Iron Man Epic Collection

Genres: Action, Adventure, Pulp, Sci-Fi, Superhero
Publisher: Marvel

Vol 2: January 25, 2017
Tony Stark is back as the Invincible Iron Man! Stan Lee and Gene Colan’s complete run – a host of iconic Iron Man adventures, including one of Marvel’s first crossovers – is proudly presented in this Epic Collection. Brought before the United States Senate to divulge the secrets of Stark Enterprises, the stakes have never been higher for Tony Stark. But survival in the halls of government means risking the life of his friend Happy Hogan. Then, the Mandarin will test Iron Man’s mettle; executive privilege will do nothing to save Tony from Whiplash and the Titanium Man; and the ideologues at A.I.M. take us to the debut of Iron Man’s very own solo series!
COLLECTING: Vol. 2; Tales of Suspense (1959) #73-99; Iron Man & Sub-Mariner (1968) #1; Iron Man (1968) #1; material from Not Brand Echh (1967) #2.

Vol 3: April 17, 2019
Collects Iron Man (1968) #2-24.
Iron Man’s archnemesis, the Mandarin, has returned — and he’s pushing the Golden Avenger to the breaking point! First, the Mandarin pits Iron Man against the Incredible Hulk in a battle of the titans that only one will walk away from. Then he discovers Iron Man’s secret identity — and tears down Tony Stark! It’s an all-time Iron Man classic like no other! And there’s more where that came from, as Tony finds himself replaced by his own S.H.I.E.L.D. Life-Model Decoy. This doppelganger doesn’t just want to take Stark’s place — he wants to take his life! Plus: Thrill to clashes with the Controller, the Titanium Man and the Crimson Dynamo, an epic throwdown against the Sub-Mariner — and the first appearance of Madame Masque!

Vol 5: June 08, 2022
Tony Stark’s life takes a turn for the extraordinary when his ESP-empowered fiancée, Marianne Rodgers, is tormented by visions of Iron Man’s death. As if that wasn’t drama enough, the Stark Industries’ Board of Directors vies to force Tony from his company as protesters riot at the gates. Then, Iron Man goes cosmic with the first appearances of Thanos, Drax the Destroyer and Moondragon. Next, a gauntlet of classic villains—from the Mandarin to Whiplash—push our hero to his limits. It stands against the backdrop of an increasingly tense love triangle between Tony Stark, Pepper Potts and Happy Hogan. An Avenger vs. Avenger battle and Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith’s stunning retelling of Iron Man’s origin top off this epic era! COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 47-67

Vol 10: September 18, 2013
Things are looking grim for Tony Stark. A string of battles with Diablo, the Serpent Squad and AIM have worn him out – and when rival industrialist Obadiah Stane targets Stark International for a very hostile takeover, the urge to crawl back into the bottle becomes overwhelming. With Tony in no condition to defend his company, his most loyal friend must step up to bat. That’s right: Jim Rhodes takes over as Iron Man! But Rhodey had better figure out how to use Tony’s armor fast – because Stane, Magma, Thunderball, Firebrand and more aren’t going to give him time to learn the ropes! And while Rhodey endures his trial by fire, can Tony stop his self-destructive spiral before it’s too late? Guest-starring Captain America, Moon Knight, Black Panther, Machine Man and Nick Fury!
Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #158-177 and ANNUAL #5.

Vol 11: March 30, 2016
Is the world big enough for two Iron Men? While Tony Stark battles the bottle, James Rhodes soars to ever greater heights in the red and gold! He’ll test himself against deadly foes Radioactive Man and the Mandarin, then become a West Coast Avenger after proving his mettle alongside Marvel’s greatest heroes in the original Secret Wars! But Rhodey’s homecoming won’t be easy. On top of building his own rogues’ gallery- the Brothers Grimm, Vibro and the Termite- one of Rhodey’s biggest headaches is the armor itself!
COLLECTING: IRON MAN (1968) #178-195, IRON MAN ANNUAL #6-7 (IRON MAN EPIC COLLECTION VOL. 11).

