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Daniel Rand is the rich multi-millionaire head of the Rand corporation. He is also the [[Immortal Iron Fist]], a master of Kung Fu, and defender of the ancient city of [[
Originally a [[Marvel Universe|Marvel]] [[The Bronze Age of Comic Books|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). Since then he's worked alongside [[Luke Cage, Hero for Hire|Luke Cage]] as one of the Heroes for Hire, had an important role during the Marvel [[Civil War (Comic Book)|Civil War]], and even joined the [[New Avengers]]. Despite this, he's never really risen beyond B-list status.
The character got a new lease on life with the launch of the [[Immortal Iron Fist]], co-written by [[Matt Fraction]] and [[Ed Brubaker]] (and after their departure, Duane Swierczynski). The series reveals that there have been many Iron Fists before Daniel, and introduces a 'new' [[The Golden Age of Comic Books|Golden Age]] Iron Fist, Orson Randall. In addition there are more Immortal Weapons who represent the other mystical cities of the far east and also wield strange and unusual powers. Daniel discovers new secrets about his past, and must use these to confront former and new enemies. As well as the main story arcs, there are one shot issues that tell the tales of other bearers of the Iron Fist legacy throughout history, and there are several one shot adventures starring Orson Randall. The main run of the comic ended with issue #27, but a short limited series called ''Immortal Weapons'' came along soon afterwards, with each issue focusing on one of the other five Immortal Weapons introduced in the original run, alongside a backup story starring Iron Fist.
In [[Marvel Comics 2]] Danny has retired to be a dojo master after the death of Misty Knight by cancer. Suspecting his former star pupil of being a new bad guy, Danny once again takes up the mantel of the Iron Fist to stop him..
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 ''[[Marvel Ultimate Alliance]] 2'', ''[[The Superhero Squad Show]]'', ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'', ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes|Avengers Earths Mightiest Heroes]]'', and the ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' animated series, where he is a main character. Netflix is making a series starring Finn Jones.▼
▲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 ''[[Marvel Ultimate Alliance]] 2'', ''[[The Superhero Squad Show]]'', ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'', ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes|Avengers Earths Mightiest Heroes]]'', and the ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' animated series, where he is a main character.
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* [[Amazon Brigade]]: 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.}}
* [[Arrogant Kung Fu Guy]]: Davos, the Steel Serpent/Phoenix.
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* [[Gun Fu]]: Danny initially begrudges Orson for using firearms in combat: "You learned your kung fu from Lei Kung and ''Smith & Wesson''?"
* [[Heir to the Dojo]]
* [[Heterosexual Life Partners]]: Cage and Iron Fist.
* [[Implacable Man]]: Every Iron Fist is hunted down by one of these once they reach a certain age; very few have escaped with their lives.
* [[Ki Attacks]]: The titular "Iron Fist" and countless more.
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* [[Mentors]]: Of many different kinds.
* [[Mighty Whitey]]: Although played down in the more recent series.
* [[My Kung Fu Is Stronger Than Yours]]: Shown many times. {{spoiler|Danny vs. Davos, Fat Cobra vs. Danny, Bride of Nine Spiders vs. Dog Brother #1, Davos vs. Tiger's Beautiful Daughter, Prince of Orphans vs. Davos (in response to his brutality on the aforementioned fight)}}. Largely the entire point of the Tournament of Heaven.
* [[Noble Savage]]: Dog Brother #1.
* [[No Name Given]]: The Prince of Orphans. {{spoiler|Until he reveals himself as John Aman}}. Also, Unnamed Ninja-Servant Girl (who has nice blue eyes). She hopes to have ''earned'' a name the next time Danny meets her.
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* [[Salt and Pepper]]: Iron Fist and Luke Cage.
* [[Series Continuity Error]]: A minor but jarring one. In a flashback eight-year old Danny is seen with [[Spider-Man]] action figure... which he could get only via time travel since he and Spidey are about the same age in-universe.
* [[
* [[Shotgun Wedding]]: Very narrowly averted -- {{spoiler|Misty Knight goes to tell Danny she's pregnant, but he proposes marriage to her before she can tell him. She then checks to make sure he hadn't already worked it out}}.
* [[Stout Strength]]: Fat Cobra.
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* [[To Hell and Back]]
* [[Tournament Arc]]
* [[Training
* [[Two-Fisted Tales]]: The Orson Randall side stories.
* [["Well Done, Son" Guy]]: Steel Serpent/Phoenix.
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