Tony Stark: The Invincible Iron Man Appreciation 2019

[Electricmastro]

Interesting analysis by Dennis O'Neil of Tony and his suit in Iron Man #182.

[Digifiend]

[CTTT]

With Tony and Pepper, I've always wondered why Marvel never goes there with them being a couple. I'm not just saying this because of the MCU. Pepper is the one girl that has been there through thick and thin with Tony. Even though there's been occasions where he's treated her unfairly, she still stayed by his side. She loved him from the beginning, even had a thing for him when she was married to Happy Hogan. Then since that moment where they decided to call it off, no romance between them. Instead he's just hopped from bimbo to bimbo. I get that it's part of his nature as a billionaire playboy but come on. Peter Parker by comparison has dated other girls, Felecia Hardy, Gwen Stacey, but Mary Jane is his girl. Tony and Pepper could be one of the great Marvel couples too, if they tried at it.

[HipHopAvenger]

With Tony and Pepper, I've always wondered why Marvel never goes there with them being a couple. I'm not just saying this because of the MCU. Pepper is the one girl that has been there through thick and thin with Tony. Even though there's been occasions where he's treated her unfairly, she still stayed by his side. She loved him from the beginning, even had a thing for him when she was married to Happy Hogan. Then since that moment where they decided to call it off, no romance between them. Instead he's just hopped from bimbo to bimbo. I get that it's part of his nature as a billionaire playboy but come on. Peter Parker by comparison has dated other girls, Felecia Hardy, Gwen Stacey, but Mary Jane is his girl. Tony and Pepper could be one of the great Marvel couples too, if they tried at it.

Because happy healthy strong relationships are a no-no at Marvel

[Tony Stark]

Interesting analysis by Dennis O'Neil of Tony and his suit in Iron Man #182.

Great introspective work by the great Denny O'Neil. His run was incredible.

Thanks for the share. I like when they make little videos for Tony like this.

With Tony and Pepper, I've always wondered why Marvel never goes there with them being a couple. I'm not just saying this because of the MCU. Pepper is the one girl that has been there through thick and thin with Tony. Even though there's been occasions where he's treated her unfairly, she still stayed by his side. She loved him from the beginning, even had a thing for him when she was married to Happy Hogan. Then since that moment where they decided to call it off, no romance between them. Instead he's just hopped from bimbo to bimbo. I get that it's part of his nature as a billionaire playboy but come on. Peter Parker by comparison has dated other girls, Felecia Hardy, Gwen Stacey, but Mary Jane is his girl. Tony and Pepper could be one of the great Marvel couples too, if they tried at it.

They kissed in Busiek's run and laughed about. They even said that whatever romantic feelings they had are long gone and are just great friends. Pepper wasn't there for Tony for a while. Bethany Cabe has been with him through some of his toughest times.

[Dermie]

With Tony and Pepper, I've always wondered why Marvel never goes there with them being a couple. I'm not just saying this because of the MCU. Pepper is the one girl that has been there through thick and thin with Tony. Even though there's been occasions where he's treated her unfairly, she still stayed by his side. She loved him from the beginning, even had a thing for him when she was married to Happy Hogan. Then since that moment where they decided to call it off, no romance between them. Instead he's just hopped from bimbo to bimbo. I get that it's part of his nature as a billionaire playboy but come on. Peter Parker by comparison has dated other girls, Felecia Hardy, Gwen Stacey, but Mary Jane is his girl. Tony and Pepper could be one of the great Marvel couples too, if they tried at it.

I wouldn't say that Tony has just hopped from bimbo to bimbo. Sure, he's done his share of bed hopping, but he's also had a few significant romances and ongoing relationships along the way.

They kissed in Busiek's run and laughed about. They even said that whatever romantic feelings they had are long gone and are just great friends. Pepper wasn't there for Tony for a while. Bethany Cabe has been with him through some of his toughest times.

Exactly. Pepper and Tony are friends only now -- any chance for an actual romance between them died off long ago. I'm actually relieved that the writers haven't tried to force the two of them together due to the success of the Tony/Pepper relationship in the MCU. That worked well for those two characters - I think it was a good move for both of them. But for the comic versions it just wouldn't feel right at this point. They've both moved on.

