Victor von Doom has become Earth’s top Sorcerer Supreme, while Tony Stark remains superior as Iron Man. However, before Doom took on the Iron Man identity during the events of Civil War II, he had previously clashed with the Iron Avenger in notable stories like “Doomquest” and “Knightmare” (issues #149-150 from 1981’s Iron Man comic), “The Doctor’s Passion” and “Recurring Knightmare” (issues #249-250 from 1989’s Iron Man series), as well as the climax of the Camelot Trilogy, the limited series Iron Man: Legacy of Doom from 2008.
In the subsequent events, I found myself transformed into the Superior Iron Man following the sorcerer’s application of a mind-bending spell (during Avengers & X-Men: AXIS). Later, Iron Man met his end in the face of a cosmic catastrophe that threatened to annihilate the Marvel Universe (in 2015’s Secret Wars). It was God Emperor Doom who rebuilt the universe into Battleworld, only for Reed Richards, leader of the Fantastic Four, to restore the multiverse. Post-Civil War II, a resuscitated me slipped into a coma, leading to my portrayal as the Infamous Iron Man.
To put it simply, Victor von Doom and Tony Stark have a longstanding history that predates Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of Doctor Doom in the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday.” This multiverse film will be based on the current “One World Under Doom” event, where Dr. Doom, now the Sorcerer Supreme, has risen to become an all-powerful emperor over a united Latveria encompassing the entire Earth.
Currently, Tony Stark, a wealthy entrepreneur, inventor, and philanthropist, is making do as the improvised version of Iron Man. His less polished armor comes from a corporate takeover by rivals Roxxon and AIM. The invincible Iron Man’s defenses were compromised when Justine Hammer, the latest Iron Monger, successfully disabled his advanced anti-magic suit made from the mutant metal mysterium.
In the ongoing comic series by Spencer Ackerman and Julius Ohta, Tony Stark assumes the role of Rebel Iron Man starting from issue #6 of Iron Man, as he aims to dethrone Doom following the failure of Earth’s strongest heroes to overthrow him in the first issue of One World Under Doom. As Stark moves forward with his plans to undermine Doom, he will soon encounter the powerful Sorcerer Supreme in future issues of Iron Man.
In addition to facing off against Doom, Iron Man will also engage in a re-match with the Iron Monger. This is because she came close to ending his life by disabling his armor while he was still airborne last October during issue #1 of Iron Man. Check out the solicitations for the related issues of One World Under Doom below.
Iron Man #7
After experiencing the horrors of war up close, Tony Stark, famously known as Iron Man, previously chose to distance his company from the arms trade. However, things took a drastic turn when Orchis and Feilong appeared, leading to Iron Man observing the dismantling of his established legacy. Now, Stark Unlimited is revisiting its origins as Tony publicly declares a massive resurgence into weapon manufacturing! This decision leaves many questioning: What’s Tony Stark up to outside Latveria with rebels? Why are the Winter Guard pursuing him again (this time)? And why are Doctor Doom’s messengers sending threatening messages to Stark’s doorstep? Goodness gracious, what on earth is Tony Stark doing?!
On sale: April 16
Iron Man #8
BY ANY MEANS OF PRODUCTION NECESSARY!
Previously engaged in weaponry, Iron Man finds himself repeatedly overstepping boundaries to prevent Emperor Doom. Meanwhile, Black Widow is equally resolute in her mission to rescue her friend from self-destruction. Will Iron Man manage to counteract the formidable spy before she disrupts his operation? It’s a battle between laborer and executive as “The Rebel Iron Man” intensifies!
On sale: May 21
Iron Man #9
In a different scenario, as the AVENGERS engage DOOM in public combat, TONY STARK takes on the task of defeating him from within Latveria. However, is his previous ally, the BLACK WIDOW, willing to believe in his methods? Discover more when THE WINTER GUARD reappears for another round!
On sale: June 18
Iron Man #10
As a dedicated fan, here’s my take:
In the heat of Tony Stark’s battle against Emperor Doom, I find myself on the edge of my seat. Just when I thought he had found a winning strategy, up rises an unexpected foe from the depths! Can our valiant Insurgent Iron Man triumph over Iron Monger before everything comes crashing down? The suspense is killing me!
On sale: July 23
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