Tony Stark Meets His Replacement, Riri Williams, in "Invincible Iron Man" #12

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By CBR Staff

Published Aug 5, 2016

After months of anticipation, the current Iron Man finally comes face to face with Riri Williams.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for "Invincible Iron Man" #12, on sale now.

While Riri's mother is understandably worried about her daughter piloting a suit her daughter built and using it to fight crime, Stark understands where Riri is coming from. He recognizes her need to do good and use her skills to help people, as well as the fact that nothing will keep her from doing that. Their meeting ends on a quiet note, with Stark offering to take both Riri and her mother out to dinner.

But that's not where the issue ends; the final page features the return of Stark's surprising new ally, Victor Von Doom. The ex-Doctor Doom's arrival freaks out Mary Jane Watson and Maria Hill, but before either of them can really get a grip on the situation, Von Doom absconds with Tony to an unknown location. Considering Von Doom will himself get his own ongoing series and new armor as part of Marvel NOW! ("Infamous Iron Man"), could this be the start of setup for that upcoming title?

"Invincible Iron Man" #13 is expected to arrive in stores on September 7.