Watch Marvel Action Hour: Iron Man

1994
1 Season

Marvel Action Hour: Iron Man was a television show that aired for two seasons from 1994 to 1996. The show was produced by Marvel Productions and was based on the popular comic book series Iron Man. The show was part of a two-hour programming block that also included a show featuring the Fantastic Four.

In Marvel Action Hour: Iron Man, the titular character Tony Stark, played by Robert Hays, is CEO of Stark Enterprises, a technology company that also designs and manufactures advanced weaponry. Stark is also secretly Iron Man, a superhero who uses a powered exoskeleton that he designed to protect the world from his adversaries. Stark's ally, James "Rhodey" Rhodes, played by James Avery, helps him in both his business and superhero endeavors.

The show has a different take on the origin story of Iron Man, as it begins with Stark creating the Iron Man suit after being kidnapped in Vietnam by the villainous Mandarin, voiced by Ed Gilbert. In the series, the Mandarin is a powerful sorcerer who uses his abilities to control machinery and manipulate minds. He is Iron Man's archenemy and appears in numerous episodes throughout the series.

The show focuses on Iron Man's battles against various villains, including the Mandarin, Justin Hammer, and Blizzard, among others. The villains are often after Stark's technology or attempting to take over his company. The show also features appearances by other Marvel characters, including the Hulk and Captain America, as well as references to the larger Marvel universe.

One unique aspect of Marvel Action Hour: Iron Man is that the show incorporates elements of cyberpunk, a subgenre of science fiction that explores the fusion of technology and society. This is reflected in the show's depiction of Stark's technology, which often blurs the line between man and machine. The show also explores themes of corruption and corporate greed, as Stark frequently finds himself in conflict with other CEOs and business executives.

Another notable aspect of the show are the high production values, especially for a children's animated series. The animation is fluid and the action scenes are well choreographed. The show's score, composed by Keith Emerson, also adds to the overall cinematic feel of the series.

Overall, Marvel Action Hour: Iron Man was a well-produced and entertaining animated series that brought the iconic Marvel character to life for a new generation of fans. While the show is now over two decades old, it still holds up as a fun and engaging superhero adventure.

Marvel Action Hour: Iron Man is a series that ran for 1 seasons (26 episodes) between September 24, 1994 and on Marvel

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26. Hands of the Mandarin: Part 2

February 24, 1996

The Mandarin captures Iron Man and the rest of Forceworks. He plans to use their life forces to power the Heart of Darkness so that he can shut down all technology on the planet.

25. Hands of the Mandarin: Part 1

February 17, 1996

Having reacquired his ten rings, the Mandarin announces his intention to take over the world and return it to a pre-technological state. Iron Man must reunite Forceworks in order to stop him.

24. Hulk Buster

February 10, 1996

Iron Man and Dr. Bruce Banner work together to recover one of the Mandarin's rings. Before they can do so, the Leader steals the ring because he believes that he can use it to undo the accident that created the Hulk.

23. Empowered

February 3, 1996

M.O.D.O.K. locates one of the Mandarin's missing power rings and uses it to try to find the others. The Mandarin tracks down M.O.D.O.K. in order to take the ring for himself.

22. The Armor Wars: Part 2

November 25, 1995

Iron Man continues his efforts to disable all other armored warriors. His reputation sinks to new lows when he begins to target fellow heroes. Meanwhile, Justin Hammer unleashes his robot Firepower in order to eliminate Stark Enterprises.

21. The Armor Wars: Part 1

November 18, 1995

After stopping an attempted coup, Tony discovers that secret Stark technology was being used by Crimson Dynamo. Feeling responsible for the misuse of his technology, Star decides to put an end to all other armored warriors in the world.

20. Distant Boundaries

November 11, 1995

Iron Man heads to the distant planet Elysian where he must help in the fight against Dark Aegis.

19. Iron Man, on the Inside

November 4, 1995

After an attack from Ultimo, Iron Man shrinks down to microscopic size in order to save Hawkeye's life. The Hacker endangers the mission when he takes control of H.O.M.E.R. and sends Ultimo after Iron Man.

