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The trio of David Michelinie, Bob Layton and John Romita Jr. make comics history in this iconic run!A new era begins for Iron Man — and for comics! Visionary creators Bob Layton, David Michelinie and John Romita Jr. launch a character-defining run that proves Tony Stark is far more than a technological genius. Stark’s true strength shines through perseverance in the face of personal demons and relentless enemies. This groundbreaking era also introduces a dynamic new cast — including Jim Rhodes, the future War Machine — and showcases bold new Iron Man armors. While the Michelinie/Layton/Romita Jr. collaboration reaches its emotional peak with “Demon in a Bottle,” the saga soars even further with epic clashes against Titanium Man, the All-Devourer and Madame Masque! Guest-starring the Hulk in a three-issue conflict between armor and raw power!COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) #115-139Written by David Michelinie & Bob Layton with Bill Mantlo, Peter Palmer, Jim Shooter & Roger SternPenciled by John Romita Jr., Bob Layton & Jerry Bingham with John Byrne, Carmine Infantino, Sal Buscema & Alan Weiss

Tony Stark goes to war in three epic conflicts sparked by his greatest technology of all: the Iron Man armor!They stole his technology and now it’s war! There are an abundance of tech-based villains in the Marvel Universe: The Beetle, Stilt Man, Titanium Man, Controller, Crimson Dynamo and more use super-advanced weapons and armor to commit their crimes. Tony Stark just found out that his Iron Man technology was stolen and could be the catalyst for the suits these villains use — and he’s not happy about it! But when Stark takes drastic action, what will Steve Rogers have to say about that? Plus: The ghost of an old enemy, the machinations of a vengeful madman and a menace from within Tony’s own body will come to a head in the cataclysmic sequel! And when every single one of his armors is stolen and then turned against him, Tony must battle his greatest creations — while trying to figure out who could outsmart him!COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) #219-232, 258-266; Iron Man & the Armor Wars (2009) #1-4; Iron Man (2013) #258.1-258.4

The hall of fame creative trio of Michelinie, Layton and Romita Jr. concludes its classic tenure with a run of stories that pushes the Armored Avenger to his limits! Tony Stark isn't the only one constantly upgrading his tech when Whiplash returns with a fearsome set of augmented powers and a new codename: Blacklash! Then Ant-Man takes his I.T. role at Stark International to super-heroic lengths! And what happens when Doctor Doom and Iron Man travel back in time to the era of King Arthur's Camelot? These two armored titans square off in "Doomquest!" Plus: The Living Laser, the Mauler and the Unicorn return to menace our man Stark. And wait until you see Iron Man's awesome new stealth armor! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #145-157.

One of the most iconic and devastating Marvel stories ever told, Demon in a Bottle chronicles Tony Stark's harrowing battle with alcoholism in a story that changed comics forever!Corporate connivances, murder charges, villains by the dozen — Iron Man faces his most untouchable foe in criminal industrialist Justin Hammer and his literal army of super-villains! But can the Armored Avenger overcome an even more implacable personal demon, invulnerable to technology or wealth? Plus: Iron Man’s origin told in detail! A titanic battle with Namor the Sub-Mariner! And a who’s who of Shellhead’s greatest foes!COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 120-128

In Elseworlds, heroes are taken from their usual settings and put into strange times and places—some that have existed, or might have existed, and others that can’t, couldn’t or shouldn’t exist.The result: heroes you know…in worlds you don’t.Batman’s Elseworlds tales are featured in this new edition of the graphic novel collection.Featuring tales of Batman and Eliot Ness taking on Al Capone, a future league of Batmen protecting the night with an iron fist, a mysterious knight defending Camelot as an armor-clad Bat and a 19th-century Batman entwined in an operatic tale of love, horror and obsession.Collects BATMAN: BROTHERHOODOF THE BAT, BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT OF THE ROUND TABLE #1–2,BATMAN: KNIGHTGALLERY, BATMAN: MASQUE and BATMAN:SCAR OF THE BAT!

Dr. Doom returns to menace Iron Man! Mephisto has apparently found a way to bring about The End Of Days and Tony Stark and Victor Von Doom must form an uneasy alliance to try and stop him. But all may not be as it seems. And it takes a journey to Hell itself before the shocking truth is revealed! Plus, Iron Man and Doctor Doom are trapped in the past, and they now find themselves in the fabled court of Camelot! In order to return to the present Doctor Doom and Iron Man must strike a truce. Collecting IRON MAN: LEGACY OF DOOM (2008) #1-4 AND INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (1968) #149-150

You don’t need a past to have a future…Rediscover the series that defined a generation of comic book fans in this first volume of the smash-hit series behind the blockbuster BLOODSHOT movie! From his very first appearance, Bloodshot comes armed to the teeth with bullets, nanites – and questions. Featuring appearances by Ninjak, the Eternal Warrior, Rai, the H.A.R.D. Corps, and more, this collected edition presents the classic adventures of Valiant’s nanite enhanced commando from the very beginning!Join Valiant icons Kevin VanHook and Don Perlin – along with an all-star cast of comics creators including Bob Layton, David Lapham, David Michelinie, and more – as they dive headlong into the very first adventures of the original man from Rising Spirit!

Drawn from Earth across the stars, the Marvel Universe's greatest villains and heroes are set against one another by the mysterious and unbelievably powerful Beyonder, with the winner promised the ultimate prize. But as battle lines are drawn, new alliances forged and old enemies clash, one among them is not willing to settle for anything less than godhood. Can even the combined might of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men prevent Dr. Doom from becoming the most powerful being in the universe? Collecting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #1-12.

The Ghost is back! As Tony Stark struggles with the ramifications of the Armor Wars, he must convince the world there's a new Iron Man - and what better way to boost Shell-Head's popularity than stopping a nuclear satellite from crashing to Earth! Spider-Man helps out against the Radioactive Man as Steve Rogers and Ant-Man drop by! But while an alien spreads horror in orbit, the Rhino wreaks havoc on Earth! Fearsome foes are lining up to take down Iron Man - but will Blacklash, Blizzard and Boomerang help him against the Ghost? And will the most dangerous threat of all be Grey Gargoyle, the Mandarin, Doctor Doom…or Tony's new flame, Kathy Dare?! Plus: Iron Man stars in the world's first computer-generated graphic novel! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #233-244, IRON MAN: CRASH and MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #22-23 and #44.