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Iron Man 2020                                     Trade Paperback
Writers: Walter Simonson & Bob Wiacek
Artists: William Rosado & Bob Wiacek
Colorist: Christie Scheele
Letterer: John Costanza
Editors: Tom DeFalco, Michael Marts, & Nelson Yomtov
Cover by: Bob Wiacek

First seen in the Machine Man limited series, this one-shot graphic novel features the return of Iron Man 2020. The man behind the armored mask is Arno Stark, heir to the technology and industrial empire of the legendary Tony Stark. Unfortunately, Arno is hardly as heroic as his ancestor.

Arno Stark. Wealthy industrialist and prominent corporate figure. Heir to the vast technological and financial empire that is Stark International. Arno Stark. Armored avenger and prominent American hero. Heir to the legendary and demanding task of being Iron Man. The year is 2020. The times are desperate. When a cutthroat business rival approaches Stark with a lucrative offer to perform a rescue operation as Iron Man… is the price to pay too high? To save the weakened remains of Stark International, will Stark essentially sell out his services as Iron Man? Walter Simonson, Bob Wiacek and Will Rosado deliver an intriguing and pulse-pounding tale about a man attempting to escapethe overwhelming shadow of his ancestor, Tony Stark. Meet a man placing his life in jeopardy in an effort to save his company. Meet Arno Stark – Iron Man 2020!

Story/Spoilers
Stark tries to rescue the daughter of Marcus Wellington, his deadliest business competitor. She has been taken hostage by kidnappers, who are demanding an almost unbelievable ransom. As Stark flies to the rescue, however, he discovers that she is but one part of a sinister plot which threatens to shut down the world’s computers—and change the balance of power in the world economy. Iron Man 2020 eventually has to face off against an industrial rival who seeks to use him to destroy all his competitors all at once, sacrificing his own daughter in the process. At the end of the story, Arno and the girl Melodi get together, suggesting an “Iron Man” evolution towards a more heroic role again. Meanwhile, the background character Howard is revealed (if only to the reader) to be the aged Tony Stark himself who intends to guide his young cousin.

Trade Paperback is bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: June 1994
Format: FC, 64 pages, TPB, 10.25″ x 6.65″
ISBN: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperback is in Very Fine condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Iron Man collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Recommended.

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