Marvel Masterworks: Iron Fist #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeA 2011 Marvel Masterworks collection kicks off with "The Fury of Iron Fist!"—a high-stakes showdown where Iron Fist races to save his friends after a deadly ambush at the Wings. Written by Tony Isabella and illustrated by Arvell Jones, with inks by Vince Colletta, colors by Stan Goldberg, and letters by Joe Rosen, this issue plunges Danny into a temple of ancient secrets, where he faces the possessed Lee Wing and the vengeful daughters of Kali. The cover, a dynamic collaboration by Gil Kane, John Romita, and Dick Giordano, captures the intensity of a clash that redefines the hero’s resolve.
In "Heart of the Dragon!" from Marvel Masterworks: Iron Fist #1, Danny returns to New York after mastering the secrets of K'un-Lun, wielding the legendary power of the Iron Fist—but choosing to leave immortality behind. Now hunted by assassins eager for a ten-thousand-dollar bounty, he must navigate the dangers of his old world with a new purpose.
In "Citadel on the Edge of Vengeance," Iron Fist pushes through a deadly labyrinth of traps within Meachum’s high-rise office, each step testing his skill and resolve—only to face a towering, relentless foe named Triple-Iron, whose fury is as immense as his size. The story unfolds with tight, visceral pacing, blending martial arts precision with escalating tension as Iron Fist confronts a threat that defies expectation.
In "Lair of Shattered Vengeance!", Iron Fist confronts Harold Meachum in the ruins of his former stronghold, only to find a broken man haunted by guilt and fear—his body broken, his mind shattered by a decade of waiting. As Daniel Rand wrestles with the weight of revenge, a mysterious ninja arrives and ends Meachum’s life, leaving Joy, his daughter, to believe Iron Fist is the killer.
In "Death-Cult!", Danny Rand confronts the lingering shadows of his past when he reunites with Jo and her father, who holds secrets about his time in K'un-Lun. As he seeks to reconcile with Joy Meachum, he's drawn into a deadly ambush by the Kara-Kai death cult, forcing him to defend himself against their relentless assault. Just as the fight reaches its peak, a mysterious ninja emerges—offering help with a connection to the past that could change everything.
In "Batroc and Other Assassins!", Iron Fist finds himself targeted by a deadly mercenary squad led by the infamous Batroc, hired by Ward and Joy to eliminate him. As the battle unfolds, the enigmatic ninja who’s been shadowing Danny’s path steps in once more—this time to face Batroc and his allies, revealing a connection to Danny’s past that remains just out of reach.
In "Daughters of the Death-Goddess," Danny Rand returns to the Wings to find chaos and betrayal in his wake—dead cult members, missing friends, and suspicion from Misty Knight. As he ventures into the underground Temple of Kali, he uncovers Lee and Colleen imprisoned, forced to confront the vengeful daughters of the goddess and a possessed Lee Wing. The story unfolds with relentless tension, where every step deeper into the temple brings Danny closer to a truth that could shatter his resolve.
In "Summerkill," Danny Rand finds himself out of his depth—literally and figuratively—sparring with Colleen, a challenge made harder by the strict rules of K'un-Lun. When a casual softball game with the Marvel bullpen and local police takes a deadly turn, Danny must step in to protect Princess Azir of Halwan from a relentless killer robot sent to eliminate her.
In "Morning of the Mindstorm!", Danny Rand arrives at the Wings to find Colleen missing and Lee acting unhinged. As Iron Fist and Scarfe pursue clues, they’re ambushed by mind-bending illusions from Angar—only to uncover a Stark International I.D. card on the defeated villain, hinting at a deeper conspiracy behind Colleen’s disappearance.
In "A Duel of Iron!", Iron Fist infiltrates Stark Industries chasing a lead on Colleen Wing, only to cross paths with Misty Knight, also searching for her missing friend. When Tony Stark detects the intruders, the clash escalates as Iron Man steps in to stop them—putting the martial artist and the vigilante on opposite sides of a high-tech showdown.
In "Valley of the Damned!", Danny Rand reflects on his past failures in K'un-Lun, recalling his first clash with the plant-like H'ylthri, as he sits vigil by the hospital bed of Lee Wing. Meanwhile, Misty Knight uncovers a lead on one of Collen's captors willing to betray his master, setting the stage for a dangerous mission to London.
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