Marvel Masterworks Presents The Invincible Iron Man

Collects Iron Man (1968) #113-128; Marvel Premiere (1972) #44. Many have lent their talents to IRON MAN, but few — if any — have had a greater impact than the creative trio of David Michelinie, Bob Layton and John Romita Jr. has! They remade IRON MAN with new co-stars — including Jim Rhodes, the future War Machine — and new armors, but more important than anything else, a new and character-defining take on the man inside the armor. Their Tony Stark is a hero not because of the extent of his technological wizardry, but because of his perseverance in the face of his own personal failings. This beautifully restored Marvel Masterworks edition presents the beginning of the reinvention of a Marvel icon, culminating in the classic “Demon in a Bottle”!

Collects Tales of Suspense #51-65. See the return of Iron Man’s arch-nemesis, the Mandarin, and said vile villain’s origin. Then, witness the first appearance of the Avenger-to-be Hawkeye — but he’s teamed up with Black Widow against Iron Man! Plus, Iron Man must test his mettle against no less than Captain America and his own Iron Man armor.

Marvel's next big blockbuster, Iron Man, is to hit the cinemas in May 2008, this classic collection includes the origins of Iron Man's superheroic career by the world's most famous comic creative team of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. Iron Man is a super hero with a difference: he is without any natural super powers. Billionaire industrialist Tony Stark relies instead on his ultra high-tec armour to confront dangers to humanity.

Collecting Iron Man (1968) #82-94 and Annual #3-4. Tony Stark is one of the Marvel Universe’s most advanced minds and experienced inventors — but those talents are about to be turned against him, shaking him to his core! Looking to exploit Stark Industries tech, the Red Ghost kidnaps Tony. In the melee, Happy Hogan dons the Iron Man armor, but suffers severe injuries — leading to a dangerous procedure that will once again turn him into the monstrous Freak! Meanwhile, NYPD Detective Michael O’Brien begins an investigation aiming to nail Tony for the death of O’Brien’s brother, the Guardsman. Add to that the Blood Brothers, the Controller, the Melter, M.O.D.O.K. and a new incarnation of the Molecule Man — Iron Man must defend himself from threats from all corners before he loses everything!

Inventor, businessman, playboy... SUPER HERO! Gravely injured in combat, billionaire genius Tony Stark saved his own life by designing a life-sustaining shell - the high-tech protective covering that transformed him into the invincible Iron Man! Now, the world believes him to be Tony Stark's personal bodyguard. In this dual role, he faces both boardroom intrigue and super-powered menaces. A modern-day knight in shining armor, he fights injustice wherever it rears its ugly head! Collects Tales of Supsense (1959) #39-50.

It's time for an upgrade! Iron Man increases his armor's power as his title gains a powerful new writer: Bill Mantlo! Never before collected, Mantlo's run delved into Tony Stark's supporting cast, added a dose of industrial intrigue and brought back iconic adversaries. It begins with accusations of Stark Industries bribing U.S. senators, gets dangerous with the return of Ultimo and reaches a fever pitch when an all-new Guardsman comes calling! Then, in the lead-up to the blockbuster issue #100, Sunfire pits heat against iron in the prelude to the return of Tony's greatest foe...the Mandarin! Then, the mysterious Madame Masque and the Jack of Hearts enter the fray - and the volume wraps up with an out-of-this-world battle for Wundagore Mountain! COLLECTING: IRON MAN (1968) 95-112