Iron Man: The Animated Series - Season 1 May 2026

: Most episodes feature a direct conflict between Iron Man's team and the Mandarin , who leads a group of villains including MODOK , Blizzard , Whirlwind , Grey Gargoyle , Dreadknight , and Fin Fang Foom .

: A hallmark of the season is the 3D CGI transformation sequence where Tony suits up into his Mark XI Modular Armor . Iron Man: The Animated Series - Season 1

: The two-part finale, "The Origin of Iron Man," provides a 90s-era update to Tony Stark's backstory. In this version, he is injured by industrial sabotage orchestrated by Justin Hammer and the Mandarin, with slivers of metal threatening his spine rather than his heart. : Most episodes feature a direct conflict between

: This was one of the few TV series at the time to be re-recorded in THX for high-quality sound. Notable Episodes In this version, he is injured by industrial

: Instead of the Avengers, Iron Man leads Force Works , a team consisting of War Machine , Spider-Woman , Hawkeye , Scarlet Witch , and Century .

The first season of (1994) is noted for its action-packed, "standard good vs. evil" format and its focus on a superhero team dynamic rather than just a solo hero. Key Features of Season 1