Marvel’s Next Iron Man Series Will See Tony Stark ‘Play Dirty,’ Build Powerful New Armor

Iron Man is getting a new Marvel Comics series this October.

Following the conclusion to the Invincible Iron Man series written by Gerry Duggan, Tony Stark will begin his next adventure in a new series written by Spencer Ackerman (Waller vs. Wildstorm) and illustrated by Julius Ohta (Alien, Hellverine).

What will Marvel’s new Iron Man series be about?

“Tony Stark is back on top after regaining control of his company, armor, and confidence,” Marvel Comics teased. “He’s determined to never hit rock bottom again, so when familiar threats like Roxxon and A.I.M. resurface, they’ll be met by an Iron Man more than willing to fight back, play dirty, and unleash every bit of his intellect to bring them down! When the best of his own technology fails him, Tony will build a brand-new armor unlike any seen in his over 60-year history. Dubbed the ‘Improvised Iron Man,’ fans will see it assembled throughout the series as Tony does what he does best—tinkering and upgrading it to counter anything the world throws at him. The series will also debut a new Iron Monger, complete with a mysteriously-powered new armor…”

View Yasmine Putri’s Iron Man #1 cover art, Sumit Kumar’s variant cover, and armor designs by Ohta below:

“Winning a Pulitzer is cool and all, but it’s not writing for Marvel Comics,” Ackerman, who is also a journalist who published a 2021 nonfiction book titled Reign of Terror, said of the new series. “And to write Iron Man is a very specific dream come true. A lot of comics’ best creators have used Iron Man to tell big stories about security and freedom – with a whole lot of superhero action, of course – and I can’t wait to build on their legacy.”

He added, “In my day job reporting on national security, I’ve covered the real-life equivalents of the Stark Expo, watched experimental weapons in action, seen their impact on human beings, and tracked the massive wealth they generate for a select few. Tony struggles with challenges – and is sure about to struggle with challenges – that I’ve covered for years. Only now I can write about them the way I’ve always wanted to: in a superhero universe!”

Iron Man #1 arrives on October 23, 2024, from Marvel Comics.

Source: Marvel