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''Unbreakable Iron Ranger'' is a WeirdWest UrbanFantasy {{Webcomic}} created by Zac T. Garmon (also known as [[https://twitter.com/DeputyRustArt [=DeputyRust=]]]). It first rode out onto {{Website/Webtoon}} on January 24th, 2018.
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''Unbreakable Iron Ranger'' is a WeirdWest UrbanFantasy {{Webcomic}} created by Zac T. Garmon (also known as [[https://twitter.com/DeputyRustArt [=DeputyRust=]]]). It first rode out onto {{Website/Webtoon}} {{Platform/Webtoon}} on January 24th, 2018.
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You can read the webcomic [[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/unbreakable-iron-ranger/list?title_no=279422 here]].
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You can read the webcomic [[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/unbreakable-iron-ranger/list?title_no=279422 here]].
here]]. If the Canvas format isn't to your liking, you can buy a volume of the first 5 issues [[https://deputyrust.gumroad.com/l/ajklw on Gumroad]] in a more traditional layout, with touched-up art, concept art, and author commentary.
In 2023, a sequel series named ''Crypts and Cowboys'' was launched. Taking place a year after ''UIR'', it follows Ben and his companions as they go deeper into the [[WeirdWest Weird]]NewOldWest. [[https://medibang.com/mpc/titles/6t2301021103590640010249878/?locale=en You can read it here on Medibang]].
In 2023, a sequel series named ''Crypts and Cowboys'' was launched. Taking place a year after ''UIR'', it follows Ben and his companions as they go deeper into the [[WeirdWest Weird]]NewOldWest. [[https://medibang.com/mpc/titles/6t2301021103590640010249878/?locale=en You can read it here on Medibang]].
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* StingyJack: Episode 9, ''Highway To Hell'', pits Ben against Highway Jack, an undead highwayman with a nasty hook on a chain and a soul-filled pumpkin for a head. And he's looking to add Ben's to his collection.
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** [[spoiler: The Interlude after this episode goes into further detail: Like the classic tale, Ben is cobbled together from various other body parts to make a new lifeform. Unfortunately, the SuprisinglyRealisticOutcome is that his body is ''barely holding together'', and it takes the insertion of a holy object (A revolver chamber labelled Phenomenon) to keep him from dying.]]
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** [[spoiler: The Interlude after this episode goes into further detail: Like the classic tale, Ben is cobbled together from various other body parts to make a new lifeform. Unfortunately, the SuprisinglyRealisticOutcome is that his body is ''barely holding together'', and it takes the insertion of a holy object (A revolver chamber labelled Phenomenon) [[GuardianAngel Phenomenon]]) to keep him from dying.]]
* KnightOfCerebus: "Thin" Rondo Hoss. A mountain of a man([[AmbiguouslyHuman ?]]) who not only ''gruesomely kills'' a minor villain that appeared earlier, but if he's ever involved in an episode, you can expect the tone to darken ''real quick''.
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* MagicalNativeAmerican: Uriah Daughtry, current avatar of {{Thunderbird}}. Unusually for this trope, he's a BoisterousBruiser.
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* MagicalNativeAmerican: Uriah Daughtry, current avatar of {{Thunderbird}}. Unusually for this trope, he's a DumbMuscle BoisterousBruiser.
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* OurCryptidsAreMoreMysterious: In the world of UIR, Crypts (short for cryptid) is a blanket term for just about any supernatural being. It's pretty wide too, encompassing not just the usual FearsomeCrittersOfAmericanFolklore or BigfootSasquatchAndYeti: Vampires, mutants, robots, humans with powers, even cyborgs are considered Crypts.
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* OurCryptidsAreMoreMysterious: In the world of UIR, Crypts Crypt (short for cryptid) is a blanket term for just about any supernatural being. It's pretty wide too, encompassing not just the usual FearsomeCrittersOfAmericanFolklore or BigfootSasquatchAndYeti: Vampires, mutants, robots, humans with powers, even cyborgs are considered Crypts.
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* IdiotHero: PlayedWith regarding Ben Young. On on hand, he's shown to be ''very'' skilled at blacksmithing and engineering on several occasions. On the other hand, he's particularly naive about the supernatural world, and the fact that some of its occupants aren't very friendly.