[Gurz]

Legends, S.H. Figuarts and SEGA have some good figures. I have about 6 of the Marvel Legends.

My favorite is S.H.Figuarts, they are abit pricey but figuarts just make amazing iron man. Second place is figma, third is comicave.

[MichaelC]

My ship for Tony is Rumiko. Never cared much for Beth.

[Dermie]

My ship for Tony is Rumiko. Never cared much for Beth.

I really like Rumiko too. Unfortunately not a lot of writers really knew what to do with her, or how to write her properly, after Busiek left the book. Too many of them tended to forget that the "spoiled rich girl" routine was an act and that she was a lot stronger and more mature than people tended to assume (a lot like Janet Van Dyne, in a way).

I like Beth Cabe a lot too--but more as a friend and colleague. I wouldn't really want to see her and Tony resume a romance.

[Snoop Dogg]

Rumiko and Jan are best girls. I don't make the rules. I'll always like Cabe and Pep around as Tony's homies, though. I'm excited for Pep to actually come back to the books next year, her and Tony patching things up and reforming the Stark Squad is long overdue.

[BitParallel]

Damn ts:im #18. Tonet (Tony&Jan) is a grower. I wasn’t feeling em in the beginning but I’m liking em now.

And it’s true, Maria looking like Amanda 2.0. I honestly wanted writers to explore Maria and Tony’s maternal family but once again Slott disappoints. Hack writer fr.

Wtf is Arno doin. Leave Tony Alone!!!!

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As for the love interest talk here, definitely NOT Pepper. Tony and Pepper were never “in love”. Tony and Pepper were portrayed as friends who kind of maybe had some feelings but once they kissed there were no sparks or fireworks. They are just friends.

Now, they did sleep together and one user even pointed out that consent was in question Becuz Tony was in the process of deleting his brain aka amnesic so he couldn’t consent. Pepper and Tony is a no no.

I used to like Ru but she cheated on Tony with his ex-boyfriend so that ain’t it.

Bethany is the one for Tony. She was there when he needed someone, lift him up and was a great emotional support but Slott didn’t do his homework, a lot of writers forget how deep their relationship was but whatevs

Maybe marvel should introduce a new love interest.

[MichaelC]

Rumiko and he were on a break at the time, so it wasn't cheating. It was also later implied to be caused by lingering effects of that drug they'd been infected with in an earlier story. So she has two layers of mitigation on that subject.

[BitParallel]

Rumiko and he were on a break at the time, so it wasn't cheating. It was also later implied to be caused by lingering effects of that drug they'd been infected with in an earlier story. So she has two layers of mitigation on that subject.

I don’t remember the drug effect reason that’s an excuse.

BUT even if they were on a break, she went for his ex-bf and that’s not ok.

[juan678]

It looks like Friday's back as well. That's awesome. I was sad when I thought Motherboard had killed her off.

no is Friday is Jocasta in Friday body

[Speed Force League Unlimited]

The Iron Manual:The Amazing Armors of Tony Stark!

Armors of the 1960s:
Iron Man Armor MK I (Grey) First Appearance: Tales of Suspense #39 (March 1963)
Iron Man Armor MK II (Golden Avenger) First Appearance: Tales of Suspense #40 (April 1963)
Iron Man Armor MK III (original red and gold) First Appearance: Tales of Suspense #48 (December 1963)

Armors of the 1970s
Iron Man Armor MK V (classic red and gold) First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #85 (April 1976)

Armors of the 1980s
Space Armor MK I First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #142 (January 1981)
Iron Man Armor Model 07 (Stealth Armor MK I) First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #152 (November 1981
Iron Man Armor MK VI (Recovery armor) First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #191 (February 1985)
Iron Man Armor MK VII (Silver Centurion) First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #200 (November 1985)
Hydro Armor First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #218 (May 1987)
Low Observable Armor (Stealth Armor MK II) First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #229 (April 1988)
Iron Man Armor MK VIII (New Red and Gold) First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #231 (June 1988)

