Tony stark is an inventive genius dedicated to creating technology for the betterment of humanity. Armor wars ii written by john byrne pencils by john romita jr. This story arc came out in 1987, and was my first introduction to iron man, and comics in general. Dashing, handsome and wealthy beyond measure, tony was once the envy of every man on earth. Armor war is a thrilling and engaging graphic novel. The first armor wars stark wars was good, i highly recommend it. The armor wars marvel comics, 1990 brings the entire first armor wars saga between to covers. As a long time iron man fan, i honestly have yet to hear of any of my fellow fans speak positively of the saga. Armor wars iron man 19681996 and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. He inherited stark industries and the iron man armor. Great for the cavalcade of armored baddies, and also great to see iron man go rogue. Tony stark is back on his feet with stark resilient, a new company dedicated to free, clean energy.
Armor wars can be found as a trade paperback, as is demon in a bottle which also inspired elements of this movie. Trade paperbacks hardcover books out of stock click comics name to buy issues. Collecting the groundbreaking first year of ultimate spider man in one colossal trade paperback. This is the six hundred and thirtyfirst week where we examine comic book legends and whether they are true or false click here for part 1 of this weeks legends comic legend. A trade paperback which reprints the issues of iron man set prior to armor wars. In the face of objections from his government, friends. This issue includes a fullpage ad for the evolutionary war saga that ran through marvels 1988 annuals. Armored vengeance in trade paperback format, reunited david michelinie and bob layton to tell a noncanon story based on laytons original armor wars ii plot that didnt see the light of day due to john byrne taking over the comic and running his own oddly named armor wars ii. The first issue iron man not only lifts a ton reactor, he uses his tiny jet boots to rocket it into the stratosphere at the speed of sound.
Select stories noted above were collected in a trade paperback, the best of what if, in 1991. Iron man armor wars tpb 1990 marvel 1st edition comic books. Stark wars trade paperback 9780785192901 bob layton iron man epic collection. Armor wars was first collected in a trade paperback in 1990. It was then revealed that spymaster had stolen some iron man armor secrets and had sold them to justin hammer, who then sold them to criminals and. The book s popularity resulted in it quickly falling out of print and would not be rereleased until 2007, when marvel released a new printing with a new cover. If marvel is going to do an iron man 4, they should based the movie on armor wars 2. Armor wars ii written by jb, art by john romita jr. First, this is truly a book for fans of iron man armor. It deserves a hardcover edition and hopefully well get one if war machine makes an appearance in the movies. Tony stark was examining forces armor and realized a lot of the technology resembled that of iron man s armor technology. In the face of objections from his government, friends, colleagues and fellow super heroes, stark swears to use the power of iron man to bring the evil to an end and to take back whats his.
Jul 16, 2012 the artwork of mark bright is a joy to behold almost as good as his work on the armor wars. This eightpart story was reprinted in 2007 in the trade paperback. Join us for a nailbiting, strappedtoyourseat adventure as tony battles his greatest creations, and tries to discover who could gasp outsmart him. Armor wars is a sevenissue iron man story arc written by david michelinie and bob layton with art by mark d. Bright and barry windsorsmith and published by marvel comics. In the famous run by john byrne and john romita jr, iron man faces challenges he never even dreamed of.
The post office and other shippers are behind schedule and some shipments. The cover art featuring rhodes and stark was reused again for the trade paperback cover of the armor wars prologue. Iron mans stealth armor upgraded during the armor wars. And its just fallen into the hands of the worlds criminal underground. And starks greatest creation is a modernday miracle. I strongly recommend this good read to everyone, especially fans of iron man and his armor. But when stark discovers that the same topsecret tech he used to create iron man has fallen into the hands of several deadly super villains, he feels responsible for the harm theyve done. For those 3 people who are not, iron man aka tony stark is a millionaire playboy, industrialist and inventor who, through a string of events, now fights super villains, terrorists and evil. But when stark discovers that the same technology he used to create the iron man armor.
Millionaire industrialist tony stark is an inventive genius who has dedicated all of. The armor wars brings the entire first armor wars saga between to covers. Contents this full color epic paperback combines 2 previous tpbs. Dec 29, 2019 while armor wars has become the popular name for the 19871988 iron man story arc, and was later used for the trade paperback collection, it was originally billed as stark wars. When industrial villains kearson dewitt and the marrs twins seize control of tony starks central nervous system, he finds himself. The war machine arc should be seen along with other classics like demon in a bottle and the armor wars.
This eightpart story was reprinted in 2018 in the trade paperback. It was a great story filled with mystery, twists, action, and emotion. The iron man armor is tony starks greatest technological achievement. Check out more classic comic book goodness at see more ideas about iron man, marvel comics and marvel. Iron man, armor wars prologue, marvel comics, soft cover.
