Donald Duck Is Marvel's New Iron Man as Disney Unleashes Superhero Crossover

What do you get when Disney’s Donald Duck collides with Marvel’s Iron Man? IRON DUCK! If you thought Tony Stark looked good in metallic red and gold, just wait until you see how everyone’s favorite hot-headed fowl looks in Stark's signature getup—an outfit that’s sure to get even cooler when it takes center stage in an upcoming What If...? tale.

With Donald Duck stepping into Tony Stark’s shoes, fans will enjoy a twist on Iron Man’s comic-defining origin.

On May 28, 2025, Steve Behling, Luca Barbieri, and Donald Soffritti’s Marvel & Disney: What If...? Donald Duck Became Iron Man #1 will hit comic book shelves, bringing this epic mash-up to all Donald Duck and Iron Man fans.

While the release is still a couple of months away, Marvel’s solicitation offers a sneak peek at what fans can expect from this wild, action-packed comic. Notably, the solicitation showcases four covers of Donald donning Stark’s iconic Iron Man suit, with the main cover by Soffritti and variant covers by Dan Panosian, Phil Noto, and Mark Brooks.

Donald Duck Becomes Iron Man in Upcoming MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…?

Main Cover by Donald Soffritti for Marvel & Disney: What If...? Donald Duck Became Iron Man #1 (2025)

Those who have been following Marvel’s What If...? titles know that the comic publisher has been reimagining Earth’s mightiest heroes with unique Disney-inspired twists, turning the Avengers into Mickey Mouse and his iconic cast of characters. With Mickey, Goofy, Minnie Mouse, and others taking the lead, these What If...? tales have given a fresh spin on some of Marvel’s most foundational stories. Now, the fun continues with Donald Duck as he dons the Iron Man suit in MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? DONALD DUCK BECAME IRON MAN #1.

The story in this comic draws inspiration from Iron Man’s origin tale, where he first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39 (1959) by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck, and Jack Kirby. With Donald Duck stepping into Tony Stark’s shoes, fans will enjoy a mischievous, action-packed twist on Iron Man’s comic-defining origin. Marvel promises that the comic will be filled with “mischief and hijinks”—everything fans expect from a Donald Duck adventure. Whether you’re a fan of Donald Duck or Iron Man, this is a can't-miss tale.

Iron Duck Faces Off Against the Beagle Boys This Spring

Mark Brooks Variant for Marvel & Disney: What If...? Donald Duck Became Iron Man #1 (2025)

Thanks to the synopsis for Marvel & Disney: What If...? Donald Duck Became Iron Man #1, readers get a glimpse of how Steve Behling plans to put a Donald Duck twist on Tony Stark’s iconic origin story. The synopsis teases that Donald will fall into the clutches of the villainous Beagle Boys, who force him to build a machine designed to crack into his Uncle Scrooge’s Money Bin. However, the fearless duck will defy his captors' wishes and create the ultimate suit of armor. Given the obvious parallels, it’s already clear how this Donald Duck tale will mirror Iron Man’s legendary origin.

Marvel & Disney: What If...? Donald Duck Became Iron Man #1 is available May 28, 2025, from Marvel Comics!