Iron Lad
Creation & Design
Iron Lad was created by writer Allan Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung, first appearing in 2005 as a young version of Kang the Conqueror, who travels back in time to prevent his future self from becoming a tyrant.Early Years
Nathaniel Richards, a descendant of Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), discovers his future as Kang and decides to change his fate by assembling a team of young heroes, the Young Avengers.Character Development
Over time, Iron Lad evolves from a young hero trying to escape his destiny to a more complex character who understands the weight of his lineage and the implications of time travel.Cultural Reception
Iron Lad has been well-received as a fresh take on the legacy of Kang the Conqueror, appealing to both new readers and long-time fans of Marvel Comics.Character Details
Real Name:
Nathaniel Richards
Aliases:
Kang the Conqueror, Young Avengers
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Young Avengers, Avengers
Abilities:
Time travel, Genius-level intellect, Advanced technology
Equipment:
Iron Lad armor, Time travel device
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
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Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Young Avengers: Kate Bishop, Patriot, Asgardian aka Wiccan, Hulkling, and Iron Lad, who is later revealed to be a young variant of Kang
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1st team appearance of the Young Avengers: Kate Bishop, Patriot, Asgardian aka Wiccan, Hulkling, and Iron Lad, who is later revealed to be a young variant of Kang
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2nd appearance of the Young Avengers
Cassie Lang discovers she has super-powers
Origin of Iron Lad, later revealed to be Kang the Conqueror
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2nd appearance of the Young Avengers
Cassie Lang discovers she has super-powers
Origin of Iron Lad, later revealed to be Kang the Conqueror
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1st appearance of the third Vision, formerly Iron Lad who is destined to become Kang the Conqueror
1st partial cover appearance of Kate Bishop
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1st appearance of the third Vision, formerly Iron Lad who is destined to become Kang the Conqueror
1st partial cover appearance of Kate Bishop
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1st cover appearance of Valkyrie, cover only, not in interior story
1st appearance of Khan, an older Kamala Khan
1st cameo appearance of the Time Eater, an alternate reality Kang occupying the corpse of Galactus
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1st cover appearance of Valkyrie, cover only, not in interior story
1st appearance of Khan, an older Kamala Khan
1st cameo appearance of the Time Eater, an alternate reality Kang occupying the corpse of Galactus
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1st appearance of Tony Stark as Iron Lad in the Ultimate Universe
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1st appearance of Tony Stark as Iron Lad in the Ultimate Universe
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