The Ages of Iron Man
Author | : Joseph J. Darowski |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 2015-07-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781476620749 |
ISBN-13 | : 1476620741 |
Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Billionaire industrialist, cold warrior, weapons designer, alcoholic, philanthropist, Avenger--Tony Stark, alter-ego of Marvel Comics' Iron Man, has played many roles in his five decades as a superhero. From his 1963 comics debut in Tales of Suspense to the recent film adaptations--The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 3 (2013)--hundreds of creators have had a hand in writing the character with evolving depictions and distinct artistic styles. This collection of essays provides an historical overview of an important figure in American popular culture and a close reading of Iron Man's most iconic story lines, including his origin in Vietnam, "Demon in a Bottle," "Civil War," and "Extremis."