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Sunday, October 12, 2025

NYCC 2025: Iron Man Relaunches With New Ongoing Series This January 2026

 


Tony Stark will make you feel he’s a cool exec with a heart of steel anew, as Marvel Comics has revealed during their “Next Big Thing” at New York Comic Con that they are relaunching yet again a brand new volume of “Iron Man” - with DC Comics superstar writer Joshua Williamson taking on the writing reigns and Carmen Carnero handling art duties!

The new series will launch this coming January 28, 2026, with Tony sporting a new armor in the Mark 75 and also featuring the returns of Pepper Potts and Madame Masque to the Iron Man mythos. Here’s more of the synopsis of the new ongoing series and issue #1 below c/o Marvel and Bleeding Cool: 




“Two of the industry's most celebrated creators join forces for an era of IRON MAN that's engineered to be a hit! The new run kicks off when Iron Man's plan to shape his legacy is twisted into an opportunity to weaponize the next Tony Stark. It's a clash of genius as a new archenemy is born, familiar faces—including a shocking comeback—return, and Marvel's most innovative super hero shines more brilliant than ever! See what's in store by checking out the main cover by Ryan Stegman, a special promotional variant cover by Adam Kubert, AND an advance lettered preview of the debut issue! The unapologetic Iron Man is a once-in-a-lifetime hero – but the beating heart behind the armor is a once-in-a-century genius. Years ago, Tony Stark was knocking on death's door, so he created the Iron Man armor to survive! What happens the next time death comes calling? What weapon does he create then? What if…someone else creates it first? These questions have haunted Tony for years, a ticking time bomb inside of him waiting to explode. Femme fatale Madame Masque has also asked these questions, and with the power of Advanced Idea Mechanics behind her…she's ready to create the next great weapon."

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Iron Man 15th Anniversary: Reminiscing About the Marvel Studios Film That Started the MCU!

 


“I Am Iron Man”! 

15 years ago, “Iron Man” was released in theaters - and it was the Marvel Studios movie that not only made Robert Downey Jr. into Tony Stark and the Armored Avenger, but jumpstarted the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it today! Directed by Jon Favreau, this superhero movie was instrumental in turning the then B-list Marvel superhero into a household name, and with his own solo film began “The Infinity Saga” - which played out in three phases that lead to the formation of the Avengers and introduced more heroes that converged to fight against Thanos as he wielded the might of the Infinity Stones!

As someone who saw it in theaters when it opened in April 30, 2008 in the Philippines (it opened on May 2 of that year in the US), I can’t believe we’ve come this far with the MCU and how this film has stood the test of time and remained one of my favorite superhero movies! I’ve collected toys, books, souvenirs, and yes even the poster from the film - and it remains timeless parts of my collection to this day.

Check out my TikTok video reminiscing this MCU film that started it all: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8wMoq7c/

Happy Anniversary, Ol’ Shellhead! 


Friday, November 18, 2022

Marvel Releases New Invincible Iron Man Comics Launch Trailer

 


This coming December, Marvel Comics is relaunching Tony Stark's adventures as an industrialist and armored adventurer, as the brand new volume of Invincible Iron Man launches - with Gerry Duggan on writing duties while Juan Frigeri handles the interior artwork.

In the new relaunched series of Ol' Shellhead, someone is out to kill Tony Stark - and Iron Man's got to find a way to save his civilian identity from being silenced for good.


The Invincible Iron Man #1 launches on December 2022.

Saturday, June 13, 2020

"Iron Man" will relaunch in September, with Christopher Cantwell writing and Alex Ross contributing a new "Red & Gold" armor


Following the end of Dan Slott's run on the character and the "Iron Man 2020" saga, Tony Stark is reclaiming his identity and going "Back To Basics", as Marvel has announced that a new "Iron Man" series will launch and debut this September - written by "Halt & Catch Fire" creator Christopher Cantwell and art duties by CAFU. Superstar comic book artist Alex Ross will also be handling comic cover duties, as well as designing the new armor Tony suits up in - which looks like his iconic "Red and Gold" classic armor only with modern refurbishings.

IRON MAN is BACK | September 2020 | Marvel Comics

In a statement ran by Marvel and reported by GamesRadar/ Newsarama and Superherohype, Cantwell had nothing but excitement to share:

“I’m over the moon about getting a shot at writing the Golden Avenger, Since Bob Layton’s art in the 1980s captured my imagination as a kid, I’ve been fascinated by Iron Man, and in this new story run, I’m aiming to explore the question: who should Iron Man be today? An angel? A god? Or just a humble man? Tony’s going to try and strip the idea of Iron Man all the way down to its metal core, something that will constantly be at odds with his giant ego. We’ll see if he can truly keep his arrogant self-image in check, even as others with god complexes set their sights on the entire universe.”


