Iron and the Maiden #1

In "The Hard Way," Iron finds himself caught between loyalty and betrayal when Big Daddy sends him, Sweet Joey, and Lester to collect a million-dollar gambling debt from John Chase. Tensions flare when Joey attempts to double-cross the crew, leading to chaos and a violent ambush that leaves Iron wounded. Dr. Lubicus steps in to tend to the injured, but with Joey already spinning a false story back to Big Daddy, the fallout is just beginning. The issue's striking visuals—penciled and inked by Francis Manapul on the cover and interior—combine with bold colors and tight lettering to set a gritty, high-stakes tone.