Ultimate Iron Man #1 2005

Ultimate Iron Man #1 (2005) presents a reimagined origin for Tony Stark in the Ultimate Marvel Universe. The story reveals his extraordinary genius and unique physiology stem from an accident his mother, Maria Cerrera, experienced during pregnancy. This issue introduces Ultimate Howard Stark, Maria Cerrera, and Zebediah Stane, as Howard collaborates with Maria on a groundbreaking bio-armor project. It's a key first issue for collectors, establishing the distinct Ultimate universe backstory for Iron Man.