Armors of the 1990s
Telepresence Armor First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #280 (May 1992)
War Machine Armor (Variable Threat Response Battle Suit Mark I) First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #281 (June 1992)
NTU-150 Telepresence Armor First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #290 (March 1993)
Modular Armor First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #300 (January 1994)
Arctic Armor First (and only) Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #318 (July 1995)
Crossing Armor First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #319 (August 1995)
Retro Armor First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #325 (February 1996)
Teen Tony Armor First appearance: Iron Man #326 (March 1996)
Prometheus Armor ("Heroes Reborn") First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 2) #1 (November 1996)
Renaissance Armor ("Heroes Return")/Sentient armor First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 3) #1 (February 1998)
Experimental Safe Armor First Appearance: Fantastic Four (vol. 3) #15 (March 1999)
EM-safe/Sentient armor First appearance: Iron Man (vol. 3) #26-30 (2000)

21st century incarnations
Armors of the 2000s:
Outer Atmospheric Armor First Appearance: Iron Man: Bad Blood (miniseries) #4 (December 2000)
S.K.I.N. Armor First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 3) #42 (July 2001) (prototype); Iron Man (vol. 3) #44 (September) (finished design)
Stealth Armor MK III First Appearance: Black Panther (vol. 2) #44 (July 2002)
Tin Man Armor First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 3) #50 (March 2002)
Thorbuster First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 3) #64 (March 2003)
Cobalt Man impostor First Appearance: Avengers/Thunderbolts #1 (May 2004)
Ablative Armor First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 3) #71 (October 2003)
Iron Man Armor Model 29 First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 3) #74 (November 2003)
Anti-Radiation Armor First Appearance: Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #72 (July 2004)
High Gravity Armor First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 3) #83 (July 2004)
Iron Man Model 30 (Extremis Armor) First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 4) #5 (March 2006)
Argonauts
Modern Hydro Suit First Appearance: Wolverine (vol. 3) #45 (August 2006)
Hypervelocity First Appearance: Iron Man: Hypervelocity (January 2007)
Hulkbuster Armor MK II First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #304 (May 1994)
Mark 1616 (Rescue) First Appearance: The Invincible Iron Man #10 (April 2009)
Mark 0 First Appearance: The Invincible Iron Man (Vol. 5) #18 (November 2009)

Armors of the 2010s
Space Armor Add-on First appearance: The Invincible Iron Man #1 (July 2008)
Prison escape Armor First Appearance: Iron Man vs. Whiplash #2 (February 2010)
Bleeding Edge Armor First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 5) #25 (June 2010)
Iron Destroyer First appearance: Fear Itself #7 (December 2011)
Phoenix-Buster First appearance: Avengers versus X-Men #5 (August 2012)
Black armor First appearance: The Invincible Iron Man #517 (July 2012)
Anti-Mandarin rebellion armor First appearance: The Invincible Iron Man #523 (October 2012)
Black and Gold Armor First appearance: Iron Man (vol 5) #1 (January 2013)
Stealth Armor MK IV First appearance: Iron Man (vol. 5) #3 (February 2013)
Heavy Duty armor First appearance: Iron Man (vol. 5) #4 (February 2013)
Space Armor MK III First appearance: Iron Man (vol. 5) #5 (March 2013)
Saturn V Armor First appearance: Iron Man: Fatal Frontier Infinite Comic (vol. 1) #2 (October 2013)
Black and Gold Hulkbuster Armor First appearance: Iron Man (vol.5) #24 (April 2014)
Endo-Sym Armor First appearance: Superior Iron Man #1 (November 2014)
Model-Prime Armor First appearance: Invincible Iron Man (vol.2) #1 (October 2015)
Fin Fang Foombuster First appeance: Tony Stark: Iron Man #1(June 2018)
God-Killer Mark II First appearance: Avengers(2018)#5

Such a lovely list. I haven't read majority of 90s Marvel comics, something I need to correct with Iron Man.

There is one question I have about the Hulkbuster though; Tony built it during the Professor Hulk phase, why?