| “ | Everything I've done, everything I'll do today, everything I'll ever do, I do to protect this world. [...] When I put on this armor, I took on more power than any human was ever intended to have... and maybe more responsibility than my heart can truly bear. But today... I will do my job. I will protect you. No matter what it takes... | „ |
| ~ Tony Stark |
Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The son of Amanda Armstrong and a rogue S.HI.E.L.D. agent Jude he was raised by Amanda's friends, Howard Stark and Maria Stark.
He is a billionaire and philanthrapist who is the CEO of Stark Industries, but secretly operates as Iron Man from New York City. Tony has been a founding member of the Avengers and the creator of the suit of armor he wears as a vigilante.
Publishing History
The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The character made his first appearance in Tales of Suspense #39 (cover dated March 1963), and received his own title in Iron Man #1 (May 1968). In 1963, Iron Man became a founding member of the superhero team, the Avengers, along with Thor Odinson, Hank Pym/Hulk, and Hope van Dyne/Wasp.
In the past, Tony Stark was born to CIA operative Amanda Armstrong and Hydra agent Jude. However, his biological mother couldn't keep him due to her dangerous activities as an agent and wanting a safe future for her son put him up for adoption. He was adopted by Howard Stark and his wife Maria. However, As he grew up, Tony became an arrogant billionare, philannthrapist and playboy who suffered from a severe chest injury during a kidnapping. His adoptive parents, Howard and Maria What murdered when he was a teenager, leaving him to become a CEO at the age of 18. The Ten Rings forced him to build a group of weapons of mass destruction. Instead, he maeks a protective suit of Iron to save his life and free him from captivity.
He continued to make improvements, such as technology and other advanced weaponry, mostly comingn from his company, Stark Industries. He would eventually reveal himself to the Public as their hero, Iron Man, and became one of the most revered hheroes of the world. He even found out the true nature of his biological parents, Amanda and Jude, becoming especially close with his biological mother.
Tony also has an on and off rivalry with Captain America (Marvel) and his best friends with James "Rhodes" Barnes. He is often assisted by his assistant Pepper Potts, who later becomes the heroine, Rescue, in her own right.
Portrayals
Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Main article: Iron Man (Marvel Cinematic Universe)]]
2010 Marvel Animated Universe (2012-2017)
- Main article: Iron Man (2010 Marvel Animated Universe)
Next Avengers
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