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Superior Iron Man: A Dark and Violent Take on the Iconic Hero

How Marvel's Iconic Hero Was Turned Into a Ruthless Villain

By Zarbaz KhanPublished 11 months ago 4 min read
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Superior Iron Man is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The series follows Tony Stark as he becomes a more ruthless and self-serving version of himself. He believes that the world is in danger and that he is the only one who can save it. He begins to use his technology to improve himself and to create a new world order.

The series was written by Brian Michael Bendis and drawn by Alex Maleev. It ran for 12 issues from 2014 to 2015. The series was met with mixed reviews. Some critics praised Bendis and Maleev's work, while others criticized the series' dark tone.

The story

The series begins with Tony Stark being inverted by the Scarlet Witch during the events of Avengers & X-Men: AXIS. This inversion causes Stark to become more ruthless and self-serving. He believes that the world is in danger and that he is the only one who can save it. He begins to use his technology to improve himself and to create a new world order.

Stark's first act as Superior Iron Man is to release Extremis 3.0, a new version of his technology that can give people superhuman abilities. He offers the technology to anyone who wants it, regardless of their background or intentions. This leads to a number of people using the technology for their own personal gain, including criminals and terrorists.

Stark also begins to work on a new project called the Ironheart Armor. This armor is designed to be even more powerful than his previous suits. He plans to use the armor to protect the world from threats that he believes the Avengers are not capable of handling.

The characters

Tony Stark

Tony Stark is the main character of the series. He is a genius inventor and a billionaire playboy. He is also the superhero known as Iron Man. After being inverted by the Scarlet Witch, Stark becomes more ruthless and self-serving. He believes that the world is in danger and that he is the only one who can save it.

Daredevil

Daredevil is a superhero who is blind but has heightened senses. He is also a lawyer who defends the innocent. Daredevil is one of the few people who is not afraid to stand up to Stark. He believes that Stark is going down a dark path and that he needs to be stopped.

Maria Hill

Maria Hill is a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who is now the director of the Avengers. She is one of Stark's closest allies, but she is also one of the few people who is not afraid to question his decisions. She believes that Stark is becoming too powerful and that he needs to be reigned in.

The Avengers

The Avengers are a team of superheroes who protect the world from threats. They are not happy with Stark's new direction and they try to stop him. However, Stark is too powerful and they are unable to stop him.

The art

The art in Superior Iron Man is done by Alex Maleev. Maleev is known for his dark and gritty style. His art perfectly captures the tone of the series. The characters are well-drawn and the action scenes are exciting.

The verdict

Superior Iron Man is a controversial series. Some people love it, while others hate it. The series is dark and violent, and it is not for everyone. However, if you are a fan of Tony Stark and you are looking for a different take on the character, then you should definitely check out Superior Iron Man.

Here are some of the pros and cons of the series:

Pros:

The art is great.

The characters are well-developed.

The story is interesting.

Cons:

The series is dark and violent.

The tone of the series may not be for everyone.

Overall, Superior Iron Man is a well-made series that is worth checking out. However, it is important to be aware of the series' dark tone before you read it.

Here are some of the key events that happened in the series:

Stark releases Extremis 3.0 to the public, which leads to a number of people using the technology for their own personal gain.

Stark begins working on the Ironheart Armor, which is designed to be even more powerful than his previous suits.

Stark clashes with Daredevil, who believes that Stark is going down a dark path.

Stark is eventually defeated by the Avengers, who manage to reverse the Scarlet Witch's inversion spell.

**The series ended with Stark returning to his normal self. However, the events of the series had a lasting impact on him.

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About the Creator

Zarbaz Khan

Since reading Tolkien in Middle school, I have been fascinated with creating, reading, and hearing art through story’s and music. I am a perpetual student of writing and life.

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