As with Cable, this seems to be another story-line that's 25 issues in the making. The difference is . . in my opinion, each issue of this story-line provides us with some pertinent information, and serves to progress the story ever closer to it's conclusion. Or . . if not a conclusion, at least an acceptable resolution. The only thing I don't get is these funky covers by Salvador Larroca. I mean, really? What's the point? They're 50/50 covers, so there's not an extra cost, but really? If someone has a choice between these 2 covers,
which one do you really think that they're going to buy? Duhh! And Patrick Zircher's looks so much better. Anyways, last issue Stephen Strange went into Tony's mind to see if he could help him get out. The trouble is . . Tony doesn't know who he is . . Tony, or Iron Man . . and Stephen has to convince him that all of this is happening in his head. By the end of the issue they seem to have made some progress, but they're just not quite there. Meanwhile, Pepper and Maria are in the Tornado shelter trying to protect Tony and Stephen as this is all sorted out. They don't really have much to talk about, so . . things come out. They end up telling each other that they've both slept with Tony. But really . . is it all that much of a surprise to either of them? I mean, they've got to know that there's others out there . . probably to numerous to count, that they don't even know about. At least this is 'the devil you know'. Anyways, they're trying to deal with that as the Ghost decides to make his move. He's figured out where they're hiding and he goes after them. He attacks Pepper first, but that's all just a diversion so he can then have Tony to himself. Unfortunately, Rhodey happens in about the same time and the Ghost shoots him. In Tony's mind, he and Stephen are trying to break through the final barrier. While in the 'real' world . . the Ghost is standing over both their bodies at the same time . . with no one there to stop him. It looks like this story may finally be concluded next issue. I think Matt Fraction is doing a terrific job here. Yes the story has taken forever, but . . most of what's happened has been important to the final event. Looking back now . . from here . . we can see how it all fits together. Plus we get important information and cool ideas presented to us every issue. It's been a great ride. On top of that, Salvador has continued to do a fantastic job with the art. I think it'll be interesting to see how things play out for Tony. I also noticed in the previews, it looks like Pepper may become a hero in her own right. I don't have all the details yet, but . . there appears to be a new hero by the name of Rescue on the horizon. Although we won't know more until May.
As with Cable, this seems to be another story-line that's 25 issues in the making. The difference is . . in my opinion, each issue of this story-line provides us with some pertinent information, and serves to progress the story ever closer to it's conclusion. Or . . if not a conclusion, at least an acceptable resolution. The only thing I don't get is these funky covers by Salvador Larroca. I mean, really? What's the point? They're 50/50 covers, so there's not an extra cost, but really? If someone has a choice between these 2 covers, 
which one do you really think that they're going to buy? Duhh! And Patrick Zircher's looks so much better. Anyways, last issue Stephen Strange went into Tony's mind to see if he could help him get out. The trouble is . . Tony doesn't know who he is . . Tony, or Iron Man . . and Stephen has to convince him that all of this is happening in his head. By the end of the issue they seem to have made some progress, but they're just not quite there. Meanwhile, Pepper and Maria are in the Tornado shelter trying to protect Tony and Stephen as this is all sorted out. They don't really have much to talk about, so . . things come out. They end up telling each other that they've both slept with Tony. But really . . is it all that much of a surprise to either of them? I mean, they've got to know that there's others out there . . probably to numerous to count, that they don't even know about. At least this is 'the devil you know'. Anyways, they're trying to deal with that as the Ghost decides to make his move. He's figured out where they're hiding and he goes after them. He attacks Pepper first, but that's all just a diversion so he can then have Tony to himself. Unfortunately, Rhodey happens in about the same time and the Ghost shoots him. In Tony's mind, he and Stephen are trying to break through the final barrier. While in the 'real' world . . the Ghost is standing over both their bodies at the same time . . with no one there to stop him. It looks like this story may finally be concluded next issue. I think Matt Fraction is doing a terrific job here. Yes the story has taken forever, but . . most of what's happened has been important to the final event. Looking back now . . from here . . we can see how it all fits together. Plus we get important information and cool ideas presented to us every issue. It's been a great ride. On top of that, Salvador has continued to do a fantastic job with the art. I think it'll be interesting to see how things play out for Tony. I also noticed in the previews, it looks like Pepper may become a hero in her own right. I don't have all the details yet, but . . there appears to be a new hero by the name of Rescue on the horizon. Although we won't know more until May.
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