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Creation & Design

Iron Fist was created during the martial arts craze of the 1970s, inspired by the popularity of kung fu films. The character was designed to embody the mystique and discipline of martial arts.

Early Years

Danny Rand was introduced as the son of a wealthy businessman who traveled to the mystical city of K'un-Lun, where he trained in martial arts and gained the power of the Iron Fist.

Character Development

Over the years, Iron Fist has evolved from a martial arts hero into a complex character dealing with themes of legacy, identity, and the burden of power. His relationships with other heroes, particularly Luke Cage, have also been pivotal in his development.

Cultural Reception

Iron Fist has received mixed reviews over the years, with some praising his martial arts prowess and others critiquing the portrayal of Asian culture in his stories.

Character Details

Real Name:
Danny Rand
First Appearance:
Marvel Premiere #15
Aliases:
Iron Fist, The Living Weapon
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Heroes for Hire, Defenders, The Avengers
Abilities:
Martial Arts Mastery, Chi Manipulation, Healing
Equipment:
Iron Fist, K'un-Lun Weapons
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Marvel Premiere #15
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Marvel Premiere #15
 
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1st appearance and origin of Iron Fist, Daniel Rand

1st appearance of Yu-Ti, a Dragon Lord

1st team appearance of the Dragon Kings

Introduction of K'un-Lun, one of the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven

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1st appearance of Wendell Rand, father of Daniel Rand

Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu Special #1
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu Special #1
 
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'Special Album Edition'

84-page martial arts special with photographs and painted representations of David Carradine, Christopher Lee, and Boris Karloff as Fu Manchu along with stories featuring Marvel characters

1st cover appearance of Shang-Chi and Iron Fist - characters do not interact in any of the interior stories

Marvel Premiere #16
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Marvel Premiere #16
 
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2nd appearance and origin of Iron Fist

1st appearance of Shou-Lao the Undying, a dragon from whom the Iron Fists challenge to obtain their powers

1st appearance of the Lei Kung the Thunderer, trainer of Iron Fists

1st appearance of Scythe, a mercenary

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1st appearance of Fu-Hsi, the Serpent King

Marvel Premiere #17
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Marvel Premiere #17
 
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3rd appearance and origin of Iron Fist

1st appearance of Triple-Iron

Marvel Premiere #18
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Marvel Premiere #18
 
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Origin of Iron Fist conclusion

Marvel Premiere #25
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Marvel Premiere #25
 
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First artwork on Iron Fist by John Byrne

1st cameo appearance of Jeryn Hogarth

Iron Fist #1
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Iron Fist #1
 
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First solo titled Iron Fist series

1st appearance of Steel Serpent in a standard comic book, previously appeared in magazine format

Iron Fist #2
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Iron Fist #2
 
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Origin of Iron Fist

1st appearance of Miranda, the half sister of Danny Rand, later becomes Death Sting

Master of Kung-Fu Annual #1
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Master of Kung-Fu Annual #1
 
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First team-up of Shang-Chi and Iron Fist

1st appearance of Quan-St'ar, the first to slay Shou-Lao the dragon of K'un-Lun

Iron Fist #8
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Iron Fist #8
 
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Origin of Iron Fist retold

Iron Fist #12
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Iron Fist #12
 
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First meeting of Captain America and Iron Fist

Iron Fist #15
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Iron Fist #15
 
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1st appearance of Bushmaster, a crimelord

Crossover appearance by the X-Men

Final issue

Power Man #48
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Power Man #48
 
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First team-up of Power Man and Iron Fist

Marvel Team-Up #64
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Marvel Team-Up #64
 
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First interracial kiss between two mainstream comic heroes, Misty Knight and Iron Fist

See Creepy #43 for the first interracial kiss in comics

Power Man #49
Marvel ⋅ 1978
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Power Man #49
 
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Final issue titled 'Power Man' becomes 'Power Man and Iron Fist' in the next issue

Power Man and Iron Fist #50
Marvel ⋅ 1978
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Power Man and Iron Fist #50
 
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Retitled Power Man and Iron Fist

Daredevil #178
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Daredevil #178
 
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First meeting of Daredevil and the Heroes For Hire, Luke Cage and Iron Fist

Power Man and Iron Fist #84
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Power Man and Iron Fist #84
 
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2nd cover and fourth appearance of Sabretooth

Classic battle of Iron Fist and Luke Cage vs Constrictor and Sabretooth

Power Man and Iron Fist #100
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Power Man and Iron Fist #100
 
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Origin of K'un L'un

Power Man and Iron Fist #125
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Power Man and Iron Fist #125
 
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Final issue of Power Man and Iron Fist

Immortal Iron Fist #1
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Immortal Iron Fist #1
 
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Second printing cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

Copies ordered by retailers: 9,120

Defenders #2
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Defenders #2
 
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Variant Venomized cover art by Chris Stevens

Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #1
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Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #1
 
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Variant cover art by Dale Keown

Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #1
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Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #1
 
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Variant cover art by Skottie Young

Cage #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Cage #1
 
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Variant cover art by Damion Scott

'Run the Jewels' variant, inspired by the hip-hop duo, Run The Jewels

Power Man and Iron Fist: Sweet Christmas #1
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Power Man and Iron Fist: Sweet Christmas #1
 
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Variant cover art by Scott Hepburn

Iron Fist #1
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Iron Fist #1
 
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1st appearance of Lin Lie as Iron Fist, formerly Sword Master

1st appearance of Mei Min, a friend of Iron Fist and potential future Thunderer

Iron Fist #1
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Iron Fist #1
 
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Variant cover art by Gunji

Cover art inspired by interior page from The Amazing Spider-Man #50

Iron Fist #1
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Iron Fist #1
 
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Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu

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