, she was only in like 2 panels and didn't say anything - I guess its not a big deal.
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...Dude, I'm talking about Immortal Iron Fist. Not New Avengers.
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That's one of the Crow Mother's "daughters" Davos uses them for power.
nonono. I'm talking about this scene. The one you posted earlier
who is THAT asian chick?
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*buzzer*
Danny and Luke mention registration in #2, I believe. If not, it's in #3.
It's post-Civil War.
I am really afraid that Orson will die some time very soon though.
I know, as if a bullet wasn't dangerous enough, now they're dragon bullets.
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I'm really hoping they won't go in such an obvious direction. I mean, the old, "cool, grizzled mentor dies defending his young apprentice" shtick is a pretty old cliche. Of course, it seems like the logical direction for the plot to move in, but I like it when stories buck tradition.
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I still think it would be awesome if Danny just hits a button in the elevator and the doors close and take him somewhere else in the city with a bed.
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Do you mean.... like.... Immortal Iron Fists?
Orson has to die. His use of the Iron Fist conflicts with Danny's. There's only supposed to be one champion of one of the Seven Cities at any one time. One of them cannot continue to live, and I doubt they are planning on killing Danny.
However #7's about the Pirate Queen Iron Fist who is most certainly dead, so take this as you will.