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| RealName = [[Anthony Stark|Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark]] |
| RealName = [[Anthony Stark|Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark]] |
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| − | | CurrentAlias = Iron Man |
+ | | CurrentAlias = [[Iron Man]] |
| − | | Aliases = Master of Machines, The Golden Avenger, Armored Avenger, Tetsujin, Hogan Potts, Spare Parts Man, [[Cobalt Man]], [[Crimson Dynamo]], [[Shellhead]], Iron Gentleman, Metal Man, Man of Iron, Tone, Tin Man |
+ | | Aliases = Master of Machines, The Golden Avenger, Armored Avenger, Tetsujin, Hogan Potts, Spare Parts Man, [[Cobalt Man]], [[Crimson Dynamo]], [[Shellhead]], Iron Gentleman, Metal Man, Man of Iron, Tone, Tin Man, Anthony of York |
| Identity = Public |
| Identity = Public |
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| Alignment = Good |
| Alignment = Good |
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| − | | Affiliation = {{M|Avengers (Earth-616)|Avengers}}, {{M|Illuminati (Earth-616)|Illuminati}}, {{m|Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Resilient}} (President Emeritus); formerly {{M|Guardians of the Galaxy (Earth-616)|Guardians of the Galaxy}}, {{M|Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division (Earth-616)|S.H.I.E.L.D.}}, leader of the {{M|50-State Initiative (Earth-616)|Initiative}}, leader of [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Enterprises/Stark Industries/Stark International]], Pro-Registration Superhero Unit, {{M|New Avengers (Earth-616)|New Avengers}}, {{M|Mighty Avengers (Earth-616)|Mighty Avengers}}, {{M|Hellfire Club (Earth-616)|Hellfire Club}}, {{M|Force Works (Earth-616)|Force Works}}, {{M|Avengers West Coast (Earth-616)|Avengers West Coast}}, United States Department of Defense, the {{M|Mighty (Earth-616)|Mighty}}, {{m|Knights of the Atomic Round Table (Earth-616)|Knights of the Atomic Round Table}} |
+ | | Affiliation = {{M|Avengers (Earth-616)|Avengers}}, {{M|Illuminati (Earth-616)|Illuminati}}, {{m|Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Resilient}} (President Emeritus); formerly {{M|Guardians of the Galaxy (Earth-616)|Guardians of the Galaxy}}, {{M|Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division (Earth-616)|S.H.I.E.L.D.}}, leader of the {{M|50-State Initiative (Earth-616)|Initiative}}, leader of [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Enterprises/Stark Industries/Stark International]], Pro-Registration Superhero Unit, {{M|New Avengers (Earth-616)|New Avengers}}, {{M|Mighty Avengers (Earth-616)|Mighty Avengers}}, {{M|Hellfire Club (Earth-616)|Hellfire Club}}, {{M|Force Works (Earth-616)|Force Works}}, {{M|Avengers West Coast (Earth-616)|Avengers West Coast}}, United States Department of Defense, the {{M|Mighty (Earth-616)|Mighty}}, {{m|Knights of the Atomic Round Table (Earth-616)|Knights of the Atomic Round Table}}, {{m|Alcoholics Anonymous (Earth-616)|Alcoholics Anonymous}} |
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| Citizenship = American |
| Citizenship = American |
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| MaritalStatus = Single |
| MaritalStatus = Single |
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| − | | Occupation = Mechanical Engineer, Adventurer, Superhero, Inventor, Industrialist, founder of the [[Maria Stark Foundation (Earth-616)|Maria Stark Foundation]], president emeritus of [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Resilient]]; former United States Secretary of Defense, Executive Director of [[Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate (Earth-616)|S.H.I.E.L.D.]], CEO of [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Enterprises]], [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Industries]], [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Solutions]], [[Circuits Maximus (Earth-616)|Circuits Maximus]] & [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark International]], computer technician, |
+ | | Occupation = Mechanical Engineer, Adventurer, Superhero, Inventor, Industrialist, founder of the [[Maria Stark Foundation (Earth-616)|Maria Stark Foundation]], president emeritus of [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Resilient]]; former United States Secretary of Defense, Executive Director of [[Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate (Earth-616)|S.H.I.E.L.D.]], CEO of [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Enterprises]], [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Industries]], [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Solutions]], [[Circuits Maximus (Earth-616)|Circuits Maximus]] & [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark International]], computer technician, philanthropist |
| − | | Education = Multiple PhDs in Physics Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering |
+ | | Education = Multiple PhDs in Physics Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #5}} |
| Origin = Anthony "Tony" Stark was adopted by [[Howard Stark (Earth-616)|Howard]] and [[Maria Carbonell (Earth-616)|Maria Stark]]. During a conflict in [[Vietnam]] now shifted to [[Afghanistan]], Stark was captured by terrorists and, with a piece of shrapnel in his heart, was about to die. Constructing a suit of iron armor that would also help with his recovery, Stark broke out of captivity and journeyed back home to the United States where he built an advanced suit of armor and become the armored superhero: Iron Man. |
| Origin = Anthony "Tony" Stark was adopted by [[Howard Stark (Earth-616)|Howard]] and [[Maria Carbonell (Earth-616)|Maria Stark]]. During a conflict in [[Vietnam]] now shifted to [[Afghanistan]], Stark was captured by terrorists and, with a piece of shrapnel in his heart, was about to die. Constructing a suit of iron armor that would also help with his recovery, Stark broke out of captivity and journeyed back home to the United States where he built an advanced suit of armor and become the armored superhero: Iron Man. |
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| PlaceOfBirth = [[Long Island]], [[New York State|New York]] |
| PlaceOfBirth = [[Long Island]], [[New York State|New York]] |
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| Creators = Stan Lee; Larry Lieber; Don Heck; Jack Kirby |
| Creators = Stan Lee; Larry Lieber; Don Heck; Jack Kirby |
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+ | | First = Tales of Suspense #39 |
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===Adoption=== |
===Adoption=== |
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[[Maria Carbonell (Earth-616)|Maria Stark]] had problems when gestating the child of [[Howard Stark (Earth-616)|Howard Stark]]. After being told their child's life expectancy would be extremely low, Howard searched around the world for a way to cure his unborn child. He found himself rescuing the [[Rigellian Recorder]] [[Recorder 451 (Earth-616)|451]] from the alien race known as the [[Greys]], who promised him he would help Stark and his wife to have a healthy child.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 10}} |
[[Maria Carbonell (Earth-616)|Maria Stark]] had problems when gestating the child of [[Howard Stark (Earth-616)|Howard Stark]]. After being told their child's life expectancy would be extremely low, Howard searched around the world for a way to cure his unborn child. He found himself rescuing the [[Rigellian Recorder]] [[Recorder 451 (Earth-616)|451]] from the alien race known as the [[Greys]], who promised him he would help Stark and his wife to have a healthy child.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 10}} |
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===Early Life=== |
===Early Life=== |
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| − | Tony Stark was enrolled in boarding school at six, where he would soon start experimenting with |
+ | Tony Stark was enrolled in boarding school at six, where he would soon start experimenting with erector sets. He went on to be his high school valedictorian. He then joins an undergraduate program at [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology|MIT]] at the age of 15, where he majored in physics and electrical engineering.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0756614619/ref=sib dp pt# Avengers: The Ultimate Guide]</ref> Double majors in physics and electrical engineering were easy for him, and he received Master's degrees in both.<ref>http://www.ironmanarmory.com/earlyyears.html</ref> He drifted into his 20's and became the idle rich, shiftless, and rootless, and traipsed around the world turning into a jet set playboy adventurer. When he was 21, his parents were killed in a plane crash, and he inherited his father's business, [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Industries]]; within a few years he turned it into a multi-billion dollar industry complex whose chief contracts were for advanced weaponry and munitions for the U.S. government. Also buying the company that built the car and redesigned the brakes and fixed any of its future flaws.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0756614619/ref=sib dp pt# Avengers: The Ultimate Guide]</ref> |
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[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) from Tales of Suspense Vol 1 39 001.jpg|left|thumb|Iron Man is born!]] |
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Stark went to [[Afghanistan]]<ref>The place and moment when Tony Stark became Iron Man has changed over the years, it was originally during the [[Vietnam War]] in [[Vietnam]], it was later changed to the Persian Gulf, and more recently to an unnamed conflict in Afghanistan</ref> to supervise a field test for one of his transistorized weapons. He ignored concerns that security was insufficient. Stark tripped on a booby trap and a piece of shrapnel was lodged in his chest. The gravely injured Stark was taken captive by the revolutionary leader [[Wong-Chu (Earth-616)|Wong-Chu]], and was informed that within a week the shrapnel would penetrate his heart and kill him. Wong-Chu offered Stark a deal: if he built a powerful weapon, Wong-Chu would allow Stark to undergo an operation to save his life. Knowing this was a lie, Stark agreed, hoping to gain time and access to tools. |