 Iron Man launches into comic book shops with a brand new #1 this September 2020.

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Avengers: Endgame: Deleted Scene sees the heroes "Take a Knee" for fallen hero


Those looking forward to the digital and home release of Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Endgame" will be getting a LOT of extras that will be included to the package - including this little scene that didn't make it to the final cut of the film but would have been a nice moment if it did... A SPOILER if you haven't seen the film yet (and WHY NOT?).


Here's the heroes, taking a knee and paying tribute to the fallen Tony Stark, aka Iron Man.

Avengers: Endgame Deleted Scene - The Avengers Honor Tony Stark

Avengers: Endgame will be released digitally on July 30 and on home video and Blu-Ray on August 13.

Friday, May 10, 2019

Hot Toys unveils Life-Sized "Nano Gauntlet" from Avengers: Endgame


In what certainly is a new piece of hardware for Stark Industries that determines the fate of the universe thanks to the power of the Infinity Stones it wields, Hot Toys and Marvel have unveiled in their Facebook page the "Nano Gauntlet", along with some brand new upcoming collectibles based on Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Endgame" - the EPIC and EMOTIONAL conclusion to "The Infinity Saga" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the 22nd film released in the franchise.

As the name suggests, the Nano Gauntlet is the creation of Tony Stark, Professor Hulk, and Rocket Raccoon to house their newly acquired Infinity Stones from the Time Heist they pulled through the events of the film. Made with the same nanotech that powers Tony Stark's new set of Iron Man armors, this is the replacement to the Infinity Gauntlet Thanos once used to decimate half the universe with a Snap... And the heroes seek to undo the damage with their own attempt to bring back the fallen and lost from five years ago. This Life-Sized replica looks absolutely stunning, and will no doubt go along with any collector's arsenal and display of figures and replicas. Check the Hot Toys Facebook page for more pictures and info!

Avengers: Endgame is now playing in theaters worldwide.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Marvel Studios' "Iron Man" was released 11 years ago this day

"I Am Iron Man."



Through those words and the cinematic origin story told by Marvel Studios, a former B-Lister Marvel Comics superhero and founding member of the Avengers turned into a global blockbuster sensation in 2008. A gamble to usher in a cinematic universe with a returning and sober Robert Downey Jr. paid off, as Tony Stark and the Marvel Cinematic Universe was born and the very first "Iron Man" film directed by Jon Favreau was released on this day 11 years ago!


Iron Man (Trailer) | 2008

Now we have reached the literal Endgame 22 films in the making with "Avengers: Endgame". THANK YOU IRON MAN for helping start the journey!

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Gwyneth Paltrow announces that she's retiring as Pepper Potts in the MCU


Looks like it truly is time for some of the familiar personalities of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to move on following whatever the events of Avengers: Endgame brings, as Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Gwyneth Paltrow has chimed in through Variety that she is planning to retire her Marvel Cinematic Universe character of Pepper Potts - the love interest and former secretary of Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark, aka Iron Man.

“I mean, I’m a bit old to be in a suit and all that at this point. I feel very lucky that I did it, because I actually got talked into it. I was friend with [‘Iron Man’ director] Jon Favreau. It was such a wonderful experience making the first ‘Iron Man’ and then to watch how important it has become to fans.”

In the article, Paltrow didn't completely close doors and said could come back for a cameo or flashback.

"I feel honored to be a part of something that people are so passionate about,” she said. “Of course, if they said, ‘Can you come back for a day?,’ I will always be there if they need me.”

First appearing in 2008's Iron Man, Gwyneth Paltrow's Pepper has been the heart and conscience beside RDJ's Tony, always counter-arguing his eccentric nature and willing to lend his boss/ boyfriend the support she can give him during his adventures as a superhero. She eventually becomes the CEO of Stark Industries while Tony is busy as the armored avenger, and eventually is proposed to by Stark and currently engaged during the events of Avengers: Infinity War. We'll find out soon enough if she will be in "Rescue" mode or otherwise when Avengers: Endgame hits this April.

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Marvel Studios' "The Art of Iron Man: 10th Anniversary Edition" hits this October


It's hard to believe that it's been more than 10 years since Marvel Studios and director Jon Favreau took a gamble to jumpstart the Marvel Cinematic Universe with "Iron Man" - but it certainly paid off in spades and helped reignite the career of Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. - who plays the titular character and his alter ego Tony Stark. As the heart of the MCU, RDJ and Iron Man have helped carry and connect all films of the MCU all the way to its long awaited convergence film in this year's "Avengers: Infinity War" - so it's only fitting that Marvel is going to celebrate a decade's worth of the Armored Avenger's first solo flick by releasing a 10th Anniversary edition of "The Art of Iron Man"!

As detailed in Amazon, the new release will be packed with exclusive content - from director Jon Favreau's vision in creating the film to bringing the Iron Man armor to life with the help of Stan Winston Studios! It sounds like a surefire collector's item piece for Iron Man fans - and this book will be released on October 9, 2018 and will retail for about $55.

