Der Eiserne

Der Eiserne — "The Iron One" — is the German-language edition identity of Iron Man, appearing in BSV-Williams' localized publication of The Avengers. Tony Stark's armored alter ego appeared alongside Thor, Hank Pym, and Janet van Dyne in this 1970s German comics run.

A Bronze Age figure from the mid-1970s German comics scene, Der Eiserne made their debut in Die ruhmreichen Rächer #5 in 1974, brought to life under the creative stewardship of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby alongside German adapter Behrend de Cuvry. Published by BSV - Williams, this character exists within a fascinating slice of international comics history, sharing pages with heavy-hitters like Thor Odinsohn, Hank Pym, and Janet van Dyne across a run that lasted into 1977. With only five catalog appearances — two of them recognized as collector-significant key issues — Der Eiserne is a rare and intriguing find for anyone who loves the global reach of Bronze Age comics and the unique flavor that European editions brought to beloved material.