The “Improvised Iron Man” Era Kickoffs With A Philip Tan Foil Variant

By Chad Burdette

on August 29, 2024

A brutal era of IRON MAN begins this October! Making his Marvel Comics debut, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Spencer Ackerman will team up with rising star artist Julius Ohta to build an epic new run of Marvel’s Armored Avenger.

In a press release from Marvel, Aclerman shared:

“Winning a Pulitzer is cool and all, but it’s not writing for Marvel Comics. And to write IRON MAN is a very specific dream come true. A lot of comics’ best creators have used Iron Man to tell big stories about security and freedom – with a whole lot of super hero action, of course – and I can’t wait to build on their legacy.”

On how his esteemed career in journalism prepared him to take on Tony Stark’s specific complexities, Ackerman added:

“In my day job reporting on national security, I’ve covered the real-life equivalents of the Stark Expo, watched experimental weapons in action, seen their impact on human beings, and tracked the massive wealth they generate for a select few. Tony struggles with challenges – and is sure about to struggle with challenges – that I’ve covered for years. Only now I can write about them the way I’ve always wanted to: in a super hero universe!”

Like all of Marvel’s major launches, IRON MAN #1 will sport a special Foil Variant Cover that fans can see today. Drawn by acclaimed artist Philip Tan, the piece depicts Tony emerging from the rubble of his past suits in his new armor. Dubbed the “Improvised Iron Man,” fans will see it assembled throughout the series as Tony does what he does best—tinkering and upgrading it to counter anything the world throws at him.

Iron Man #1 (75960620898200111)

Roxxon nd A.I.M. team up to take on Stark Unlimited! But they’re ready for the old Tony Stark. This one? He’s a lot angrier than he used to be. Iron Man is going to war! He’s determined to never hit rock bottom again, his old enemies will face an Iron Man more than willing to fight back, play dirty, and unleash every bit of his intellect to bring them down! New armor, old enemies, and unbelievable twists abound in this fresh take on a fury-powered Iron Man!