Iron Man retitles to Iron Man: Director of SHIELD, although the numbering continues, starting at issue #15. These two issues mark the end of the Iron Man numbering that began in 2004 (ending in 2007).Ĭivil War changes the status quo for Tony Stark, the world’s new Top Cop. In addition to Civil War and the Iron Man tie-ins below, I recommend Civil War: Frontline, Iron Man/Captain America: Casualties of War, and Amazing Spider-Man for the full look at Tony Stark’s time in Civil War.Ĭivil War tie-in issues. Iron Man is one of the two most important players in Civil War, taking a stand against Captain America and company. The Knauff brothers take on post-Extremis Iron Man in their underrated time on the title. Miniseries that gives full attention to Iron Man’s rogues gallery. It’s one of my absolute favorite Iron Man storylines, and the basis of Iron Man in the MCU and the character as we tend to know him today. Warren Ellis and Adi Granov crafted “Extremis” with their opening 6 issues. Iron Man remains a major player in New Avengers throughout the 2000s, you can follow most easily with my Avengers collection guide. Iron Man disassembled during Avengers Disassembled.īreakout story arc following Avengers Disassembled. VI) Golden Avenger Shake Up – Disassembled & Extremis In my experience, these aren’t really hidden gems, but there are some interesting concepts at play, such as Tony Stark working as the United States Secretary of Defense (issues #73 to #78). Poorly collected, oft-overlooked Iron Man comics leading up to Avengers Disassembled. This is the Iron Man 1996 to 1998 series in Marvel Unlimited.Ĭollected omnibus by Kurt Busiek and Sean Chen. Mega Marvel event that sets the stage for… That said, Iron Man #305 features some sweet Hulkbuster action (technically begins in Iron Man #304). I’ll be skipping a big chunk of the 90’s Iron Man for a few reasons, namely I’m not as familiar with these comics and they lead to “ The Crossing ” which is an absolute mess of an Avengers crossover. Iron Man issues #278 and #279 are Avengers: Galactic Storm tie-ins, and then James Rhodes, as War Machine is featured during a trying time for Tony Stark. IV) The 90’s Were a Weird Time For All of Us / Hulkbuster Unfortunately, Marvel Unlimited’s West Coast library is extremely limited. Iron Man plays a prominent role with the West Coast Avengers, as you’ll see in this initial four issue miniseries (the title would launch again for a more sustained period in 1985). I’d also note that issue #197 is a Secret Wars II tie-in. If you’re looking to fill in Rhodey’s journey to Battleword during Secret Wars, that can be read really anytime between Iron Man #181 and Iron Man #190. This time period deals with Stark’s alcoholism in much greater detail, giving us both James Rhodes as Iron Man, and Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges’ villain from the first Iron Man movie ). Includes “Demon in a Bottle” (issues #120 to #128) as well as Doomquest (issues #149 to #150).ĭenny O’Neil (of Green Arrow / Green Lantern ‘Hard Travellin’ Heroes’, and Batman fame) wrote a sustained Invincible Iron Man. Marks the first complete run by David Michilinie, Bob Layton, and John Romita Jr. Issue #55 of Invincible Iron Man is notable for the first appearance of Thanos! 70’s conclude with Iron Man “Demon in a Bottle,” issues #120 to #128, which you’ll see included in the David Michilinie run on Iron Man below. Iron Man’s first solo title begins in 1968. II) Iron Man Enters the 70’s Through Demon in a Bottle Like best pals!Īs noted above, this continues Iron Man’s first run as a founding Avenger. If you’re jones-ing for Avengers specific reading, there’s always my Avengers guide for that.įrom Tales of Suspense #58 to #99 the title features Iron Man and Captain America in a shared book. Much like the Thor reading order, I will not be detailing every Avengers appearance. As you very well know, Iron Man will continue with the Avengers in and out throughout the next 50-plus years of Marvel continuity (and may he for 50 more!). This is Iron Man’s first run with the Avengers as a founding Avenger. Avengers #1 occurs after Tales of Suspense #44.
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