Ironheart by Brian Michael Bendis

A brilliant teenage engineering prodigy builds her own suit of powered armor from salvaged parts and steps into the shadow of a legendary hero, navigating fame, government scrutiny, and dangerous adversaries while learning what it truly means to be a hero. Balancing school, family, and the ethical weight of advanced technology, she confronts prejudice, corporate and criminal threats, and her own self-doubt as she forges an identity distinct from the figure who inspired her. The story blends high-tech action with grounded coming-of-age drama as the young inventor grows into her role as protector and symbol.

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