History ComicBook / ImmortalIronFist

Daniel Rand is the rich multi-millionaire head of the Rand corporation. He is also the ComicBook/ImmortalIronFist, a master of Kung Fu, and defender of the ancient city of [[TheShangriLa K'un L'un]].

Due to the success of the Immortal Iron Fist series, Iron Fist and his supporting characters have had a surge of popularity, earning cameos and roles in other Marvel comics, video games, and cartoons. Iron Fist has appeared in ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance 2'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperHeroSquadShow'', ''VideoGame/UltimateMarvelVsCapcom3'', ''VideoGame/MarvelAvengersAlliance'', ''VideoGame/MarvelPuzzleQuest'', ''VideoGame/MarvelContestOfChampions'', ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'', ''Anime/MarvelDiskWarsTheAvengers'', the ''VideoGame/DisneyInfinity'' series, and the ''WesternAnimation/{{Ultimate Spider-Man}}'' animated series, where he is a main character. He's due to get his own series on Netflix, ''Series/IronFist2016'', tying in with the larger Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. He will be played by Creator/FinnJones of ''Series/GameOfThrones'' fame.

* BrainsAndBrawn: When he works with [[ComicBook/LukeCageHeroForHire Luke Cage]], he's the brains to Cage's brawn.

* ArmyOfTheDead: Prince of Orphans' spotlight issue in ''Immortal Weapons'' has him persuading a group like this to pass on peacefully to death instead of pursuing their mission and unleashing war on present-day China.

* {{Adorkable}}: Danny has his moments, especially in ''Immortal Iron Fist''.

* BadassLongRobe: Prince of Orphans.
* BashBrothers: Cage and Iron Fist.

* ConservationOfNinjutsu

Due to the success of the Immortal Iron Fist series, Iron Fist and his supporting characters have had a surge of popularity, earning cameos and roles in other Marvel comics, video games, and cartoons. Iron Fist has appeared in ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance 2'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperHeroSquadShow'', ''VideoGame/UltimateMarvelVsCapcom3'', ''VideoGame/MarvelAvengersAlliance'', ''VideoGame/MarvelPuzzleQuest'', ''VideoGame/MarvelContestOfChampions'', ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'', ''Anime/MarvelDiskWarsTheAvengers'', the ''VideoGame/DisneyInfinity'' series, and the ''WesternAnimation/{{Ultimate Spider-Man}}'' animated series, where he is a main character. He's due to get his own series on Netflix, tying in with the larger Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse and will be played by Creator/FinnJones of ''Series/GameOfThrones'' fame.

Due to the success of the Immortal Iron Fist series, Iron Fist and his supporting characters have had a surge of popularity, earning cameos and roles in other Marvel comics, video games, and cartoons. Iron Fist has appeared in ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance 2'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperHeroSquadShow'', ''VideoGame/UltimateMarvelVsCapcom3'', ''VideoGame/MarvelAvengersAlliance'', ''VideoGame/MarvelPuzzleQuest'', ''VideoGame/MarvelContestOfChampions'', ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'', ''Anime/MarvelDiskWarsTheAvengers'', and the ''WesternAnimation/{{Ultimate Spider-Man}}'' animated series, where he is a main character. He's due to get his own series on Netflix, tying in with the larger Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse and will be played by Creator/FinnJones of ''Series/GameOfThrones'' fame.

* DramaticSitDown: In the ''Seven Deadly Weapons'' spin-off mini, Fat Cobra is an ancient warrior who meets with his biographer. Fat Cobra used chi to long a long life. However, he has amnesia from too much drinking and concussions. During their conversation, he learns just how he became the Cobra Warrior of Peng Lai; he [[spoiler:had scores of children with many women. The children grow up and came to get revenge on their deadbeat father. He was forced to kill them and, in doing so, gained enough power to become a Cobra Warrior.]] Upon hearing this, he burns his biography and dismisses his company. He glares at the fireplace in disgust as he sits alone.

Due to the success of the Immortal Iron Fist series, Iron Fist and his supporting characters have had a surge of popularity, earning cameos and roles in other Marvel comics, video games, and cartoons. Iron Fist has appeared in ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance 2'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperHeroSquadShow'', ''VideoGame/UltimateMarvelVsCapcom3'', ''VideoGame/MarvelAvengersAlliance'', ''VideoGame/MarvelPuzzleQuest'', ''VideoGame/MarvelContestOfChampions'', ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'', ''Anime/MarvelDiskWarsTheAvengers'', and the ''WesternAnimation/{{Ultimate Spider-Man}}'' animated series, where he is a main character. He's due to get his own series on Netflix, tying in with the larger Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse and will be played by Finn Jones of ''Series/GameOfThrones'' fame.