Although the book purports to be a prelude to armor wars considered one of the best iron man stories the stories really dont have much of a link to armor wars, and certainly not enough that this book is required reading to enjoy armor wars. Buy man the armor wars for sale man the armor wars. Rather than use the armor for the good of all the way tony did, arno used iron man as an agent of. Included are trade paperbacks tpb, hardcovers, original graphic novels, and prestige format squarebound books, even. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Iron man comic books via omnibuses, hardcovers, and trade paperback graphic novels. We are shipping all orders on time, but please expect possible delays in transit. Demon in a bottle was originally only the title of the final issue in the storyline. The story concludes with iron man, with the help from rhodey once again in the iron man armor, defeats dewitt in combat. High school, puberty, first dances there are many pitfalls to being young.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. As if that wasnt enough, iron man has to escape his own creation, and iron man is right behind him. If you want more iron man, seek out the other trade paperbacks. He cocreated the book kickass, relaunched the eternals with neal gaiman, and has had lengthy runs on many of marvels most important books currently drawing the avengers. Isbn 08756279 isbn 08756279 the power of iron man marvel comics, 1989 presented by stan lee, this book looks at nine issues that dealt with tony starks alcoholism, revealing his true strength.
This eightpart story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback. A hardcover collection of the story was published in february 2010 isn 9780785144489. When the storyline was collected in trade paperback in 1984 and 1989, it was published under the title the power of iron man. Compound these with intense personal tragedy and super human powers, and you can start to visualize the world of peter parker, a. Every resident must wear armor to protect them from a deadly disease.
We have in stock most of the 332 issues of iron mans first comic book series 19681996, the 15 issues of the iron man annual, the issues of the second iron man series from 1996, the 89 issues of the third iron man series from 1998, and the ongoing. Heroes reborn iron man trade paperback collectors edge comics. Iron man and james rhodes had fantastic parts in this book, but i think the best character in this story was kiri. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. To this day it remains the benchmark against which i measure all other iron man comics. Constantly revamping and improving his suits of armor through the years to meet new adversaries and environmental conditions, tony stark is a modern man of science and technology, yet also an old world man of. The power of iron man presented by stan lee, this book looks at nine issues that dealt with tony starks alcoholism, revealing his true strength. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. Did armor wars save a struggling iron man animated series. A simple but mature story, its my second favorite iron man storyline. Armor wars iron man 19681996 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
This is considered by many to be iron man s heyday, with the classic crew of bob layton, mark bright, and david michelinie. If every single one of his iron man armors were stolen, and then turned against him. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. This issue is available in the ironmonger trade paperback, the many armors of iron man tpb and the original issue shouldnt cost more than 5 bucks for a near mint copy if you are lucky enough to happen upon it.
It was then revealed that spymaster had stolen some iron man armor secrets and had sold them to justin hammer, who then sold them to criminals and heroes alike. The marvel comics quick list this is a quick reference page that lists every marvel bookshelf format release in reading order with simple text links. Iron man s tech is stolen and sold to criminals, he has to get it all back or destroy it. Armor wars prologue marvel premiere classic by david michelinie paperback. Armor wars is a catchier title, though, and the tagline used in the fullpage ads that ran in other marvel titles in 1987. He decides then that noone can have armor that uses his technology, even past uses that he had authorized under the theory that he cannot trust anyone to keep his technology from a. Sold by tj collectibles online and ships from amazon fulfillment. This issue begins john byrnes 2year run as the writer of the iron man series. These trade paperbacks collect iron mans first appearances in tales of suspense, iron man and submariner, and iron man. This sequel to the 1980s classic iron man story armor wars took place in the 1990s and it was written by john bryne the man behind the fantastic four epic run in the 80s. But that kind of move attracts enemies like justine. The armor wars last edited by pikahyper on 053018 01. Meet the allnew, alldifferent, alldeadly whiplash in this special leadin to the iron man 2 movie.
The beatle, stilt man, the controller, stingray, the mandroids, the guardsmen and firepower dont know it yet, but theyve got a problem. Constantly revamping and improving his suits of armor through the years to meet new adversaries and environmental conditions, tony stark is a modern man of science and technology, yet also an old world man of integrity and discipline. Armor wars a series in which every marvel hero is decked out in some form of iron man armor, which sounds like a great concept. Iron man and the armor wars 2010, paperback for sale online. Armor wars is a book that left me with mixed feelings.
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past 5 years you have most likely seen either one of the iron man films or the avengers and would be familiar with iron man. Shellhead previously battled the crimson dynamo and the titanium man together in the classic iron man 1st. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. In 20 marvel published a 4issue limited series catalogued as iron man armor wars 2 which illustrates how the michelinie layton creative team would have written the second armor wars saga back in 1990. Luckily, ive had the opportunity to read it again as an adult via this paperback collection.
Demon in a bottle later became the popular name for the storyline, and collected editions were then published under that title. The highlight of bob layton and david michelinies return to iron man, armor wars finds tony stark irate that his armor has been used to power a bad guys armor. But one issue was enough for me unless someone is going to tell me. Check out the full list of marvel audiobooks below, including release dates for upcoming titles. Iron man definitive collecting guide and reading order crushing. The iron man storyline, armor wars was changed from stark wars because it was too similar to star wars status. Iron man armor wars david michelinie wrote it bob layton and mark bright drew it.
But when stark discovers that the same topsecret tech he. Iron man and the armor wars 2010, paperback for sale. See iron man 1968 1st series jc penney reprint 258. It will have a few minor defects and will generally appear to be in slightly used but not roughly used condition. This issue is reprinted in comics and books, see references for more info. We have the very best deals book depository has to offer with superb discounts on kids books, as well as art and photography bargains, and lifestyle and cookbook savings. Its a surreal adventure through the mind of the man inside the armor.