The Irredeemable Ant-Man #9
In "Love's Lonely Embrace," the latest chapter of *The Irredeemable Ant-Man* #9, Eric (as the Slaying Mantis) clashes with Dragon Man alongside his new Damage Control allies, while Iron Man pushes Agent Carson to track down the missing Ant-Man armor. As Eric helps Monstro get a fake ID to comply with SHIELD's new registration law, he's forced to confront a personal moment when Abbie tells him she has a son—leading to an abrupt and emotional breakup. Meanwhile, Eric and the Black Fox unwind with a casual game of Wii. Written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated by Phil Hester, with inks by Ande Parks, colors by Bill Crabtree, and lettering by Virtual Calligraphy and Rus Wooton, the cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks captures the issue’s mix of tension and quiet intimacy.
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Eric, as the Slaying Mantis, goes into battle with his new Damage Control buddies against Dragon Man. Iron Man tasks Agent Carson with renewing his search for Eric and the stolen Ant-Man armor. Eric gets Monstro a fake ID and the two use their bogus credentials to register with SHIELD as required by the new law. Abbie decides the time is right in their relationship to reveal to Eric that she has a son but, true to form, he freaks and breaks up with her. Eric and the Black Fox play Wii.
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