I like Layton's commissioned cover a lot--but perhaps the published cover displays Iron Man's new armor to fuller effect. (I can't imagine any other reason why Iron Man would fight the Iron-Monger with his back turned to him!)
Finally met Layton last weekend at a con we both exhibited at. It was interesting to see how many "recreations" of covers he had in his original art for sale.
I remember reading that series and the hype building for the new armor Stark was working on (and to debut in that #200 issue) only to have that red/white armor show up a few weeks early in West Coast Avengers #1 instead.
I like Layton's commissioned cover a lot--but perhaps the published cover displays Iron Man's new armor to fuller effect. (I can't imagine any other reason why Iron Man would fight the Iron-Monger with his back turned to him!)
ReplyDeleteFinally met Layton last weekend at a con we both exhibited at. It was interesting to see how many "recreations" of covers he had in his original art for sale.
ReplyDeleteI remember reading that series and the hype building for the new armor Stark was working on (and to debut in that #200 issue) only to have that red/white armor show up a few weeks early in West Coast Avengers #1 instead.
ReplyDeleteHey guys, thanks for the comments.
ReplyDeleteComicsfan, the only reason I could think was that the Iron Monger snuck up on him.
PJ, that's cool, thanks for sharing.
Matt P., it was a great build up and I always loved his Silver Centurion Armor, one of the big reasons I liked the WCA.