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Armor Wars
"Armor Wars" is a seven-issue Iron Man story arc written by David Michelinie and Bob Layton with art by Mark D. Bright, Barry Windsor-Smith, and Layton, and published by Marvel Comics. The arc first appeared in ''Iron Man'' #225–232. Publication history While "Armor Wars" is the popular name for the storyline, the name of the trade paperback collection, and the name used in-universe to refer to the corresponding fictional events (in ''Captain America'' #401, for example), the story was originally referred to as "Stark Wars" within the issues themselves. The name "Armor Wars" stems from the full-page advertisements in other Marvel titles reading: "TIME FOR THE AVENGER TO START AVENGING. THE ARMOR WAR BEGINS IN IRON MAN #225." The storyline ran through ''Iron Man'' #225 (December 1987) to #231 (June 1988), plotted by David Michelinie and Bob Layton with art by Mark Bright and Layton, though much of the groundwork for the story occurred during Iron Man #219-224. Iron Man encou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Man (comic Book)
''Iron Man'' is a comic book series featuring the character Iron Man and published by Marvel Comics. It debuted in 1968. Publication history Volume 1 The character made his first appearance in ''Tales of Suspense'' #39 (cover dated March 1963). After issue #99 (March 1968), the ''Tales of Suspense'' series was renamed ''Captain America (comic book), Captain America''. An Iron Man story appeared in the One-shot (comics), one-shot issue ''Iron Man and Sub-Mariner'' #1 (April 1968), before the "Golden Avenger" made his solo debut with ''Iron Man'' #1 (May 1968). The series' Indicia (publishing), indicia gives its copyright title as ''Iron Man'', while the trademarked cover logo of most issues is ''The Invincible Iron Man''. Artist George Tuska began a decade-long association with the character with ''Iron Man'' #5 (Sept. 1968). Writer Mike Friedrich and artist Jim Starlin's brief collaboration on the ''Iron Man'' series introduced Mentor (A'lars), Mentor, Drax the Destroyer, Drax, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Man's Armor
Iron Man's armor is a fictional powered exoskeleton appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is built and worn by billionaire Tony Stark when he assumes the identity of the superhero Iron Man. The first armor was created in-story by Stark and Ho Yinsen, and was designed by artist Jack Kirby, first appearing in '' Tales of Suspense'' #39 (March 1963). In the fictional multiverse, the appearance of Stark's armor has changed over the years. Stark has modified or optimized the armor to adapt to specific situations. As various artists have depicted Iron Man and his armor, its appearance has changed over time. Overview Stark's suits are each unique in design and purpose. They are made of incredibly strong, fictional materials bolstered by a force field. Every suit has a self-contained environment, assorted onboard weapons systems, enhanced strength, thruster-aided flight, and various communications arrays and sensors, such as radar and radio. Creation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War Machine
War Machine (Col. James Rupert "Rhodey" Rhodes) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by David Michelinie, John Byrne, and Bob Layton as a supporting character for Iron Man, he first appeared in ''Iron Man'' #118 (1979) and became a superhero with the Iron Man armor in issue #169 (1983). War Machine has since been established as an independent superhero and appeared in multiple standalone series in addition to his appearances in ''Iron Man'' comics. Rhodes is a military veteran and pilot who began working for Tony Stark, eventually discovering that he was Iron Man and then taking Stark's place when he was incapacitated. Stark subsequently gave Rhodes the War Machine armor. The character is among the earliest African American superheroes in mainstream comics. His race, his military experience, and his sense of morality are often used to contrast him with Tony Stark and to analyze the themes of Iron Man stories through a differen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spymaster (character)
Spymaster is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, primarily as enemies of Iron Man. The first Spymaster debuted in ''Iron Man'' #33 (January 1971), and was created by Allyn Brodsky, Don Heck, and Stan Lee. Fictional character biography Original Spymaster The original Spymaster is a costumed freelance industrial spy, saboteur, and assassin with advanced weaponry. He and his team of assistants, the Espionage Elite, battle Iron Man and other heroes on numerous occasions. Spymaster last appears after coming into conflict with the Ghost, who kills him by phasing him into a wall. ''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' reveals that the Spymaster who died is a separate individual named Mark Sharen. In the ''Infinity'' storyline, Spymaster recruits Blizzard, Constrictor, Firebrand, Unicorn, Whiplash, and Whirlwind to attack Stark Tower. Nathan Lemon The second Spymaster, Nathan Lemon, is an accomplished student of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ant-Man (Scott Lang)
Ant-Man (Scott Edward Harris Lang) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by David Michelinie, Bob Layton and John Byrne, Scott Lang first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #181 (March 1979) and in '' Marvel Premiere'' #47 (April 1979) as the second superhero character to use the Ant-Man name in the Marvel Universe. He is a reformed thief and an electronics expert. He was a member of the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and the Guardians of the Galaxy, the main character in the comic-book series '' FF'' and, in 2015, he became the title character in the series ''Ant-Man''. Scott Lang is an ex-convict and electronics expert hired by Stark International, which enables him to steal the Ant-Man suit from Hank Pym, who had long since given up the name, to help his sick daughter. When Pym finds out, he gives the suit to Lang, allowing him to become the second Ant-Man. As Ant-Man, he serves as an Avenger for years, until he is kille ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raiders (comics)
