Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man #1
"Iron Man Is Born!" kicks off with a thrilling twist on Tony Stark’s origin, as he steps into the role of Iron Man not in war, but at a circus—racing to subdue escaped animals in his first suit. The golden armor, suggested by his date Marion, becomes a symbol of heroism as he battles a towering alien robot named Gargantus, using magnetic force to dismantle it. With Jack Kirby’s dynamic art and Dean White’s bold cover, this 2010 Marvel Masterworks entry captures the birth of a legend in a story that’s equal parts adventure and inspiration.
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Tony takes his newest date, Marion, to the circus. When the wild animals escape, he rounds them up as Iron Man. His grey armor scares the onlookers. Marion suggests that a golden metal might make him look more heroic. A golden Iron Man then battles Gargantus, who turns out to be a mighty robot built by aliens. Iron Man defeats Gargantus by hurling three magnets at him. The magnets float around the robot, ripping its body to pieces. Iron Man then throws the magnets at a flying saucer he just spotted. The aliens flee and, next day, Tony has another date with Marion.
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