Due to the success of the Immortal Iron Fist series, Iron Fist and his supporting characters have had a surge of popularity, earning cameos and roles in other Marvel comics, video games, and cartoons. Iron Fist has appeared in ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance 2'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperHeroSquadShow'', ''VideoGame/UltimateMarvelVsCapcom3'', ''VideoGame/MarvelAvengersAlliance'', ''VideoGame/MarvelPuzzleQuest'', ''VideoGame/MarvelContestOfChampions'', ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'', ''Anime/MarvelDiskWarsTheAvengers'', and the ''WesternAnimation/{{Ultimate Spider-Man}}'' animated series, where he is a main character. He's due to get his own series on Netflix, tying in with the larger Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse.

Originally a [[MarvelUniverse Marvel]] [[UsefulNotes/TheBronzeAgeOfComicBooks Bronze Age]] character, he was first created to cash in on the popularity of Kung Fu films. Iron Fist first appeared in ''"Marvel Premiere''" #15 (May, 1974), created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane. He appeared as the lead in this magazine until issue #25 (October, 1975). Then was granted his first eponymous series ''"Iron Fist''", which lasted for 15 issues (November, 1975-September, 1977). Sales started to flag in the late 70s, until someone had the great idea to team him up with another low-selling series, [[ComicBook/LukeCageHeroForHire Luke Cage: Power Man]], as part of Luke's ComicBook/HeroesForHire agency. The amalgamated series' popularity far outstripped both its predecessors. It was written by Creator/ChrisClaremont, Mary Jo Duffy, Creator/KurtBusiek and [[Creator/ChristopherPriestComics Christopher Priest]], who notoriously finished his run by [[ComicBookDeath killing Danny.]] Needless to say he didn't stay dead - in fact it was Priest who brought him back. Since then he's had an important role during the Marvel ComicBook/CivilWar, and even joined the ComicBook/NewAvengers. Despite this, he's never really risen beyond B-list status.

* AmazonBrigade: Tiger's Beautiful Daughter is the boss of one of these in her home town. [[spoiler: The Army of Thunder also counts- while Lei Kung the Thunderer definitely helped train them and they get their name from him, every single member of the Army is a woman.]]

* ChestInsignia: Both Danny and Davos have tattoos burned into their chests from facing the dragon Shou-Lao the Undying, as do most other Iron Fists (though some have the symbol printed elsewhere instead). The Prince of Orphans also has a chest symbol [[spoiler: pledging his allegiance to Lei Kung the Thunderer]].

** He also paid for the Avengers Mansion so the New Avengers can base themselves there - note, it cost only ''one dollar'', but still.

* DragonLady: Tiger's Beautiful Daughter is a notable example, being Asian, Stripperiffic, and using handheld fans. There are also many examples in the [[TwoFistedTales pulp-inspired]] tales starring Orson Randall.
* DramaticSitDown: In the ''Seven Deadly Weapons'' spin-off mini, Fat Cobra is an ancient warrior who meets with his biographer. Fat Cobra used chi to long a long life. However, he has amnesia from too much drinking and concussions. During their conversation, he learns just how he became the Cobra Warrior of Peng Lai; he [[spoiler: had scores of children with many women. The children grow up and came to get revenge on their dead beat father. He was forced to kill them and, in doing so, gained enough power to become a Cobra Warrior.]]. Upon hearing this, he burns his biography and dismisses his company. He glares at the fireplace in disgust as he sits alone.

* TheNameless: The ninja-servant girl (who is [[spoiler: Orson Randall's daughter]]) was never named, due to rather restricted freedoms caused by her society's caste system. According to her, she'll have made a name for herself by the time Danny sees her again.

* WalkingShirtlessScene: Both Danny and Davos, as well as Davos' father Lei Kung (though has some minor covering). Danny often ''does'' wear a shirt, but a lot of the time it either gets destroyed discarded, or had a plunging neckline that exposed his chest, tattoo, and abs.

* LegacyCharacter: This is why Iron Fist is immortal; it is the position that will never die, not its occupant.
** This also applies to the other Immortal Weapons, hence their collective name.
* LegacyImmortality: See above.

* ObstructiveBureaucrat: In a different comic, IronMan and the Mighty Avengers confront Danny about his activities with the New Avengers as Iron Fist, which are illegal due to the SuperRegistrationAct. Danny's lawyer, Jeryn Hogarth, points out to Iron Man that Danny is already a registered hero, having registered his fists as lethal weapons. He also points out that, even though everyone seems to know Danny is Iron Fist, no one can technically prove it, except through very unconstitutional means that Tony doesn't want anyone to know about. Jeryn is a pretty pudgy, normal guy, basically telling off some of the most powerful heroes on Earth, and manages to piss off Ms. Marvel, so this is his CrowningMomentOfAwesome.

* TheRevolutionWillNotBeVilified

* MightyWhitey: Largely played down in the more recent series (with the advent of the other Immortal Weapons, all of whom are Asian), though introducing a previous Iron Fist, only to declare him ''another'' white guy who out-mastered the masters of K'un-Lun did raise a few eyebrows.

