Iron Man's Gladiator Armor Is Tony Stark's Most Brutal Suit Ever
Tony Stark’s most brutal suit proves he doesn’t need high-tech gadgets to be a formidable force as Iron Man. Shown exclusively as a variant cover for a surprising Marvel Comics issue, this Iron Man suit shows that no matter the time period or even the resources, Tony Stark can design armor perfect for the warrior he has proved himself to be.
On a variant cover for New Mutants#12 by artist Gabriele Dell’Otto, Tony Stark is shown in a never-before-seen suit inspired by Roman gladiator combat. Created as part of the Iron Man by Design variant cover initiative, which saw skilled artists create new suits for Tony based on historical periods and striking themes, Tony is stripped of his arc reactor and repulsor technology, leaving him with cold, hard steel.
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The variant cover of Gladiator Iron Man shows Tony Stark in a deadly suit of armor of his own creation without the use of advanced technology, boasting a swordattached to one arm and a serrated shield on the other, with the entirety of the armor reminiscent of Iron Man’s classic look but with the edge of an ancient warrior. What's particularly striking about the suit is that it could belong to a hero or villain, as Tony becomes a vicious fighter implied to be suited up to battle for his very life. A master of light, Dell’Otto picks out intricate details, giving Tony «glowing» red eyes to accentuate the fact that while this Iron Man isn't as powerful as Tony's mechanical suit, he's seemingly far more likely to strike his enemies down with no questions asked.
Iron Man’s Gladiator Armor proves that Tony Stark’s real superpower is his adaptability and creative genius. Fans are familiar with this aspect of Tony
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