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* SensualSlav: Cherry Bomb. Low cut, buxom, impressive legs, and has the hots for Ben Young. Being ina relationship with Frankie already, he isn't really amused.
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* SensualSlav: Cherry Bomb. Low cut, buxom, impressive legs, and has the hots for Ben Young. Being ina in a relationship with Frankie already, already he isn't really amused.amused, [[ClingyJealousGirl and neither is Frankie]].
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** As stated above, there are many references to songs of all kinds. In particular...
*** Ben wears a shirt labeled ''Music/DCTalk'', and later a belt with the same label.
** Especially in early episodes, a WrittenSoundEffect will often have Katakana appear with it, similar to manga like Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure.
** [[SuperMode Super Modes]] are referred to as [[VideoGame/GuiltyGear Installs]].
* ShoutOut:
** As stated above, there are many references to songs of all kinds. In particular...
*** Ben wears a shirt labeled ''Music/DCTalk'', and later a belt with the same label.
** Especially in early episodes, a WrittenSoundEffect will often have Katakana appear with it, similar to manga like Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure.
** [[SuperMode Super Modes]] are referred to as [[VideoGame/GuiltyGear Installs]].
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* WorldOfBadass: If you have a name in UIR, there is something about you that is ''unquestionably'' cool.
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* WorldOfBadass: If you have a name in UIR, there is something about you that is ''unquestionably'' cool. Cybernetics, bio-enhancement, magical powers, being just plain strong, etc.
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''Unbreakable Iron Ranger'' follows the story of Ben Young, a youth of 21 who seeks to protect the underworld of monsters and cryptids at the behest of his late grandfather, Dr. Fleetwood. An intended product of destruction for his undying body, Ben heads off into the world to make sure that no one follows in the path of Dr. Styx who tried to use crypts like him for world domination.
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''Unbreakable Iron Ranger'' follows the story of Ben Young, a youth young man of 21 24 who seeks to protect the underworld of monsters and cryptids at the behest of his late grandfather, Dr. Fleetwood. An intended product of destruction for his undying body, Ben heads off into the world to make sure that no one follows in the path of Dr. Styx who tried to use crypts like him for world domination.
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* SensualSlav: Cherry Bomb, daughter of Baba Yaga. Low cut, buxom, impressive legs, and has the hots for Ben Young. Being ina relationship with Frankie already, he isn't really amused.
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* SensualSlav: Cherry Bomb, daughter of Baba Yaga.Bomb. Low cut, buxom, impressive legs, and has the hots for Ben Young. Being ina relationship with Frankie already, he isn't really amused.
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* DefenseActivatedSuperpower: Ben can't control when his aura activates, it only happens whenever he gets injured. He takes advantage of this during his first fight with Highway Jack, by ''shooting himself in the cheek''.
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* DefenseActivatedSuperpower: DefenseMechanismSuperpower: Ben can't control when his aura activates, it only happens whenever he gets injured. He takes advantage of this during his first fight with Highway Jack, by ''shooting himself in the cheek''.
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* CombatSadomasochist: Cherry Bomb. Good heavens, Cherry Bomb. The girl gets a ''wee'' bit excited when she gets hit in combat. It may have something to do with the fact that her explosion powers [[FeedItWithFire are fueled by pain]].
* DefeatMeansFriendship: How Ben makes more than a couple allies.
* DefenseActivatedSuperpower: Ben can't control when his aura activates, it only happens whenever he gets injured. He takes advantage of this during his first fight with Highway Jack, by ''shooting himself in the cheek''.
* DefenseActivatedSuperpower: Ben can't control when his aura activates, it only happens whenever he gets injured. He takes advantage of this during his first fight with Highway Jack, by ''shooting himself in the cheek''.
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* HealingFactor: Ben has a holy aura that heals practically any wound he receives. Unfortunately, it isn't able to repair his cybernetics. [[spoiler: Its origin may have something to do with his guardian angel being stuck to him.]]
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* HealingFactor: HolyHandGrenade: Ben has a holy aura that [[HealingFactor heals practically any wound he receives.receives]], [[TurnUndead can banish the undead]], as well as giving him a power boost in general. Unfortunately, it isn't able to repair his cybernetics. [[spoiler: Its origin may have something to do with his guardian angel being stuck to him.]]
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* PunnyName: Paradox Schrodinger (real name: Eliza Ferdinand). She's a catgirl named after Schrodinger's Cat. Do the math.