Stark went to [[Afghanistan]]<ref>The place and moment when Tony Stark became Iron Man has changed over the years, it was originally during the [[Vietnam War]] in [[Vietnam]], it was later changed to the Persian Gulf, and more recently to an unnamed conflict in Afghanistan</ref> to supervise a field test for one of his transistorized weapons. He ignored concerns that security was insufficient. Stark tripped on a booby trap and a piece of shrapnel was lodged in his chest. The gravely injured Stark was taken captive by the revolutionary leader [[Wong-Chu (Earth-616)|Wong-Chu]], and was informed that within a week the shrapnel would penetrate his heart and kill him. Wong-Chu offered Stark a deal: if he built a powerful weapon, Wong-Chu would allow Stark to undergo an operation to save his life. Knowing this was a lie, Stark agreed, hoping to gain time and access to tools. |
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Stark was given access to a small laboratory with another captive, the renowned Asian physicist and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate Professor [[Ho Yinsen (Earth-616)|Ho Yinsen]], whose work Stark admired in college. With Yinsen acting as his assistant, Stark designed and built an electrically powered suit of armor equipped with heavy offensive weaponry. The armor also contained a pacemaker-like device that enabled Stark's heart to keep beating after the shrapnel entered it. |
Stark was given access to a small laboratory with another captive, the renowned Asian physicist and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate Professor [[Ho Yinsen (Earth-616)|Ho Yinsen]], whose work Stark admired in college. With Yinsen acting as his assistant, Stark designed and built an electrically powered suit of armor equipped with heavy offensive weaponry. The armor also contained a pacemaker-like device that enabled Stark's heart to keep beating after the shrapnel entered it. |
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| − | Donning the suit, Stark connected it to its power source, an electrical generator. Lying on a table Stark was helpless until the suit was fully charged. His captor, Wong-Chu, sensed something was amiss and came to investigate with armed men. Realizing he was sacrificing his life, Professor Ho Yinsen went out to confront Wong-Chu, to give Stark the extra time he needed to charge the armored suit fully. As the Iron Man, Stark avenged Yinsen's death and scattered Wong-Chu's guerrilla troops.{{r|Tales of Suspense |
+ | Donning the suit, Stark connected it to its power source, an electrical generator. Lying on a table Stark was helpless until the suit was fully charged. His captor, Wong-Chu, sensed something was amiss and came to investigate with armed men. Realizing he was sacrificing his life, Professor Ho Yinsen went out to confront Wong-Chu, to give Stark the extra time he needed to charge the armored suit fully. As the Iron Man, Stark avenged Yinsen's death and scattered Wong-Chu's guerrilla troops.{{r|Tales of Suspense #39}} Then, still clad in his armor, which was necessary to keep his heart beating, Stark made his way to the jungle, trying to escape enemy territory. |
[[James Rhodes (Earth-616)|James Rhodes]], a pilot in the [[United States Marine Corps (Earth-616)|United States Marines]] who was stationed in Southeast Asia, had been shot down in the jungle by rockets while he was on a reconnaissance mission. Rhodes managed to land safely and was attempting to get his helicopter air-worthy when he encountered Iron Man. After Iron Man helped Rhodes fight off an attack by enemy forces, Rhodes allowed him to drain the helicopter's batteries to recharge his armor. The two tracked through the jungle together, finally discovering a hidden rocket base. Stealing an enemy helicopter, they destroyed the site and flew to the nearest American base. |
[[James Rhodes (Earth-616)|James Rhodes]], a pilot in the [[United States Marine Corps (Earth-616)|United States Marines]] who was stationed in Southeast Asia, had been shot down in the jungle by rockets while he was on a reconnaissance mission. Rhodes managed to land safely and was attempting to get his helicopter air-worthy when he encountered Iron Man. After Iron Man helped Rhodes fight off an attack by enemy forces, Rhodes allowed him to drain the helicopter's batteries to recharge his armor. The two tracked through the jungle together, finally discovering a hidden rocket base. Stealing an enemy helicopter, they destroyed the site and flew to the nearest American base. |
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Wishing to retain some degree of anonymity, Stark established the fiction that Iron Man was his paid bodyguard wearing a suit of armor that he had invented. Only his most trusted aides learned Stark and Iron Man were one and the same. |
Wishing to retain some degree of anonymity, Stark established the fiction that Iron Man was his paid bodyguard wearing a suit of armor that he had invented. Only his most trusted aides learned Stark and Iron Man were one and the same. |
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| − | One of these early confidantes was [[Harold Hogan (Earth-616)|"Happy" Hogan]], whom Tony hired as his chauffeur.{{r|Tales of Suspense |
+ | One of these early confidantes was [[Harold Hogan (Earth-616)|"Happy" Hogan]], whom Tony hired as his chauffeur.{{r|Tales of Suspense #45}} Hogan fell in love with Tony's secretary [[Virginia Potts (Earth-616)|Pepper Potts]], whom Tony was secretly in love with.{{r|Tales of Suspense #57}} Even though Potts reciprocated Tony's feelings, she eventually began a whirlwind romance with Hogan, which ended with the two of them getting married. |
| − | At first, Stark used his Iron Man identity mostly to combat spies, like the [[Actor (Spy) (Earth-616)|Actor]],{{r|Tales of Suspense |
+ | At first, Stark used his Iron Man identity mostly to combat spies, like the [[Actor (Spy) (Earth-616)|Actor]],{{r|Tales of Suspense #42}} and criminals who threatened Stark Industries, like the [[Bruno Horgan (Earth-616)|Melter]]{{r|Tales of Suspense #47}} or [[Nathan Dolly (Earth-616)|Mr. Doll]].{{r|Tales of Suspense #48}} |
| − | During this time, the original [[Anton Vanko (Crimson Dynamo) (Earth-616)|Crimson Dynamo]] attacked Stark Industries, but Tony Stark persuaded him to defect.{{r|Tales of Suspense |
+ | During this time, the original [[Anton Vanko (Crimson Dynamo) (Earth-616)|Crimson Dynamo]] attacked Stark Industries, but Tony Stark persuaded him to defect.{{r|Tales of Suspense #46}} Also, Stark faced off for the first time against the [[Mandarin (Earth-616)|Mandarin]],{{r|Tales of Suspense #50}} who would become one of his most recurring enemies.{{r|Tales of Suspense #54}} |
| − | Later, he expanded the scope of his alter ego's activities to battle any force or person who threatened the security of America or the world. Stark was instrumental in the organization and armament of the original global intelligence and law-enforcement agency known as [[Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division (Earth-616)|S.H.I.E.L.D.]]. As Iron Man, he became a [[Avengers Charter|founding]] member of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the team of super-human champions known as the [[Avengers (Earth-616)|Avengers]].{{r|Avengers |
+ | Later, he expanded the scope of his alter ego's activities to battle any force or person who threatened the security of America or the world. Stark was instrumental in the organization and armament of the original global intelligence and law-enforcement agency known as [[Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division (Earth-616)|S.H.I.E.L.D.]]. As Iron Man, he became a [[Avengers Charter|founding]] member of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the team of super-human champions known as the [[Avengers (Earth-616)|Avengers]].{{r|Avengers #1}} Stark donated his [[Manhattan]] [[Avengers Mansion|mansion]] to the Avengers for their exclusive use. |
| − | As an Avenger, Stark would go on to participate in many missions over the years, although he sometimes had trouble reconciling his private affairs with his responsibilities in the Avengers.{{r|Avengers |
+ | As an Avenger, Stark would go on to participate in many missions over the years, although he sometimes had trouble reconciling his private affairs with his responsibilities in the Avengers.{{r|Avengers #7}} With the other remaining founders after the [[Robert Bruce Banner (Earth-616)|Hulk]] left,{{r|Avengers #2}} he was among those who discovered the frozen form of the heroic [[Captain America (Steven Rogers)|Captain America]], still frozen since [[World War II]].{{r|Avengers #4}} He was also the Avenger who sponsored the membership of [[Clinton Barton (Earth-616)|Hawkeye]], a man whom he had skirmished with, after realizing his good intentions. Hawkeye was one of the new Avengers who joined when Stark and the other founders decided to take leaves of absence.{{r|Avengers #16}} |
| − | Over the years Stark constantly refined and modified the design of his armor. From a bulky, transistorized iron suit, he eventually built a relatively lightweight, integrated circuit, magnetically-polarized suit with more human-looking articulated musculature.{{r|Tales of Suspense |
+ | Over the years Stark constantly refined and modified the design of his armor. From a bulky, transistorized iron suit, he eventually built a relatively lightweight, integrated circuit, magnetically-polarized suit with more human-looking articulated musculature.{{r|Tales of Suspense #48}} Stark's extraordinary genius in theoretical mechanics has enabled him to keep his suit of armor state-of-the-art. Stark eventually underwent heart transplant surgery so that he was no longer obligated to wear his metallic chest plate. |
For moral reasons, Stark eventually decided to stop manufacturing armaments and devoted his company to other areas of technology.<ref>[http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/i/ironman.htm Iron Man on marveldirectory.com]</ref> |
For moral reasons, Stark eventually decided to stop manufacturing armaments and devoted his company to other areas of technology.<ref>[http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/i/ironman.htm Iron Man on marveldirectory.com]</ref> |
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===The Illuminati=== |
===The Illuminati=== |
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[[File:Illuminati (Earth-616) first appearance chronologically.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Iron Man and the Illuminati.]] |
[[File:Illuminati (Earth-616) first appearance chronologically.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Iron Man and the Illuminati.]] |
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| − | In the wake of the [[Kree-Skrull War]], Stark initiated a meeting in [[Wakanda]] with [[Charles Xavier (Earth-616)|Professor X]], [[Reed Richards (Earth-616)|Mister Fantastic]], [[Blackagar Boltagon (Earth-616)|Black Bolt]], [[Stephen Strange (Earth-616)|Doctor Strange]], and [[Namor McKenzie (Earth-616)|Namor]] to form a clandestine, unnamed group to devise strategy and policy regarding overarching menaces (the "[[Illuminati (Earth-616)|Illuminati]]"). |
