Invincible Iron Man by Matt Fraction

I've just finished reading four hardcover collections of Matt Fractions and Salvadore Larrocca's current Iron Man series. I think this is the only current Marvel title I am reading and the end is in sight for this one too when the creative team leave as part of the Marvel NOW strategy.

The hardcovers were vols 7,8 and 9 with Fear Itself slotting inbetween 8 and 9. Vol 8 featuring Doc Ock was poor but Fear Itself was an improvement. However, I really enjoyed Vol 9 "Demon" with Tony being manipulated by the Mandarin, Stane and Hammer. The story continues in Vol 10 but that hardcover hasn't been published yet.

Hector Umbra

Something a bit different. A 216 page graphic novel in the style of of Hellboy or Constantine by a German writer/arist Uli Osterle.

It was pretty cool. Some great visuals, dialogue and ideas.

A nice change of pace - but now back to the Iron Man hardcovers.