When I was a kid, my favorite Marvel superhero was Iron Man. I loved the idea that a really smart guy–Tony Stark–could become a superhero by using technology. Today, we associate Robert Downey, Jr. with Tony Stark and Iron Man. But, back in the 1990s FOX Saturday morning cartoons featured Marvel characters. Iron Man ran for two seasons and all 25 episodes are included on these 3 DVDs. If you’re looking for a guilty pleasure that will take you back to your youth, this is the ticket. Hours of fun! The episode information is complements of AMAZON. GRADE: A
Episode #1 – And The Sea Shall Give Up It’s Dead
Original Airdate 24th September 1994
The Mandarin turns a group of Russian sailors into an army of radioactive zombies in order to use them to take over the world. Only Iron Man and Forceworks can stop him!
Episode #2 – Rejoice! I Am Ultimo! Thy Deliverer!
Original Airdate – 1st October 1994
Iron Man and Forceworks must defeat the newly awakened Ultimo!
Episode #3 – Data In, Choas Out
Original Airdate 8th October 1994
The Mandarin and Justin Hammer have taken control of Stark satellites, using them to inflict a disaster and leading the public to believe that Stark is to blame. Modok also begins a plan to take control of Jim Rhodes mind in hopes of using him to frame Tony.
Episode #4 – Silence My Companion, Death My Destination
Original Airdate 15th October 1994
Iron Man must help Julia’s daughter from escaping a virtual reality arcade, whislt wearing a damaged armour.
Episode #5 – The Grim Reaper Wears A Teflon Coat
Original Airdate 22nd October 1994
The Mandarin steals Stark’s new weapon, The Grim Reaper, and Stark stands to lose his credibility unless he manages to find out how he managed to get past his security.
Episode #7 – Enemy Without, Enemy Within
Original Airdate 29t October 1994
When Mandarin places his wife in danger, MODOK seeks Iron Man’s aid in saving her. Will he actually betray The Mandarin?
Episode #7 – The Origin Of The Mandarin
Original Airdate 05th November 1994
Spider-Woman, Century and The Scarlet Witch find a black box containing a holographic video of The Mandarin’s origin, and The Mandarin finally finds The Hall Of Armour.
Episode #8 – The Defection Of Hawkeye
Original Airdate 12th November 1994
Forceworks begin to lose thier trust after Hawkeye fails to arrive in order to help The Mandarin steal Stark’s device. Has Hawkeye turned rouge?
Episode #9 – Iron Man To The Second Power, Part 1 and Part 2
Original Airdate 19th November 1994
In this 2-part episode, Tony Stark’s company suffers from financial troubles. With his company facing bankruptcy, Tony Stark must find begin to rebuild his shattering company, as The Mandarin plans a new plan to take over the world. He then creates an evil duplicate of Iron Man to destroy him.
Episode #11 – The Origin Of Iron Man, Part One and Part Two
Original Airdate 3rd December 1994
With his armour badly damaged, Iron Man must wait several hours for it to recharge whilst Fin Fang Foom hunts him down! Activating his memory module, he reminisces over how he became Iron Man! He also must watch out as Fin Fang Foom hunts him down to destroy him.
Episode #13 – The Wedding of Iron Man
Original Airdate 17th December 1994
Iron Man and Spider-Woman tie the knot as The Mandarin discovers Iron Man’s secret identity!
Episode #14 – The Beast Within
Original Airdate 23rd September 1995
Tony fakes his death in order to infiltrate one of The Mandarin’s schemes as Mandarin and Fin Fang Foom join forces.
Episode #15 – Fire And Rain
Original Airdate 30th September 1995
As blackouts begin affect the city, Iron Man faces a new enemy called Firebrand, who’s determined to ruin Stark Enterprises to avenge the death of his Father. Will War Machine overcome his fear of water to help Iron Man?
Episode #16 – Cell Of Iron
Original Airdate 07th October 1995
A.I.M sabotages a ship called The Starwell, and uses it’s powers to threaten the Earth into paying thier ransoms. When Iron Man investigates, he finds it’s creator and Senturian, it’s guardian. Can Iron Man stop A.I.M and save the ship?