18. Beauty Knows No Pain

October 21, 1995

Julia Carpenter and other Stark employees are trapped after a cave-in in Egypt. Tony discovers that Madame Masque is responsible. She wants Iron Man to gain access to the Golden Sepulcher of Isis in order to repair her disfigured face.

17. Not Far From the Tree

October 14, 1995

With the help of Iron Man, S.H.I.E.L.D. tracks a transmission from A.I.M. It leads them to a still living Walter Stark, Tony Stark's father. Meanwhile, A.I.M. hires the Crimson Dynamo in order to infiltrate Stark Enterprises.

16. Cell of Iron

October 7, 1995

A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) takes credit for a terrorist attack in China. Iron Man goes into space to investigate and discovers a mysterious space station called the "Star Well" guarded by the powerful Sunturion.

15. Fire and Rain

September 30, 1995

War Machine is injured during the test of a new defense system. Firebrand takes credit for the sabotage.

14. The Beast Within

September 23, 1995

Mandarin plots with Justin Hammer and Fing Fang Foom to steal Iron Man's armor and take over the world. Fing Fang Foom, however, has other ideas.

13. The Wedding of Iron Man

December 17, 1994

Tony and Julia get married. Unfortunately, Mandarin may have figured out that Tony Stark is Iron Man.

12. Origin of Iron Man: Part 2

December 10, 1994

After a cave-in, Tony continues to examine his memory banks. He recalls when he first made the Iron Man armor while in the clutches of the Mandarin.

11. Origin of Iron Man: Part 1

December 3, 1994

After an attack by the Mandarin and Fing Fang Foom, Iron Man is trapped in a glacier. Tony remembers his past in order to keep warm while the suit repairs itself.

10. Iron Man to the Second Power: Part 2

November 26, 1994

Force Works tries to locate the real Iron Man while also trying to stop his duplicate from spreading a deadly plague.

9. Iron Man to the Second Power: Part 1

November 19, 1994

M.O.D.O.K. creates a robotic copy of Iron Man and uses it to frame the real Iron Man of biological terrorism.

8. The Defection of Hawkeye

November 12, 1994

After the Mandarin makes a precise attack against a shipment from Stark Enterprises, the heroes of Force Works begin to suspect Hawkeye of being a traitor.

7. Origin of the Mandarin

November 5, 1994

After the Mandarin attacks one of Star Enterprises oil drills, Spider-Woman discovered a mysterious black box which seem to reveal the Mandarin's life story.

6. Enemy Within, Enemy Without

October 29, 1994

When the Mandarin sends his men to steal an experiment boat developed by Stark Enterprises, the endangers the life of Modok's wife Alana. Modok approaches Iron Man in an attempt to protect her.

5. The Grim Reaper Wears a Teflon Coat

October 22, 1994

Stark Enterprises developed an advanced stealth jet called "the Grim Reaper" for the American military. When Modok's minions steal the jet for the Mandarin, Iron Man must recover it.

4. Silence My Companion, My Death Destination

October 15, 1994

Madarin uses Julia's daughter Rachel to lure Iron Man into a trap. In order to rescue her, Iron Man needs to overcome a serious power supply problem. Meanwhile, the military accepts a new tank design from Stark Enterprises.

3. Data In, Chaos Out

October 8, 1994

The stock markets crash after a massive failure in a military early warning system. Mandarin and Modok are using the crisis for profit and manage to brainwash Jim Rhodes into turning again Iron Man.

2. Rejoice! I Am Ultimo Thy Deliverer

October 1, 1994

Mandarin, Modok, and Justin Hammer revive an ancient and powerful robot named Ultimo. They develop a device to control it and send it on a mission to capture Iron Man.

1. And the Sea Shall Give Up Its Dead

September 24, 1994

Hypnotia sinks a Russian nuclear submarine with all hands on board. A year later, the submarine surfaces near Scotland with its entire crew transformed into radioactive zombies loyal to the Mandarin.

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Where to Watch Marvel Action Hour: Iron Man

Marvel Action Hour: Iron Man is available for streaming on the Marvel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Marvel Action Hour: Iron Man on demand at Amazon.