Marianne Rodgers

Marianne Rodgers is a woman with psychic abilities who became a romantic interest of Tony Stark, appearing in the early 1970s Iron Man series. Her mental powers proved both a gift and a burden, drawing her into the dangerous world surrounding Iron Man.

Stepping onto the scene in the Bronze Age pages of Iron Man #36 (1971), courtesy of writer Gerry Conway and artist Don Heck, Marianne Rodgers is a Marvel character whose story is woven into one of the publisher's most iconic corners — sharing adventures alongside Tony Stark, Hank Pym, and other luminaries of the Marvel universe. Her appearances span a remarkable stretch from 1971 all the way to 2018, turning up across Iron Man, Amazing Adventures, and the celebrated Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man / Giant-Man collections. Though her catalog footprint is select and intimate rather than sprawling, that very rarity makes tracking down her appearances a rewarding pursuit for the dedicated Bronze Age enthusiast.