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Warning : Contains SPOILERS forThe Ultimates # 2Since his initial debut as the Armored Avenger , Tony Stark’sIron Manhas consistently evolved , ever upgrading to combat new threats . As such , this has left Stark with quite the talkative wardrobe , with each and every armor having its own unparalleled strengths . But one unexpected conflict elsewhere in the multiverse just proved that Iron Man ’s initial armor was anything but unvanquishable .

The Ultimates # 2by Deniz Camp , Juan Frigeri , Federico blee , and VC ’s Travis Lanham find the team storming the White House to battle Midas – a ego - proclaimed “ ultrapreneur ” wielding the first armor ever create by Earth-6160 ’s Iron Man , Howard Stark . Using this seemingly arrant arm , Midas keep the fledgeling Ultimates on the ropes , move over Captain America a brutal beatdown .

wield to cut off Midas ’ ability source , the rest of the team deflect their foe as Cap uses his carapace to break Midas ’ neck opening through his armor . And when kneel over his defeated enemy , all Steve has to say is , “ Gold’s … softmetal . ”

Custom image of a Captain America: The First Avenger poster and a close-up of Iron Man in the 2008 MCU film.

Captain America and Iron Man have been friend for years , but they ’ve butted heads more than once because Steve knows Tony better than anyone .

The Starks Chose Fashion Over Function

Midas Lost His Touch

regard thatthis is the original Iron Man armor , it ’s no wonderment that it would n’t stand up against all variety of superhuman threats . After all , the beaut of the Iron Man identity element is its invariant adaptation and evolution , as whichever Stark donning the pallium is usually unequal to of doldrums . Prior to his disappearing , this universe of discourse ’s Howard Stark was shown maintain all sorts of sophisticated weaponry , and his Logos , Iron Lad Tony Stark , is no unlike . But this tearing defeat still pinpointsthe Starks ’ greatest weakness across the Marvel multiverse – they ’re just too brassy .

In many slipway , Iron Man ’s original favourable armour is Stark ’s ultimate indulgence in mode over function .

If the armour seen in this result is that precise a duplicate of its original Earth-616 counterpart , then Tony Stark ’s original gold armor is basically flawed in a way that perfectly reflects its maker . It ’s been said fourth dimension and again thatIron Man ’s main flaw is his egoand deathless drive to prove that he is best and that he get laid best . Such ostentatious armor as this only fuel Iron Man ’s ego issue and allow for him incredibly vulnerable to high - powered attacks – or in this pillow slip , a stronger metal like the kind that comprisedCaptain America ’s iconic shield .

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The Starks’ Ego Is Their Greatest Weakness

Gold Isn’t A Great Look For Iron Man

In many ways , Iron Man ’s original aureate armor is Stark ’s ultimate indulgence in fashion over map . While the armor ’s Ultimate Universe twin may still loan itself to more modern esthesia , it still perfectly encapsulates both Howard and Tony ’s Achilles ’ heels as a ocular manifestation of the ego inherent to the Stark legacy . And with everything that he ’s front since he first became the InvincibleIron Man , both on his own and with the Avengers , Tony Stark is incredibly lucky that he outgrew the gold look long , long ago .

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Anthony " Tony " Edward Stark , AKA Iron Man , is a Marvel Comics superhero who has enjoy several years of the public eye and has become a mainstay in several Marvel media franchise . After suffering a decisive combat injury , Tony create a specialised armored suit powered by an spark reactor , which keeps him alive . vain but good - hearted , Tony utilizes his super mind and design to contend to protect man from various threat , eventually becoming a establish member of the Avengers . In 2008 , the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kick back off with the film Iron Man , which starred Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero .

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Alex Ross photorealistic painting of Captain America (left) and Iron Man (right.)

Captain America Beats Midas Ultimates

Anthony “Tony” Edward Stark, AKA Iron Man, is a Marvel Comics superhero who has enjoyed several years of the spotlight and has become a mainstay in several Marvel media franchises. After suffering a critical injury, Tony creates a specialized armored suit powered by an arc reactor, which keeps him alive. Egotistical but good-hearted, Tony utilizes his super intellect and inventions to fight to protect humanity from various threats, eventually becoming a founding member of the Avengers. In 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kicked off with the film Iron Man, which starred Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero.

Iron Man gold armor in Tales of Suspense

Iron Man in Marvel Comic Book Cover Art

Anthony “Tony” Edward Stark, AKA Iron Man, is a Marvel Comics superhero who has enjoyed several years of the spotlight and has become a mainstay in several Marvel media franchises. After suffering a critical injury, Tony creates a specialized armored suit powered by an arc reactor, which keeps him alive. Egotistical but good-hearted, Tony utilizes his super intellect and inventions to fight to protect humanity from various threats, eventually becoming a founding member of the Avengers. In 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kicked off with the film Iron Man, which starred Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero.

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