Iron Man is one of the most popular Marvel superheroes, and that is largely due to his portrayal in the MCU. As part of one of the most successful movie franchises in the last decade, Robert Downey Jr. played the reformed arms dealer in a way that made him sympathetic to the audience and had enough charm to win over even the franchises' biggest detractors. Therefore, the character of Tony Stark/Iron Man received his own movie trilogy and was included as a big part of The Avengers series.

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Iron Man has appeared as a playable character in many Marvel ensemble games but rarely gets to star as the main attraction. That is set to change, though, as EA is currently working on a new solo Iron Man game that will run using Unreal Engine 5. The hero is sure to be taking down his enemies using his classic armor red/gold suit, but what other Iron Man armor should the game include?

1 Mark 1

The First Iron Man Armor May Not Be Very Functional But It Is Iconic

• Comic Debut: Tales of Suspense #39 (1963)

Iron Man debuted in an anthology series called Tales of Suspense. In his first story, billionaire arms dealer Tony Stark is kidnapped by soldiers in Vietnam and must create a suit of power armor to escape. This first armor worked well on its original mission, but the inventor has gone on to make more visually appealing and functional versions of his suits.

The Mark 1 armor is instantly recognizable as the Iron Man armor that started it all, but it is not one that many players want to use as a main choice in a video game. If the new Iron Man video game avoids retelling the origin of the character, then the Mark 1 suit should be available as an unlockable skin more than anything necessary for progression.

2 Silver Centurion

A Sleek Paint Job That Adds Some Style

• Comic Debut: Iron Man #200 (1985)

When any superhero comic reaches 200 issues, it is a good idea to celebrate. The writers of Iron Man decided to celebrate this milestone by giving the character a brand-new suit of armor. Iron Man had sported the red and gold look for twenty years before being given the Silver Centurion Armor. This suit looks the same, only this time the gold accents are replaced by silver.

It is a small change, but this color swap has made the silver centurion one of Iron Man's most popular armor choices. It acts the same as most of his other suits when it comes to functions, though it is sometimes depicted with a hidden blade. Therefore, the silver centurion should be reserved as another character skin rather than anything else.

3 Mark 2

The First Fully Functional Suit

• Comic Debut: Tales of Suspense # 48 (1963)

Though the Mark 1 Iron Man armor is officially the first suit of armor that Tony Stark built, the Mark 2 suit is the one that most people recognize as the first Iron Man suit. This new suit is the one that Tony Stark built after getting the idea of a successful suit of armor in Vietnam, and it is the first to feature the classic red and gold color scheme.

Rather than look like a functioning, metallic suit, though, the Mark 2 was initially drawn to look as if it were made of fabric, like a classic superhero outfit. As a result, this clunky-looking suit is one that many fans love, and it even made an appearance in X-Men 97. If the upcoming game wants to explore the origins of Iron Man, featuring the Mark 2 suit is a must. However, it would also work as a great unlockable suit that is a bit weaker than the others.

4 Hulkbuster

One Of His Most Powerful Suits

• Comic Debut: Thor #25 (1995)

The Hulkbuster Iron Man armor is named exactly for the task it intends to achieve. Tony Stark built this much bigger suit as a contingency plan if he ever needed to fight or subdue The Incredible Hulk. Since The Hulk is one of the strongest beings in the Marvel universe, The Hulkbuster is a large suit of armor that carries tons of firepower. This one suit is capable of leveling entire cities, which is why it is used sparingly.

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Story details about the upcoming Iron Man game have not yet been released, and it is uncertain whether The Hulk will be making an appearance. However, there are some Iron Man villains, like Ultimo, that would be easier to take down with The Hulkbuster armor. Plus, a level that allows players to use the full force of the armor would be extremely fun.

5 Stealth Armor

A Situational Suit That Lets Tony Get Behind Enemy Lines

• Comic Debut: Iron Man #189 (1989)

Given the nature of Iron Man as a superhero, he is rarely subtle when fighting crime. Tony Stark is a weapons genius who kits out his Iron Man suits with the best weapons and flight jets to get around the world at a moment's notice. As such, stealth is rarely a strategy the hero needs to use.

However, staying undetected when infiltrating an enemy location has its upsides. That is why Tony Stark invented the stealth suit, a suit of armor that can fade into its surroundings and has silenced weapons. It is unlikely that a new Iron Man video game will feature a stealth section. However, at least this suit gives the developers the option to include one if they wish.

6 Bleeding Edge

Iron Man's Most Powerful Weapon

• Comic Debut: Invincible Iron Man #25 (2010)

One of the best things about Iron Man's Bleeding Edge Armor is that it isn't really a suit of armor, as such. Instead, this suit is a collection of nanobots that live within Tony Stark's arc reactor and will grow to form an Iron Man suit around him when necessary.

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The Bleeding Edge armor has expansive abilities. This means it can assume the form of large cannons, create additional thrusters, or separate new weapons from the initial suit. Many of these abilities were shown when Iron Man wore the suit in Avengers: Infinity War and would provide EA with the chance to let players walk around as Tony Stark. Also, this armor could come with customization options.

7 Superior Armor

The Armor Worn By The Villainous Tony Stark

• Comic Debut: Superior Iron Man #1 (2014)

The evil version of Iron Man who wears the superior suit in the comics is one from an alternate reality. He appears as part of the Axis event and is a version of the character that fans have been waiting to see in other adaptations since his debut.

The armor of this villainous version of Tony Stark is very cool. It acts similarly to the symbiote in the way it has bonded with its host and will move to protect Tony in places where he is in the most danger. The suit can also be controlled remotely and is immune to electromagnetic attacks. In a video game that is centered on Iron Man, it would be fun to face off against a villainous version of the hero. Alternatively, it would also be fun to unlock and play as the hero in the superior Iron Man armor.

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