Chronological Index
UNIVERSE: 6161. Iron Man is the first voice Steve hears on waking up from the ice. Avengers v1 #4
2. The “he’s taking the full force of my repulsor blasts!” panel. Avengers v1 #5
3. Steve and Tony have known each other for what, a month? and already they’ve formed a mutual admiration society. Journey into Mystery v1 #105
4. Tony closets himself in his office with fake!Cap, meanwhile Steve angsts about what’s wrong with Iron Man. Tales of Suspense #58
5. Iron Man upgrades Cap’s shield. Avengers v1 #6
6. Steve wants to help Tony with his personal problems. Avengers v1 #7
7. Tony keeps Steve from falling… by holding his hand (and keeps holding it, too). Avengers v1 #14
8. Tony announces that he’s leaving the Avengers (for the first time). Steve assures him he’ll always have a place with them. Avengers v1 #16
9. Back on a temporary team-up, Tony can’t stop thinking about how wonderful Steve is. Avengers v1 Annual #1
10. Even Quicksilver can see how much Steve worries about Tony. Avengers v1 #46
11. Tony worries about Steve’s identity. Steve tries to tell Tony he appreciates his support (this conversation could have gone better). Tales of Suspense #95
12. Tony nearly breaks down upon hearing of Steve’s death (he then spends the rest issue thinking about Steve’s many accomplishments). Captain America Vol 1 #112
13. Even in a room large enough for eight Avengers and Daredevil, Steve can’t stay away from Tony. Avengers v1 #82
14. What personal space? (And where exactly is Iron Man’s other hand, anyway?) Avengers v1 #93
15. Cap becomes furious when he thinks the Guardsman has injured Iron Man. Iron Man v1 #44
16. Cap’s cleared of murder charges and Iron Man can’t stop touching him. Avengers v1 #125
17. Cap is on the run following a media smear campaign, bogus murder charges, and an unintended jailbreak. Iron Man comes alone to appeal to Falcon for help before the Avengers must become involved. Captain America and Falcon v1 #170-171
18. When Thor gets upset about Cap’s brooding, Iron Man tells him that Cap’s been hurt worse than the whole country. Avengers v1 #126
19. Iron Man takes a turn as Steve’s friends try to reason with him about renouncing the mantle of Captain America. Captain America and Falcon v1 #176
20. The earliest hug-n-fly? Giant-Size Avengers v1 #1
~~Nomad: Man without a Country~~
21. Tony thinks Steve’s new porn star Nomad costume looks great Avengers v1 #131
22. Iron Man would rather see Steve’s “smiling face” than go fight Kang. Avengers v1 #141
23. Steve has missed Iron Man’s pet names for him. Avengers v1 #144
24. Even the villains know how protective Iron Man is of Cap. Avengers v1 #145
25. Iron Man feels really good because he and Cap make such a good team. Avengers v1 #148
26. Steve says that he’ll stay with the team because he’s drawn to his roots in the Avengers Mansion. Tony is delighted. Avengers v1 #151
27. The Avengers and all of L.A. could be blown to bits, but Iron Man only worries about Cap. Avengers v1 Annual #6
28. Iron Man’s not a therapist, but he’s always willing to listen when Cap needs him. Captain America v1 #218
29. Steve and Tony make up after an argument and have a identity porn moment. Avengers v1 #170
30. What personal space? (Even Wanda and Vision aren’t standing that close together.) Avengers v1 #171
31. The “find yourself a new life” conversation. Captain America v1 #228
