From the pages of the Immortal Iron Fist, the six other Immortal Weapons of the mystical cities finally get a chance to shine in their own spotlight.  This first issue chronicles the life and times of Fat Cobra.

Jason Aaron writes one hell of a good read.  Its narrative is smartly framed; a young man he commissioned to find out about his past reads Fat Cobra his recently completed official biography.  Cobra’s a fun character: he’s fat, but can move like a cheetah; eats like a cow, but gets all the girls.  Aaron shows his skill, combining hilarious and heartbreaking moments throughout this issue.  From tragedy to so-called triumph, Fat Cobra’s tale is interesting and just a blast to read.

 With a gallery of artists lending their talents, the different styles seamlessly blend together into one gorgeous book.  Fat Cobra is fleshed with more detail than before and given a wide range of emotions and expressions, bringing him to life.

The last few pages begin an ongoing story starring the Immortal Iron Fist.  It looks promising, but all we get right now is setup.

I hope the other Immortal Weapons stories are this good, because Fat Cobra rocks!

4.5 out of 5