The Essential IRONHEART Comics Reading List

The article provides a chronological reading list for fans new to Riri Williams, the super-genius teenager who becomes the hero Ironheart, timed for her MCU debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It charts her journey from a brilliant student to a major Marvel hero.

The recommended reading order is as follows:

1.  (2016): This is Riri Williams' origin story. As a 15-year-old MIT student, she reverse-engineers Tony Stark's armor. After Tony is incapacitated during the Civil War II event, she steps up to fill the void he left behind.
2.  (2017): In this series, Riri officially takes the name Ironheart. She is mentored by an A.I. modeled on Tony Stark's consciousness and establishes herself as a formidable hero, even catching the attention of S.H.I.E.L.D.
3.  (2016-2019): Riri joins the teenage superhero team, the Champions, alongside other young heroes like Ms. Marvel and Miles Morales. This series explores her development as a team player and showcases her key friendships.
4.  (2018): This is Riri's first solo series, which is highlighted as essential reading. It follows her return to her hometown of Chicago, where she grapples with personal trauma and establishes herself as a hero in her own right, separate from Tony Stark's legacy.
5. : A tie-in to the Iron Man 2020 event, this comic sees Riri confronting the rogue Tony Stark A.I. that once mentored her, forcing her to prove she has surpassed her teacher.

Overall, the list guides readers through Riri Williams' evolution from a brilliant mentee into a confident and independent superhero with her own unique identity.

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