IRON MAN

Written by David Michelinie; Art by Dave Ross, Bob Layton; Cover by Bob Layton
David Michelinie and Bob Layton - two voices that defined Iron Man, whose two lengthy and distinct runs on the Armored Avenger's title have long been regarded as high-water marks - together again! Michelinie and Layton reunite - coming together with artist Dave Ross to tell the untold story of Iron Man's darkest and most dire hour. An untold story of the classic saga known as "Armor Wars II!" Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #258.1-258.4. 96 PGS.

Written by BOB LAYTON, DAVID MICHELINIE & JIM SHOOTER Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. & CARMINE INFANTINO Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
A defining tale of Tony Stark, Iron Man – and one of the greatest Marvel Comics stories ever told! Corporate connivances, murder charges, villains by the dozen — Iron Man faces his most untouchable foe in criminal industrialist Justin Hammer and his literal army of super villains! But can the Armored Avenger overcome an even more implacable personal demon, invulnerable to technology or wealth? Plus: Iron Man’s origin told in detail! A titanic battle with Namor, the Sub-Mariner! And a who’s who of Shell-head’s greatest foes! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) 120-128. 176 PGS. Rated Ages 9 +

Written by MIKE FRIEDRICH, LEN WEIN & BILL MANTLO with BARRY ALFONSO, TOM ORZECHOWSKI, ROGER SLIFER, STEVE GERBER, ARCHIE GOODWIN, JIM SHOOTER & GERRY CONWAY Penciled by GEORGE TUSKA, ARVELL JONES & HERB TRIMPE with CHIC STONE & SAL BUSCEMA Cover by RON WILSON
A feud of epic proportions has been growing among the world's super villains! The mysterious Black Lama is pitting villain against villain, and the prize is ultimate power. This feud sets the Mandarin against the Yellow Claw, M.O.D.O.K. against the Mad Thinker…and all of them against Iron Man! It's a saga like only Marvel makes them: the War of the Super Villains! This volume also boasts the towering threat of Ultimo and Iron Man's return to Vietnam to rescue a friend behind enemy lines. Meanwhile, NYPD Detective Michael O'Brien begins an investigation aiming to nail Tony Stark for the death of his brother, the Guardsman! Add to that the Blood Brothers, the Controller and a new incarnation of the Molecule Man, and Iron Man must defend himself from all comers — or he'll lose everything! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #68-91 and ANNUAL #3. 480 PGS. Rated Ages 9 +

Written by BILL MANTLO with GERRY CONWAY, HERB TRIMPE & ROGER STERN Penciled by GEORGE TUSKA & KEITH POLLARD with HERB TRIMPE, KEITH GIFFEN, CARMINE INFANTINO & JEFF ACLIN Cover by DAVE COCKRUM
Iron Man celebrates 100 issues in this epic Epic Collection! It’s time for an upgrade! Iron Man levels up his armor as his title gains a powerful new writer: Bill Mantlo. 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 fever pitch when an all-new Guardsman comes calling! Next, in the lead-up to issue #100, Sunfire pits heat against iron in the prelude to the Mandarin’s return – and then the mysterious Madame Masque and the Jack of Hearts enter the fray. And we wrap up with an out-of-this-world battle for Wundagore and a Jack of Hearts solo adventure! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #92-114 and ANNUAL (1970) #4 and MARVEL PREMIERE #44. 480 PGS. Rated Ages 9 +

