Essential Iron Man Series by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, Al Hartley, Robert Bernstein, Don Heck, Larry Lieber, Archie Goodwin, Mimi Gold, Allyn Brodsky, Gerry Conway, Gene Colan

INVENTOR, BUSINESS-MAN, PLAYBOY... SUPER HERO.Gravely injured in combat, billionaire genius Tony Stark saved his own life by designing a life-sustaining shell - the hi-tech protective covering that transformed him into the invincible Iron Man. Now, the world believes him to be Tony Stark's personal bodyguard. In this dual role, he faces boardroom intrigue and super-powered menaces. A modern-day knight in armor, he fights injustice wherever it rears its ugly head... moreINVENTOR, BUSINESS-MAN, PLAYBOY... SUPER HERO.Gravely injured in combat, billionaire genius Tony Stark saved his own life by designing a life-sustaining shell - the hi-tech protective covering that transformed him into the invincible Iron Man. Now, the world believes him to be Tony Stark's personal bodyguard. In this dual role, he faces boardroom intrigue and super-powered menaces. A modern-day knight in armor, he fights injustice wherever it rears its ugly head. Collects: Tales of Suspense #39-72. less

It's armored action at its best as Iron Man faces Ultimo; the Mandarin; the Titanium Man, the ever-popular communist menace; and more! Guest-starring S.H.I.E.L.D., the Sub-Mariner and the Hulk! Includes the first run of Iron Man's solo series! Collecting: Tales of Suspense #73-99, Tales to Astonish #82, Iron Man & Sub-Mariner #1, Iron Man #1-11

Shellhead's rogues gallery grows during his first faceoffs with the Controller, Mordecai Midas, Firebrand and Spymaster -- all enemies destined to plague him for years to come! Meanwhile, Tony splits his life among LMD impostors, but will he lose his heart to Madame Masque? Guest-starring Daredevil, the Avengers and SHIELD! Collecting: Iron Man #12-38, Daredevil #73