The many faces (and suits) of Iron Man
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4/11/2008 12:50:00 AM
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Take a trip through the various versions of Iron Man's armor that emerged over the years. The latest video only offers brief, spinning glances of the armor, but we've got the renders and the details on where and when each particular suit emerged (whether it's a comic book or movie-made origin). The last two suits will be console-exclusive: The Silver Centurion is an Xbox 360 exclusive, and the Ultimate is a PS3 exclusive. I think the gunmetal plating of the Mark II suit looks pretty dang sweet.
SEGA of America is excited to reveal all of the extremely powerful suits
that are playable and unlockable in the upcoming video game - Iron Man! Iron
Man, a commanding Super Hero who built his greatest weapon- his suit - is on
a mission to protect the world from the weapons he helped to create. Over
the course of his epic career, brilliant scientist Tony Stark has created a
variety of suits for his alter-ego Iron Man, several of which are available
in the game due out on all platforms on May 2, 2008.
MARK I
This is the very first Iron Man suit ever built. In a life changing moment,
Tony Stark is attacked and captured by terrorists. While being held
captive, Tony is forced to build a weapon of mass destruction. With the
help of Yinsen, Tony builds the Mark I suit instead and uses it to escape.
Thus, a new Super Hero is born: IRON MAN!
MARK II
The Mark II was constructed as a prototype with an emphasis on exploring
flight potential. As the first suit of Iron Man armor built at Stark
Industries, the Mark II armor was soon replaced by the Mark III after
initial flight testing.
MARK III
This is the main suit Iron Man uses in the game and film. After initial
flight tests were completed on the Mark II, Tony built the Mark III.
Designed for customization, the Mark III armor can be equipped with a
variety of enhancements and upgrades.
Unlocakable Suits:
Classic
First debuting in "Tales of Suspense #48", the suit that would become known
as the iconic Iron Man armor underwent several subtle cosmetic changes
before the look was finalized in "Tales of Suspense #66". Some of the major
features of the suit were the first implementation of the palm mounted
"Repulsor Rays", ultra fine microscopic integrated circuitry that made the
suit easier to control, and boot thrusters that enabled the wearer to fly
for greatly sustained speeds and distances. Appearing in well over 200
issues of Iron Man's comic adventures, this suit is easily the most
recognizable suit in Iron Man's arsenal.
Extremis
First appearing during the "Extremis" story arc that ran from Iron Man Vol.
4 Issues 1-6, this armor has become the most prevalent look for the modern
day Iron Man. This is the defining suit that Tony Stark has worn during
major events such as "Civil War" and "World War Hulk". In this armor, Iron
Man has hit new levels of power.
Hulkbuster
The name says it all. In order to be ready for possible combat with the
rampaging monster known as "The Incredible Hulk", Tony Stark developed this
suit of armor as the ultimate add on to the Iron Man suit. The first
version of Iron Man's Hulkbuster armor appeared in Iron Man #304 and enabled
Iron Man to lift up to 175 tons as well as provide enough durability to
withstand repeated blows from the Hulk.
Classic Mark I
The first Iron Man suit ever created. Built during Iron Man's first
appearance in "Tales of Suspense #39", the suit functioned both as a life
saving device for Tony Stark's injured heart and as a weapon to help him
escape captivity. While reinterpreted by different artists, this design is
based from the original version of the suit designed by Jack Kirby and Don
Heck.
Platform Specific-Suits:
Silver Centurion- X360 Only
Originally used as a means by which Tony Stark could test out new ideas for
the Iron Man suit, it eventually became his new fully operational set of
armor when used in the first comic book battle between Tony Stark and
Obadiah Stane in Iron Man issue 200. Boldly sporting new colors, this
version of the suit was worn during Stark's days as a West Coast Avenger and
during the first "Armor Wars" storyline.
Ultimate- PS3 Only
In the Ultimate Universe, an alternate version of the Marvel Universe, Tony
Stark requires the help of an entire specialized crew to help maintain this
bulkier Iron Man armor. As seen in The Ultimates, this ensemble functions
more like a compact vehicle than a man-sized suit of armor.
that are playable and unlockable in the upcoming video game - Iron Man! Iron
Man, a commanding Super Hero who built his greatest weapon- his suit - is on
a mission to protect the world from the weapons he helped to create. Over
the course of his epic career, brilliant scientist Tony Stark has created a
variety of suits for his alter-ego Iron Man, several of which are available
in the game due out on all platforms on May 2, 2008.
MARK I
This is the very first Iron Man suit ever built. In a life changing moment,
Tony Stark is attacked and captured by terrorists. While being held
captive, Tony is forced to build a weapon of mass destruction. With the
help of Yinsen, Tony builds the Mark I suit instead and uses it to escape.
Thus, a new Super Hero is born: IRON MAN!
MARK II
The Mark II was constructed as a prototype with an emphasis on exploring
flight potential. As the first suit of Iron Man armor built at Stark
Industries, the Mark II armor was soon replaced by the Mark III after
initial flight testing.
MARK III
This is the main suit Iron Man uses in the game and film. After initial
flight tests were completed on the Mark II, Tony built the Mark III.
Designed for customization, the Mark III armor can be equipped with a
variety of enhancements and upgrades.
Unlocakable Suits:
Classic
First debuting in "Tales of Suspense #48", the suit that would become known
as the iconic Iron Man armor underwent several subtle cosmetic changes
before the look was finalized in "Tales of Suspense #66". Some of the major
features of the suit were the first implementation of the palm mounted
"Repulsor Rays", ultra fine microscopic integrated circuitry that made the
suit easier to control, and boot thrusters that enabled the wearer to fly
for greatly sustained speeds and distances. Appearing in well over 200
issues of Iron Man's comic adventures, this suit is easily the most
recognizable suit in Iron Man's arsenal.
Extremis
First appearing during the "Extremis" story arc that ran from Iron Man Vol.
4 Issues 1-6, this armor has become the most prevalent look for the modern
day Iron Man. This is the defining suit that Tony Stark has worn during
major events such as "Civil War" and "World War Hulk". In this armor, Iron
Man has hit new levels of power.
Hulkbuster
The name says it all. In order to be ready for possible combat with the
rampaging monster known as "The Incredible Hulk", Tony Stark developed this
suit of armor as the ultimate add on to the Iron Man suit. The first
version of Iron Man's Hulkbuster armor appeared in Iron Man #304 and enabled
Iron Man to lift up to 175 tons as well as provide enough durability to
withstand repeated blows from the Hulk.
Classic Mark I
The first Iron Man suit ever created. Built during Iron Man's first
appearance in "Tales of Suspense #39", the suit functioned both as a life
saving device for Tony Stark's injured heart and as a weapon to help him
escape captivity. While reinterpreted by different artists, this design is
based from the original version of the suit designed by Jack Kirby and Don
Heck.
Platform Specific-Suits:
Silver Centurion- X360 Only
Originally used as a means by which Tony Stark could test out new ideas for
the Iron Man suit, it eventually became his new fully operational set of
armor when used in the first comic book battle between Tony Stark and
Obadiah Stane in Iron Man issue 200. Boldly sporting new colors, this
version of the suit was worn during Stark's days as a West Coast Avenger and
during the first "Armor Wars" storyline.
Ultimate- PS3 Only
In the Ultimate Universe, an alternate version of the Marvel Universe, Tony
Stark requires the help of an entire specialized crew to help maintain this
bulkier Iron Man armor. As seen in The Ultimates, this ensemble functions
more like a compact vehicle than a man-sized suit of armor.