Written by DAVID MICHELINIE & BOB LAYTON with BILL MANTLO, PETER PALMER, JIM SHOOTER & ROGER STERN Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR., BOB LAYTON & JERRY BINGHAM with JOHN BYRNE, CARMINE INFANTINO, SAL BUSCEMA & ALAN WEISS Cover by BOB LAYTON
The trio of Michelinie, Layton and Romita Jr. makes comics history in this iconic run! A new era begins for Iron Man – and for comics! Visionary creators Bob Layton, David Michelinie and John Romita Jr. launch a character-defining run that proves Tony Stark is far more than a technological genius. Stark’s true strength shines through perseverance in the face of personal demons and relentless enemies. This groundbreaking era also introduces a dynamic new cast – including Jim Rhodes, the future War Machine – and showcases bold new Iron Man armors. While the Michelinie/Layton/Romita Jr. collaboration reaches its emotional peak with “Demon in a Bottle,” the saga soars even further with epic clashes against Titanium Man, the All-Devourer and Madame Masque! Guest-starring the Hulk in a three-issue conflict between armor and raw power! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #115-139. 480 PGS. Rated Ages 9 +

Written by DAVID MICHELINIE, BOB LAYTON, DWAYNE MCDUFFIE, DANNY FINGEROTH, RANDALL FRENZ, ROY THOMAS, DANN THOMAS & MORE Penciled by PAUL SMITH, BOB LAYTON, HERB TRIMPE, GENE COLAN, JOHN ROMITA JR., RICH YANIZESKI, JIM VALENTINO, TOM MORGAN & MORE Cover by BOB LAYTON
Iron Man and Doctor Doom face off in the future! The armored foes renew their rivalry in a future version of Camelot, where they join a reborn Arthur and Merlin in battle against some very familiar faces! Then, Loki cultivates chaos as his Acts of Vengeance pit shell-head against the Wrecker and Chemistro! Inside the armor, Tony Stark continues to come to terms with his paralysis, and the Maggia makes its move — but what is its involvement with Hydra and A.I.M.? Plus: Iron Man and Crimson Dynamo see the world through each other’s eyes! Tony defends the surface when Atlantis attacks! Iron Man and Captain America join forces to face the return of Terminus! And don’t forget the Dreadnoughts, Madame Masque, the Hulk and…Santa Claus?! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #245-257 and ANNUAL #10-11, and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA ANNUAL #9. 472 PGS. Rated Ages 9 +

Written by LEN KAMINSKI, JAMES ROBINSON & MORE Penciled by TOM MORGAN, KEVIN HOPGOOD, GENE COLAN, COLIN MACNEIL & MORE Cover by KEVIN HOPGOOD
The modular armor and Hulkbuster debut in stories that inspired the ’90s animated series! Tony Stark is in big trouble – and we mean big – when the towering menace Ultimo returns! With Tony’s remote-piloted Iron Man destroyed, it falls on James Rhodes, A.K.A. War Machine, to take on Ultimo – along with an “Iron Legion” of surprising allies donning classic armors! When Tony at last returns to action, he has a new modular suit with some fresh tricks that makes him even more invincible than ever. And he’ll need it when some bad word on the street about his company leads Shell-head into conflict with Deathlok, Venom, the New Warriors and Thunderstrike! When the Hulk drops by, Tony will have to pull out all the stops. Get ready for Iron Man to go full Hulkbuster for the first time! What does it all mean for the future of Stark Enterprises? Plus: a suspenseful team-up with Captain America! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #298-309 and ANNUAL (1970) #15, and TALES OF SUSPENSE (1995) #1. 448 PGS. Rated Ages 9 +

Written by TERRY KAVANAGH, BOB HARRAS, BEN RAAB, DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by TOM MORGAN, HECTOR OLIVEIRA, JIM CHEUNG, YANCY LABAT, MIKE DEODATO JR., M.C. WYMAN, FRED HAYNES & MORE Cover by TOM MORGAN
Iron Man: murderer?! Kang the Conqueror weaves a complicated plot that pits the Avengers against Tony Stark! As figures from the future desperately try to warn the heroes, murders at the mansion shake the Avengers to their core. Meanwhile, Tony has begun having unexplained blackouts — and it’s possible he’s the killer! As threats mount and the mystery deepens, War Machine and Force Works become entangled, while Masque has an agenda of her own. But how do Gilgamesh, the Swordsman, the Anachronauts and the Priests of Pama fit in? Which former Avenger is Kang’s secret ally? And can Iron Man unravel what’s happening to him before he’s lost to the darkness forever? Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #319-324, AVENGERS (1963) #390-394, AVENGERS: THE CROSSING, FORCE WORKS #16-20 and WAR MACHINE (1994) #20-22. 512 PGS. Rated Ages 9 +