~~Demon in a Bottle~~
32. Iron Man randomly compliments Cap’s flying. Avengers v1 #182
33. Tony understands when Cap takes over leading the Avengers and then asks him for self-defense lessons. Iron Man v1 #125
34. Any excuse to hold hands. (No matter how painful that must be…) Avengers v1 #193
35. When Iron Man steps down as team leader, Steve’s afraid it’s because of him. Avengers v1 #197
36. Iron Man thinks about how much he admires Cap. Avengers v1 #214
37. Steve rides Tony like a pony. Avengers v1 #215
38. For the record, the first time Steve finds out Tony is Iron Man (and he’s wearing a red thong) Steve valiantly saves him from dust. Avengers v1 #216
And more from the issue here 39. Steve heroically dives on top of Tony to save him from falling equipment! Tony heroically dives on top of Steve to save him from… touching a really hot shield! And there is handholding. Avengers v1 #218
40. Tony panics and dives to a grateful Steve’s rescue, and Jan is awesome. Avengers v1 #219
41. Steve and Tony arrange a date. Really. Avengers v1 #221
42. Steve is upset when Tony is dating Jan. Avengers v1 #224
43. Steve’s there to offer support when Tony starts doubting himself. Avengers v1 #227
44. Cap is worried about Tony in the aftermath of Hank’s breakdown. Avengers v1 #228
45. Tony tries to reassure Cap when Cap starts feeling that knowing him has marked everyone he cares about for “dark destiny.” Captain America v1 #279
46. Steve frets when Tony goes missing. Avengers v1 #229-#230
47. Cap begs Iron Man not to leave the Avengers. (Iron Man is Rhodey at this point, but Steve doesn’t know that.) Avengers v1 #231
48. Steve’s so worried about Tony that even Bernie can’t snap him out of it. Avengers v1 #233
49. When Steve asks Thor to help Tony, Thor’s not sure he can succeed where Steve didn’t. Avengers v1 #234
50. All of the intervention issue. Iron Man v1 #172
51. Steve worries so much about Tony that he’s cranky and distracted with the new member of the team. Avengers v1 #235
~~Armour Wars~~
52. Tony is already preoccupied fighting the Armor Wars
, but when Steve reaches out because he needs a new shield, Tony help. Iron Man v1 #228
53. The look they exchange in Armour Wars. Iron Man v1 #228
54. During Armour Wars, Steve waits for Tony, and Tony ditches a woman to talk. Captain America v1 #341
55. After two fight scenes and a sucker punch, Tony promises to explain to Steve. Steve wants to believe him. Captain America v1 #341
56. Post-Armour Wars making up, featuring the Incredibly Gay Pink Shirt. Iron Man v1 #238
57. Tony’s pretending he isn’t Iron Man, but Steve knows him too well to be fooled. Avengers v1 #314
and Captain America v1 Annual #9
58. Steve is grumpy until he makes up with Tony (after some Avengers use lethal force) Captain America v1 #401
59. Cap gives Tony support. Iron Man v1 #303
60. Tony admires Steve’s eyes (and pretty much all of that issue). Tales of Suspense 1994
61. Tony saves Steve on the astral plane. Captain America v1 #437
62. Tony is supportive when Cap is paralysed. Iron Man v1 #314
63. Tony can stop the ultimate doom at the cost of his own life. Steve doesn’t want him to do it, and holds Tony in his arms afterwards. Avengers v1 #395
~~Heroes Reborn~~
64. After returning from the dead, Tony feels guilty and confused, but Steve is just glad he’s back. Avengers Annual 2001