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Throwback Thursday: Iron Man turns 55 years old this year


As March winds down to a close and the world prepares for Holy Week proper, this final Throwback Thursday is perfect to revisit and celebrate the 55th Anniversary of one of the most iconic and popular superheroes in comics - The Invincible Iron Man! Apparently on this very month in 1963, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck, and Jack Kirby debuted the armored alter ego of Anthony "Tony" Stark on the pages of "Tales of Suspense #39". After suffering a chest wound and being abducted by terrorists who force him to build a weapon of mass destruction, Tony instead builds a powerful suit of armor that helps him escape his captors. Upon returning home, the experience changes him and he decides to become a superhero - adopting the name "Iron Man" and going through several adventures that sees him augment the armor over the years and become a founding member of Earth's Mightiest Heroes - The Avengers.


As the character's popularity soars to this day in comics and other forms of media, Iron Man is also the "heart and soul" of Marvel Studios' "Marvel Cinematic Universe" - with Robert Downey Jr. having played the role of Tony Stark and his heroic alter ego since the eponymous superhero film debuted ten years ago in cinemas. As Avengers: Age of Ultron prepares to hit theaters in less than a month - we should be thankful the Armored Avenger helped pave the way for superheroes to be celebrated as they are today! Happy 55th Anniversary, Iron Man!

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Meet the New Invincible Iron Man - Riri Williams


When Marvel relaunches things (again) with Marvel NOW! later this year, Tony Stark will be stepping out of his familiar armored identity as the "Invincible Iron Man" and a new character will be taking his place - an MIT student and 15 year old African American girl named Riri Williams.

Created by "Invincible Iron Man" writer Brian Michael Bendis, Riri is the latest diversity character to step up in the game and be added as the new "hero in the block" to assume the identity of a prominent superhero. Bendis also created Miles Morales - the other Spider-Man who came from the Ultimate Universe, and currently Sam Wilson serves as "Captain America" alongside Steve Rogers. There's plenty of stories to tell in the Marvel Universe, and the House of Ideas is taking the big step forward. For more on the story - read TIME's scoop on their website.

Catch Riri Williams as Iron Man when she debuts this fall 2016.

Friday, April 22, 2016

Spider-Man: Homecoming will see RDJ appear as Tony Stark!


With Captain America: Civil War hitting theaters in a few days internationally and on the first week of May in the US, Marvel and Sony have dropped the bombshell of a confirmation that fans have been speculating since a certain webhead was included in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Robert Downey Jr., aka Tony Stark/ Iron Man, is going to be making an appearance in next year's Sony and Marvel Studios Spidey reboot film "Spider-Man: Homecoming"!

 

Confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, RDJ has signed on to appear in the first Spider-Man film set in the Marvel Cinematic Univere and outside of the other remaining appearances he has for Avengers: Infinity War Parts 1 and 2. His Tony Stark will be interacting with Tom Holland's Peter Parker/ Spidey, whose relationship will be featured in Civil War this year.

Iron Man Meets the Iron Lady - Marvel's Captain America: Civil War

Speaking of "Team Iron Man", RDJ recently promoted his upcoming appearance in Civil War by visiting France and doing some interaction with the "Iron Lady" herself.

Captain America: Civil War hits on April 27 internationally and May 6 in the US, while Spider-Man Homecoming will be released on July 7, 2017.

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Captain America: Civil War: Prelude Trailer released


Before it hits theaters and sees two friends and teammates of Earth's Mightiest Heroes clashing over very different ideologies, Marvel has released a short yet pivotal "Prelude Trailer" for Captain America: Civil War - which shows the evolution and respective careers of Steve Rogers and Tony Stark, the heroes known better as Captain America and Iron Man!

See the events that lead up to the big battle between allies.

The Past is Prelude - Marvel's Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War hits theaters internationally April 27, and in the US on May 6

Sunday, January 3, 2016

Captain America: Civil War: Disney Movie Surfers "Behind The Scenes" video released



In what is surely a brief but pretty neat tease of things behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated films coming later this year, Disney XD's show "Disney Movie Surfers" has released a one minute featurette on "Captain America: Civil War", which features the two teen hosts briefly talking to the stars of the film in Chris Evans/ Captain America, Sebastian Stan/ The Winter Soldier, and Robert Downey Jr./ Iron Man!


Disney Movie Surfers 2016: Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War hits theaters on May 6, 2016.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Avengers: Age of Ultron: Hot Toys releases images of Mark XLIII Armor

As the trailers and sneak peeks to Avengers: Age of Ultron have shown and proved, Tony Stark will return as Iron Man once more to fight alongside his teammates... And the next iteration of his armor will follow right after his ill-fated "Mark XLII/ 42" armor directly in terms of numbering!



