The Invincible Iron Man
Federal · 1985–1986 · 9 issues
About the series
From 1985 to 1986, this nine-issue Federal series redefined Tony Stark’s world through the combined talents of writers Bob Layton and David Michelinie, with art by John Romita Jr., Jim Starlin, and Layton himself. A pivotal run for the character, it explored the personal and technological costs of being Iron Man, stripping Stark of his fortune and forcing him to rely on his wits and a new, more vulnerable armor. Its focus on corporate intrigue, addiction, and reinvention made it a landmark in the character's modern era.