+ | In the wake of the [[Kree-Skrull War]], Stark initiated a meeting in [[Wakanda]] with [[Charles Xavier (Earth-616)|Professor X]], [[Reed Richards (Earth-616)|Mister Fantastic]], [[Blackagar Boltagon (Earth-616)|Black Bolt]], [[Stephen Strange (Earth-616)|Doctor Strange]], and [[Namor McKenzie (Earth-616)|Namor]] to form a clandestine, unnamed group to devise strategy and policy regarding overarching menaces (the "[[Illuminati (Earth-616)|Illuminati]]").{{r|New Avengers Illuminati #1}} Stark's original goal was to create a governing body for all superheroes in the world to answer to (with him most likely being the head of that group by his mannerism during the meeting). However, the different beliefs and philosophies, besides the fact that many heroes chose to conceal their real identities, made Stark's plan impractical. Despite this, the group agreed to share vital information. |
===Alcoholism and a New Iron Man=== |
===Alcoholism and a New Iron Man=== |
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In recent years Tony Stark's greatest nemesis has been alcoholism.<ref>[http://www.ironmanarmory.com/earlyyears.html Early Years on ironmanarmory.com]</ref> As a wealthy socialite, alcohol had been a constant part of his life. When his company, which had changed its name from Stark Industries to [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark International]], was threatened with the takeover at the same time he was experiencing oppressive personal problems, Stark began to abuse alcohol. Although he managed to recover quickly from his first serious bout, the compulsion to drink remained a constant temptation. The second time he succumbed to alcoholism, due to even more devastating personal problems than the first time, Tony Stark went on a several month binge during which he was cheated out of Stark International, had all Iron Man suits destroyed (except one), lost the leases on his various apartments, and had his personal assets frozen so that he could not touch his fortune. All of this was the result of the machinations of the mysterious European entrepreneur [[Obadiah Stane (Earth-616)|Obadiah Stane]], who took over Stark's company, renaming it [[Stane International]]. |
In recent years Tony Stark's greatest nemesis has been alcoholism.<ref>[http://www.ironmanarmory.com/earlyyears.html Early Years on ironmanarmory.com]</ref> As a wealthy socialite, alcohol had been a constant part of his life. When his company, which had changed its name from Stark Industries to [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark International]], was threatened with the takeover at the same time he was experiencing oppressive personal problems, Stark began to abuse alcohol. Although he managed to recover quickly from his first serious bout, the compulsion to drink remained a constant temptation. The second time he succumbed to alcoholism, due to even more devastating personal problems than the first time, Tony Stark went on a several month binge during which he was cheated out of Stark International, had all Iron Man suits destroyed (except one), lost the leases on his various apartments, and had his personal assets frozen so that he could not touch his fortune. All of this was the result of the machinations of the mysterious European entrepreneur [[Obadiah Stane (Earth-616)|Obadiah Stane]], who took over Stark's company, renaming it [[Stane International]]. |
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| − | During this time, Stark's friend James Rhodes, who had gone to work for Stark after leaving the military, assumed custody of the Iron Man armor and operated as Iron Man in his stead. |
+ | During this time, Stark's friend James Rhodes, who had gone to work for Stark after leaving the military, assumed custody of the Iron Man armor and operated as Iron Man in his stead.{{r|Iron Man #170}} |
| − | When Stark finally regained his sobriety, he joined with Rhodes and two of his friends, [[Morley Erwin (Earth-616)|Morley Erwin]] (late of Stark International) and his sister [[Clytemnestra Erwin (Earth-616)|Clytemnestra Erwin]] of Richmond Enterprises, to set up a new electronics firm in [[California]] named [[Circuits Maximus (Earth-616)|Circuits Maximus]]. |
+ | When Stark finally regained his sobriety, he joined with Rhodes and two of his friends, [[Morley Erwin (Earth-616)|Morley Erwin]] (late of Stark International) and his sister [[Clytemnestra Erwin (Earth-616)|Clytemnestra Erwin]] of Richmond Enterprises, to set up a new electronics firm in [[California]] named [[Circuits Maximus (Earth-616)|Circuits Maximus]].{{r|Iron Man #187|188}} In its brief existence, Circuits Maximus became a prestigious and successful firm. |
While the armor was in his custody, Jim Rhodes became increasingly enamored with being Iron Man and, upon Stark's return to sobriety, feared that Stark would ask for it back. The cybernetic helmet had never been properly calibrated to Rhodes' brain patterns; he began to have severe headaches and his thinking was clouded. As a result Rhodes began to manifest hostility toward Stark. As part of his therapy, Stark constructed a simple suit of armor based on his original design with no intention of donning it until he felt in control of his alcoholism. When Rhodes began acting irrationally, however, Stark felt obligated to put on this crude suit of armor to prevent Rhodes from doing harm. Stark managed to subdue Rhodes and made necessary recalibrations on the cybernetics. For a brief time Stark and Rhodes used their respective suits of armor as Iron Men, although Stark did so reluctantly. At the suggestion of the [[Avengers West Coast (Earth-616)|West Coast Avengers]] chairman, Hawkeye, Stark designed and built his most sophisticated armor to date, presumably so that the Avengers could find someone to wear the suit and bolster the team's strength. |
While the armor was in his custody, Jim Rhodes became increasingly enamored with being Iron Man and, upon Stark's return to sobriety, feared that Stark would ask for it back. The cybernetic helmet had never been properly calibrated to Rhodes' brain patterns; he began to have severe headaches and his thinking was clouded. As a result Rhodes began to manifest hostility toward Stark. As part of his therapy, Stark constructed a simple suit of armor based on his original design with no intention of donning it until he felt in control of his alcoholism. When Rhodes began acting irrationally, however, Stark felt obligated to put on this crude suit of armor to prevent Rhodes from doing harm. Stark managed to subdue Rhodes and made necessary recalibrations on the cybernetics. For a brief time Stark and Rhodes used their respective suits of armor as Iron Men, although Stark did so reluctantly. At the suggestion of the [[Avengers West Coast (Earth-616)|West Coast Avengers]] chairman, Hawkeye, Stark designed and built his most sophisticated armor to date, presumably so that the Avengers could find someone to wear the suit and bolster the team's strength. |
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[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) vs. Obadiah Stane (Earth-616).jpg|thumb|left|Battling Iron Monger.]] |
[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) vs. Obadiah Stane (Earth-616).jpg|thumb|left|Battling Iron Monger.]] |
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| − | However, soon after its completion, Obadiah Stane became alarmed at Stark's steps toward recovery. Circuits Maximus was bombed, injuring Rhodes and killing Morley Erwin. |
+ | However, soon after its completion, Obadiah Stane became alarmed at Stark's steps toward recovery. Circuits Maximus was bombed, injuring Rhodes and killing Morley Erwin.{{r|Iron Man #199|200}} Desiring vengeance, Stark donned the untested new armor and sought out Stane. Stane himself put on a suit his engineers had built using Stark's plans, and met Iron Man in battle as the [[Iron Monger Armor|Iron Monger]]. Losing the battle against Stark, Stane committed suicide. |
Stark decided that although one is never truly cured of alcoholism, he could also not deny the responsibility of being Iron Man. He resumed his career as Iron Man, and joined the new West Coast branch of the Avengers. |
Stark decided that although one is never truly cured of alcoholism, he could also not deny the responsibility of being Iron Man. He resumed his career as Iron Man, and joined the new West Coast branch of the Avengers. |
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===The Armor Wars=== |
===The Armor Wars=== |
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| − | Stark learned that an industrialist calling himself [[Spymaster (Ted Calloway) (Earth-616)|Spymaster]] had stolen the plans for the many secret technological innovations found in the [[Iron Man Armor|Iron Man armor]]. |
+ | Stark learned that an industrialist calling himself [[Spymaster (Ted Calloway) (Earth-616)|Spymaster]] had stolen the plans for the many secret technological innovations found in the [[Iron Man Armor|Iron Man armor]].{{r|Iron Man #225}} Spymaster had then turned these plans over to Stark's most powerful and antagonistic business rival, [[Justin Hammer (Earth-616)|Justin Hammer]], who in turn had made them available to criminals. These criminals had then incorporated the stolen technological innovations into their own armored battle suits. Outraged that his inventions were being used for criminal activity, and even for killing, Stark determined to deprive these criminals of his secrets. He planted a computer virus in Hammer's computer system that would wipe out all traces of the plans for Stark's Iron Man technology. As Iron Man, Stark sought out and caught many criminals and others (such as the United States government's [[Guardsmen (Earth-616)|Guardsmen]]) who wore a battle suit utilizing his technology. He implanted devices called 'negator packs' on their armor to fuse the circuits, rendering the suit useless. With the computer records of the plans for his technology gone, presumably it could not be used in reconstructing the suits. |
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[[File:Armor Wars I by Layton.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Iron Man and The Armor Wars.]] |
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| − | Iron Man accidentally killed the second [[Kondrati Topolov (Earth-616)|Titanium Man]] (also known as the Gremlin) in the course of these "Armor Wars". |