* SensualSlav: Cherry Bomb, daughter of Baba Yaga. Low cut, buxom, impressive legs, and has the hots for Ben Young. Being ina relationship with Frankie already, he isn't really amused.
* SensualSlav: Cherry Bomb, daughter of Baba Yaga. Low cut, buxom, impressive legs, and has the hots for Ben Young. Being ina relationship with Frankie already, he isn't really amused.
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* DeceasedParentsAreTheBest: It's heavily implied that Ben's birth parents have died, and he was raised by his grandpa Dr. Fleetwood. [[spoiler:At least, the people Ben ''thought'' were his parents.]]
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* GentleGiant: Frankie Winters is a 6'06" cyborg WrenchWench, [[SuperStrength is able to rip off a car hood like its a piece of paper]]... and is the kindest character in the cast.
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* GentleGiant: Frankie Winters is a 6'06" 6'9" cyborg WrenchWench, [[SuperStrength is able to rip off a car hood like its a piece of paper]]... and is the kindest character in the cast.
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* [[spoiler: The Interlude after this episode goes into further detail: Like the classic tale, Ben is cobbled together from various other body parts to make a new lifeform. Unfortunately, the SuprisinglyRealisticOutcome is that his body is ''barely holding together'', and it takes the insertion of a holy object (A revolver chamber labelled Phenomenon) to keep him from dying.]]
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* [[spoiler: The Interlude after this episode goes into further detail: Like the classic tale, Ben is cobbled together from various other body parts to make a new lifeform. Unfortunately, the SuprisinglyRealisticOutcome is that his body is ''barely holding together'', and it takes the insertion of a holy object (A revolver chamber labelled Phenomenon) to keep him from dying.]]
* OurAngelsAreDifferent: [[spoiler: Phenomenon, Ben's GuardianAngel, refers to himself as "Principality of Restoration". He looks like a white, black and blue robot cowboy. Its currently unknown if all angels have a mechanical appearance or if it's exclusive to Phenomenon. Eitherway, he's the source of Ben's HealingFactor and can give him a SuperMode.]]
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* TinyGuyHugeGirl: Ben Young and his love Frankie Winters. It's not that Ben's short, he's 5'11". It's just that Frankie is ''6'06"''.
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* TinyGuyHugeGirl: Ben Young and his love Frankie Winters. It's not that Ben's short, he's 5'11". It's just that Frankie is ''6'06"''.''6'09"''.
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* MadScientist: Dr. Styx, local Dr. Wily Expy that turned a guy with a HealingFactor into a cyborg, made a robot that runs on ToxicPhlebotinum, regularly creates mutants using said phlebotinum; need we say more? [[spoiler: There was a time where he wasn't like this. He used to be a well meaning doctor named Edward Drizzel. Then he started experimenting on himself with Nightmare Fuel and, well, you see how he is now.]] [[spoiler: Don't worry, he regains his senses after some time off the stuff.]]
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* MadScientist: Dr. Styx, local [[VideoGame/MegaManClassic Dr. Wily Wily]] Expy that turned a guy with a HealingFactor into a cyborg, made a robot that runs on ToxicPhlebotinum, regularly creates mutants using said phlebotinum; need we say more? [[spoiler: There was a time where he wasn't like this. He used to be a well meaning doctor named Edward Drizzel. Then he started experimenting on himself with Nightmare Fuel and, well, you see how he is now.]] [[spoiler: Don't worry, he regains his senses after some time off the stuff.]]
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* MadScientist: Dr. Styx, local Dr. Wily Expy that turned a guy with a HealingFactor into a cyborg, made a robot that runs on ToxicPhlebotinum, regularly creates mutants using said phlebotinum; need we say more? [[spoiler: There was a time where he wasn't like this. He used to be a well meaning doctor named Edward Drizzel. Then he started experimenting on himself with Nightmare Fuel and, well, you see how he is now.]] [[spoiler: Don't worry, he regains his senses after some time off the stuff.]]
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* MagicalNativeAmerican: Uriah Daughtry, current avatar of {{Thunderbird}}. Unusually for this trope, he's a BoisterousBruiser.
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* TinyGuyHugeGirl: Ben Young and his love Frankie Winters. It's not that Ben's short, he's 5'11". It's just that Frankie is ''6'06"''.
