This series chronicles the rise of a villainous Tony Stark who seizes control of his own identity following the events of AXIS. Embracing a superior, amoral version of himself, he clashes with heroes who stand in his way, including Pepper Potts and even the echoes of his own past conscience. It delves into themes of unchecked power, fractured identity, and the dangerous consequences of absolute self-determination.
The Axis effect has left Tony a changed man, and he's ready to lead San Francisco into the future with the widespread release of a remade version of Extremis--the virus that once nearly destroyed him. As Tony's actions become more questionable and his negligence breeds monsters, who will conspire to take him down?
Pepper Potts has had enough! As Tony Stark's wealth and influence increase across the globe, he prepares to unveil a new Stark world. Pepper alone knows the extent of his "superiority," and she's determined to prevent him from slipping even further. But she'll need help. As Tony is left reeling by shocking revelations, doubt begins to creep in, and his future looks uncertain. Who or what lurks in Tony's old armor - and can Pepper trust it? Iron Man clashes with Iron Man in an epic battle that could mean the death of the Tony Stark we know and love. The Superior Iron Man is dead -long live the Superior Iron Woman? Plus, Tony struggles with sobriety in a seminal story from his classic years! COLLECTING: SUPERIOR IRON MAN 6-9, IRON MAN (1968) 182
Although Earth's heroes were able to halt the Red Onslaught's plot to enslave the Earth, Tony Stark was left corrupted. Setting up shop in San Francisco, Tony has become more arrogant and dangerous than ever.The people of San Francisco are addicted to his Extremis 3.0 app, which is able to make people more beautiful, more intelligent and healthier. Yet, despite his success, the impossible is working against him. Doubt is creeping in. His history is uncertain...and his future has just been complicated by another ghost of his past.Plus, will pepper Potts turn her back on Tony for good?Collects Superior Iron Man #6-9 and Invincible Iron Man (1968) #182