The Immortal Iron Fist

"My name is Daniel Rand. I am Iron Fist and I know kung fu."

- The Immortal Iron Fist

Daniel "Danny Rand-K'ai better known as The Immortal Iron Fist is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe, and a practitioner of martial arts. Created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, he first appeared in Marvel Premiere #15 (May 1974). The character starred in his own solo series in the 1970s, and shared the title Power Man and Iron Fist for several years.

Daniel trained within K-un-Lund for years and was eventually able to earn the title "The Immortal Iron Fist" from his mentors, the title came with an enhanced affinity to draw upon the life-force energy known as Ki which Daniel emanates from his fists as a potent weapon. As The Immortal Iron Fist, Daniel is bound to protect K-un-Lund at all costs, however since the city it-self is rarely in immdeiate danger and it's Monks are quite able to protect them selves Daniel spends his free time working as a Hero for Hire. Daniel has been an active part of the Avengers and a fill-in for Daredevil but is most frequently seen as a Hero for Hire paired with his best friend Luke Cage aka the Power Man. Daniel and Luke sell their services to other heroes as back-up or to private citizens with just causes.