Iron Man #286
Marvel Comics · 1992 · Very Fine (VF) · Len Kaminski · Kevin Hopgood
Iron Man #286 from November 1992 sees Tony Stark in his sleek War Machine-era black and silver armour alongside the Avengers West Coast, with Hawkeye and the Wasp prominent on the cover and interior pages. This issue sits within the pivotal early 1990s run that transformed Tony Stark's world, part of the storyline building toward the major armour and identity shifts that defined the character in this era. The action-packed team-up setting delivers classic 90s Marvel superhero drama with a full ensemble cast.
Writer Len Kaminski took over Iron Man with #258 and delivered one of the most consequential runs on the title, steering Tony through the War Machine armour period and the groundbreaking 'Armor Wars II' fallout. Artist Kevin Hopgood defined the look of Iron Man in the early 1990s, his clean linework and dynamic figure work making his issues highly sought after by collectors who grew up with this incarnation of the armoured Avenger. The MCU's enormous global popularity has brought renewed collector interest in classic Iron Man comics from this period.
- ⭐ Iron Man #286 features Tony Stark in the black and silver armour alongside the Avengers West Coast including Hawkeye and the Wasp, cover dated November 1992.
- ⭐ Len Kaminski's Iron Man run from the early 1990s is celebrated for its ambitious storytelling and willingness to overhaul Tony Stark's status quo, including the War Machine armour transition.
- ⭐ Kevin Hopgood's art defined the visual look of Iron Man for a generation of readers and his issues from this period remain popular with collectors of 1990s Marvel.
Condition: The comic presents in Very Fine condition with bright, vivid cover colours and a well-preserved spine. There is minor tanning to the pages consistent with the era, and the staples appear secure with no significant creasing or major wear visible.
If you are building a complete Len Kaminski or Kevin Hopgood Iron Man run, this is a solid mid-run issue in strong grade that will present beautifully alongside its neighbours on the shelf.
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