Written by TERRY KAVANAGH, DAN ABNETT, JAMES FELDER, BOB HARRAS, SCOTT LOBDELL & MARK WAID Penciled by JIM CHEUNG, HECTOR COLLAZO, DAVE HOOVER, MARC CAMPOS, JOE BENNETT, MIKE DEODATO JR., JOHN STATEMA, ADAM KUBERT & MORE Cover by JOE BENNETT
The most shocking Iron Man story ever told! With Iron Man revealed as a traitor in their midst, the Avengers turn to…a younger Tony Stark! But will Teen Tony join their cross-dimensional mission? And when Iron Man battles Iron Man, who will prove themselves invincible? Finding his way in the modern day, Teen Tony joins Captain America and Thor in battle with the Zodiac and faces a chilling encounter with Frostbite! But young love leads to a date with disaster – and when Tony’s cousin Morgan Stark sets his sights on all the Iron Man armors, War Machine lends a hand! Then, as if life hasn’t been tumultuous enough for Shellhead and the Avengers, it’s an end of an era when Onslaught rocks the Marvel Universe! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #325-332, WAR MACHINE (1994) #23, AVENGERS: TIMESLIDE, AVENGERS (1963) #395-396, AGE OF INNOCENCE: THE REBIRTH OF IRON MAN, ONSLAUGHT: MARVEL UNIVERSE and IRON MAN: THE LEGEND. 488 PGS. Rated Ages 9 +

Written by WARREN ELLIS & KIERON GILLEN Penciled by ADI GRANOV & GREG LAND Cover by ADI GRANOV
One of the most influential Iron Man stories ever told — and its thrilling sequel! A new era for Iron Man begins in the story that redefined the Armored Avenger for the 21st century! Even renowned futurist Tony Stark faces a struggle to stay ahead of the game in a landscape of terrifying new technologies that threaten to overwhelm a fragile mankind. What is Extremis? Who has unleashed it? What does its emergence portend for the world? And how will it change Iron Man’s life? And when Extremis resurfaces years later, Tony’s bid to put the genie back in the bottle takes him to New Camelot, where he clashes with the mech-knights of the Circle…to Colombia, where he battles familiar foes…and to Paris’ ancient catacombs, where absolute horror awaits! Collecting IRON MAN (2004) #1-6 and IRON MAN (2012) #1-5. 304 PGS. Rated Teen +

Written by Christos N. Gage & Various; Art by Roberto De La Torre & Various; Cover by Jim Cheung
As the man behind the mask, Tony Stark's life has hit rock bottom. His plans for the super hero Initiative have hit a tragic snag. His former flame, believed dead, is being manipulated by one of his deadliest enemies. Even to his strongest allies, Stark appears to be descending into a mental breakdown while everything around him swirls out of control. Now, with the lives of millions hanging in the balance, Iron Man must fight his way out of the darkness and prevent the Mandarin from releasing a plague that would change humanity as we know it! Plus: S.H.I.E.L.D. has a problem, and her name is Madame Hydra. The leader of the world's deadliest terror organization is also the lawful ruler of Wolverine's old stomping ground: the island nation of Madripoor. Unable to depose her openly, S.H.I.E.L.D. sends in its best man to secretly take her down. His name? Stark...Tony Stark. But with his Extremis powers blocked and his Iron Man armor hovering in orbit for emergencies only, can the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. survive against enemies like Bloodscream and Roughhouse, who've nearly killed Wolverine himself? Collecting IRON MAN #21-28 and IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. ANNUAL #1. 232 PGS.

Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
The Armored Avenger faces his worst nightmares! Tony Stark – billionaire industrialist, Invincible Iron Man and now director of S.H.I.E.L.D. – faces the most overwhelming challenge of his life. Ezekiel Stane – the son of Tony’s late business rival and archenemy Obadiah Stane – has set his sights, his genius and his considerable fortune on the task of destroying the Stark legacy. What’s worse, Ezekiel has obtained Iron Man technology, and he’s every bit Tony’s equal – except younger, faster, smarter…and immeasurably evil! Then, following the Skrulls’ Secret Invasion, Tony’s entire life has been torn apart. What could make Iron Man the world’s most wanted? Tony’s failing health has made the armor too complicated to pilot, and he has Maria Hill on his tail – not to mention his entire rogues’ gallery is after the billion-dollar bounty on his head! And things only get worse from there! Collecting INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2008) #1-19. 496 PGS. Rated Teen +

Written by MATT FRACTION & KELLY SUE DECONNICK with STAN LEE, LARRY LIEBER, BOB LAYTON & DAVID MICHELINIE Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA, JAMIE MCKELVIE, KANO, ANDREA MUTTI & JOHN ROMITA JR. with DON HECK & J.J. BIRCH Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca continue to restore the gleam to Iron Man! He’s outrun Norman Osborn and kept the database of superhuman secret identities safe and secure. But in doing so, Tony Stark has lost just about everything: his armor, his power – even his very mind. Now at his absolute lowest point, it will take Tony’s last reservoir of will – and allies including Thor, Captain America, War Machine and Black Widow – to keep him from losing it all! But there’s a competitor on the scene for Stark Resilient, Tony’s new company – a mother/daughter team with a familiar name and their own armor called Detroit Steel! They’ve started a deadly game of international intrigue that will bring one of Iron Man’s deadliest foes back into the fray, and Tony Stark will find out just what “resilient” really means! Collecting INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2008) #20-33, IRON MAN: REQUIEM, RESCUE #1 and FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2010 (IRON MAN/THOR). 488 PGS. Rated Teen +

Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA, CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO & MORE Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca’s blockbuster INVINCIBLE IRON MAN run continues! Witness the life and times of Iron Man – past, present and future…and as seen through the eyes of his greatest foe! To defeat the Mandarin, the Armored Avenger will have to soar to never-before-seen heights, and he’s not going alone. Three generations of Starks face their ultimate enemy, seventy-some years in the future – while in the present, Spider-Man joins Iron Man as he tries to fill in the blanks of his missing memory! Then, because it’s not enough to remake one world with free and limitless energy, Stark Resilient takes on the challenge of remaking another: Asgard! But when FEAR ITSELF grips Earth and the avatars of the Serpent go on the rampage, prepare to find out: How resilient is Resilient? How strong is iron? Before it’s all over, Tony’s darkest secret is leaked to the world! Collecting INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2008) #500.1, #501-509 and ANNUAL (2010) #1; FEAR ITSELF #7.3: IRON MAN; and material from INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2008) #500. 416 PGS. Rated Teen +

Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Concluding the acclaimed run by superstar creators Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca! His name is Tony, and he’s an alcoholic. Iron Man saw a city turned to stone and witnessed a war among gods. And when he thought the world was ending, he got drunk. Now, as life goes on, he’s a hero with a humble goal: to make things right, in both his business and his life. But the Mandarin and Ezekiel Stane have other plans, publicizing Tony’s struggle to stay sober while assembling a super-villain army to close in for the kill! Can he withstand this all-out assault, or will he again succumb to his demon? Then a new Iron Man explodes into action! But if Tony Stark isn’t Iron Man, who’s the guy in the suit? Meanwhile, the mole inside Stark Resilient stands revealed – and Tony and the Mandarin finally come face-to-face! Who lives? Who dies? And what is the future of Stark Resilient? Collecting INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2008) #510-527. 392 PGS. Rated Teen +