65. The Avengers hold a press conference to announce the new team. Total married moment. Avengers v3 #4
66. When Steve loses his Shield (again), Tony makes him a new one (again). Captain America v3 #3.
67. When a Space Phantom tells Cap-from-the-past about how Tony will be brainwashed and then killed, Cap is horrified and begs him to stop talking. Avengers Forever #8
68. When Steve asks for a computer, Tony gives him one that costs something like $25,000. Captain America v3 #9
69. The entire Iron Man/Captain America annual. Iron Man/Captain America Annual
70. Tony spends roughly eleventy bazillion dollars scouring the ocean for Steve’s shield. When it turns up broken, he stays up all hours trying to fix it. Captain America v3 #15-16
71. Tony recalls his own problems when talking to a drunk Carol. Iron Man v3 #23
72. Tony draws strength from thoughts of Steve when his abusive boyfriend the living armour kidnaps him. Iron Man v3 #30
73. Tony dresses up as Cap for a costume party. Iron Man v3 #33
74. Steve calls Tony in to help on a mission in “Iron Fist and Wolverine.” Who knows why either of the appear in that mini? “There’s nothing Captain America can’t handle. Period.” Iron Fist and Wolverine #2-3
75. Steve freaks out over Iron Man being injured. Iron Fist and Wolverine #4
76. Steve defends Tony from Tiberius Stone’s slander. Iron Man v3 #39
77. Tony uses the words “Captain America” as his password to unlock his armour storage. Iron Man v3 #44
78. Steve yells at Tony and Thor while touching Tony a lot. Avengers v3 #63
79. The mouth-to-mouth in Red Zone. Avengers v3 #70
80. Tony and Steve being nostalgic. Iron Man v3 #73
81. Steve and Tony bicker over Steve being a hardcase. Or being maternal. Avengers v3 #82
82. Tony informs a villain of Steve’s awesomeness. New Invaders 0
83. Changing into his costume right where Tony is sitting is just normal for Steve, right? Captain America v4 #27
84. When machine-bugs attack, Tony stops his heart to defeat them, and Steve revives him. Captain America v4 #27
85. Steve and Tony share a moment while patching up Steve’s hand. Thor v2 #80
86. Steve believes Tony hasn’t been drinking in Avengers Disassembled. Avengers v1 #501
87. Evil Tony from Another Dimension goes wibbly over Alive Steve, even though it’s not his Steve. Marvel Team-Up v3 #6
88. After defeating Evil!AU!Tony, Tony takes Steve out for lunch. Marvel Team-Up v3 #6
~~New Avengers~~
89. Tony arrives just in time to catch Cap when he’s falling New Avengers v1 #2
90. The bagel scene, and talking about putting the team back together. New Avengers Vol 1 #3
91. Is it natural to have giant posters of a ‘good friend’ hung up in your ‘dream project’ which you spent four years working on (and plan to live in)? New Avengers Vol 1 #3
92. The “hug and fly.” Young Avengers #1
93. Spider-Man is worried Iron Man needs a hand with a dinosaur. Cap knows he’s got it.New Avengers Vol 1 #5
94. Married-like understanding of intentions in the Savage Land. New Avengers Vol 1 #5
95. Standin in each other’s personal space is second nature. But where is your hand Steve? New Avengers v1 #6
96. Tony tells Wolverine that the Avengers saved his sanity, while looking right at Cap. New Avengers Vol 1 #8
97. Standing especially close to each other basically all of the time.New Avengers v1 #10
98. Sharing a moment after the Sentry’s Watchtower appears on top of Stark Tower. New Avengers v1 #10
99. Tony can’t go with Cap to find Bucky, but Steve understands. Captain America v5 #13
100. Steve knows all of Tony’s tricks. New Avengers Vol 1 Annual #1
101. Steve apologizes on Tony’s behalf. New Avengers Vol 1 Annual #1
102. Tony electrocutes himself to save Steve. Iron Man v4 #12
103. Steve’s always willing to help a close friend, even if he’s across the country. Avengers & Power Pack Assemble #1
104. Steve has a personal override code for Tony’s armour New Avengers Vol 1 #18
105. According to Spider-Man and Luke Cage, Steve and Tony are wrestling for the remote control. Because Tony Stark only has one TV…really. White Tiger #5
~~Civil War~~
106. Cap is upset that his people have come to save him when Tony asks to meet. Iron Man v4 #14
107. In the middle of the Civil War, Marc Spector tells Steve that he and Tony need to “get a room.” Moon Knight v5 #8
108. At T'Challa and Ororo’s wedding, an unexpected meeting brings debate and long, meaningful Looks. Black Panther v4 #18
109. All of Iron Man/Captain America: Casualties of War. Casualties of War
110. In the middle of the Civil War, Tony asks Marc Spector how Steve looks. Moon Knight v5 #12
