Iron Man volume 3 #7 discussion post (Live Kree or Die, part 1)

[elspethdixon]

Despite the comm's title, we've reached our first crossover event. So instead of the usual "one issue of each title" discussion post format, I'm going to go ahead and post all four parts three parts available via Marvel Digital of "Live Kree or Die" (AKA "The Carol Danvers alcoholism storyline") in order, which will involve doubling up on some titles. Think of it as making up for skipping the postings last week.

Iron Man #7 - Live Kree or Die: Bad Moon Rising



Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: Sean Chen

From their secret base on Earth's moon, the Kree Lunatic Legion plans to carry out their vengeance on Earth, unaware that they are merely pawns in the Kree Supreme Intelligence's master plan.

Meanwhile, on Earth, Tony attempts to reach out to Carol, who is struggling with her damaged powers and growing alcoholism. It doesn't go well.

Comments

[eruiel]

After that recitation of Carol's history I'm inclined to think she is suffering from situational depression. Her escapism seems like a perfectly natural reaction to her world falling completely apart. I can't even begin to comprehend the disparity between being filled with enough power to fly through space and living with a human parent you can't even emotionally connect with due to memory tampering. Though I imagine having that kind of power would emotionally distance a person from the rest of humanity even witouth the added benefit of mindfucking. Maybe we can thank Xavier for the fact that Carol is still somewhat functional?

Wow. Tony Stark you old smoothie. You have such a way with women!

Tony must be extremely disappointed that no one appreciates him attempting to be a supportive friend.

[marinarusalka]

I suspect you're right about Carol's depression. I think it's another thing that she and Tony have in common, and another reason why Tony was the first to recognize Carol's problem and to reach out to her. Honestly, after everything Carol's been through, I'm surprised she hasn't had a massive breakdown before this.

I do feel for Tony. His control-freak tendencies make him always try and fix every problem he sees, including the personal problems of people he cares about. Unfortunately, you can't engineer away depression or alcoholism or failed marriages. And we've already seen that Tony blames himself for Pepper and Happy's troubles, even though he was "dead" when most of it happened. I expect he'll blame himself for Carol too.