Astonishing Iceman #5

. Writer Steve Orlando has highlighted the characters trademark humor and aspects of his family relationships, but Astonishing Iceman #5 puts Bobby's altruistic nature on full display while showcasing a newfound fearlessness after the trauma of the Hellfire Gala. Read Full Review

Astonishing Iceman #5 ends as well as could be expected with energetic fights, an explosive end to the conflict, and a baffling new status quo for Iceman. It seems odd that Orlando would choose to grant Iceman a new power that mirrors one of the chief problems of the Krakoan era, but at least it's over. Read Full Review

Colleen St. Lucie

Dec 23, 2023

Actually a commendable ending to a series that was probably 2 issues to long.

Screaming Enigma

Dec 31, 2023

A really solid ending to a miniseries I wasn't feeling all that much in the beginning. Aside from Carratù's nice art, Orlando put together an entertaining and fairly well-written finale that handled its main character, Bobby, nicely. As a matter of fact, I think Orlando's writing of Bobby, as a character, has been a stronger aspect of this miniseries. I wouldn't be opposed to Orlando writing more of him in the future. My only hope would be that the story is a little more interesting the next time around.

Psycamorean

Jan 21, 2024

This miniseries has been a dud as far as I'm concerned. Steve Orlando just has trouble writing compelling characters. I think this was a very solid wrap up though, for a series not worth the read.

Kenjamin

Mar 24, 2024

Art: 3.5/5 Story 3/5 Total: 6.5/10

derbycomics

Dec 20, 2023

We wrap up Bobby Drake's mini-series with a whimper, not an icy blast. The issue suffers from predictable resolutions, uninspired action, and plot holes that could melt even the chilliest reader's enthusiasm. Bobby deserves better than the what he got in this series. His internal struggles are barely explored, his character development feels stagnant, and the allusion to his new resurrection power raises more questions than it answers. This was a forgettable finale to a series that started with promise but quickly failed to deliver. One of the book's saving grace is the great artwork by Vincenzo Carratù, who consistently made Bobby's powers look fantastic and this issue might have been the best visuals of the miniseries.

CrazyforRAMU

Jan 19, 2026

This series is destined to become one sentence buried in Bobby's Marvel Wiki page, and that's more than it deserves.