Iron Man's Caveman Armor Turns Him Into a Prehistoric Hulk

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While Iron Man is known for ultra-sophisticated armor that makes him a match for nearly any superhuman, Tony Stark's caveman suit turns him into something closer to the Hulk  — a shambling, terrifying behemoth who nonetheless draws on cutting-edge technology… at least for his time.

Marvel's Iron Man by Design initiative challenged artists to design unique suits drawing on specific time periods and artistic styles. In the hands of master creators, Tony Stark became a gladiator, an Atlantean, and even gained some Art Nouveau armor that makes him look like an Eternal. In each case, Tony's advanced technology was given a new spin, however in taking him back to the dawn of humanity, Marvel created a decidedly low-tech version of Iron Man who challenges what 'technology' even means.

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Created by Christian Nauck, and published as a variant cover for Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth #10, Tony Stark's caveman armor uses fur, bones and wood to turn him into a Hulk-like powerhouse. Towering over his modern armor, this suit utilizes natural materials to protect the wearer, and sees Iron Man brandishing a flaming brazier. What's fascinating is that for the time period, this suit is every bit as advanced as Tony's modern armor is today. After all, humanity's mastery of science depended on early scientific observation and technical invention. In the modern day, Tony's very first armor is laughable, but one day in the future, his most sophisticated tools and weapons will be likewise outclassed by the march of time. Tony exists on the bleeding edge of technology, but he's ultimately always a caveman, discovering and creating new horizons that his descendants will