Previewed by Hot Toys in their official Facebook page, the newly revealed full image of the "Mark XLIII/ Mark 43" armor shows that Tony's taking it back old school in terms of the dominant red over yellow color scheme, but also adding nods to the last armor in some layers in the side and arms of the suit as well.

For more information on this Hot Toys release as well as pre-ordering this baby, visit their official Facebook page.

Avengers: Age of Ultron hits theaters on May 1, 2015.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Robert Downey Jr. says "Ok, Yes" to Iron Man 4 on Ellen Degeneres!


He's been coy, mum, and just about a tease on whether or not he'd be back as the armored avenger in his own solo movie flick sequel... But now it seems that talk show host Ellen DeGeneres was able to pry out a straight answer from Tony Stark/ Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. himself, as the talented Hollywood actor guested on "The Ellen Show" and was interviewed on the subject of "Iron Man 4".


Robert Downey Jr. Talks 'Iron Man 4'

And there you have it! The man said yes! Now whether he already has an idea of what the film will be or if he truly is seeking his fried Mel Gibson to direct it is anyone's guess. Right now, that's the first sign of renewed hope that RDJ has signed on for more Marvel films past his two picture deal that includes the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015 and Avengers 3 after that, so there's plenty of celebrating to be had! For more on the story, visit the source post at Superherohype!

Catch RDJ back as Tony Stark Iron Man with Earth's Mightiest Heroes when Avengers: Age of Ultron hits on May 1, 2015!

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Hot Toys displays "The Many Armors of Iron Man" at STGCC 2014


As the 2014 Singapore, Toys, Games, & Comics Convention finally goes underway, Hong Kong specialty toys company "Hot Toys" has put up a very impressive "The Armors Of Iron Man" poster, which they've turned into their current cover photo at their official Facebook page! Known for their quality and attention to detail, this is one banner that's sure to impress fans of Ol' Shellhead and Marvel alike!


In case you need a refresher of how Tony Stark (as played by the talented Robert Downey Jr.) and his armors play out in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, here's a pretty impressive video compiled by a YouTube user that shows all the suits in the movies.

All Iron Man Suit Ups & Suit Downs Scenes

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Alex Ross' 75th Anniversary cover to "Superior Iron Man" looks stunning

In what is certainly a nice way to pay tribute to one of the most recognizable superheroes in this day and age, comic book superstar artist extraordinaire Alex Ross has painted a grand variant cover to "Superior Iron Man #1", which signals a new direction for Tony Stark following the events of Avengers & X-Men: Axis.

As featured in Comic Book.com's exclusive look at some of Marvel's November solicitations, here is Ross's epic looking cover, featuring Iron Man's beginnings, his early armors, and time with the Avengers, with the Red & Gold armor prominently in the center of it all!


While it certainly will be a new kind of Iron Man popping out of that series, his legacy will remain a part of the hero/ billionaire/ genius/ playboy/ industrialist that he is. And looking back at his evolution this stellar cover pays tribute to 75 years of Marvel history and ol' shellhead nicely.

Check out more covers and other sneak peeks at the source post at Comic Book.com!


Sunday, November 17, 2013

Former "Iron Man" star Terrence Howard says he was "Pushed Out" of the film franchise


Recasting a role has its ups and downs, and leaves a lot of people wondering what could have played out behind-the-scenes in the production process. In the case of actor Terrence Howard, the former Iron Man star did not return to reprise his role as Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes in 2010's "Iron Man 2" due to salary and contract disputes with Marvel Studios. He was then replaced by Don Cheadle, who also went on to star in the next sequel "Iron Man 3" and fought alongside Robert Downey Jr. in his own suit of armor as War Machine and the Iron Patriot.

Unfortunately it appears time does not heal all wounds, as a recent interview with Watch What Happens Live had the actor revealing more about the situation:

"It turns out, in order for — this is going to get me in a lot of trouble, but — it turns out that the person I helped become Iron Man, when it was time to re-up for the second one, took the money that was supposed to go to me and pushed me out." 

Friday, September 20, 2013

Marvel unveils 15th Free Exchange comic featuring Iron Man and Iron Patriot


Following up with their successful program to provide free comic books to US Military members and troops, Marvel has unveiled the cover to their 15th issue in their series, which spotlights ol' shellhead himself, Iron Man!

With the Armored Avenger teaming up together with his best friend and pal James "Rhodey" Rhodes, former War Machine and now the new Iron Patriot, Tony Stark must do battle with the huge and monstrous alien dragon Fin Fang Foom before he wreaks havoc among the populace of Seattle. The issue, written by William Harris and pencilled Tom Grummett, is 36 pages in length, and sports a cover drawn by longtime Iron Man artist and talent, Adi Granov! For more information, visit the source post at Bleeding Cool!