* FullyAbsorbedFinale: The original ''Power Man and Iron Fist'' series ended with Danny being beaten to death by Captain Hero, and Luke going on the run after being framed for the murder. This was resolved years later in a ''{{Namor}}'' story arc, where it was established that the whole thing was an elaborate ruse concocted by Master Khan.

* ChestInsignia: Both Danny and Davos have tattoos burned into their chests from facing the dragon Shou-Lao the Undying. The Prince of Orphans also has a chest symbol [[spoiler: pledging his allegiance to Lei Kung the Thunderer]].

* MegatonPunch: The usual application of the power of the Iron Fist.

* Adorkable: Has his momments, especially in ''Immortal Iron Fist''.

Due to the success of the Immortal Iron Fist series, Iron Fist and his supporting characters have had a surge of popularity, earning cameos and roles in other Marvel comics, video games, and cartoons. Iron Fist has appeared in ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance 2'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperHeroSquadShow'', ''VideoGame/UltimateMarvelVsCapcom3'', ''VideoGame/MarvelAvengersAlliance'', ''VideoGame/MarvelPuzzleQuest'', ''VideoGame/MarvelContestOfChampions'', ''WesternAnimation/AvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'', ''Anime/MarvelDiskWarsTheAvengers'', and the ''WesternAnimation/{{Ultimate Spider-Man}}'' animated series, where he is a main character. He's due to get his own series on Netflix, tying in with the larger Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse.

Due to the success of the Immortal Iron Fist series, Iron Fist and his supporting characters have had a surge of popularity, earning cameos and roles in other Marvel comics, video games, and cartoons. Iron Fist has appeared in ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance 2'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperHeroSquadShow'', ''VideoGame/UltimateMarvelVsCapcom3'', ''VideoGame/MarvelAvengersAlliance'', ''VideoGame/MarvelPuzzleQuest'', ''WesternAnimation/AvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'', ''Anime/MarvelDiskWarsTheAvengers'', and the ''WesternAnimation/{{Ultimate Spider-Man}}'' animated series, where he is a main character. He's due to get his own series on Netflix, tying in with the larger Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse.

Originally a [[MarvelUniverse Marvel]] [[UsefulNotes/TheBronzeAgeOfComicBooks Bronze Age]] character, he was first created to cash in on the popularity of Kung Fu films. Iron Fist first appeared in ''"Marvel Premiere''" #15 (May, 1974), created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane. He appeared as the lead in this magazine until issue #25 (October, 1975). Then was granted his first eponymous series ''"Iron Fist''", which lasted for 15 issues (November, 1975-September, 1977). Sales started to flag in the late 70s, until someone had the great idea to team him up with another low-selling series, [[LukeCageHeroForHire Luke Cage: Power Man]], as part of Luke's ComicBook/HeroesForHire agency. The amalgamated series' popularity far outstripped both its predecessors. It was written by Creator/ChrisClaremont, Mary Jo Duffy, Creator/KurtBusiek and [[Creator/ChristopherPriestComics Christopher Priest]], who notoriously finished his run by [[ComicBookDeath killing Danny.]] Needless to say he didn't stay dead - in fact it was Priest who brought him back. Since then he's had an important role during the Marvel ComicBook/CivilWar, and even joined the ComicBook/NewAvengers. Despite this, he's never really risen beyond B-list status.

* BrainsAndBrawn: When he works with [[LukeCageHeroForHire Luke Cage]], he's the brains to Cage's brawn.

* ItHasBeenAnHonor: When Iron Fist and his fellow Immortal Weapons go up against Xao to prevent him from destroying K'un-Lun, he tells them, "Ladies and gentlemen, it has been an honor fighting you and fighting alongside you."

Due to the success of the Immortal Iron Fist series, Iron Fist and his supporting characters have had a surge of popularity, earning cameos and roles in other Marvel comics, video games, and cartoons. Iron Fist has appeared in ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance 2'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperHeroSquadShow'', ''VideoGame/UltimateMarvelVsCapcom3'', ''VideoGame/MarvelAvengersAlliance'', '' ''VideoGame/MarvelPuzzleQuest'', ''WesternAnimation/AvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'', ''Anime/MarvelDiskWarsTheAvengers'', and the ''WesternAnimation/{{Ultimate Spider-Man}}'' animated series, where he is a main character. He's due to get his own series on Netflix, tying in with the larger Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse.

Due to the success of the Immortal Iron Fist series, Iron Fist and his supporting characters have had a surge of popularity, earning cameos and roles in other Marvel comics, video games, and cartoons. Iron Fist has appeared in ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance 2'', ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperHeroSquadShow'', ''VideoGame/UltimateMarvelVsCapcom3'', ''VideoGame/MarvelAvengersAlliance'', ''WesternAnimation/AvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'', ''Anime/MarvelDiskWarsTheAvengers'', and the ''WesternAnimation/{{Ultimate Spider-Man}}'' animated series, where he is a main character. He's due to get his own series on Netflix, tying in with the larger Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse.