Sanna’s art and Ian Herring’s colors give the book a stark contrast that makes the scary moments extra striking. It also gives the entire issue a What If.? vibe, as if this Darkhold issue could have happened with a sprinkling of a few different details. It’s a cool way to show how the original tale inspired the twists and turns while supplying a bit of nostalgia. They serve as chapter breaks and connect the disturbing twist on Iron Man’s origin in this story to the classic tale. North also uses panels from the original Iron Man comic origin comic Tales of Suspense #39 throughout the issue. I love how he’s in a tux inside the suit.