+ | Iron Man accidentally killed the second [[Kondrati Topolov (Earth-616)|Titanium Man]] (also known as the Gremlin) in the course of these "Armor Wars".{{r|Iron Man #229}} |
The United States government branded Iron Man an outlaw as a result of these and other vigilante actions, and his longtime Avengers comrade [[Captain America (Steven Rogers)|Captain America]] was among those opposing him. Stark publicly claimed that he had fired Iron Man in displeasure over his illegal activity. Shortly afterward, Iron Man was apparently destroyed in combat with government forces. |
The United States government branded Iron Man an outlaw as a result of these and other vigilante actions, and his longtime Avengers comrade [[Captain America (Steven Rogers)|Captain America]] was among those opposing him. Stark publicly claimed that he had fired Iron Man in displeasure over his illegal activity. Shortly afterward, Iron Man was apparently destroyed in combat with government forces. |
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===Stark Shot=== |
===Stark Shot=== |
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| − | Later, [[Kathleen Dare (Earth-616)|Kathy Dare]], a former lover of his with an unstable mind, shot Stark. |
+ | Later, [[Kathleen Dare (Earth-616)|Kathy Dare]], a former lover of his with an unstable mind, shot Stark.{{r|Iron Man #242}} The gunfire severely injured Stark's spine and it appeared he could be crippled for the rest of his life, unable to walk. However he could still function normally within his Iron Man armor. A microchip device was later implanted in Stark's spine that enabled him to walk and move normally once again. This 'bio-chip' proved problematic and degenerative nerve damage occurred. This was aggravated by the attack of [[Kearson DeWitt (Earth-616)|Kearson DeWitt]], a madman who claimed Stark had stolen his father's designs. DeWitt had Stark's nervous system attacked with a techno-organic virus, but Stark was able to survive. He temporarily had to be placed in cryo-stasis, with James Rhodes taking his place as CEO.{{r|Iron Man #284}} Soon after recovering, Stark was injured from feedback from a 'telepresence' system to remotely control his Iron Man armor and battle [[Ultimo (Earth-616)|Ultimo]]. Stark eventually recovered after extensive rehabilitation. |
Stark was forced to restructure Stark Enterprises when several of Stane's business decisions were leaked to the press. This also caused a number of other heroes to confront Iron Man, such as the Hulk regarding gamma bomb production plants. |
Stark was forced to restructure Stark Enterprises when several of Stane's business decisions were leaked to the press. This also caused a number of other heroes to confront Iron Man, such as the Hulk regarding gamma bomb production plants. |
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[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) with Crossing Armor.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Traitor]] |
[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) with Crossing Armor.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Traitor]] |
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===Frameup=== |
===Frameup=== |
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| − | Later, while under the influence of [[Nathaniel Richards (Immortus) (Earth-6311)|Immortus]], Stark committed a number of horrible acts and was temporarily replaced by [[Anthony Stark (Earth-96020)|a younger version of himself]]. |
+ | Later, while under the influence of [[Nathaniel Richards (Immortus) (Earth-6311)|Immortus]], Stark committed a number of horrible acts and was temporarily replaced by [[Anthony Stark (Earth-96020)|a younger version of himself]].{{r|Avengers Forever #1}}{{r|Avengers Legends #1}} This was corrected when [[Franklin Richards (Earth-616)|Franklin Richards]] brought him and the other heroes who sacrificed themselves against [[Onslaught (Psychic Entity) (Earth-616)|Onslaught]] back. When the replacement Tony Stark returned to the [[Earth-616|Marvel Universe]], he was merged with the Earth-616 Tony Stark who was resurrected thanks to Franklin Richards. Shortly after returning he subjected himself to judgment by his fellow Avengers and was exonerated. |
Stark declined to challenge the Fujikawa acquisition and formed a new company, [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Solutions]]. Injuries from battling the [[Mandarin (Earth-616)|Mandarin]] and other foes revealed a danger of long-term armor exposure. The armor's power systems and insulation were significantly redesigned to compensate. [[Jocasta (Earth-616)|Jocasta]]'s AI was recovered from [[Sunset Bain (Earth-616)|Sunset Bain]]. |
Stark declined to challenge the Fujikawa acquisition and formed a new company, [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Solutions]]. Injuries from battling the [[Mandarin (Earth-616)|Mandarin]] and other foes revealed a danger of long-term armor exposure. The armor's power systems and insulation were significantly redesigned to compensate. [[Jocasta (Earth-616)|Jocasta]]'s AI was recovered from [[Sunset Bain (Earth-616)|Sunset Bain]]. |
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===Sentient Armor=== |
===Sentient Armor=== |
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| − | During a battle with [[Marco Scarlotti (Earth-616)|Whiplash]] during a storm, the armor became sentient. |
+ | During a battle with [[Marco Scarlotti (Earth-616)|Whiplash]] during a storm, the armor became sentient.{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 #15}} This would be later revealed due to the Ultron Imperative. [[Safe Armor|Iron Man (Sentient Armor)]] decided it would replace Stark, but ultimately sacrificed itself to repair damage to its creator's heart. |
Stark posed as simple worker 'Hogan Potts' at Askew Electronics, incorporating a new alloy called [[S.K.I.N. Armor|SKIN]] into his armor designs. After tests against the [[Herman Schultz (Earth-616)|Shocker]], he went into battle against [[Advanced Idea Mechanics (Earth-616)|AIM]], the [[Ghost (Earth-616)|Ghost]], and finally [[Ultron (Earth-616)|Ultron]] after the villain revealed his manipulation of the Sons of Yinsen, his role in the sentient armor, and corrupting the SKIN technology. |
Stark posed as simple worker 'Hogan Potts' at Askew Electronics, incorporating a new alloy called [[S.K.I.N. Armor|SKIN]] into his armor designs. After tests against the [[Herman Schultz (Earth-616)|Shocker]], he went into battle against [[Advanced Idea Mechanics (Earth-616)|AIM]], the [[Ghost (Earth-616)|Ghost]], and finally [[Ultron (Earth-616)|Ultron]] after the villain revealed his manipulation of the Sons of Yinsen, his role in the sentient armor, and corrupting the SKIN technology. |
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| − | Stark investigated an early military armor that had been distributed to rebel forces around the world. |
+ | Stark investigated an early military armor that had been distributed to rebel forces around the world.{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 #50}} |
[[Temugin (Earth-616)|Temugin]] also made his presence felt, challenging Iron Man for the apparent death of his father, the Mandarin. |
[[Temugin (Earth-616)|Temugin]] also made his presence felt, challenging Iron Man for the apparent death of his father, the Mandarin. |
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| − | A strange alien bio-plasm was investigated in [[Las Vegas]]. |
+ | A strange alien bio-plasm was investigated in [[Las Vegas]].{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 #72}} |
| − | Stark infiltrated the [[Thunderbolts (Earth-616)|Thunderbolts]] posing as the [[Ralph Roberts (Earth-616)|Cobalt Man]]. |
+ | Stark infiltrated the [[Thunderbolts (Earth-616)|Thunderbolts]] posing as the [[Ralph Roberts (Earth-616)|Cobalt Man]].{{r|Avengers/Thunderbolts #1}} |
[[File:Iron Man Vol 4 6 Textless.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Tony's Extremis Armor]] |
[[File:Iron Man Vol 4 6 Textless.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Tony's Extremis Armor]] |
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===[[Extremis]]=== |
===[[Extremis]]=== |
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| − | The US military attempted to claim older model Iron Man armors. |
+ | The US military attempted to claim older model Iron Man armors.{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 #55}} Their pretense was that Stark had not patented the technology and that he violated agreements made after the Armor Wars by continuing to adventure as Iron Man. |
At the same time, a new Secretary of Defense was needed. Stark vied for the position and halted a disaster involving the technology as Iron Man. |
At the same time, a new Secretary of Defense was needed. Stark vied for the position and halted a disaster involving the technology as Iron Man. |
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Stark returned to work at a hectic pace, often sleeping in his lab. A [[Maya Hansen (Earth-616)|former classmate]] asked for help, a super soldier project named [[Extremis virus|Extremis]] had been given to a small terrorist group. Iron Man battled the augmented terrorist [[Mallen (Earth-616)|Mallen]], but suffered massive injuries. Taking [[Iron Man Armor Model 30|Extremis]], Iron Man healed and found himself able to directly interface with technology, especially the armor. Going after Mallen again, Stark was forced to kill him. |
Stark returned to work at a hectic pace, often sleeping in his lab. A [[Maya Hansen (Earth-616)|former classmate]] asked for help, a super soldier project named [[Extremis virus|Extremis]] had been given to a small terrorist group. Iron Man battled the augmented terrorist [[Mallen (Earth-616)|Mallen]], but suffered massive injuries. Taking [[Iron Man Armor Model 30|Extremis]], Iron Man healed and found himself able to directly interface with technology, especially the armor. Going after Mallen again, Stark was forced to kill him. |
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| − | Stark found he was becoming more and more aggressive battling the [[Gennady Gavrilov (Earth-616)|Crimson Dynamo]] and assisting the Avengers against [[Franklin Hall (Earth-616)|Graviton]]. |
+ | Stark found he was becoming more and more aggressive battling the [[Gennady Gavrilov (Earth-616)|Crimson Dynamo]] and assisting the Avengers against [[Franklin Hall (Earth-616)|Graviton]].{{r|Iron Man (Collections) Vol 4 2}} He also began building a group of drones nicknamed the [[Argonaut Armors|Argonauts]]. 'Iron Man' was spotted attacking several officials, including those involved in his and Ho Yinsen's imprisonment. Stark agreed to go under watch, but armored up and escaped. He confronted Extremis' creator, only to learn the enhancement was not part of it. An outside force was controlling him. The [[Robert Reynolds (Earth-616)|Sentry]] was sent to apprehend Iron Man, only to find a remote unit and stopped via Tony's manipulation of [[Centrally Located Organic Computer (Earth-616)|CLOC]]. |
Stark tracked down the sender at a press conference, finding Ho Yinsen's son. He learned Yinsen had been forced to secretly implant a control chip in Stark during their imprisonment years ago. This chip operated on Yinsen's breakthrough in using electromagnetic signals to control the body. Operatives looking to steal the technology killed Yinsen’s wife. In revenge, his son activated the chip, using Iron Man to go after those he felt responsible. A [[Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division (Earth-616)|S.H.I.E.L.D.]] sniper soon shot Yinsen's son, activating his fail-safe: the Argonauts. |
Stark tracked down the sender at a press conference, finding Ho Yinsen's son. He learned Yinsen had been forced to secretly implant a control chip in Stark during their imprisonment years ago. This chip operated on Yinsen's breakthrough in using electromagnetic signals to control the body. Operatives looking to steal the technology killed Yinsen’s wife. In revenge, his son activated the chip, using Iron Man to go after those he felt responsible. A [[Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division (Earth-616)|S.H.I.E.L.D.]] sniper soon shot Yinsen's son, activating his fail-safe: the Argonauts. |
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[[File:Civil War 7B.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Leading the Superhuman Registration Act.]] |
[[File:Civil War 7B.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Leading the Superhuman Registration Act.]] |
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===Superhuman Registration Act=== |
===Superhuman Registration Act=== |
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| − | Learning of the government's plans to instigate a [[Superhuman Registration Act]] that would force costumed, super-powered individuals to reveal their identities to the government and sign on as licensed agents, Iron Man at first sought to defeat the proposal, even going to such lengths as to hire the [[Boris Bullski (Earth-616)|Titanium Man]] to attack the hearing on the act as he testified in order to manipulate opinion in his favor. However, at some point, Tony Stark's opinion of the Act changed, seeing it as a new means to achieve the goal that he had sought in forming the "Illuminati", and to tie the knots of friendship between humans and superheroes. |
+ | Learning of the government's plans to instigate a [[Superhuman Registration Act]] that would force costumed, super-powered individuals to reveal their identities to the government and sign on as licensed agents, Iron Man at first sought to defeat the proposal, even going to such lengths as to hire the [[Boris Bullski (Earth-616)|Titanium Man]] to attack the hearing on the act as he testified in order to manipulate opinion in his favor. However, at some point, Tony Stark's opinion of the Act changed, seeing it as a new means to achieve the goal that he had sought in forming the "Illuminati", and to tie the knots of friendship between humans and superheroes.{{r|New Avengers Illuminati #1}} He attempted to convince the other members of the clandestine group to support the new Act, stating that their input could prevent the Act from becoming too restrictive of superhuman activities, but all except Mister Fantastic rejected the idea of registration. |
| − | After the [[Stamford]], [[Connecticut]] disaster turned public opinion against super humans and fast-tracked the Act into law, Stark came out publicly in support of the Act, but the new law split the hero community in two. All of Stark's planning and manipulation came to fruition as Stark then became the representative and leader of the pro-registration side, placed in opposition to the anti-registration advocates. In his first major public action as a supporter of registration, Stark again unmasked as Iron Man. |
+ | After the [[Stamford]], [[Connecticut]] disaster with the [[New Warriors (Earth-616)|New Warriors]] resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people turned public opinion against super humans and fast-tracked the Act into law, Stark came out publicly in support of the Act, but the new law split the hero community in two. All of Stark's planning and manipulation came to fruition as Stark then became the representative and leader of the pro-registration side, placed in opposition to the anti-registration advocates. In his first major public action as a supporter of registration, Stark again unmasked as Iron Man. |
| − | Prior to the events of Civil War, Stark assisted fellow Avenger [[Spider-Man (Peter Parker)|Spider-Man]] and his family. Peter Parker came to regard Stark as a mentor, became his assistant, and accepted a new [[Iron Spider Armor|technologically enhanced costume]] from him. |
+ | Prior to the events of Civil War, Stark assisted fellow Avenger [[Spider-Man (Peter Parker)|Spider-Man]] and his family. Peter Parker came to regard Stark as a mentor, became his assistant, and accepted a new [[Iron Spider Armor|technologically enhanced costume]] from him.{{r|Amazing Spider-Man #529}} Stark also convinced Spider-Man to unmask and go public with his identity as well. However, Peter's feelings of being manipulated and unease about the rightness of Stark's cause grew until Stark revealed a prison for super humans he and Mister Fantastic had built in the [[Negative Zone]]. When Spider-Man attempted to escape from [[Stark Tower]], along with his family, in order to join the [[Secret Avengers (Civil War) (Earth-616)|Resistance]], he attacked Stark, who had confronted him. However, due to Spider-Man's override of the suit given to him by Stark and some unexpected intervention by the [[Frank Castle (Earth-616)|Punisher]], the web-slinger managed to escape with his family and was now considered a traitor by Stark and the Pro-Registration side. |
===Becoming Head of S.H.I.E.L.D.=== |
===Becoming Head of S.H.I.E.L.D.=== |
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[[File:Iron Man Annual2 1.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.]] |
[[File:Iron Man Annual2 1.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.]] |
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| − | Other incidents in which Stark was directly involved was the death of [[William Foster (Earth-616)|Goliath (Bill Foster)]] after being struck down by a clone of [[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]], utilizing the [[Thunderbolts (Earth-616)|Thunderbolts]] and other super-villains as a task force to hunt down unregistered heroes and even using the [[Norman Osborn (Earth-616)|Green Goblin]] as a weapon against them. Unknown to Stark, the Goblin was no longer under his control and was seeking his own agenda; however, [[Sally Floyd (Earth-616)|Sally Floyd]] and [[Benjamin Urich (Earth-616)|Ben Urich]] allege that Stark himself who compromised the nanites in Osborn, an accusation that Stark did not deny |
+ | Other incidents in which Stark was directly involved was the death of [[William Foster (Earth-616)|Goliath (Bill Foster)]] after being struck down by a clone of [[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]], utilizing the [[Thunderbolts (Earth-616)|Thunderbolts]] and other super-villains as a task force to hunt down unregistered heroes and even using the [[Norman Osborn (Earth-616)|Green Goblin]] as a weapon against them. Unknown to Stark, the Goblin was no longer under his control and was seeking his own agenda; however, [[Sally Floyd (Earth-616)|Sally Floyd]] and [[Benjamin Urich (Earth-616)|Ben Urich]] allege that Stark himself who compromised the nanites in Osborn, an accusation that Stark did not deny.{{r|Civil War: Front Line #11}} Stark went to the [[Luna (Moon)|moon]] where the Sentry was visiting the [[Inhumans (Earth-616)|Inhumans]].{{r|New Avengers #24}} He personally invited the Sentry to join his team, saying that he might not be around to see the end of the Civil War and he would need some stronger heroes to be there if this was to happen. The Sentry followed Iron Man back to Earth, where he supposedly joined his side. Director [[Maria Hill (Earth-616)|Maria Hill]] suggested that Tony might become the next acting head of S.H.I.E.L.D. She cited his higher qualification than her, and the fact that it would "piss the right people off." Tony became very active in shutting down unregistered factions, frequently trying to arrest the New Avengers and pouring S.H.I.E.L.D. agents into [[Los Angeles]] to capture the Runaways. Eventually, Captain America's group surrendered and was granted amnesty, with Cap agreeing to go on trial for his actions during the "Civil War". However, while in custody, Captain America was killed in an assassination orchestrated by the [[Johann Shmidt (Earth-616)|Red Skull]]. Stark was devastated by his friend's death, and left unsure on how to proceed. In a letter Steve had written before his death, he asked Tony to insure that the Captain America legacy lived on and to look out for [[James Buchanan Barnes (Earth-616)|Bucky Barnes]]. Tony was instrumental in getting Bucky to assume the mantle of Captain America. |
| − | Iron Man and the other Illuminati were responsible for exiling Hulk from Earth, and were the people Hulk sought revenge on when he returned. Luckily, Stark saw this possibility as an eventuality, and was prepared to engage the Hulk with a brand new [[Hulkbuster Armor|Hulk-Buster armor]]. |
+ | Iron Man and the other Illuminati were responsible for exiling Hulk from Earth, and were the people Hulk sought revenge on when he returned. Luckily, Stark saw this possibility as an eventuality, and was prepared to engage the Hulk with a brand new [[Hulkbuster Armor|Hulk-Buster armor]].{{r|World War Hulk #1}} The battle between them destroyed most of [[New York City]], and blows were thrown so powerful that no other hero could get close enough to help or act. Stark Tower collapsed on top of the two during the battle, and ultimately, Hulk took Tony captive to the Stadium with the rest of his captured heroes. Once all of Stark's sources (and comrades) were exhausted, he rendered the Hulk (who had been weakened from his fight with the Sentry) unconscious with orbiting military satellite lasers he helped install in his appointing as Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. He had to draw money from numerous sources (most notably S.H.I.E.L.D itself) to repair Avengers Tower and the several damaged buildings and structures of New York. |
| − | As Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Iron Man investigated the death of [[Nebraska Initiative (Earth-616)|Nebraska Initiative]] member, [[Lucy Cervantes (Earth-616)|Gadget]] and stumbled upon her investigation of hundreds of missing persons.{{r|Iron Man Vol 4 #22}} |
+ | As Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Iron Man investigated the death of [[Nebraska Initiative (Earth-616)|Nebraska Initiative]] member, [[Lucy Cervantes (Earth-616)|Gadget]] and stumbled upon her investigation of hundreds of missing persons.{{r|Iron Man Vol 4 #22}} Realizing that Stark was a danger to his work with [[Prometheus Gentech, Inc.]] in creating a new super-soldier, Secretary of Defense [[Jack Kooning (Earth-616)|Jack Kooning]] had him depowered from his [[Iron Man Armor Model 30|Extremis Armor]] and placed on leave for mental strain.{{r|Iron Man Vol 4 #23}} Stark secretly returned to Nebraska and with the help of [[Leonard Samson (Earth-616)|Leonard Samson]] and [[Griffin Gogol (Earth-616)|Captain Ultra]] discovered that Prometheus Gentech was using the missing persons as test subjects for the [[Extremis virus]] and that [[Maya Hansen (Earth-616)|Maya Hansen]] was unwittingly working for a reborn Mandarin to create an aerosolized version of the virus which he intended on unleashing to create a race of super-humans.{{r|Iron Man Vol 4 #25}} Iron Man, forced to use outdated armor, confronted the Mandarin and a cadre of Extremis-enhanced combatants at the Prometheus laboratories. He ordered S.H.I.E.L.D. to take out the complex with a miniature warhead contained within the gravitational pull of a black hole, thus limiting the damage just to the laboratory, as he tried to escape the event perimeter.{{r|Iron Man Vol 4 #26}} Mandarin escaped to [[China]] with Maya Hansen and pretended to be Tony Stark and convinced her to give him the sequence for the aerosolized virus. Stark and S.H.I.E.L.D. were taken into custody by the [[Commission on Superhuman Activities (Earth-616)|Commission on Superhuman Activities]] for their release of the nuclear device in Nebraska. Stark's main witness, Jack Kooning escaped to Myanmar and enlisted the help of [[Xang Kong (Earth-616)|Xang "King" Kong]] in tracking down the Mandarin, but was killed by him before he could take him out with a sniper rifle. Stark is convicted, but [[Timothy Dugan (Earth-616)|Dugan]] orchestrated an attack on the United Nations over which S.H.I.E.L.D. has jurisdiction as a distraction for Stark to escape and to track the Mandarin to China. In defeating the Mandarin, Stark is forced to cut off part of his foot to remove the Extremis armor dampener but was able to redirect the virus-containing rockets by sending them to an extremely high altitude and killing the virus. Having saved the day, he was cleared of all charges and reinstated as Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.{{r|Iron Man Vol 4 #27|#28}} |
When [[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]] returned he learned of the events of the superhero-registration "Civil War" and was angered that Iron Man had waged war on the heroes who had been their friends and that Stark and others used his DNA to create the Thor Clone without his knowledge or permission. Tony began to fight Thor but it became obvious he could not win. Seeking a compromise, Stark rationalized that [[Asgard]] could be considered a foreign embassy, with diplomatic immunity granted to its inhabitants. Thor deemed this acceptable and the fighting stopped.{{r|Thor Vol 3 3}} |
When [[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]] returned he learned of the events of the superhero-registration "Civil War" and was angered that Iron Man had waged war on the heroes who had been their friends and that Stark and others used his DNA to create the Thor Clone without his knowledge or permission. Tony began to fight Thor but it became obvious he could not win. Seeking a compromise, Stark rationalized that [[Asgard]] could be considered a foreign embassy, with diplomatic immunity granted to its inhabitants. Thor deemed this acceptable and the fighting stopped.{{r|Thor Vol 3 3}} |
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| − | Tony came to the remains of the [[Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters|X-Mansion]] to talk with [[Scott Summers (Earth-616)|Cyclops]]. He informed the former [[X-Men (Earth-616)|X-Men]] leader that the government was pushing to get the X-Men registered. Scott told him there were no more X-Men and that they were going to be registered for being born.<ref>aftermath of [[X-Men: Messiah Complex|Messiah Complex]]</ref> |
+ | Tony came to the remains of the [[Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters|X-Mansion]] to talk with [[Scott Summers (Earth-616)|Cyclops]]. He informed the former [[X-Men (Earth-616)|X-Men]] leader that the government was pushing to get the X-Men registered. Scott told him there were no more X-Men and that they were going to be registered for being born.<ref>aftermath of [[X-Men: Messiah Complex|Messiah Complex]]</ref>{{citation}} |
During the [[Secret Invasion|Skrull Invasion]] Stark's armor was infected by an alien cyber virus which ultimately purged him of the Extremis virus. Stark discovered Spider-Woman herself was the Skrull Queen [[Veranke (Earth-616)|Veranke]] who nearly deceived him to join ranks with her. He was saved by [[Carol Danvers (Earth-616)|Ms. Marvel]] who upon Tony's request left him with [[Natalia Romanova (Earth-616)|Black Widow]] who acted as his defense until he could fix his damaged armor to a point to where it was fully functional. Tony led the heroes of New York against the Skrull invaders. His armor however, began to fail in midst of the battle forcing him to return to [[Stark Tower|Avengers Tower]] for another one. The [[Barack Obama (Earth-616)|President of the United States]] was less than reasonable regarding Stark's action and ultimately removed Stark as director of S.H.I.E.L.D, and disbanded the entire agency itself. Although the battle against the alien invasion had been won, Tony suffered a great loss. His technology was non-functional, his corporations were in dismay, he had many new enemies, and little to no allies willing to help him with any of his problems. |
During the [[Secret Invasion|Skrull Invasion]] Stark's armor was infected by an alien cyber virus which ultimately purged him of the Extremis virus. Stark discovered Spider-Woman herself was the Skrull Queen [[Veranke (Earth-616)|Veranke]] who nearly deceived him to join ranks with her. He was saved by [[Carol Danvers (Earth-616)|Ms. Marvel]] who upon Tony's request left him with [[Natalia Romanova (Earth-616)|Black Widow]] who acted as his defense until he could fix his damaged armor to a point to where it was fully functional. Tony led the heroes of New York against the Skrull invaders. His armor however, began to fail in midst of the battle forcing him to return to [[Stark Tower|Avengers Tower]] for another one. The [[Barack Obama (Earth-616)|President of the United States]] was less than reasonable regarding Stark's action and ultimately removed Stark as director of S.H.I.E.L.D, and disbanded the entire agency itself. Although the battle against the alien invasion had been won, Tony suffered a great loss. His technology was non-functional, his corporations were in dismay, he had many new enemies, and little to no allies willing to help him with any of his problems. |
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===Dark Reign=== |
===Dark Reign=== |
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| − | After the invasion, the U.S. government also disbanded the Avengers, handing control of the Initiative over to [[Norman Osborn (Earth-616)|Norman Osborn]]. Iron Man was later a member of [[Henry Pym (Earth-616)|Henry Pym]]'s [[Mighty Avengers (Earth-616)|Mighty Avengers]]. |
+ | After the invasion, the U.S. government also disbanded the Avengers, handing control of the Initiative over to [[Norman Osborn (Earth-616)|Norman Osborn]]. Iron Man was later a member of [[Henry Pym (Earth-616)|Henry Pym]]'s [[Mighty Avengers (Earth-616)|Mighty Avengers]].{{r|Mighty Avengers #21}} Before fighting the threat of [[Chthon (Earth-616)|Chthon]], Iron Man helped to subdue the Hulk.{{r|Mighty Avengers #22}} He left the team after realizing he was not yet ready to be a part of it.{{r|Mighty Avengers #23}} |
| − | With his Extremis powers failing, Stark was able to upload a virus that destroyed all records of the Registration Act, thus preventing Osborn from learning the identities of his fellow heroes. The only copy of this database remained in Stark's head, while he was now on the run in one of his extra armors, |
+ | With his Extremis powers failing, Stark was able to upload a virus that destroyed all records of the Registration Act, thus preventing Osborn from learning the identities of his fellow heroes. The only copy of this database remained in Stark's head, while he was now on the run in one of his extra armors,{{r|Invincible Iron Man #10}} and his remaining armors in Stark Tower were now in Osborn's hands.{{r|Dark Avengers #1}} Iron Man managed to gain a new armor and fought Namor in the Stark Undersea Base.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #11}} Stark was able to outsmart the [[Atlanteans|Atlantean]] and escape the collapsing base. Osborn then placed a bounty on Stark's head, offering mountains of gold to the [[Hood's Gang (Earth-616)|Hood's gang]]. The members of the secret organization the [[Cabal (Dark Illuminati) (Earth-616)|Cabal]] gathered to discuss many issues, among which was the hunt for Stark. Stark was losing intelligence by the day which slowed his thinking time and caused him to not be able to pronounce difficult words correctly. He started gathering and assembling parts to make his Iron Man suit easier to navigate and control as it was becoming more and more difficult for him to do so. He later abandoned it for the [[Crimson Dynamo Armor|Dynamo Armor]], which he borrowed from [[Dimitri Bukharin (Earth-616)|Dimitri Bukharin]].{{r|Invincible Iron Man #14}} Tony was later tracked down by Pepper but the two were captured by [[Giuletta Nefaria (Earth-616)|Madame Masque]].{{r|Invincible Iron Man #15}} |
| − | He managed to escape with Pepper's help, but was forced to leave her behind so she could fend off Masque. He then made his way to Afghanistan, but before he could reach his destination, he was shot down by Afghani militants. With his armor destroyed, Tony was forced to abandon it and proceed on foot to his destination, the secret laboratory that Stark worked with Ho Yinsen as a captive in developing the first [[Iron Man Armor MK 0|Iron Man armor, Mark 0]]. Dusting off the outdated computer systems, Stark was able to reactivate the old suit, which was now the only armor simple enough for his deteriorating mind to operate. |
+ | He managed to escape with Pepper's help, but was forced to leave her behind so she could fend off Masque. He then made his way to Afghanistan, but before he could reach his destination, he was shot down by Afghani militants. With his armor destroyed, Tony was forced to abandon it and proceed on foot to his destination, the secret laboratory that Stark worked with Ho Yinsen as a captive in developing the first [[Iron Man Armor MK 0|Iron Man armor, Mark 0]]. Dusting off the outdated computer systems, Stark was able to reactivate the old suit, which was now the only armor simple enough for his deteriorating mind to operate.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #17}} |
| − | When Osborn personally caught up to the debilitated Stark and beat him savagely, Pepper Potts broadcasted the beatings, costing Osborn credibility and giving Stark public sympathy. Stark went into a vegetative state, having previously granted [[Donald Blake (Earth-616)|Donald Blake]] (Thor's alter ego) power of attorney. |
+ | When Osborn personally caught up to the debilitated Stark and beat him savagely, Pepper Potts broadcasted the beatings, costing Osborn credibility and giving Stark public sympathy. Stark went into a vegetative state, having previously granted [[Donald Blake (Earth-616)|Donald Blake]] (Thor's alter ego) power of attorney.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #19}} |
===Stark Disassembled=== |
===Stark Disassembled=== |
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| − | A holographic message stored in Pepper's armor revealed that Stark had developed a means of 'rebooting' his mind from his current state prior to his destruction of the database. Blake and Bucky resolved to use it to restore him to normal despite Stark's offer in the message to stay in his current state if it would make things easier and Pepper's own uncertainty about the fact that Tony could come back when so many others could not. |
+ | A holographic message stored in Pepper's armor revealed that Stark had developed a means of 'rebooting' his mind from his current state prior to his destruction of the database. Blake and Bucky resolved to use it to restore him to normal despite Stark's offer in the message to stay in his current state if it would make things easier and Pepper's own uncertainty about the fact that Tony could come back when so many others could not.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #20}} |
[[File:Ironmandown.jpg|thumb|250px|Stark Disassembled.]] |
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| − | The procedure on how to reboot Stark was very complicated. First, they had to place Pepper's electromagnet implant onto his chest, which would be fueling his entire biology. Then they jacked in the hard drive that Maria Hill recovered, which was a backup copy of his brain before he underwent the Extremis injection and then they activated the implant by channeling Thor's lightning through Captain America's shield connected to it. |
+ | The procedure on how to reboot Stark was very complicated. First, they had to place Pepper's electromagnet implant onto his chest, which would be fueling his entire biology. Then they jacked in the hard drive that Maria Hill recovered, which was a backup copy of his brain before he underwent the Extremis injection and then they activated the implant by channeling Thor's lightning through Captain America's shield connected to it.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #21}} |
| − | Meanwhile, in the last remaining vestiges of Stark's mind, he was in a barren wasteland, digging for the lost relics of his life, assisted by a couple named Howard and Maria. However, every time he found something, giant machines resembling his own Titanomechs would attack, causing the illusion to reset. He eventually found he was digging for an iron chest plate, resembling the 1960s version of his old armor. |
+ | Meanwhile, in the last remaining vestiges of Stark's mind, he was in a barren wasteland, digging for the lost relics of his life, assisted by a couple named Howard and Maria. However, every time he found something, giant machines resembling his own Titanomechs would attack, causing the illusion to reset. He eventually found he was digging for an iron chest plate, resembling the 1960s version of his old armor. {{r|Invincible Iron Man #20}} |
| − | Back on Earth, Pepper, Rhodey, and Captain America sent in Doctor Strange to help Tony after the first attempt to revive him failed. The Ghost interrupted the doctor's ritual, but Tony Stark manually overcame his coma and used the Ghost's |
+ | Back on Earth, Pepper, Rhodey, and Captain America sent in Doctor Strange to help Tony after the first attempt to revive him failed. The Ghost interrupted the doctor's ritual, but Tony Stark manually overcame his coma and used the Ghost's ghost phone to transport the assassin away. It was then everyone realized Tony's backup memory drive was not quite complete, as he was awed by the events he read about on his computer after the skirmish, which included the Civil War, Captain America's assassination, the Secret Invasion, and Dark Reign. |
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Meanwhile at the home front Stark Resilient has gathered a few misplaced geniuses to build him an Electric race car working on repulsor technology from scratch in six weeks. And Pepper Pots wants her own repulsor disc back in her chest and an armor suit to become the heroine Rescue once again. Tony is initially against this, but it seems he promised her this before his mind-wipe, so he does what she asks and Pepper becomes Rescue once again. Tony hosts a gala in name of Stark Resilient and invites both Hammer girls. After an appearance together with Pepper, Tony takes off with Sasha Hammer. |
Meanwhile at the home front Stark Resilient has gathered a few misplaced geniuses to build him an Electric race car working on repulsor technology from scratch in six weeks. And Pepper Pots wants her own repulsor disc back in her chest and an armor suit to become the heroine Rescue once again. Tony is initially against this, but it seems he promised her this before his mind-wipe, so he does what she asks and Pepper becomes Rescue once again. Tony hosts a gala in name of Stark Resilient and invites both Hammer girls. After an appearance together with Pepper, Tony takes off with Sasha Hammer. |
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In the aftermath of Siege, the super human registration act was repealed thanks to the efforts of Steve Rogers, who now took over the position of the overthrown Norman Osborn. Iron Man reunited with Thor and Steve Rogers and rekindled their relationship while setting their past differences aside. Iron Man and Thor were assigned to Avengers along with Bucky Barnes as Captain America while Steve Rogers headed the [[Secret Avengers (Black Ops Unit) (Earth-616)|Secret Avengers]]. Iron Man was slightly troubled that he may not be able to take orders from Steve, but Steve told him that Maria Hill would oversee the Avengers. |
In the aftermath of Siege, the super human registration act was repealed thanks to the efforts of Steve Rogers, who now took over the position of the overthrown Norman Osborn. Iron Man reunited with Thor and Steve Rogers and rekindled their relationship while setting their past differences aside. Iron Man and Thor were assigned to Avengers along with Bucky Barnes as Captain America while Steve Rogers headed the [[Secret Avengers (Black Ops Unit) (Earth-616)|Secret Avengers]]. Iron Man was slightly troubled that he may not be able to take orders from Steve, but Steve told him that Maria Hill would oversee the Avengers. |
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On the day Tony was to public display his car, he was attacked by Hammer's forces and Detroit Steel. He found out that the drones were controlled by a cell phone application and with the help of his team was able to shut them all down. Tony was then able to focus on battling Detroit Steel who was trying to make his own publicity stunt by defeating Iron Man which would prove that the U.S. Government would be getting a better deal with Hammer, than they ever did from Stark (as Stark had rejected to make anything for them). However, the battle proved fruitless for Detroit Steel and Iron Man was able to save the day. However, this was only a minor setback to Sasha and Justine Hammer who were able to form a partnership with both Ezekiel and the Mandarin for preparation towards their next confrontation. |
On the day Tony was to public display his car, he was attacked by Hammer's forces and Detroit Steel. He found out that the drones were controlled by a cell phone application and with the help of his team was able to shut them all down. Tony was then able to focus on battling Detroit Steel who was trying to make his own publicity stunt by defeating Iron Man which would prove that the U.S. Government would be getting a better deal with Hammer, than they ever did from Stark (as Stark had rejected to make anything for them). However, the battle proved fruitless for Detroit Steel and Iron Man was able to save the day. However, this was only a minor setback to Sasha and Justine Hammer who were able to form a partnership with both Ezekiel and the Mandarin for preparation towards their next confrontation. |
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| − | Having saved the day for now and his new company starting to shape up, he went to a local Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the behest of Pepper to inspire confidence to those suffering from the condition. Things seemed to be going well for Tony but [[Otto Octavius (Earth-616)|Doctor Octopus]] challenged him telling him that he had a bomb that would detonate most of the city if he |
+ | Having saved the day for now and his new company starting to shape up, he went to a local Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the behest of Pepper to inspire confidence to those suffering from the condition. Things seemed to be going well for Tony but [[Otto Octavius (Earth-616)|Doctor Octopus]] challenged him telling him that he had a bomb that would detonate most of the city if he did not comply to his request. |