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* AllLovingHero: Ben Young. He's willing to help/save ''anyone'' he meets. Regular civilians, mutated killers, [[spoiler:''even an older model of'' '''Ironworks''']].
* AppliedPhlebotinum: Nightmare Fuel, a black, viscous substance that can blend DNA from different species together, power robots like Ironworks, and many other purposes. It can be directly injected, [[spoiler: but that can be a little hazardous to health and sanity]].
* AppliedPhlebotinum: Nightmare Fuel, a black, viscous substance that can blend DNA from different species together, power robots like Ironworks, and many other purposes. It can be directly injected, [[spoiler: but that can be a little hazardous to health and sanity]].
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* KillerRobot: Ironworks, a machine powered by a substance literally called Nightmare Fuel, designed to track down, capture or kill any wayward crypts. Ben Young included.
* MusicalThemeNaming: Practically ''everywhere''.
** Every episode is named a song, from ''[[Music/FleetwoodMac The Chain]]'', ''[[{{Music/ACDC}} Highway To Hell]]'', etc.
** Most character names are similarly a reference to a song or music artist. Have fun guessing them all!
* MusicalThemeNaming: Practically ''everywhere''.
** Every episode is named a song, from ''[[Music/FleetwoodMac The Chain]]'', ''[[{{Music/ACDC}} Highway To Hell]]'', etc.
** Most character names are similarly a reference to a song or music artist. Have fun guessing them all!
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* FrankensteinsMonster: Frankie, at least visually, bears a great resemblance to the Bride of Frankenstein, with a stripe of white hair, stich marks, the works. [[spoiler: In Episode 14: [[WhamEpisode Atom Heart Mother]], Ben is revealed to be much closer to Frankenstein in origin.]]
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* FrankensteinsMonster: Frankie, at least visually, bears a great resemblance to the Bride of Frankenstein, with a stripe of white hair, stich stitch marks, the works. [[spoiler: In Episode 14: [[WhamEpisode Atom Heart Mother]], Ben is revealed to be much closer to Frankenstein Frankenstein's Monster in origin.]]
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''Unbreakable Iron Ranger'' is a WeirdWest UrbanFantasy {{Webcomic}} created by Zac T. Garmon (also known as [[https://twitter.com/DeputyRustArt [=DeputyRust=]]]). It first rode out onto {{Website/Webtoon}} on March 22, 2019.
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''Unbreakable Iron Ranger'' is a WeirdWest UrbanFantasy {{Webcomic}} created by Zac T. Garmon (also known as [[https://twitter.com/DeputyRustArt [=DeputyRust=]]]). It first rode out onto {{Website/Webtoon}} on March 22, 2019.
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* OurCryptidsAreMoreMysterious: In the world of UIR, Crypts (short for cryptid) is a blanket term for just about any supernatural being. It's pretty wide too, encompassing not just the usual FearsomeCrittersOfAmericanFolklore or BigfootSasquatchAndYeti: Vampires, mutants, robots, humans with powers, even cyborgs are considered Crypts.
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* FantasyKitchenSink: Let's see, we got *deep breath* cyborgs, mutants, yokai, sentient robots, vampires, undead, cryptids, aliens, mad scientists, werewolves, various classic movie monsters, [[spoiler: and at least one Angel]].* GentleGiant:Frankie Winters is a 6'06" cyborg WrenchWench, [[SuperStrength is able to rip off a car hood like its a piece of paper]]... and is the kindest character in the cast.
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* FantasyKitchenSink: Let's see, we got *deep breath* cyborgs, mutants, yokai, sentient robots, vampires, undead, cryptids, aliens, mad scientists, werewolves, various classic movie monsters, [[spoiler: and at least one Angel]].Angel]].
*GentleGiant:Frankie GentleGiant: Frankie Winters is a 6'06" cyborg WrenchWench, [[SuperStrength is able to rip off a car hood like its a piece of paper]]... and is the kindest character in the cast.cast.
* HealingFactor: Ben has a holy aura that heals practically any wound he receives. Unfortunately, it isn't able to repair his cybernetics. [[spoiler: Its origin may have something to do with his guardian angel being stuck to him.]]
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* HealingFactor: Ben has a holy aura that heals practically any wound he receives. Unfortunately, it isn't able to repair his cybernetics. [[spoiler: Its origin may have something to do with his guardian angel being stuck to him.]]
