Iron Man
Anthony "Tony" Edward Stark, AKA Iron Man, is a Marvel Comics superhero who has enjoyed several years of the spotlight and has become a mainstay in several Marvel media franchises. After suffering a critical injury, Tony creates a specialized armored suit powered by an arc reactor, which keeps him alive. Egotistical but good-hearted, Tony utilizes his super intellect and inventions to fight to protect humanity from various threats, eventually becoming a founding member of the Avengers. In 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kicked off with the film Iron Man, which starred Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero.
Iron Man
- NAME
- Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark
- Alias
- Iron Man
- FIRST APP
- "Tales of Suspense" #39 (1963)
- Created By
- Steve Ditko , Jack Kirby , Stan Lee , Don Heck , Larry Lieber
- POWERS
- Genius intellect, armor providing flight, hacking, superhuman strength, reflexes, and durability.
- TEAM
- The Avengers
- RELATIONSHIPS
- Jude (biological father), Amanda Armstrong (biological mother), Howard Stark (adoptive father), Maria Stark (adoptive mother), Arno Stark (brother)
- HISTORY
- Famous to the world as a genius billionaire playboy philanthropist, Anthony "Tony" Stark has seen as many transformations, rebirths, and updates as his iconic suits of armor. The adopted son of industrialist (and weapons manufacturer) Howard Stark, Tony became the head of the empire with his parents' untimely death... leading to his capture by terrorists overseas. Creating a suit of powered armor to escape, Tony used his newfound tech to begin a career as Iron Man, devoting his life to dismantling the weapons and villainy he unknowingly spread around the globe. Whether as a hero, an Avenger, a member of the Illuminati, or the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tony Stark has been at the heart of nearly every event to shape the Marvel Universe.
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Age
- 53 (In MCU)
- Height
- 6'1"
- Video Games
- LEGO Marvel's Avengers , Marvel's Avengers
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Iron Man's Next 'Civil War' Is Against the 1 MCU Hero More Personal Than Captain America
If you thought things got heated between Captain America and Iron Man in Civil War (both the comic and MCU movie), wait till Tony takes on [SPOILER].
Iron Man vs Magneto Didn't End How Everybody Thinks
As much as fans think Magneto would take Iron Man to the scrap heap with ease, Tony Stark is not going down that easily without a formidable fight.
Iron Man Confirms His Most Powerful Armor in Marvel History is Here to Stay
Iron Man has a backlog of highly specialized suits, but the Sentinel Buster is his most impressive to date - and Tony isn't finished with it just yet.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man Returns As Doctor Doom In Shocking MCU Theory
Robert Downey Jr. recently commented on if he would return as Iron Man for Marvel Studios, and a surprising MCU theory adds Doctor Doom to the mix.
Tony Stark's Son Debuts New Iron Man Armor, Stealing a Major MCU Inspiration
Tony Stark's son unleashes his own 'House Party Protocol,' as the new evil Iron Man goes to war against the Avengers in upgraded armor.
The MCU Just Definitively Crowned Iron Man The Winner Of Civil War, 8 Years Later
Eight years after the MCU's Civil War conflict, Iron Man has been crowned the definitive winner, thanks to how the new Avengers team will be formed.
10 MCU Characters You Forgot Appeared In Iron Man: The Animated Series
Iron Man: The Animated Series featured a wealth of Marvel characters who would later become notable parts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Iron Man & Magneto's New Connection Permanently Rewrites Their Bond in Marvel Continuity
Iron Man and Magneto have faced off on more than one occasion, but the beef between these Marvel icons started based on their reputations alone.
Marvel Officially Crowns Iron Man's Most Impressive MCU Armor (According to His Dad)
During a concussed dream conversation with Howard Stark, Iron Man’s earliest suit is proclaimed to be Tony Stark's most impressive yet.
New Iron Man Game Gets Its First Update In Months & It Sounds Promising
While details on EA's upcoming Iron Man game are still scarce, developer Motive promises players that development is progressing smoothly.
We Already Know The Best Way To Bring Iron Man Back To The MCU (& Its Biggest Problem)
Iron Man died in Avengers: Endgame, but the best way to bring him back in the Multiverse Saga comes with a big problem regarding his character arc.
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Robert Downey Jr. Opens Up On Potential MCU Return As Iron Man: "It’s Too Integral A Part Of My DNA"
Despite his major ending in Avengers: Endgame, Robert Downey Jr. is more than game to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Tony Stark/Iron Man.
10 Best Episodes Of Iron Man The Animated Series
Iron Man: The Animated Series boasted numerous incredible episodes depicting the beloved hero as part of Marvel’s 1990s iconic animated universe.
Why Don Cheadle Replaced Terrence Howard As War Machine In The MCU
Terrence Howard, James Rhodes in Iron Man, was replaced by Don Cheadle in Iron Man 2 - before he could don the War Machine armor. Here's why.
Iron Man's Most Powerful Armor Is a Secret Metaphor for His Rivalry with [SPOILER]
In Tony Stark's latest battle, his enemy Feilong attacks him with stolen technology, proving he's nothing more than a weak imitation of Iron Man.
Iron Man, Captain America & Hulk Get Matching Costumes in Dark Redesign for Founding Avengers
Captain America, Iron Man and Hulk get black costumes as Marvel debuts dark redesigns for the MCU's founding Avengers heroes.
Iron Man Admits The 1 Hard Limit on How Powerful His Armor Can Become
Tony Stark just unveiled one of his biggest, most powerful Iron Man suits yet, but in doing so, he reveals the one hard limit on his strongest suits.
Tony Stark Loses His Crown, as "The Most Dangerous Armor on Earth" Replaces Iron Man
Tony Stark's Iron Man suits have always been the most high-tech and dangerous mech-suits in Marvel Comics, but now, Tony Stark has been dethroned.
Iron Man Grew An Infinity Stone Inside His Brain (in Comics)
Tony Stark collected Infinity Stones by time traveling in Avengers: Endgame, but in the Ultimate comic book universe, he just grew his own!
Iron Man’s God-Level Sentinel Armor Debuts Secret Feature That Doubles Its Power
As Iron Man attempts to out-engineer himself, in order to defeat Orchis, he reveals a feature that turns his Sentinel Buster armor into a 2-man army.