- "This is Edwin Cord, Stark! You ruined my life -- and destroying Iron Man was merely the prelude to my ruining yours!"
- ―Edwin Cord
| "Stark Wars (Part VII): Reborn Again" | |
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| Iron Man | |
| Title: | "Stark Wars (Part VII): Reborn Again" |
| Storyline: | "Stark Wars" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 231 |
| Cover price: | .75 |
| Cover date: | June, 1988 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Tom DeFalco |
| Writers: | David Michelinie; Bob Layton |
| Pencilers: | Doc Bright |
| Inkers: | Bob Layton |
| Cover artists: | Jackson Guice |
| Cover inker: | Bob Layton |
| Colorists: | Bob Sharen |
| Letterers: | Janice Chiang |
| Assistants: | Gregory Wright |
| Editors: | Mark Gruenwald |
| Navigation | |
| Previous: | Iron Man #230 |
| Next: | Iron Man #232 |
"Stark Wars (Part VII): Reborn Again" is the 231st issue of the first Iron Man ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. It was plotted by David Michelinie & Bob Layton and scripted by Michelinie with artwork by M.D. Bright and Bob Layton. It was colored by Bob Sharen and lettered by Janice Chiang. The story was edited by Mark Gruenwald with Gregory Wright as assistant editor. This issue shipped with a June, 1988 cover date and carries a cover price of .75 cents per copy.
"Reborn Again"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
- Alan Hale, Jr. (On a TV screen)
- Ann B. Davis (On a TV screen)
- Barry Williams (On a TV screen)
- Baskin
- Bill Segrist
- Bob Denver (On a TV screen)
- Christopher Knight (On a TV screen)
- Ed
- Eve Plumb (On a TV screen)
- Florence Henderson (On a TV screen)
- Hawkeye, Clint Barton (On a TV screen)
- Jem (On a TV screen)
- Maureen McCormick
- Mike Lookinland (On a TV screen)
- Mockingbird, Bobbi Morse (On a TV screen)
- Ms. Campbell
- Susan Olsen (On a TV screen)
- Winters
- Wonder Man, Simon Williams (On a TV screen)
Organizations
- Cordco, Inc.
- United States Army
- West Coast Avengers (Cameo appearance only)
Races & Animals
- Altered humans (On a TV screen)
- Humans
Locations
Items
- Bazooka
- Energy shield
- Firepower armor
- Iron Man armor
- Iron Man armor model 08
- Iron Man armor model 09 (1st appearance)
- Missiles
- Power armor
- Tony Stark's briefcase
Vehicles
- Ambulance
- Helicopters (In flashback only)
- Jeeps
- Mach 5 (On a TV screen)
- Shooting Star (On a TV screen)
- Train
- Truck
Powers
Miscellaneous
- Exploding vehicles
- Flashbacks
- Military units
- Scientific experimentation
- Smoking
- Speed Racer
- Wheel of Fortune
Notes & Trivia[]
First image of the Mark IX armor.
- Iron Man was created by writers Stan Lee & Larry Lieber and artist Don Heck. He first appeared in the first story presented in Tales of Suspense #39 in March, 1963 titled "Iron Man Is Born!".
- This issue carries the approval stamp of the Comics Code Authority.
- According to Amazing Heroes #136, this issue shipped to retailers on February 25th, 1988.
- The tagline to this issue is "Who Is the New Iron Man?"
- This issue is reprinted in the Invincible Iron Man: The Complete Collection digital media collection, which was released by Graphic Imaging Technology, Inc. in January, 2007.
- This issue is reprinted in the Iron Man: The Armor Wars trade paperback collection, which was released on April 10th, 1990.
- This issue is reprinted in the Iron Man: Armor Wars trade paperback collection, which was published in January, 2007.
- Artist Mark Bright, also known as M.D. Bright, is credited as Doc Bright in this issue.
- This is the first appearance of the Iron Man armor MK IX. Back to the red & gold, baby! New components include pulse bolts and an energy shield. The energy shield is based on the same design used by the Raiders, who Iron Man fought back in Iron Man #145.
- This issue includes a flashback to Iron Man's fight with Firepower, chronicled in Iron Man #230.
- Marcy Pearson makes reference to Bill Cosby in this episode. Bill Cosby is an American comedian and author best known for his work on The Cosby Show in the 1980s, as well as his stand-up routines. He later served time in prison for multiple counts of rape.
- Edwin Cord blames Tony Stark for the fall of his company, CordCo. This is a very biased position, as Cord had actually attempted to manipulate S.H.I.E.L.D. into getting him a contract bid, but this strategy backfired, leading to Cord's arrest. This took place in Iron Man 145.
- One of the television clips seen at the beginning of the issue is from The Brady Bunch. This was a sitcom series that aired on ABC from 1969 to 1974. Actors Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick, Eve Plumb, Susan Olsen, Barry Williams, Christopher Knight, and Mike Lookinland are seen in inset.
- One of the television clips seen at the beginning of the issue is from Gilligan's Island, which was a sitcom series that aired on CBS from 1964 to 1967. Actors Bob Denver and Alan Hale, Jr., who played the roles of Gilligan & the Skipper, respectively, can be seen in this issue.
- One of the television clips seen at the beginning of the issue is from Wheel of Fortune, which is a game show that began in 1975 and is still in production today. Series host Pat Sajak, who has worked on the show since 1981 is referenced in this issue.
- One of the television clips seen at the beginning of this issue features the character of Jem. Jem, also known as Jem and the Holograms, is an American animated television series that ran from 1985 to 1988 in U.S. first-run syndication. The show is about music company owner Jerrica Benton, her singer alter-ego Jem, her band the Holograms, and their adventures.
- One of the television clips seen at the beginning of this issue is from Speed Racer - an animated action series. The fictional race cars, the Mach 5 and the Shooting Star can briefly be seen in this issue.