Iron Patriot is an alias used by several characters in the Marvel Universe. The alias is an amalgam of Iron Man's armor and Captain America's patriotism. and the American Son is also the predecessor for Iron Patriot when it was worn by Harry Osborn.
Overview[]
Looking for a symbol to rally America behind him after becoming a hero during the Secret Invasion, Norman Osborn(better known as the Green Goblin) developed his Iron Patriot persona using Tony Stark's arsenal flag-patterned with Steve Rogers' colors until his dismissal during the Siege of Asgard in Oklahoma. Later, the Iron Patriot mantle was taken over by a true hero: James Rhodes, a.k.a. War Machine. And after him, by Dr. Toni Ho.
Abilities[]
- Superhuman strength and durability
- A cyberpathic link with a prior version of his powered armored suit
- Supersonic flight at Mach 3
- Energy repulsors
- Flametrowers
- Miniature lasers
- Flight
- Missiles
- Regenerative life support (sometimes powered by solar power)
Appearance[]
The Iron Patriot Armor strongly resembles the Iron Man Armor MK L but has American flag colors, different weapons and uses a palladium power core instead of an Arc Reactor.
Trivia[]
- The Iron Patriot Armor takes inspiration from it's appearance in the Iron Man 3 film.
- Norman Osbon the original Iron Patriot is a villain while his successor and the Ultimate Iron Patriot are heroes.