Iron sharpens Iron

Marvel's announcement that "Game of Thrones" alum Finn Jones had been cast as Danny Rand in the upcoming Netflix Originial Series, "Iron Fist," should be encouraging news for fans. Another "Thrones" thespian, actress Jessica Henwick, was tapped to play Colleen Wing in the program. Netflix has exceeded expectations with its other Marvel offerings, "Daredevil" and "Jessica Jones," and November's "Luke Cage" appears very promising thanks to praise for lead actor Mike Colter. "Game of Thrones" is one of the most popular and respected shows on television, and HBO's casting process is rigorous and fiercely competitive. What the casting of Jones and Henwick means for "Iron Fist" is that not only did the actors EARN their roles, but the creators understand the importance of both performance and physicality. In honor of the series, here's a look at some fantastic Iron Fist goodies.

Finn Jones

Jessica Henwick      

                                                                                             

Iron Fist #1-15 (1975-77)

This 15-issue series by legendary creators Chris Claremont and John Byrne ("The Uncanny X-Men") is must-have material for any Iron Fist fan. Issue #1 presents "A Duel of Iron" as Iron Fist and Iron Man duke it out; issue #12 pits Danny against the star-spangled Avenger, Captain America; issue #14 features the first appearance of ruthless X-Men adversary, Sabretooth; and issue #15 sees Iron Fist in conflict with the X-Men themselves.

Iron Fist statue by Bowen Designs (2007)

The best in the sculpting business delivered this gem in 2007. Here Iron Fist stands atop an intricate gold-dragon base with tiger-claw grip on the ready. The 14"+ statue includes two removable fists (with flames and without) and a secondary oval base designed to compliment Bowen's Luke Cage statues.

Power Man #48 (1977)

Before they became Heroes for Hire, Danny Rand and Luke Cage duked it out in this key "Power Man" issue. Two issues later, Danny and Luke would officially join forces, and "Power Man" would become "Power Man and Iron Fist." Issue #48, again from Claremont and Byrne and with a cover by Iron Fist co-creator Gil Kane, represents the beginning of one of the top partnerships in comic book history.

Expect Iron Fist to make an impact when he hits Netflix, and until then there are plenty of ways to get your Iron Fist fix.