Fellow Marvel Maniacs, let us rejoice: the theatrical trailer for Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man 3” has finally been released!

Reviewing what we do know, Robert Downey Jr. returns as Tony Stark (self-described as a billionaire, playboy philanthropist) alongside Gwyneth Paltrow as the lovely Pepper Potts and Don Cheadle as best friend James Rhodes. This time, instead of Jon Favreau, the franchise has been handed over to “Last Boy Scout” writer Shane Black.

But what’s the actual movie about?

According to the movie synposis, courtesy of moviefone.com:
“Marvel Studios’ ‘Iron Man 3’ pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: Does the man make the suit, or does the suit make the man?”

Vague isn’t it? Almost as vague as the trailer, which is a total tease. Among other things, the clip shows a shiny Iron Man suit, crumbling Stark mansion, a very distressed Pepper Potts, and a guy with a pony tail (which fans can only assume is Mandarin, played by Ben Kingsley,who is also known for his roles in “Gandhi” and “Shutter Island”).

The video may raise a lot of questions but for fans like me, this was a little slice of cool with a side of awesome-sauce and just makes the anticipation for May 2013 even greater.

What did you think of the trailer? Opinions or statements, put them in the comment section!