• News
  • Features
  • Video Games
    • Previews
    • PC
    • PS5
    • Xbox Series X/S
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox One
    • PS4
    • Android
    • iOS
    • Tabletop
  • Film
  • TV
  • Anime
  • Comics
    • BOOM! Studios
    • Dark Horse Comics
    • DC Comics
    • IDW Publishing
    • Image Comics
    • Indie Comics
    • Marvel Comics
    • Oni-Lion Forge
    • Valiant Comics
    • Vault Comics
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Interviews
    • BWT Recommends
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Support Us
But Why Tho?
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube Discord
Trending:
  • Features
    ezra bridger - But Why Tho

    Everything to Know About Ezra Bridger

    09/27/2023
    Castlevania Nocturne - But Why Tho (3)

    ‘Castelvania: Nocturne’ Premiere Promises Action And Emotion

    09/27/2023
    Logitech G Creator Series - But Why Tho (3)

    Logitech G Creator Series Puts Creators First

    09/21/2023
    Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth - But Why Tho

    Everything We Know About ‘Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth’

    09/20/2023

    Everything To Know About Kenjaku

    09/15/2023
  • Netflix
  • Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Star Wars
  • Fantastic Fest
But Why Tho?
Home » Comics » ADVANCE REVIEW: ‘Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon,’ Issue 1
Iron Fist Heart of the Dragon #1 - But Why Tho?

ADVANCE REVIEW: ‘Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon,’ Issue 1

Collier "CJ" JenningsBy Collier "CJ" Jennings01/18/20213 Mins Read
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon #1 is written by Larry Hama, illustrated by David Wachter, colored by Neeraj Menon, and lettered by VC’s Travis Lanham. It is published by Marvel Comics. Danny Rand, better known as the Immortal Iron Fist, tests out a teleportation device that can bring him to any of the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven. However, he soon discovers that an army of undead ninja-as well as mercenaries including Taskmaster and Lady Bullseye are killing the dragons that reside in the cities and stealing their hearts.

Hama is well known for writing the G.I. Joe comics, particularly the original run at Marvel. However, he began writing comics with an Iron Fist serial that introduced Colleen Wing and Shao-Lao the Undying—aka the dragon that granted Danny Rand the power of the Iron Fist. Needless to say, Hama’s body of work makes him a perfect fit for Iron Fist, as his script is packed full of the mysticism and martial arts that define the character. He also manages to incorporate modern elements, such as the Seven Heavenly Cities from The Immortal Iron Fist series and the newest Iron Fist Pei. Even Danny’s old friend and fellow Hero for Hire Luke Cage makes an appearance!

Where Hama’s script stumbles is in the dialogue. I know that a lot of comics back in the 70s and 80s utilized long and often portentous dialogue; Chris Claremont’s work is a particular example of this. However, nobody in the real world uses phrases like “fallacious honorific” or “Limburger-stuffed roadkill.” I had to suppress a laugh while reading some of the lines; however, Danny’s assistant Fooh has a rather hilarious turn of phrase on the old adage “when the crap hits the fan.”

Wachter’s art has a grit and style to it that reminds me of Frank Miller’s early work on Batman: Year One and Daredevil. His characters feel extremely detailed, such as the death’s head mask that Taskmaster wears and the rotting flesh of the ninja zombies. The action is also super hardcore, with Danny ripping off undead ninja’s extremities and using them as weapons and even using one’s head as a projectile. As befitting a martial arts story, many characters have their own unique fighting style, with Danny moving too fast for the eye to see and Pei using her small size to her advantage.

Rounding out the artistic team is Menon on colors. When Danny uses his Iron Fist, his hand seems to literally ignite, the golden energy slicing through the air with every move he makes. Danny is also wearing his classic green and yellow Iron Fist costume, which makes a striking contrast to the black robes the undead ninjas wear. The Under City, where Danny and Fooh travel to, has a reddish-orange palette that feels like the reader has literally been transported underground.

Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon #1 is a solid beginning to a new Iron Fist story, featuring all the mysticism and martial arts that are associated with the character. If you are a fan of Iron Fist or other martial arts heroes like Shang-Chi, you’ll definitely want to give this a read.

Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon #1 is available wherever comics are sold and through Comixology via our affiliate link.

Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon #1
4

TL;DR

Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon #1 is a solid beginning to a new Iron Fist story, featuring all the mysticism and martial arts that are associated with the character. If you are a fan of Iron Fist or other martial arts heroes like Shang-Chi, you’ll definitely want to give this a read.

  • Buy now via our ComiXology affiliate link
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Previous ArticleADVANCED REVIEW: “Maestro: War and Pax,” Issue #1
Next Article REVIEW: ‘Concrete Rose’ is Angie Thomas’s Best
Collier "CJ" Jennings
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)

Born and raised in Texas, Collier “CJ” Jennings was introduced to geekdom at an early age by his father, who showed him Ultraman and Star Trek: The Next Generation. On his thirteenth birthday, he received a copy of Giant Size X-Men #1 and dove head first into the realm of pop culture, never looking back. His hobbies include: writing screenplays and essays, watching movies and television, card games/RPG’s, and cooking. He currently resides in Seattle.

Related Posts

Avengers #5

REVIEW: ‘Avengers,’ Issue #5

09/27/2023
Power Girl #1

REVIEW: ‘Power Girl,’ Issue #1

09/26/2023

REVIEW: ‘Uncanny Spider-Man,’ Issue #1

09/20/2023
TRENDING POSTS
Mushoku Tensei Season 2 Episode 4 - But Why Tho (1) Anime

REVIEW: ‘Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation’ Season 2 Part 1

By Charles Hartford09/24/2023

Mushoku Tensei Season 2 Part 1 sees Rudeus struggle with personal problems as he is unexpectedly reunited with an old friend.

Destined With You Episodes 9-10 - But Why Tho TV

REVIEW: ‘Destined With You,’ Episodes 9-10

By Sarah Musnicky09/23/2023

Destined With You Episodes 9-10 goes backwards, retreading the hot/cold cycle that continues to plague the couple of the series.

Thousand-Year Blood War Episode 24 — But Why Tho Anime

REVIEW: ‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War’ Episode 24 — “Too Early to Win, Too Late to Know”

By Adrian Ruiz09/23/2023

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Episode 24 unveils shocking truths and intense battles, reigniting excitement in the series.

But Why Tho?
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
  • PRIVACY POLICY
Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small contribution.
Written Content is Copyright © 2023 But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.