111. During the Civil War, Steve apologizes, though not directly to Tony. Civil War: Front Line #11
~~The Death of Captain America~~
112. The “It wasn’t worth it” speech. Civil War: The Confession
113. Tony and Sharon talk over Steve’s mysteriously withered body. Captain America v5 #26
114. Tony at Cap’s funeral. Fallen Son #5; Captain America v5 #26
115. Sam speaks of the day the Avengers found Cap in the ice at Steve’s funeral and Carol asks Tony how well he remembers that day. Fallen Son #5
116. Bucky reacts to Tony’s breakdown at Cap’s funeral. Captain America v5 #26
117. When they put Steve back into the ice. Fallen Son #5
118. In a letter delivered after his death, Steve asks Tony to take care of America and save Bucky. Captain America v5 #28, 30
119. Tony pays two million dollars for Cap’s original Avengers ID card. Captain America #600
120. Tony dreams of Steve. Iron Man: Director of SHIELD #21
121. Tony is visibly pained when told he might as well have killed Cap. Mighty Avengers #8
122. The Monitor Room scene (Tony’s reaction to past!Steve). Avengers/Invaders #1
123. Carol knows what having Steve back would mean for Tony… Avengers/Invaders #2
124. Past!Steve doesn’t think much of Tony, but Tony can’t stand to hurt him. Avengers/Invaders #2
125. Past!Steve asks Tony what he sacrificed (who he killed) to get where he is…and believes his explanation. Avengers/Invaders #5
126. Past!Steve expresses sympathy for Tony’s emotional struggle during the Civil War. Avengers/Invaders #10
127. Bucky tells a disguised Iron Man that he and Cap “could have been great friends” if only they’d had a chance to know each other. Avengers/Invaders #11
128. Paul Anselm (who fought with Cap in WWII) tells Tony that Steve wouldn’t have blamed him for his death Avengers/Invaders #12
129. Brain-deleted Tony wants to apologize to Steve (who he may not remember is dead) for leaving Pepper behind. Invincible Iron Man #17
~~Captain America Reborn~~
130. Steve comes to help Tony wake up out of his coma. Invincible Iron Man v2 #21
131. Jarvis brings Tony’s armour and gives it to Steve, saying that Tony will be nearby and won’t Steve be a good man and help him out. Siege #2
132. Steve comes to naked!Tony’s rescue. Tony is very happy to see him. Banter ensues. Avengers Prime #3
133. Steve and Tony finally make up after Civil War. Hugging ensues. Avengers Prime #5
134. Steve tries to convince Tony to become part of the Avengers again. Avengers v4 #1
135. Steve and Tony have been working together to plan how to handle Avengers set up. Steve won’t let Luke scoop Tony or Thor for a different team. New Avengers Vol 2 #1
136. Tony makes a deactivation code for his armour and his brain and only trusts Cap with it, and says that Cap will know the password. Invincible Iron Man #26
137. Steve sends Tony all of his old Iron Man armours. Invincible Iron Man #26
138. Looking at his reflection in the magic water, Tony sees himself as only a boy, but Steve sees himself as Cap and Tony as Iron Man. Thunderbolts Vol 1 #150
139. Steve and Tony argue about their feelings while the rest of the Avengers talk about how much they love each other. Avengers v4 #9
140. When Steve thinks about how being Cap nearly cost him “everything,” he pictures fighting Tony. Captain America v1 #616
141. Tony keeps a “Cap tribute room” in his tower. Captain America v1 #619
142. Steve and Tony are back to being so close that even Miriam Sharpe comments on it. Fear Itself: Home Front #1
143. Tony takes time out in a crisis to give Steve a pep talk. Fear Itself #1
144. Steve asks Tony for weapons and Tony goes to some length to get them for Steve. Fear Itself #3&4
145. Tony Stark: Still oddly in love with Cap’s Shield. Fear Itself #7
146. Rhodey wants to know if Tony’s being needy because Cap’s mad at him. Iron Man 2.0 #7
147. Even more married couple banter about team building. They know each other too well. Avengers v4 #19
UNIVERSE: 616-ISH (Retcon or AU of 616 Canon)
148. Steve’s first day at Avengers Mansion and a welcome home from Tony. Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes #2
149. Tony leaves the team and hands over leadership to Cap for the first time. Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes #8
150. Iron Man doesn’t think much of Cap at first, but this scene still manages to be slashy. Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #5
151. You have to see this one to believe it. Really. Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #6
152. Cap says goodbye when Iron Man leaves the team for the first time. Marvel Heroes and Legends 1997
