Ironheart Eps 1-3: Why Marvel Fans Shouldn’t Skip This

This Comic COOKS

Jun 27, 2025•21 min•Season 6Ep. 23

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Episode description

Is Ironheart worth the wait? After five years in limbo, Marvel finally drops the long-delayed Ironheart series—and Vactor and Shoff are here with a spoiler-filled review of the first 3 episodes. From Riri Williams' emotional AI to Parker Robbins’ live-action debut as The Hood, we break down the themes, the visuals, and why this Disney+ show might be one of Marvel’s most underrated efforts yet.

We also discuss Mephisto theories, the show's connection to Wakanda Forever, and why fans should read Eve L. Ewing’s Ironheart comics. Plus: preschool Marvel shows, cinematic quality visuals, and what this means for the MCU’s future.

📚 Comics Mentioned:

Invincible Iron Man (Bendis)
Ironheart (Eve Ewing, 2018)
Champions (featuring Riri)

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