Iron Patriot

Norman Osborn as Iron Patriot. Art by Adi Granov.

Norman Osborn donned the original Iron Patriot armor during the Dark Reign storyline to exert his authority as "commander" of H.A.M.M.E.R. and the Dark Avengers while using Oscorp's resources.[1] However, the Iron Patriot's star-shaped Uni Beam projector had a less powerful output.[2] Unsurprisingly, Osborn's activities as the Iron Patriot have been jeopardized by the original Avengers: Osborn gets tricked into attacking Tony Stark,[3] and when the New Avengers led by Captain America used the Iron Patriot's tracking device on Luke Cage as a trick to destroy his own house.[4] During Osborn's invasion of Asgard on the grounds of a national security threat, the Iron Patriot is disabled during Osborn's fight with Steve Rogers, revealing Osborn's Green Goblin-like face paint.[5] When Rogers, Stark and Thor transfer him to the Raft penitentiary, Osborn blames his Goblin alter-ego for ruining his chance to protect America as the Iron Patriot.[6]

James "Rhodey" Rhodes temporarily wore the Iron Patriot armor during the Iron Patriot series.[7][8]

Sarah Garza is an Inhuman who able to generate powerful explosions of energy with her Iron Patriot armor used as a regulator suit, and a rookie member to the Secret Avengers.[9][10]

Terrence Rhodes[lower-alpha 1] is the father of James Rhodes and Jeanette Rhodes, and the grandfather of Lila Rhodes. He provided support for his family and uses the Iron Patriot battlesuit to help stop a conspiracy to which he sacrifices himself.[8]

Dr. Toni Ho wore two versions of her own Iron Patriot armor as a member of the U.S. Avengers; a standard version,[11] and a heavy combat variation.[12][13]

Sharon Carter briefly wore the Iron Patriot armor to combat Selene.[14]

• In 2018, CBR.com ranked the Iron Patriot 11th in their "15 Strongest War Machine Suits" list.[15]
• In 2022, CBR.com ranked the Iron Patriot 10th in their "10 Best Suits Of Armor In Comics" list.[16]

The American Son is another patriotic-themed exoskeleton used by Harry Osborn during the "Dark Reign" storyline,[17] and later by Gabriel Stacy.[18]

The Iron Patriot Drones make occasional appearances.

One is seen during the Fear Itself storyline to assists the New Avengers, but the Iron Patriot is vaporized by the Red Skull's powers.[19]

Another is seen during the Marvel NOW! event. At a weapons expo, the Iron Patriot now has a low-level A.I. and ends up stolen by A.I.M. for the Scientist Supreme's plans, but is almost interrupted by Nick Fury Jr. and Daisy Johnson.[20] An Iron Patriot army of sentient drones controlled by Marvin Flumm were used to incriminate the United States in international attacks, such as a framed attack on Iran where the Hulk is sent in response.[21] S.H.I.E.L.D. uses holographic communication to hack into the A.I.M. network so the Iron Patriot Drones can understand these programmed actions are wrong.[7]

The Iron Patriot Drones are next seen during the "Inhumanity" storyline as the Secret Avengers' support.[9] However, one is seen during the Iron Patriot series where it is utilized by Terrence Rhodes.[8]

The Iron Hulk is an alias used by Robert Maverick / Red Hulk.[22]

A variation of Steve Rogers created by the Cosmic Cube utilized elements of Tony Stark's armor in order to control Hydra as the Hydra Supreme / Civil Warrior,[23] which would later be utilized by Veronica Eden.[24]

The Ultimate Marvel equivalent of the Iron Patriot appears due to Tony Stark / Iron Man inspired by Steve Rogers / Captain America for the Ultimates.[25][26]

• Norman Osborn / Iron Patriot and Harry Osborn as the Patrioteer appear in Ultimate Spider-Man,[27][28] voiced by Steven Weber and Matt Lanter respectively.[29][30]
• The Iron Patriot armor makes sporadic appearances in Avengers Assemble in which several versions are used by different individuals (such as Tony Stark / Iron Man, Steve Rogers / Captain America, and Sam Wilson / Falcon).[31][32][33]

• The Iron Patriot armor appears in Iron Man and Captain America: Heroes United (2014) as utilized by Steve Rogers / Captain America (voiced by Roger Craig Smith).
• The Iron Patriot armor appears in films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[34] The first version appears in Iron Man 3 (2013), where it's primarily used by James Rhodes, but is used by Eric Savin to capture President Matthew Ellis.[35] A heavy combat version appears in Avengers: Endgame (2019).[36]

• The Iron Patriot armor appears in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 as an alternate design for Tony Stark / Iron Man (voiced by Eric Loomis).[37][38]
• An unidentified incarnation of Iron Patriot appears as a playable character in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online, voiced by Steve Blum.
• The Iron Patriot armor appears in Marvel: Avengers Alliance as utilized by Eric Savin.
• The Iron Patriot armor appears as an alternate design for Rhodey Rhodes / War Machine in Iron Man 3: The Official Game.
• The Iron Patriot armor appears as an alternate design for Rhodey Rhodes / War Machine in Marvel Heroes.
• The Iron Patriot armor appears as an alternate design for Rhodey Rhodes / War Machine in Lego Marvel Super Heroes and Lego Marvel's Avengers.[39]
• Norman Osborn / Iron Patriot appears as a playable character in Marvel Puzzle Quest.
• Terrence Rhodes / Iron Patriot appears in Disney Infinity 2.0.
• Norman Osborn / Iron Patriot appears as a playable character in Marvel Contest of Champions.
  • Additionally, the Iron Hulk armor is utilized by the Maestro.
• Norman Osborn / Iron Patriot appears as a playable character in Marvel: Future Fight.
  • Additionally, the Iron Patriot armor appears as an alternate design for Rhodey Rhodes / War Machine.
• The Iron Patriot armor appears as an alternate design for Steve Rogers / Captain America in Marvel Avengers Academy.
• The Iron Patriot armor appears as an alternate design for Tony Stark / Iron Man in Iron Man VR.
• The Iron Patriot armor appears as an alternate design for Rhodey Rhodes / War Machine in Marvel Super War.