Title - Industrial Revolution: Prologue

Issue - 6

Writer - Scott Lobdell

Art - Brett Booth

Summary:

In the aftermath of his castles destruction, Doom meditates in his secondary base. One of his war-bots informs him of events taking place in America. Doom observes a scene of massive destruction on Avengers Island in Manhattan. He becomes fascinated that such destructive force could have passed by him unnoticed. Tracking the source of the destruction he discovers the Hulk and his true identity, Bruce Banner. Doom recalls his time studying at university with Banner and others. Doom resolves to wait as he foresees a time when the destiny of all his old "friends" will crossover.

Comments:

This is one of the single best back up stories I've read. I totally dig the idea of Stark, Reed, Victor, and Banner having studied together. Doom's moment of realization when it's Bruce underneath the Hulk is priceless. It also has a rare moment of humanity for Doom as he simply says, "Bruce?" I rarely have seen Doom call anyone by their first name other than Boris, Reed, Sue, and perhaps a few others. The great shame of the matter is that Doom doesn't participate in this crossover with the Iron Man and Avengers title. Disappointing considering that from the prologue it appears that this is going to be about a unhappy reunion of the Atomic Knights of the Round Table. The fact that this prologue is coupled with the climax of the previous arc, and that it is excellent on its own,

Bottom Line: Buy It!

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