Marvel today announced that beginning in May this year, a second ongoing monthly IRON MAN title will begin to coincide with the film.

Titled The Invincible Iron Man it will be writted by fan-favourite writer Matt Fraction with art by long-time Marvel artist Salvador Larroca. The book appears to be following the more superheroic aspects of Tony Stark’s life, as opposed to the more espionage and subterfuge elements running through the Knaufs’ Iron Man: Director of SHIELD title.

It’s a slightly surprising move from Marvel, as the Iron Man book is not their highest seller. However, there is a lot of anticipation from fans and the general movie-going public for the new film, which will be released earlier in that month.

Tony Stark, the billionaire weapons industriallist who becomes the metal-clad hero, has seen some interesting changes in his character and his world, really upping his position in the Marvel Universe. Evidently, this is a trend that Marvel intends to see continue.