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Iron Lad

Iron Lad, also known as Nathaniel Richards, is a character appearing in Marvel Comics. He is a teenage version of the villainous Kang the Conqueror, who travels to the present to prevent himself from becoming the tyrant he is destined to be.

  • Origin: Hailing from the 31st century, Nathaniel Richards discovers his future as the ruthless <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Kang%20the%20Conqueror">Kang the Conqueror</a> after being shown a vision of his future self by a future version of himself. Horrified, he steals Kang's advanced technology and travels back in time to the present.

  • Motivation: Driven by the desire to avert his destiny, Iron Lad seeks to prevent his transformation into Kang. He aims to change the timeline and become a hero instead of a villain.

  • Young Avengers: Iron Lad is a key figure in the formation of the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Young%20Avengers">Young Avengers</a>. He uses his advanced technology to locate potential recruits with connections to existing Avengers, hoping to create a team capable of stopping Kang and other threats.

  • Abilities and Technology: He utilizes advanced technology from the future, including a suit of armor that mimics Iron Man's abilities but surpasses it in many ways. His armor grants him enhanced strength, flight, energy projection, and the ability to manipulate time to a limited extent.

  • Relationships: His relationship with other Young Avengers, particularly <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Vision">Vision</a> (Jonas), is complex. He also forms a bond with Stature (Cassie Lang).

  • Return to the Future: Ultimately, Iron Lad realizes that his continued presence in the present is causing more harm than good, creating paradoxes and threatening the timeline. He makes the difficult decision to return to his own time, knowing that it means embracing his destiny as Kang the Conqueror. The armor he leaves behind merges with the Vision (Jonas).