Marvel is finally reprinting one of Iron Man’s best modern runs, and all signs point to it influencing the hotly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. Though the connection between Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and his Victor Von Doom is unclear, fans are scouring the comics for any hints.
This is probably why Marvel Comics is reprinting 2016’s critically acclaimed Infamous Iron Man run from Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev. According to a report by Bleeding Cool, Infamous Iron Man is getting a reprint on July 14th, 2026 with a new subtitle, The Rise of Doom.
The new collection is available to pre-order for $19.99 and will have all 12 issues of the original Infamous Iron Man run.
Iron Man’s very own Robert Downey Jr. returns as Doctor Victor Von Doom (you read that right!) in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday, in theaters December 18, 2026. The Marvel Universe’s greatest villain is no stranger to armor, but now he’s trying something new on for size: heroism. And where Tony Stark failed, Doom will succeed. But what is Victor’s master plan? That’s what a great number of folks want to know — including Ben Grimm, Pepper Potts and the other Iron Man: Riri Williams! In his heroic quest, Doom faces a cosmic-level adversary — and his most mortal enemy, whom he thought he would never see again! But what is the shocking truth behind Victor’s reincarnated mother? With enemies on all sides, how can Victor continue to carry on the legacy of Iron Man when the legacy of Doom haunts him at every turn?
Infamous Iron Man Ranks Among The Best Doctor Doom Stories Of All Time
The iconic Infamous Iron Man limited series sees Doctor Doom take over the mantle of Iron Man after Tony Stark was left in a coma during the events of Civil War II.
Having a change of heart about his villainous ways, Doctor Doom tries his hand at being a genuine hero. Although he faces opposition from heroes and villains alike, Victor’s journey in Infamous Iron Man is one of self-discovery, ultimately asking if redemption is even possible for a villain with as many literal skeletons in his closet as Doom.
Marvel has teased the heroic potential of Doom several times before, but never has the concept been explored as thoroughly and with as much care as it is in Infamous Iron Man.
Despite the run’s high praise, however, signs point to that not quite being the reason for Marvel’s reprinting of the story.
Infamous Iron Man’s Reprint Fuels a Litany of MCU Theories
Of course, as made clear with the run’s new tagline and the preorder solicitation’s mentioning of Doomsday, Marvel is almost certainly reprinting the run as part of a hype cycle for the next Avengers movie.
Given Robert Downey Jr.’s previous role as Tony Stark, fans are speculating on what it means for him also to play Victor Von Doom. This has led many to look back to Infamous Iron Man for clues.
Though it’s doubtful the MCU will be fully adapting Infamous Iron Man, it’s possible that the film could use a few of the run’s plot points.
Specifically, the MCU has finally made the demon Mephisto canon after years of speculation. Mephisto plays an important role in Infamous Iron Man, meaning he could do the same in Avengers: Doomsday.
Unfortunately, it’s still very early to tell. Very little is known about Avengers: Doomsday, so it’s tough to say how the upcoming film will relate to the Infamous Iron Man comic.
Regardless of why the series is resurfacing, its return is certainly a win for comic fans. Infamous Iron Man holds the unique place of ranking among the best Iron Man and Doctor Doom stories of all time, so fans should check it out even if it ends up having nothing to do with Avengers: Doomsday.
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Avengers: Doomsday
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December 18, 2026
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Vanessa Kirby
Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
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Johnny Storm / Human Torch
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Ben Grimm / The Thing
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- NAME
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Anthony Edward “Tony” Stark
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Iron Man
- FIRST APP
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“Tales of Suspense” #39 (1963)
- Created By
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Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Don Heck, Larry Lieber
- POWERS
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Genius intellect, armor providing flight, hacking, superhuman strength, reflexes, and durability.
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The Avengers
Anthony “Tony” Edward Stark, AKA Iron Man, is a Marvel Comics superhero who has enjoyed several years of the spotlight and has become a mainstay in several Marvel media franchises. After suffering a critical injury, Tony creates a specialized armored suit powered by an arc reactor, which keeps him alive. Egotistical but good-hearted, Tony utilizes his super intellect and inventions to fight to protect humanity from various threats, eventually becoming a founding member of the Avengers. In 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kicked off with the film Iron Man, which starred Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero.
