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Best Iron Man Story Arcs

versedb 2 Story Arcs Jun 6, 2026

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The defining Iron Man story arcs, from Demon in a Bottle to Extremis, tracing a character whose evolution from arms dealer to hero mirrors the best character writing in mainstream comics.

Story Arcs

Demon in a Bottle

Main Story

Ended

1

Demon in a Bottle is the definitive Iron Man story, Tony Stark's battle with alcoholism told with uncommon honesty for a 1979 mainstream comic and still the benchmark for all Iron Man character work.

Extremis

2

Extremis by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov redefined Iron Man for the modern era, fusing his biology with his armor in a story that influenced the MCU films and set the template for the character today.

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