Laboring under the shadow of Fear Itself, perhaps the worst event yet from Marvel, what was once one of their better books is now unreadable. Three issues of Tony and the Dwarves with inane dwarf-speak is three issues to many. This is, at the moment, a very poorly written book. Evaluating any other aspect is irrelevant since the writing, dialogue and pacing are so badly done. I believe it is time to bid you adieu Iron Man. You were excellent for years, but there are better books to spend my money on now.