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The comic book cover for Iron Man #3/673 shows Iron Man in an orange suit wielding a large, ornate sword, battling multiple figures. The title "IRON MAN" is prominent, along with "THE STARK-ROXXON WAR PART 3."
Iron Man in a red and gold suit is pushed back by a powerful, lightning-like energy blast from another figure in a green and gold suit. The text bubble reads, "What we do today severs this world from the ties of a dead order..."
Comic panels show a character in a white and purple suit with glowing hands, and Iron Man. A close-up of a character's face with a "LOW" battery indicator is shown, discussing Starxxon becoming a global energy and weapons giant.
Tony Stark, in his damaged Iron Man suit, lies on the ground amidst shattered glass in a boardroom, while business people look on. He states the merger isn't going through and he needs an outlet.
Tony Stark, with a beard, sits in a chair connected to wires, wearing parts of his Iron Man suit. He addresses a group of business people, stating he won't apologize to those on the Stark board because of Feilong.
Multiple panels show Tony Stark in his Iron Man suit being confronted. A large, white and red Iron Monger suit attacks people in a boardroom, with Tony Stark's suit on the ground, as he is accused of drinking.
Iron Man in a blue and silver suit, surrounded by electrical energy, battles a large, mechanical Iron Monger. Another figure uses electrical powers, with text stating, "Time to borrow a friend's trick." and "HAVE AT THEE!!!"
A demonic-looking character, Belasco, with horns and red skin, speaks to Iron Man. The Iron Monger suit is in the background. Text discusses Belasco as a "groomer" and "ancient beings" who are "importer-exporters."
Iron Man, with hands clasped, speaks to a woman and the demonic Belasco. He explains that Starxxon's scale makes it a global threat that he must stop, dominating energy, arms, and "soul-poison markets."
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Iron Man #3/673

Spencer Ackerman is absolutely killing it in his new Iron ManMonger series. Tony manages to stop the Roxxon/A.I.M. merger with Stark Unlimited, but not before a battle against the Iron Monger and an encounter with Belasco in Iron Man No.3/673

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2025/1/13 Edited to

... Read moreOkay, comic fans, let's talk about something really interesting that Iron Man #3/673 brought to the forefront: Roxxon Corporation! If you've been following the Marvel universe, whether in comics or the MCU, you've definitely heard this name pop up. But this issue really made me think about just how pervasive and sinister Roxxon truly is, especially with this 'Stark-Roxxon War' storyline heating up. I mean, we see Tony Stark pushing himself to the absolute limit – the comic even shows a 'LOW battery indicator' during one of his struggles, which felt so symbolic of the toll this fight is taking on him. What's even crazier is how this isn't just about a corporate takeover; the comic reveals "Starxxon becoming a global energy and weapons giant" and delving into "soul-poison markets." That’s not just business, that’s outright supervillainy disguised as capitalism! It really makes you wonder about the bigger picture of corporate power in the Marvel universe. Roxxon has always been one of those shadowy organizations, a constant thorn in the side of heroes. In the MCU, we've seen their gas stations, their involvement in the Darkforce energy crisis in *Agent Carter*, and even their attempts to destabilize economies. But in the comics, they're even more deeply entrenched in all sorts of shady dealings. They're not just a generic evil corporation; they're often portrayed as being involved in everything from illegal weapons manufacturing and environmental destruction to unethical human experimentation and even mystical endeavors, as hinted by the "soul-poison markets" in this issue. It's like they're trying to corner every market, good or evil, which makes them a truly formidable, almost hydra-like, antagonist for Tony. The merger with A.I.M. in this storyline is particularly alarming. A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) itself is a notorious scientific terrorist organization. Imagine the combined power of Roxxon's vast resources and A.I.M.'s twisted technological prowess! No wonder Tony is going all out to stop it. He's not just protecting Stark Unlimited; he's literally trying to prevent a global catastrophe, as this new "super-corporation" threatens to dominate not just energy and arms, but essentially every aspect of life, even the spiritual. The idea that someone like Feilong might be pulling strings behind the scenes, making Tony's life even harder on the Stark board, just adds another layer of corporate intrigue and personal vendetta to the mix. It's fascinating to see how Spencer Ackerman is developing Roxxon from just a background presence to a central, terrifying threat in this Iron Man series. It makes the battles against Iron Monger and Belasco feel even more significant because they're all connected to this larger, systemic evil. This comic really made me appreciate how deep the rabbit hole goes with Roxxon, and why characters like Tony Stark are so crucial in fighting these seemingly unquantifiable, corporate-level threats that often fly under the radar of public perception. If you care about what truly makes a villain, then paying attention to Roxxon's role in the Marvel universe is a must!