153. Steve announces that the heroes need inspiration that only Iron Man could give them and puts on red, white, and blue armour What If? Civil War What If? Civil War
154. Steve announces that the heroes need inspiration that only Iron Man could give them and puts on red, white, and blue armour What If? Civil War
155. Tony is shown another world were just a tiny detail changed the decisive battle during the Civil War and allowed for Steve and Tony to fight side by side and work together, finally. Happy smiling faces and significant looks, included.What If? Civil War. What If? Civil War
156. Steve and Tony choose to face the end of the world together. What If? Annihilation
157. At Tony’s funeral, Steve demands that the guards remove his handcuffs so that he can salute. What If? Fallen Son
158. The marriage of AU!Steve and “Natasha Stark” (AU!Tony) prevents the Civil War. In canon. Really. Fantastic Four: Dark Reign #2
159. Steve and Tony as children: still adorably fond of each other. Avengers Fairy Tales #1 and #4
160. Tony is, again, gleefully smug about Cap’s training. Iron Man Legacy #3
161. Steve takes Tony’s death more to heart than any other Avenger. Giant-Size X-Men Forever #1
162. Tony takes a newly thawed Steve on a whirlwind tour of everything awesome about the 21st Century (modern music, space flight, civil rights, and Captain America). Captain America: Man out of Time #3
163. Steve’s feeling down about being stuck out of time, but Tony promises the president that Iron Man will look after him. Captain America: Man out of Time #3
164. Steve is immediately apologetic to future!Tony even when he had no reason to believe him. Iron Age #1
165. When Tony’s unconscious, he thinks of the most important people in his life. Steve’s right in front of everyone else. Iron Age #3
UNIVERSE: 1610/ULTIMATES
166. He grew up on the run and in hiding, but Tony still had posters of Cap. Ultimate Iron Man v1 #2
167. Tony has a lot of Captain America collectibles. He gives one to Steve. Ultimates 1 #6
168. Tony’s the first person Steve thinks of when he realises a bomb’s about to go off. Ultimates 1 #10
169. Tony makes decisions for Steve while they play ping pong. Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk #4
170. Tony saves Steve from drowning and worries over him after. Ultimatum 1 #1-2
175. Having spent the battle on in completely different places, they still manage to collapse on top of each other. Ultimates New Ultimates #2
176. Steve and Tony spend the battle saving each other while touching a lot. Ultimates New Ultimates #4
177. Steve carries Tony bridal style, never mind that he must weigh a tonne in that armour. Ultimate Avengers Vs. New Ultimates #1
178. After chemotherapy, Steve sits in the bathroom with Tony and helps him throw up. Ultimate Avengers Vs. New Ultimates #4
179. Steve wants to know what Tony’s solution is, then grins fondly when Nick suggests it. Ultimate Comics Ultimates #6
UNIVERSE: MARVEL ADVENTURES
180. No need to discuss things, just fly-and-cuddle. Marvel Adventures: Avengers #5
181. Tony throws himself between Steve and danger. Again. Marvel Adventures: Avengers #8
182. Gratuitous touching! Steve has to be damn strong to use one hand to help Iron Man to his feet when he’s in armour Marvel Adventures: Avengers #8
183. Steve, acting as Tony’s squire, loans him his shield to help him defeat Morgan Le Fay. Marvel Adventures: Avengers #10
184. Cap always knows what Iron Man is up to. Marvel Adventures: Avengers #18
185. Steve and Tony chat, play basketball, go after spam callers, and fight incompetent villains. It’s not a date. Really. Marvel Adventures: Avengers #27
186. Steve and Tony go on their second date hang out in the park. With hand holding. Marvel Adventures: Avengers #30
187. The team may have changed, but Steve and Tony still seem to spend most of their free time sparing. Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes #30
ISSUE COVERS
188. Even when defeated, Cap and Iron Man cuddle lie side-by-side. Avengers v1 #157
189. Cap holds Iron Man back from Gyrich… by hugging him. (Worthy of note: The only other people touching on this cover are the two married couples.) Avengers v1 #181
190. The Gone with the Wind cover. Iron Man v1 #172
] 191. So great is Tony’s loss that the armour is emoting! Avengers v3 #69
192. Whose wedding is this anyway? Seems like everyone’s looking at Iron Man and Cap rather expectantly. Black Panther v4 #18
193. The other Gone with the Wind cover. What If? Fallen Son
194. Tony stares at Steve’s crotch while getting sucked into a rainbow. Avengers Prime #2
Edits and updates to come in 2016! o/ (Finally.)