Marvel Teases The Identity Of Iron Man's Birth Parents In New Preview

07/01/2016 03:41 pm EDT

Ever since Tony Stark found out he was adopted, the discovery of just who his birth parents are has been at the forefront of his mind.

His journey might be coming to an end sooner than later if a new Marvel preview of International Iron Man #5 is to be believed. It appears Stark is close to finally getting his answers, and as with the end of any mystery, the answers you get might not the be the ones you want.

Writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Alex Maleev continue to dive deep into just who Tony Star is, and who he will be after he recovers this newfound chapter of his past. International Iron Man #5 hits comic shops on July 27th, and you can view a 3-page preview in the gallery.

You can read the full description for the issue below.

"As Tony Stark stands at the frontlines of one of the biggest events in Marvel's history, behind the scenes he wages a much more personal battle. Long teased and long rumored, the truth will finally stand revealed as Tony Stark comes face-to-face with his biological mother in International Iron Man #5! Amid sins past and villains long dormant, superstar creators Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev reveal another piece in the puzzle of the Armored Avenger's history! So, who is Tony Stark really? The time has come to uncover what his true legacy is. As half his true parentage comes to light, how did his adoption long ago by Howard and Maria Stark come to pass? The answers you've been searching for start here! Find out as the mystery unfolds in International Iron Man #5 – coming to comic shops and digital devices this July!"

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