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The classic armor as pictured here, the Model IV, Mark I armor as seen in TOS #66-Iron Man #200.
Proto-classic armor (the Model II, Mark I as seen in Tales of Suspense, TOS #48-53). This represented the first radical redesign of the armor to a more sleeker look. And except for a few occasions, I have patterned all future armors around this basic design. It includes an invention of mine called flex metal, withdrawn and extended with magnetism. It is flexible as cloth and when magnetized, it becomes stronger than steel.
The classic armor was the armor design I had for the longest time.
During this time, I worked on inventions for other teams. Stark International equiped Xavier's Estate with anti-acceleration field generators to prevent the gates from being rammed.
Another of my inventions that helped protect innocent lives is my image inducer shown here with X-men's Nightcrawler shortly after he joined the team. This allowed groups like the X-men to move about in society without risk of harm.
In IM #191 another grey armor was used as therapy during my recovery from alcoholism.
The pre-classic armor (Model III, Mark II as seen in TOS #59-65, seen here in TOS #59 still had the rivets but the faceplate and look of the armor was bigger and bulkier. The pods were added for the first time.
The Rivet armor (Model III, Mark I first seen in TOS #54-58, in a backup of TOS #55, pods were shown, "pods were for spare radio parts" but they were not actually used until the Pre-classic armor). Here is the first appearance in TOS #54 and a picture in Avengers #6, and the Avengers #6 shows an invention I created for Captain America computerized controls for his shield.
Pictured here, by Dick Ayers, is the Model II, Mark II - new chest plate as seen in TOS #53, the side pods were actually added later to the pre-classic armor to store items, later during the classic years they became a power source for the armor.
Seen here in Avengers #3 is my Image Projector invention which allowed me to project my image across the city to try and communicate with others.
A BURP gun - that reduced artillery shells to 50 caliber bullets that can be fired at 1000 per minute.
Here I am seen in Avengers #3, first documented flying above the clouds roughly 30,000 ft where airlines fly.
Here I am surviving a punch from the Hulk in my first red and gold suit in Avengers #3.
Here is an invention of mine called my magnetic repulsors attached to the palm of my hand in Avengers #3.
Here I am able to spin the Hulk around with my magnetic repulsors - Avengers #3.
As seen here in Avengers #8, in the Model III, Mark II armor, I use the magnetic repulsors to divert a missle.
The Rivet Armor invention - the Reverser-Ray that was able to hurl the force of the Unicorn back at him.
The Rivet Armor was able to out fly a commercial jet and had the strength to fly through the pressurized windows and rend steel.
In Iron Man Vol 1 120, the passenger jet I was on, was hit by a tank. Yes, I said a tank. I opened my suitcase and put on the armor. I lift the 300-400 ton jet enough to keep it from splattering all over the sea.
In Iron Man Vol. 1 #121, with the classic suit, I towed 5 battleships.
This is the first look at the classic armor, Model IV, Mark I - no more rivets as seen in TOS - 66.
I added a new feature to the classic armor in Iron Man Vol 1, issue 68 - a nose to add more expression and an upgraded circuitry.
Iron Man Vol. 1 - 123 putting the armor through a battery of practical tests
The Mangler Missile, able to attach to and control other rockets or vehicles.
Another of my inventions was an extremely maneuverable mini-sub that I showed the U.S. Navy.
The Super-Deluxe Vapor Ejector creates smoke clouds to evade enemies.
I took on the Hulk again in Iron Man 132.
This shows the intricacies of my boot jets that Ant-Man had to help me with.
I was scanned in Iron Man 110.
I used my tractor beams in Iron Man 112.
The classic armor vs Napalm and White Phosphorus as seen in IM annual 5.
The classic armor shows more power of the belt pods.
The classic armor redirects beams back to their source.
The classic armor shows maneuverability and the mole digger.
Discussion of changing the isotopes of the two types of Vibranium.
The classic armor shows image projection in IM 192.
The classic armor flying, blasting, and lifting a 4 ton rock like a jelly bean.
Many of my inventions were created and displayed in IM #82.
Classic Armor lifts the Enervator Ray and flies it across the city.
Classic Armor has eye and mouth sealants and built in oxygen supply.
Classic Armor bends a steal girder to contain the Controller in IM #91.
Classic Armor busts up concrete/stone!
Classic Armor breaks through metal!
Classic Armor in space next to Stark Satelite One.
Stark designed Thermal-Shocker - missle interceptor
Classic Armor with heat-inductive thermocouple that drains power from the heat and cools the internal blaze.
The classic armor withstands military type shells and contains foam duct systems to put out a house fire or fiery dragons.
The Rivet Armor invention - the Power Ray
Classic Armor is bulletproof with super speed.
Classic Armor underwater
Classic Armor with super hearing to pick up accelerated heartbeats.
Classic Armor helps an underpowered SHIELD helicarrier clear a mountain by lifting it.
Proto-Classic Armor - Model II, Mark I
Seen in TOS 61
The suit was flexible metal with a refractory coating.
Batteries that could be recharged still enhanced by micro transistors
Pacemaker still present to keep heart working
Repulsors could be slipped on and worn on the gauntlets as could other weapons
Flight where airliners fly by boot jets
Radio extended
The refractory coating improved
Pacemaker still present to keep heart working
Repulsors could be slipped on and worn on the gauntlets
Power ray was an improvement on the offensive capability
Flight able to outfly commercial jets and rend the pressurized windows and steel of the wings
Able to control other electronics/missiles
The refractory coating continued to be improved.
A semi rigid chest piece was developed to keep the heart protected.
The iron content protected against physical and energy attacks.
Could close up the suit for 2 hours of underwater/outer space oxygen supply.
Repulsor rays incorporated into the gauntlets
Developed and improved the ability of the batteries to recharge if not exerting energy
Freon like substance first used as vials, then incorporated in the suit along with fire suppression technology
Heat absorption
Able to focus repulsor rays into laser beams
Improved communications
Sonar and radar
Sensors with the ability to detect movement/noise/ and infrared spectrum
Integrated circuits were incorporated in the suit along with microscopic bacteria that added layers of comfort and the strongest materials