The Raiders are a team of three fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Raiders first appear in ''Iron Man'' #145 (Apr. 1981), and was created by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Publication history American version The American version of the Raiders are first featured in the title ''Iron Man'', when they suddenly appear during a technology trade show and cause property damage until the arrival of the hero Iron Man. The trio skirmish with Iron Man for a moment, with one of the Raiders using acid to damage the hero's armor. During a second battle at a live boxing match, Iron Man defeats all three Raiders. The trio are revealed to be the employees of Edwin Cord, a corporate rival of Tony Stark (Iron Man's alter ego). Cord knew that Iron Man, as Stark's bodyguard, would follow to the trade show so Cord wanted to demonstrate the Raiders' capabilities for covert organisation S.H.I.E.L.D., but Cord is arrested by S.H.I.E.L.D. agent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Titanium Man
The Titanium Man is the name of two supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The original Titanium Man, Boris Bullski, first appeared in '' Tales of Suspense'' #69 (September 1965) and was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck. Fictional character biography Boris Bullski Boris Bullski was born in Makiivka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union. According to the Black Widow, he was a KGB member when he was a young man, and she was his combat instructor for a time. An ambitious official of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Bullski was demoted after displeasing his superiors. While working as an administrator of a Siberian labor camp, he commissioned the imprisoned scientists at the camp to build a suit of armor using the lab of Anton Vanko, the creator of the original Crimson Dynamo armor. Seeking to win back the Party's favor, Bullski conceived the idea of winning a propaganda victory against the West by defeating the American superhero Iron Man. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professor Power
Professor Power (Anthony Power) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history His first appearance was in ''Marvel Team-Up'' vol. 1 #117, although individuals working for him appear before then. Fictional character biography Anthony Power was born in the town of Norfolk, Virginia. He was originally a historian and teacher, and an advisor to the President of the United States of America. He has a son Matthew, who fought in the Vietnam War only to be discharged after having a nervous breakdown due to the violence he witnessed in combat. A right-wing conservative, Power believed that the only way that world peace could be obtained would be if America conquered the world. But knowing that US government would never agree to such a strategy, Power decided that he would have to conquer the United States in order to bring about his world view. Adopting the name "Professor Power", the head of a subversive organization and the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mauler (comics)
Mauler (an acronym for Mobile Armored Utility Laser-guided E-beam, Revised) is an armored battle suit used by four fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The armor first appears in '' Daredevil'' #167 (Nov. 1980) and was created by David Michelinie and Frank Miller. The first character to use the armor received an entry in '' The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition'' #18. The second character to use the armor first appears in ''Iron Man'' #156 (March 1982) and was created by David Michelinie, John Romita Jr., and Pablo Marcos. Fictional character biography Aaron Soames Aaron Soames is an elderly former employee of Cord Conglomerate deprived of his pension benefits by a computer error. Soames steals the prototype Mauler armor in hopes of punishing Edwin Cord, who is indifferent to Soames' plight. Soames has two skirmishes with Daredevil before being killed by Cord's men. Turk Barrett The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Controller (Marvel Comics)
Controller (Basil Sandhurst) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as an enemy of Iron Man. Publication history Controller first appeared in ''Iron Man'' #12 and was created by Archie Goodwin and George Tuska. Fictional character biography Basil Sandhurst was born in Kittery Point, Maine. Sandhurst worked as an electro-mechanical/chemical research scientist. His obsession with control brought his downfall as a scientist when his refusal to obey ethical restraints got him banned from most research facilities. Sandhurst was prone to fits of rage and in an attempt to calm him, his brother Vincent inadvertently triggered a lab explosion, crippling Basil. Vincent, guilt-ridden, outfitted Basil with an automated lab in which Basil bonded a super-strong exoskeleton to his body, powered by the cerebral energies from those around him using his slave discs. As the Controller, he planned to invade and enslave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dmitri Bukharin
Crimson Dynamo (Russian language, Russian: Багровое Динамо, '; also Красное Динамо (Krasnoe Dinamo)) is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics who have all been powered armor–wearing Russian or Soviet Union, Soviet agents who have clashed with the superhero Iron Man over the course of his heroic career. Publication history The Anton Vanko incarnation of Crimson Dynamo first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #46 (October 1963), and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Don Heck. The Boris Turgenov incarnation of Crimson Dynamo first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #52 (April 1964), and was created by Stan Lee, Don Heck, and Don Rico. The Alex Nevsky incarnation of Crimson Dynamo first appeared in ''Iron Man (comic book), Iron Man'' #15 (July 1969), and was created by Archie Goodwin (comics), Archie Goodwin and George Tuska. The Yuri Petrovich incarnation of Crimson Dynamo first appeared in '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stilt-Man
S'Byll S'Byll (sometimes spelled S'byll) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. S'Byll is a Skrull that was raised on the planet Satriani. She was responsible for curing Super-Skrull of his disease. Silver Surfer used some of his Power Cosmic to help S'Byll restore the Skrulls' shapeshifting abilities as she temporarily wielded a portion of the Power Cosmic. Because of this, she was later sworn in a Skrull Empress. Sabra Sabreclaw Sabreclaw (Hudson Logan) is a character a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics who first appeared in '' J2'' #8 (May 1999). He is the half-brother of Wild Thing and son of Wolverine. The character has claws (similar to Sabretooth), a healing factor, and enhanced physical capabilities. His healing factor allows him to rapidly regenerate damaged or destroyed areas of his cellular structure and affords him virtual immunity to poisons and most drugs, as well as enhanced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |