Marvel introduces a new Iron Man in the form of an iconic X-Men hero who suffers the same origin story as Tony Stark. Tony Stark’s brush with death led to the birth of one of the most influential heroes in the Marvel Universe. What could have remained a simple heart injury became the main inspiration in Tony Stark’s creation of the Invincible Iron Man.
Tony Stark and Emma Frost’s marriage started as a smokescreen for their secret plans to take down the anti-mutant organization Orchis, but it soon evolved into a genuine romance. Despite their growing feelings, the fall of Krakoa led to their break-up. Years later, Iron Man and the White Queen are bound to rekindle their relationship in the weirdest way possible.
Emma Frost and Tony Stark’s lives have become more closely tangled than they ever thought possible, as both of them now know what it feels like to be the other.
Emma Frost Goes Through The Same Origin Story As Iron Man
Iron & Frost #1; Written by Cavan Scott; Art by Ruairí Coleman, Roberto Poggi, and Yen Nitro
Six years before the Age of Revelation, Iron & Frost #1 sees Iron Man fail to stop the Avengers Mansion’s destruction while saving the mutant Landslide. Amidst the chaos, Marrow stabs Emma Frost in the chest, forcing her to transform her body into diamond permanently to keep herself from succumbing to the wound. A heart injury turns Emma Frost into the diamond equivalent of Iron Man, with her armored look taking over her life.
The hole in Emma Frost’s chest serves as a reminder of her near-death experience. Whereas Tony Stark’s wound inspired him to use his intellect to build instead of to destroy, Emma Frost’s forced transformation makes her a much more physical and straightforward hero. Emma’s diamond form keeps her from using her psychic abilities, cutting her off from a big part of her personality.
Iron & Frost‘s parallels between Iron Man and Emma Frost don’t stop at the White Queen’s Iron Man-like origin story. Six years after her encounter with Marrow, Emma Frost reunites with Tony Stark and learns he has become a fully mechanical Iron Man. Like Emma, Tony’s body has hardened, but into metal.
Emma Frost’s Permanent Diamond Transformation Is Her Ideal Character Arc
The White Queen Is Both Weakened And Strengthened
Emma Frost’s fight with Marrow may change the way she views her own mutation. Emma has to learn that her greatest weapon has never been telepathy, but her will and her intellect. Instead of messing with her opponents’ minds with her mutant powers, Emma Frost must now rely on her charisma, intelligence, and persuasive prowess, as well as her physical skills.
This transformation also forces Emma to relate to the non-mutants she has long dismissed. She has to tackle every problem like a human being, only benefiting from her impenetrable skin. Seeing Iron Man develop a mutation thanks to the mutation-granting X-Virus only adds to this inversion, as Emma loses part of her mutation only to witness her ex-husband gain one of his own.
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Anthony Edward “Tony” Stark
- FIRST APP
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“Tales of Suspense” #39 (1963)
- Franchise
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Marvel
- Alias
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Iron Man