Episode #17 – Not Far From The Tree
Original Airdate 14 October 1995
Iron Man finds his Father, Walter Stark held prisoner in A.I.M headquarters. Did SHIELD cover up his supposed death?
Episode #18 – Beauty Knows No Pain
Original Airdate October 21, 1995
Madame Mask kidnaps several Stark Industry employees in order to lure her former boyfriend Tony Stark into getting Iron Man to steal her ancient jewel which will grant her immense power.
Episode #19 – Iron Man On The Inside
Original Airdate November 4th 1995
Iron Man must shrink himself to the size of an atom in order to save Hawkeye as HOMER contracts a virus.
Episode #20 – Distant Boundaries
Original Airdate November 11, 1995
When Iron Man assists in the landing of an unidentified, unmanned space ship, he learns that it was sent by the distant planet, Elysian, with a distress message — pleading for Iron Man’s help in their fight against a madman called Dark Aegis. Iron Man feels responsible because he inadvertently set Dark Aegis adrift in space long ago. James Rhodes, who is determined to beat his claustrophobia, dons his War Machine armor and joins Iron Man on the mission. But as the ship is launched, they find a dangerous stowaway, the Titanium Man. In the shipboard battle, Iron Man and War Machine are set adrift, braving the atmosphere of Elysian to land on its surface. They find out they’re too late; the planet has been destroyed and the air so toxic they must keep armor on. While War Machine is engaged in battle by Titanium Man (who is in the employ of Dark Aegis), Iron Man confronts Dark Aegis, who has possession of the mightiest of weapons — the Oracle.
Episode #21 – The Armour Wars, Part One and Part Two
Original Airdate 18th November 1995
After inadvertently causing an explosion in Russia and injuring thousands, Iron Man learns that his designs have been stolen, and are being used to commit crimes throughout the world. The pressure finally gets to Stark, and he begins a mad rampage, attacking anyone that’s using his designs.
Episode #23 – Empowered
Original Airdate 3rd November 1996
MODOK finds one of The Mandarin’s rings and is terrified to learn that he is still alive and searching for his remaining rings.
Episode #24 – Hulkbuster
Original Airdate February 10, 1996
The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man are transported through various time periods as Iron Man tries to save Julia from being stuck in the past.
Episode #25 – The Hands Of The Mandarin, Part One and Two
Original Airdate February 17, 1996
In this 2-part episode, the Mandarin finally returns and creates an anti-technology field which renders Iron Man’s armour useless. Forceworks must reunite to stop Iron Man’s greatest enemy from declaring himself ruler. Forceworks must reunite to stop Iron Man’s greatest enemy from declaring himself ruler.
I used to avidly read the comics back home in Italy in the 70s though the chronology was always screwed up as I indiscriminately picked up reprints with new editions – somehow it didn’t seem to matter. Don’t think I’ve ever watched the TV show (but then I only just caught up with the second Downey Jr movie the other week so …) – thanks.
“Guilty pleasures of your youth”??
George, just how old were you really when this was on TV ?
Although I was committed to Supermand and Batman and J.L.A., I never really got into this alternate list of heroes from Marvel. Don’t know why.
Sergio, I was a big comic book reader as a kid. And these animated adventures of IRON MAN brought back that Sense of Wonder. I was able to buy this set for a mere $14. A bargain!
Dan, 44. But my wife thinks I act as if I’m 12 most of the time.
Patti, I also read DC comics as a kid. The Flash and Green Lantern and Batman were my favorites. But I also liked the Marvel Universe especially IRON MAN and DOCTOR STRANGE.
Thanks, George. I have never seen Iron-Man in an animated series or film before and this set looks too good for me to ignore. I still read and collect and read comic-books and the superheroes you mentioned above are some of my favourites too except I’d add the Hulk and Daredevil too.
Prashant, you will really enjoy this IRON MAN set. There are over 12 hours of fun on these three DVDs!
From the original comic book series with the original Iron Man origin (during WWII), or the second origin story (during the “Asian conflict) with the issues following that, I have no memory of Forceworks. That must have been an element added either in the late Eighties or perhaps for this animated series. This is the kind of thing I’d try for at the library if they had it, or from Netflix.
Library no, Netflix yes.
Rick, I think you’ll like this series. Glad Netflix had it!