‹ Ironheart: Bad Chemistry › One-Shot Sends Shockwaves Through Riri Williams’ World with the Return of a Nemesis
This April, John Jennings and Jethro Morales deliver an all-new Ironheart solo adventure in ‹ Ironheart: Bad Chemistry, › featuring the return of the hero’s new archenemy, Khem.
Breakout young hero Riri Williams armors up and takes center stage this April in IRONHEART: BAD CHEMISTRY, a new one-shot by Hugo-and Eisner-winning writer John Jennings and all-star artist Jethro Morales. Ironheart’s latest solo story will reintroduce KHEM, a deadly new villain Jennings co-created with artist Paris Alleyne in 2023’s FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: MARVEL’S VOICES #1.
Kicking off when Khem steals a legendary Marvel artifact to upgrade her already formidable alchemy-based powers, this thrilling rematch will shed light on Khem’s origin and cement her as Riri’s fiercest adversary.
Packed with all the elements that have made Riri Williams such a unique addition to the Marvel mythos from her genius inventor skills to her strong connection to the Windy City, this exciting and new reader-friendly IRONHEART saga arrives just ahead of the debut of Marvel Television’s Ironheart, coming to Disney+ this June.
A NEMESIS RETURNS SENDING SHOCKWAVES THROUGH RIRI’S WORLD!
She’s already attacked Chicago once and made off with a valuable artifact from the DuSable Black History Museum. Now the alchemical transformer Khem is back for another bite of Ironheart’s city – and this time, she’s not alone. What is Khem’s connection to a classic Iron Man villain – and can Riri stop her before all of Chicago burns? It’s an action-packed flurry of blows in the Windy City!
« When Marvel asked me to revisit working on Ironheart and expanding her rivalry with Khem, I was overjoyed! » Jennings said. « I got a chance to revisit their conflict and really explore Khem’s background and motivations. I had a blast working on this book with such amazing talent and I hope the fans enjoy the ride! »
IRONHEART: BAD CHEMISTRY #1
Written by JOHN JENNINGS
Art by JETHRO MORALES
Cover by EDER MESSIAS
Variant Cover by GODTAIL
Variant Cover by PARIS ALLEYNE
On Sale 4/2
Ironheart: Bad Chemistry #1
(W) John Jennings (A) Jethro Morales
(C) Andrew Dalhouse (L) Ariana Maher
(CA) Eder Messias (VCA) Mateus Manhanini, Paris Alleyne
RATED T+
In Shops: Apr 02, 2025
SRP: $4.99A NEMESIS RETURNS SENDING SHOCKWAVES THROUGH RIRI’S WORLD!
She’s already attacked Chicago once and made off with a valuable artifact from the DuSable Black History Museum. Now the alchemical transformer KHEM is back for another bite of Ironheart’s city – and this time, she’s not alone. What is Khem’s connection to a classic Iron Man villain – and can Riri stop her before all of Chicago burns? Hugo-and Eisner-winning writer John Jennings teams up with all-star artist Jethro Morales for an action-packed flurry of blows in the Windy City!
Gros bof. John Jennings écrit un one-shot pas mauvais, pas maladroit en soi, mais qui en soi ne m’a pas intéressé. On y voit Riri affronter la voleuse Khem, qui vole un artefact puis s’enfuit. Riri mène l’enquête pour découvrir l’origine de Khem, ses relations familiales compliquées, et l’on apprend que Khem est alliée avec le Contrôleur. Finalement, ça se bagarre, les proches de Khem s’impliquent, le Contrôleur est vaincu, Riri gagne mais les super-vilains s’enfuient. Khem prend le « contrôle » du Contrôleur, et veut désormais tuer Ironheart, mais aussi son père et son oncle (à elle), alors que Riri est satisfaite d’avoir aidé en comprenant la logique familiale adverse.
Gros bof, oui. John Jennings n’écrit rien de mauvais, mais rien de bon non plus. Ca retombe vite à plat, le début In Media Res est maladroit en soi, et les thèmes sont un peu lourds. En fait, je crois que Marvel ne sait pas ce qu’ils veulent raconter actuellement avec Riri, et ça se voit, et c’est gênant. Jethro Morales livre des dessins corrects, sans emballer mais sans fauter.
Un numéro oubliable, notamment car Marvel ne sait clairement pas quoi faire avec Ironheart.