{"product_id":"iron-patriot-1-2014-nm","title":"Iron Patriot # 1 2014 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIron Patriot # 1\u003c\/b\u003e March 2014 launched a five-issue limited series under the \"All-New Marvel NOW!\" initiative. Written by Ales Kot and illustrated by Garry Brown, the series focuses on James \"Rhodey\" Rhodes as he attempts to redefine the Iron Patriot mantle—originally a villainous identity used by Norman Osborn—as a symbol of genuine American heroism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Unbreakable, Part 1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue introduces a more grounded, character-driven take on Rhodey, shifting his focus from international special ops to domestic \"home front\" defense. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Status Quo: Having quit the Secret Avengers, Rhodey moves to New Orleans to spend more time with his family, including his father, Terrence, and his young niece, Lila Rhodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Incident: During a press conference, Rhodey is forced into action to stop \"mud monsters\" threatening an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. However, his mission is sabotaged by a shadowy organization, causing his armor to shut down and plummet into the sea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mystery: The story utilizes a non-linear narrative, opening with a flash-forward of a defeated Rhodey being confronted by a mysterious armored figure who questions his patriotism. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLila Rhodes: This issue marks the first appearance of Rhodey's niece, an engineering prodigy who assists him with his armor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTerrence Rhodes: Rhodey's father is reintroduced with a revised background and name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAles Kot: The writer aimed to explore the \"meaning of patriotism\" on a grander scale, framing the story as a cinematic spy-action thriller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47741188407396,"sku":"BK38","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_23_11_27_47_894.jpg?v=1769189350","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/iron-patriot-1-2014-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}