Iron Man The Iron Age 01 (1998)

You know that Tony Stark is a cool exec with a heart of steel, but do you know how he transformed from a glib playboy into a brilliant industrialist and iron-willed hero? Set around the time of Tales of Suspense (1959) #41, this “untold tale” with a twist reveals how the deaths of Tony’s parents forged his destiny–and also reveals the fact that their tragic demise may not have been an accident, but may have been caused by a brand-new foe! Corporate maneuverings, federal agents, black tie schmoozing, international espionage, high-tech action–if it’s classic Iron Man action you want, this is the story that delivers! Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Patrick Zircher and Bob McLeod. 48 pages. Bookshelf format.