Invincible Iron Man #3

Review: This issue is actually pretty cool: all of Tony's most obnoxious qualities have been sloughed off in the interests of making the plot move smoothly. We've also got Pepper Potts as possibly the most likable character in the series thus far (not counting the Thing) and the introduction of two promising villains. And the FF's guest appearance makes perfect sense though Johnny and Sue don't have very much to do. Reed is reasonable and Benjy is Benjy, in a bit that makes him seem almost identical to the one from the familiar 616 world. This series might actually improve as Lee and Lobdell get the hang of it. And it's been a while since we've seen the absurdly inflated Hulk.
Big Question: Why does Madame Hydra look like a guy who has been punched in the face a lot? Really, Steranko's Madame was one of the hottest babes in Marvel History but this one looks like Roy Scheider on a bad day/in ALL THAT JAZZ.

Comments: First appearance of the new Fantastic Four in this title. First appearance of Whirlwind. First appearance/origin of the Living Laser.