If you’ve already read our in-depth feature on Joshua Williamson’s Iron Man, the conversation doesn’t stop there. On this week’s AIPT Comics Podcast, we’re running the full, uncut version of our interview with Williamson, pulled straight from the complete transcript behind the piece. It’s a deeper, looser, and more candid discussion that digs into his rare position straddling both Marvel and DC, why Iron Man was the one Marvel character he couldn’t pass up, and how revisiting Tony Stark’s origin reframed the entire run for him. The written feature is live now—but this is the long-form version for listeners who want every insight, tangent, and behind-the-scenes detail.

NEWS

1. Sal Buscema’s superpower was clarity
2. Marvel teases the end of the Ultimate Universe, and how it may be "Reborn"
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3. Supergirl goes global: DC unites 15 countries for a new anthology
4. Invincible takes over Image Comics: Season 4 sparks a multiverse-wide celebration
5. 'Head Lopper' returns: Andrew MacLean gears cult-favorite for a 10-year anniversary relaunch
6. 'Lost Fantasy' ignites a new era as 'Fireborn' launches April 2026
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8. Image Comics unveils a twisted new obsession as 'In Your Skin' blends Bollywood, body horror, and fame
9. 'Sex Criminals' is coming to Prime Video and it's about to break time (and TV)
10. SCOOP: Oni Press goes all-in at ComicsPRO with Archie, Matt Kindt, and a wave of 2026 exclusives

Our Top Books of the Week:

Dave:

1. Absolute Batman #16 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)
2. Spirit of the Shadows #1 (Nick Cagnetti)

Alex:​​

1. Absolute Flash #11 (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)
2. Malevolent #1 (Justin Jordan, John Bivens)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: Infernal Hulk #3 (Phillip K Johnson, Kev Walker)

Dave: Iron Man #1 (Josh Williamson, Carmen Carnero)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

• Alex: Magik and Colossus #1 (Ashley Allen, German Peralta), The Nice House by the Sea #7 (James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez Bueno)
• Dave: DC K.O.: Boss Battle #1 (Various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

• Dave: Batman #6 (Julian Totino Tedesco Card Stock Cover)
• Alex: Storm: Earths Mightiest Mutant #1 (Dike Ruan variant)

Interview: Joshua Williamson - Iron Man #1 out January 28th

1. You’ve spent years shaping the DC Universe—long runs, big swings, major characters. What did it feel like emotionally and creatively to finally step into a mainline Marvel ongoing like Iron Man, and did that change how you approached the book?
2. Carmen Carnero is bringing this story to life, and her work has such a strong sense of motion, emotion, and intensity. What did you see in her art that made her the right partner for this specific take on Iron Man?
3. Your tagline, “Tony Stark is the most dangerous weapon in the Marvel Universe,” is a loaded one. In your mind, what makes Tony more dangerous than gods, monsters, or cosmic tyrants?
4. The premise echoes Iron Man’s origin in a powerful way—“Tony built Tony in that cave. What if he had to go in again?” How did you think about revisiting that crucible without just retelling the origin story?
5. Madame Masque is positioned as a central force here, orchestrating the kidnapping of geniuses worldwide. She’s also currently making waves elsewhere in Marvel—especially in Venom. What drew you to her for this story, and how do you view her role in the larger Marvel landscape right now?