Iron Man 3 (2011) - Extremis Endoarmor Concepts

Early in the development of Iron Man 3, the Extremis serum was conceived of as a nanotech injection that would form an armored structure under the skin. Closer to what was in the original comic, it was conceptually a reflection of Iron Man's armor. The idea was to show some subtle bio-mechanical structure pushing up under the skin, and also allow the heat glow to backlight larger armor plates. While I much prefer the organic concept from the film thematically, this would have allowed some interesting design.

One of the more successful attempts. The deformation is subtle enough, and I like the way the sub-surface glow is conveyed. Early on, Nikolas Coster-Waldau from Game of Thrones was considered for the character of Killian.

One of the more successful attempts. The deformation is subtle enough, and I like the way the sub-surface glow is conveyed. Early on, Nikolas Coster-Waldau from Game of Thrones was considered for the character of Killian.

Back View. Taking a more organic approach to the sub-surface structures.

Back View. Taking a more organic approach to the sub-surface structures.

My first concept. It had a very horror vibe to it.

My first concept. It had a very horror vibe to it.

Second concept. The glow lines feel too "surface" and failed to convey the idea of under-skin plates.

Second concept. The glow lines feel too "surface" and failed to convey the idea of under-skin plates.