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|logo=Iron Man logo.png |
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|reprint=Various |
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|original=1985-1987 |
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|TFUKfirst=[[The Transformers issue 31|Issue 31]] (guest)<br>[[The Transformers issue 43|Issue 43]] (regular) |
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|TFUKfinal=[[The Transformers issue 152|Issue 152]]}} |
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'''When millionaire industrialist and inventor extraordinaire, Anthony Stark, dons a circuitised suit of red and white armour he becomes Iron Man, defender of the innocent and champion of justice.''' |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist. {{Marvel|Anthony_Stark_(Earth-616)|Iron Man}} is a creation of {{Marvel|Stan_Lee|Stan Lee,}} {{Marvel|Larry_Lieber|Larry Lieber,}} {{Marvel|Don_Heck|Don Heck,}} and {{Marvel|Jack_Kirby|Jack "King" Kirby.}} First appearing in {{Marvel|Tales_of_Suspense_Vol_1_39|''Tales of Suspense'' issue 39,}} Anthony "Tony" Stark was an arms developer forced to create a metal life support suit after becoming injured during a weapons demonstration in Vietnam. On his return to [[New York City]], he began to fight injustice in his double identity as the invincible '''[[Iron Man]]'''. He soon became the headliner for ''Tales of Suspense'', joined {{Marvel|Avengers_Vol_1_1|the Avengers}} as a founding member, and eventually got his {{Marvel|Iron_Man_Vol_1_1|own title}} in 1968. |
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Much like [[Spider-Man]], Iron Man's integration into ''[[The Transformers]]'' UK was rather unconventional. The first in-strip appearance of the armoured avenger was in the ''[[Machine Man (comic)|Machine Man]]'' story "[[If This Be Sanctuary?!]]", which introduced the all-new '''[[Iron Man 2020|Iron Man of 2020]]''' – the corrupt industrialist and mercenary Arno Stark, who had purchased the rights to the Iron Man name and armour after Tony Stark's demise. Arno served as an antagonistic force to [[Machine Man]] and the [[Midnight Wrecker]]s, proving a contrast to his heroic uncle (though over the years, the exact familial relationship between the two of them has varied). |
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After the end of the ''Machine Man'' serial, ''Iron Man'' took over the back-up strip slot in [[The Transformers issue 43|issue 43]], with that issue's Transformation page making clear that this was an adventure for Tony Stark, rather than Arno – or indeed [[James Rhodes|Jim Rhodes]], who was wearing the armour concurrently over in {{Marvel|Marvel_Super_Heroes_Secret_Wars_(UK)_Vol_1|''Secret Wars''.}} This reprinted the well-received duology by [[Roger McKenzie]] and [[Ken Steacy]] first published in {{Marvel|Marvel_Fanfare_Vol_1_22|''Marvel Fanfare'',}} showcased due to that mag's limited distribution in the UK, as explained in [[Soundwaves]] in [[The Transformers issue 49|issue 49]]. ''Iron Man''{{'}}s inclusion also demonstrated that TFUK's focus on science fiction and robots also extended to those in metal suits, showing an increasing flexibility in back-up strip choices. |
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==''Iron Man'' stories in TFUK== |
==''Iron Man'' stories in TFUK== |
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Revision as of 11:49, 18 February 2024
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| Reprint of | Various | |
| Original run | 1985-1987 | |
| First TFUK appearance | Issue 31 (guest) Issue 43 (regular) | |
| Final TFUK appearance | Issue 152 | |
When millionaire industrialist and inventor extraordinaire, Anthony Stark, dons a circuitised suit of red and white armour he becomes Iron Man, defender of the innocent and champion of justice.
History
Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist. Iron Man 
is a creation of Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck, and Jack "King" Kirby. First appearing in Tales of Suspense issue 39, Anthony "Tony" Stark was an arms developer forced to create a metal life support suit after becoming injured during a weapons demonstration in Vietnam. On his return to New York City, he began to fight injustice in his double identity as the invincible Iron Man. He soon became the headliner for Tales of Suspense, joined the Avengers as a founding member, and eventually got his own title in 1968.
Much like Spider-Man, Iron Man's integration into The Transformers UK was rather unconventional. The first in-strip appearance of the armoured avenger was in the Machine Man story "If This Be Sanctuary?!", which introduced the all-new Iron Man of 2020 – the corrupt industrialist and mercenary Arno Stark, who had purchased the rights to the Iron Man name and armour after Tony Stark's demise. Arno served as an antagonistic force to Machine Man and the Midnight Wreckers, proving a contrast to his heroic uncle (though over the years, the exact familial relationship between the two of them has varied).
After the end of the Machine Man serial, Iron Man took over the back-up strip slot in issue 43, with that issue's Transformation page making clear that this was an adventure for Tony Stark, rather than Arno – or indeed Jim Rhodes, who was wearing the armour concurrently over in Secret Wars. This reprinted the well-received duology by Roger McKenzie and Ken Steacy first published in Marvel Fanfare, showcased due to that mag's limited distribution in the UK, as explained in Soundwaves in issue 49. Iron Man's inclusion also demonstrated that TFUK's focus on science fiction and robots also extended to those in metal suits, showing an increasing flexibility in back-up strip choices.
Iron Man stories in TFUK
- Machine Man: "If This Be Sanctuary?!" / "Rime of the Ancient Wrecker!" / "Victory"
- Iron Man: "Night of the Octopus"
- Iron Man: "From the Ashes"
- The Iron Man of 2020: "Man of the Year"
- The Invincible Iron Man: "Deep Trouble!"
- The Invincible Iron Man: "Stratosfire!"
