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Creation & Design

Iron Lad was created by writer Allan Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung, first appearing in 2005 as a young version of Kang the Conqueror, who travels back in time to prevent his future self from becoming a tyrant.

Early Years

Nathaniel Richards, a descendant of Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), discovers his future as Kang and decides to change his fate by assembling a team of young heroes, the Young Avengers.

Character Development

Over time, Iron Lad evolves from a young hero trying to escape his destiny to a more complex character who understands the weight of his lineage and the implications of time travel.

Cultural Reception

Iron Lad has been well-received as a fresh take on the legacy of Kang the Conqueror, appealing to both new readers and long-time fans of Marvel Comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Nathaniel Richards
First Appearance:
Young Avengers #1
Aliases:
Kang the Conqueror, Young Avengers
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Young Avengers, Avengers
Abilities:
Time travel, Genius-level intellect, Advanced technology
Equipment:
Iron Lad armor, Time travel device
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Young Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Young Avengers #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Young Avengers: Kate Bishop, Patriot, Asgardian aka Wiccan, Hulkling, and Iron Lad, who is later revealed to be a young variant of Kang

[October 2022 - Wiccan aka Billy Kaplan, son of Scarlet Witch are rumored to appear in the Agatha TV series]

Young Avengers #2
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Young Avengers #2
 
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2nd appearance of the Young Avengers

Cassie Lang discovers she has super-powers

Origin of Iron Lad, later revealed to be Kang the Conqueror

Young Avengers #5
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Young Avengers #5
 
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1st appearance of the third Vision, formerly Iron Lad who is destined to become Kang the Conqueror

1st partial cover appearance of Kate Bishop

Exiles #1
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Exiles #1
 
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1st cover appearance of Valkyrie, cover only, not in interior story

1st appearance of Khan, an older Kamala Khan

1st cameo appearance of the Time Eater, an alternate reality Kang occupying the corpse of Galactus

Ultimate Invasion #4
Marvel ⋅ 2023
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Ultimate Invasion #4
 
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1st appearance of Tony Stark as Iron Lad in the Ultimate Universe

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