Vol 12: January 21, 2015
Time for the Armored Avenger to start avenging! Tony Stark is back in the groove as Iron Man, from outer space to the ocean depths. But the new Stark Enterprises is on constant super-villain alert, under attack from familiar faces like Spymaster and new threats like the ethereal Ghost. And when Tony discovers that his technology has been stolen and abused, he declares war on anyone in armor! Iron Man’s new ruthless streak brings him into conflict with the U.S. government, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers. And as his actions grow ever more extreme, he must battle an old friend in a new guise – Steve Rogers, aka the Captain! By the time the dust settles on these Armor Wars, the world might need a new Iron Man!
Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #215-232 and ANNUAL #9.

Vol 14: March 13, 2019
Collects Iron Man (1968) #233-244; Iron Man: Crash Graphic Novel; Marvel Fanfare (1982) #22-23, 44.
The Ghost is back! As Tony Stark struggles with the ramifications of the Armor Wars, he must convince the world there’s a new Iron Man — and what better way to boost Shell-Head’s popularity than stopping a nuclear satellite from crashing to Earth! Spider-Man helps out against the Radioactive Man as Steve Rogers and Ant-Man drop by! But while an alien spreads horror in orbit, the Rhino wreaks havoc on Earth! Fearsome foes are lining up to take down Iron Man — but will Blacklash, Blizzard and Boomerang help him against the Ghost? And will the most dangerous threat of all be Grey Gargoyle, the Mandarin, Doctor Doom…or Tony’s new flame, Kathy Dare?! Plus: Iron Man stars in the world’s first computer-generated graphic novel!

Vol 15: January 24, 2018
Collects Iron Man (1968) #245-257, Annual #10-11 and material from Captain America Annual #9.
Iron Man and Doctor Doom face off in the future! The armored foes renew their rivalry in a future version of Camelot, where they must 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 deal with the return of Terminus! And don’t forget the Dreadnoughts, Madame Masque, the Hulk and…Santa Claus?!

Vol 17: April 08, 2020
Collects Iron Man (1968) #278-289, Iron Man Annual (1970) #12-13; material from Darkhawk Annual (1992) #1, Avengers West Coast Annual (1989) #7, Marvel Holiday Special (1991) #2.
The gunmetal-gray Avenger! Tony Stark’s health takes a turn for the worse thanks to the intergalactic Operation: Galactic Storm! Back home, the Masters of Silence are waiting – and to defeat them, Tony needs to build a new armor unlike any other! But with Justin Hammer gunning for him, will he live long enough to get used to it? Or will the suit be a better fit for James Rhodes? When Tony’s health finally gives out for good, Rhodey must face his destiny – as a War Machine! But which is worse: filling Iron Man’s boots or running Stark Enterprises? Guest-starring Darkhawk, the West Coast Avengers and a lineup of classic villains from Blizzard to Blacklash!

Vol 20: November 24, 2021
Collects Iron Man (1968) #310-318, War Machine (1994) #8-10, Force Works (1994) #6-7, Iron Man/Force Works Collectors’ Preview (1994) #1, material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #169-172.
Iron Man vs. War Machine! When Tony Stark tries to take back Jim Rhodes’ armor, the only winner in their fight is the one of Tony’s oldest enemies! As the Mandarin’s sinister plot unfolds, his deadly Avatars attack Iron Man’s team Force Works – and wielding the mystical Heart of Darkness, the villain unmasks Iron Man at long last! Can Iron Man, War Machine and Force Works stop his terrible crusade against technology? Then, Tony once again battles his inner demons before undertaking a fantastic voyage…inside Captain America’s body! And the Black Widow finds herself caught in the middle of an armored conflict between Iron Man, Crimson Dynamo and Titanium Man! But will Shell-head be melted by Slag?

Iron Man Epic Collection

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