It's a light week for preview art due to the holidays, but when what little you get is from Pasqual Ferry, you won't be complaining. Check out 3 pages from Ultimate Iron Man 2 #2.

Nebula Award-winning author Orson Scott Card and superstar artist Pasqual Ferry continue the explosive, untold origin of Tony Stark in Ultimate Iron Man II #2. With Stark and childhood friend James Rhodes donning new armor to help the US government strike against a terrorist target, the two heroes find themselves attacked from all sides...and those closest to them may be in the greatest danger of all! Meanwhile, the vengeful Obadiah Stane makes his next move in his quest for revenge on Tony and his father Howard...with a shocking twist you never saw coming!

"If you're an Ultimates reader that ever wondered what events forged Tony's over-the-top personality, this installment of the Ultimate Iron Man series continues to uncover never-before-seen moments in the armored warrior's life," stated editor Bill Rosemann. "And as any fan of Ender's Game will tell you, Orson Scott Card is a writer who can deliver keen insight into the formative years of a troubled hero. Add on the unique and inspiring art of Pasqual Ferry and you have another example of the winning Ultimate formula that combines top talent with key characters to create modern storytelling at its best."

Critics and fans can't stop raving about Ultimate Iron Man II, with IGN.com declaring it "A Must Read...Ferry is the perfect artist for the Ultimate universe" and selecting the series for an Editor's Choice Award.

As their enemies put plans into motion that may spell the downfall for Howard Stark, the armored tag-team of Iron Man and War Machine must survive a type of enemy they've never faced before! What secret are the terrorists hiding? And just how far will Obadiah go for his revenge? Find out in Ultimate Iron Man II #2, from the acclaimed team of Orson Scott Card and Pasqual Ferry!

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ULTIMATE IRON MAN II #2 (of 4) (NOV072120)

Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD

Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY

Parental Advisory ...$2.99

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