The Proto-Classic Armor, also known as Model 02, was an armor that appeared in the first volume of the Marvel Comics entitled Iron Man, that was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck and Jack Kirby.
It is a type of Iron Man armor developed by Tony Stark.
After losing a confrontaion with Mister Doll, Tony Stark decided that the Golden Armor was too heavy and bulky (as it was made from iron plate). He built an all-new suit of armor, which was a mix of hard components (wrist units, facemask) and flexible, lightweight metal "fabric" connecting them (along the arms, legs, etc.). This Proto-Classic Armor would be the template for many armors to come.
- Iron Manual Name: Mod II Mark I/IA
- Iron Man: The Legend Name: Proto-Classic Armor
- All-New Iron Manual Name: Model 02
- Continuity: Marvel Universe (Earth-616)
- First Appearance: Tales of Suspense #48
- Replaced in: Tales of Suspense #66
- Preceded by: Golden Armor
- Followed by: Classic Armor
Minor Variations
- Originally, this armor has ridges radiating from its neck across its chest. Beginning in Tales of Suspense #50, these ridges are sometimes not present.
- The "belly" of this suit is usually yellow, but sometimes red.
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