Iron Man in the spotlight

I talked today with Marvel Comics executive editor Tom Brevoort about all things Iron Man. May sees "Iron Man" the movie; it's also the month Marvel launches a second monthly Iron Man title, "The Invincible Iron Man."

I asked Brevoort whether, as a Marvel insider, he's gotten to see a rough cut of the movie or anything. He said he did get to visit the set about 18 months ago and talk to director Jon Favreau. But, he says, "I've only seen the same trailers and TV commercials that you have."

He sounds jazzed about the movie, though. "Certainly we're looking forward to it because it looks just astonishing," he says.