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* GentleGiant:Frankie Winters is a 6'06" cyborg WrenchWench, [[SuperStrength is able to rip off a car hood like its a piece of paper]]... and is the kindest character in the cast.
* FantasyKitchenSink: Let's see, we got *deep breath* cyborgs, mutants, yokai, sentient robots, vampires, undead, cryptids, aliens, mad scientists, werewolves, various classic movie monsters, [[spoiler: and at least one Angel]].
* FantasyKitchenSink: Let's see, we got *deep breath* cyborgs, mutants, yokai, sentient robots, vampires, undead, cryptids, aliens, mad scientists, werewolves, various classic movie monsters, [[spoiler: and at least one Angel]].
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[[caption-width-right:350:''[[Music/JohnnyCash Ain't no grave that can hold my body down...]]'']]
''Unbreakable Iron Ranger'' is a WeirdWest UrbanFantasy {{Webcomic}} created by Zac T. Garmon (also known as [[https://twitter.com/DeputyRustArt [=DeputyRust=]]]). It first rode out onto {{Website/Webtoon}} on March 22, 2019.
''Unbreakable Iron Ranger'' follows the story of Ben Young, a youth of 21 who seeks to protect the underworld of monsters and cryptids at the behest of his late grandfather, Dr. Fleetwood. An intended product of destruction for his undying body, Ben heads off into the world to make sure that no one follows in the path of Dr. Styx who tried to use crypts like him for world domination.
However, as he begins his journey he discovers what dangers await in the world, and that the mad doctor that Fleetwood took care of may not be dead after all...
You can read the webcomic [[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/unbreakable-iron-ranger/list?title_no=279422 here]].
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!!''Unbreakable Iron Ranger'' provides examples of:
*{{Cyborg}}: Our hero, Ben Young. Oh, and Frankie. While Ben's cybernetics are mostly on his arms and legs, Frankie is implied to be far, far more augmented.
*GentleGiant:Frankie Winters is a 6'06" cyborg WrenchWench, [[SuperStrength is able to rip off a car hood like its a piece of paper]]... and is the kindest character in the cast.
*FantasyKitchenSink: Let's see, we got *deep breath* cyborgs, mutants, yokai, sentient robots, vampires, undead, cryptids, aliens, mad scientists, werewolves, various classic movie monsters, [[spoiler: and at least one Angel]].
*WorldOfBadass: If you have a name in UIR, there is something about you that is ''unquestionably'' cool.
[[caption-width-right:350:''[[Music/JohnnyCash Ain't no grave that can hold my body down...]]'']]
''Unbreakable Iron Ranger'' is a WeirdWest UrbanFantasy {{Webcomic}} created by Zac T. Garmon (also known as [[https://twitter.com/DeputyRustArt [=DeputyRust=]]]). It first rode out onto {{Website/Webtoon}} on March 22, 2019.
''Unbreakable Iron Ranger'' follows the story of Ben Young, a youth of 21 who seeks to protect the underworld of monsters and cryptids at the behest of his late grandfather, Dr. Fleetwood. An intended product of destruction for his undying body, Ben heads off into the world to make sure that no one follows in the path of Dr. Styx who tried to use crypts like him for world domination.
However, as he begins his journey he discovers what dangers await in the world, and that the mad doctor that Fleetwood took care of may not be dead after all...
You can read the webcomic [[https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/unbreakable-iron-ranger/list?title_no=279422 here]].
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!!''Unbreakable Iron Ranger'' provides examples of:
*{{Cyborg}}: Our hero, Ben Young. Oh, and Frankie. While Ben's cybernetics are mostly on his arms and legs, Frankie is implied to be far, far more augmented.
*GentleGiant:Frankie Winters is a 6'06" cyborg WrenchWench, [[SuperStrength is able to rip off a car hood like its a piece of paper]]... and is the kindest character in the cast.
*FantasyKitchenSink: Let's see, we got *deep breath* cyborgs, mutants, yokai, sentient robots, vampires, undead, cryptids, aliens, mad scientists, werewolves, various classic movie monsters, [[spoiler: and at least one Angel]].
*WorldOfBadass: If you have a name in UIR, there is something about you that is ''unquestionably'' cool.