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| ⚫ | When Iron Man went to the location he met Doctor Octopus and recalled their early years as classmates. He challenged Iron Man to either remedy his current health condition or publicly admit defeat that he was unable to solve such a case. Tony stated that Octavius' past actions were catching up with him and that he needed to see a doctor which he was not. |
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| ⚫ | When Iron Man went to the location he met Doctor Octopus and recalled their early years as classmates. He challenged Iron Man to either remedy his current health condition or publicly admit defeat that he was unable to solve such a case. Tony stated that Octavius' past actions were catching up with him and that he needed to see a doctor which he |
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Tony flew back to his office to see if everyone was alright. Upon the positive turn of events, Tony and Pepper decided to enjoy themselves and were staring into the sunset when they witnessed something fast falling from the sky. Upon hearing that there were multiple such occurrences of such an event around the world, Tony went to [[Paris (France)|Paris]] to investigate where one of the hammers had fallen and told Pepper to hire [[Bethany Cabe (Earth-616)|Bethany Cabe]] who dismissed the idea stating the Tony just wanted another redhead in his office. Tony told her that it was because she was resourceful and capable woman. |
Tony flew back to his office to see if everyone was alright. Upon the positive turn of events, Tony and Pepper decided to enjoy themselves and were staring into the sunset when they witnessed something fast falling from the sky. Upon hearing that there were multiple such occurrences of such an event around the world, Tony went to [[Paris (France)|Paris]] to investigate where one of the hammers had fallen and told Pepper to hire [[Bethany Cabe (Earth-616)|Bethany Cabe]] who dismissed the idea stating the Tony just wanted another redhead in his office. Tony told her that it was because she was resourceful and capable woman. |
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===Fear Itself=== |
===Fear Itself=== |
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+ | [[File:Fearitself4of7page25.jpg|thumb|left|Stark breaking his sobriety]] |
| − | During the [[Cul Borson (Earth-616)|Serpent]]'s bid to rule Earth, Tony fought Mokk in the streets of Paris, [[France]], where all citizens had been turned into living statues.Finding himself unable to defeat [[Paul Duval (Earth-616)|Mokk]] with conventional methods, Tony entreated [[Odin Borson (Earth-616)|Odin]] to allow him to design magically powered weapons in the forges of [[Asgard]].{{r|Fear Itself |
+ | During the [[Cul Borson (Earth-616)|Serpent]]'s bid to rule Earth, Tony fought Mokk in the streets of Paris, [[France]], where all citizens had been turned into living statues.Finding himself unable to defeat [[Paul Duval (Earth-616)|Mokk]] with conventional methods, Tony entreated [[Odin Borson (Earth-616)|Odin]] to allow him to design magically powered weapons in the forges of [[Asgard]].{{r|Fear Itself #5}} |
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| + | Haunted by the casualties and his failure, Tony began drinking again. Then Odin appeared and after discussing with Tony, the All-Father proposed to Tony to create magical weapons at [[Svartalfheim]]. However, determined not to fail again, he restored his sobriety. With these weapons, the Avengers defeated the Serpent's [[The Worthy (Earth-616)|Worthy]] and [[Sinthea Shmidt (Earth-616)|Skadi]], while [[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]] defeated the Serpent himself but payed with his life. Days later, Tony destroyed the weapons at Svartalfheim and after discussing with Odin, the God brought back to life the "statues" of the Parisians who weren't broken. Also, Stark offered the dark elf [[Splitlip (Earth-616)|Splitlip]] a place to work at Stark Resilient.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #510}} |
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===Avengers vs. X-Men=== |
===Avengers vs. X-Men=== |
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| − | Weeks later, Ezekiel Stane and the Mandarin started upgrading classic villains of the Golden Avenger and used them to make acts of wars over the |
+ | Weeks later, Ezekiel Stane and the Mandarin started upgrading classic villains of the Golden Avenger and used them to make acts of wars over the world, which caused Tony to be doubted if he can really pilot the Iron Man armor, being cited by the U.S. army, with help of War Machine but before this conflict could be solved, a new one raised. |
| − | The Avengers fought the X-Men for the custody of [[Hope Summers (Earth-616)|Hope Summers]], believed to be [[Phoenix Force (Earth-616)|Phoenix]]'s next host.{{r|Avengers vs. X-Men |
+ | The Avengers fought the X-Men for the custody of [[Hope Summers (Earth-616)|Hope Summers]], believed to be [[Phoenix Force (Earth-616)|Phoenix]]'s next host.{{r|Avengers vs. X-Men #1}} While the rest of the Avengers where in different locations around the World, trying to find Hope, Tony stayed at the Avengers Tower creating a [[Phoenix-Killer Armor|Phoenix-killing armor]], which he later used during the battle against the X-Men in the [[Blue Area of the Moon]] to face the Phoenix. When he used a disruptor on it, the cosmic entity wasn't killed but divided into five parts which possessed each one of the X-Men present at the scene.{{r|Avengers vs. X-Men #5}} |
| − | The [[Phoenix Five (Earth-616)|Phoenix-possessed X-Men]] started changing the world into a better place for living, but knowing that Phoenix's ultimately destructive nature would bring chaos, Captain America and the Avengers tried to get Hope from [[Utopia (X-Men Base)|Utopia]] in order to use her knowledge about the Phoenix against it while Tony started modifying his Phoenix-Killer Armor to prevent other failure, after the Scarlet Witch helped them against the X-Men (previously having visions of the Phoenix destroying Earth), Cyclops decided to hunt down every Avenger. The [[Lei-Kung (Earth-616)|Thunderer]] offered the Avengers to hide in [[K'un-Lun]], as well as to train Hope to face the Phoenix, because of his past experience with the Phoenix Host and Iron Fist [[Fongji (Earth-616)|Fongji]], and the prophecy of the Phoenix bringing chaos to Earth. After Tony, [[Wolverine (James "Logan" Howlett)|Wolverine]], Hope and the Thunderer teleported to K'un-Lun, Namor attacked where they were hiding, [[Wakanda]], along a full army of [[Atlanteans]].{{r|Avengers vs. X-Men |
+ | The [[Phoenix Five (Earth-616)|Phoenix-possessed X-Men]] started changing the world into a better place for living, but knowing that Phoenix's ultimately destructive nature would bring chaos, Captain America and the Avengers tried to get Hope from [[Utopia (X-Men Base)|Utopia]] in order to use her knowledge about the Phoenix against it while Tony started modifying his Phoenix-Killer Armor to prevent other failure, after the Scarlet Witch helped them against the X-Men (previously having visions of the Phoenix destroying Earth), Cyclops decided to hunt down every Avenger. The [[Lei-Kung (Earth-616)|Thunderer]] offered the Avengers to hide in [[K'un-Lun]], as well as to train Hope to face the Phoenix, because of his past experience with the Phoenix Host and Iron Fist [[Fongji (Earth-616)|Fongji]], and the prophecy of the Phoenix bringing chaos to Earth. After Tony, [[Wolverine (James "Logan" Howlett)|Wolverine]], Hope and the Thunderer teleported to K'un-Lun, Namor attacked where they were hiding, [[Wakanda]], along a full army of [[Atlanteans]].{{r|Avengers vs. X-Men #7}} After defeating Namor with the price of the partial destruction of Wakanda, the rest of the Avengers teleported to K'un-Lun, in order to help Hope to train to face the Phoenix. |
He spent weeks enclosed searching for the connection between the Phoenix Force and Iron Fist. When Cyclops located the Avengers in K'un-Lun, he faced him with everything he had in order to allow Hope get to the Thunderer, after Cyclops defeated Tony and other Avengers, Hope and the Thunderer appeared along [[Shou-Lao (Earth-616)|Shou-Lao]], she absorbed the dragon's powers and managed to teleport Cyclops away. |
He spent weeks enclosed searching for the connection between the Phoenix Force and Iron Fist. When Cyclops located the Avengers in K'un-Lun, he faced him with everything he had in order to allow Hope get to the Thunderer, after Cyclops defeated Tony and other Avengers, Hope and the Thunderer appeared along [[Shou-Lao (Earth-616)|Shou-Lao]], she absorbed the dragon's powers and managed to teleport Cyclops away. |
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| − | The Avengers then teamed up with several X-Men who had realized that Cyclops and [[Emma Frost (Earth-616)|Emma]] had completely lost control. Together they attacked Cyclops and Emma and gained the upper hand until Cyclops was forced to take the final piece of the Phoenix from Emma, making him the sole host. The complete Phoenix proved too much and finally turned him into Dark Phoenix.{{r|Avengers vs. X-Men |
+ | The Avengers then teamed up with several X-Men who had realized that Cyclops and [[Emma Frost (Earth-616)|Emma]] had completely lost control. Together they attacked Cyclops and Emma and gained the upper hand until Cyclops was forced to take the final piece of the Phoenix from Emma, making him the sole host. The complete Phoenix proved too much and finally turned him into Dark Phoenix.{{r|Avengers vs. X-Men #11}} |
| − | The Avengers fought Summers around the world with the help of the X-Men and [[Samuel Alexander (Earth-616)|Nova]], while trying to contain the chaos the gigantic force produced around Earth. Scarlet Witch and Hope eventually managed to defeat him, causing the Phoenix to leave Scott and possess Hope, but she managed to control it, repairing all the damage Scott caused on the planet, and finally, using the powers of the Scarlet Witch to manipulate reality, she destroyed the Phoenix Force with a final blast of energy which caused millions of people around Earth to manifest mutant powers. Cyclops was finally incarcerated, and Steve accepted the Avengers should |
+ | The Avengers fought Summers around the world with the help of the X-Men and [[Samuel Alexander (Earth-616)|Nova]], while trying to contain the chaos the gigantic force produced around Earth. Scarlet Witch and Hope eventually managed to defeat him, causing the Phoenix to leave Scott and possess Hope, but she managed to control it, repairing all the damage Scott caused on the planet, and finally, using the powers of the Scarlet Witch to manipulate reality, she destroyed the Phoenix Force with a final blast of energy which caused millions of people around Earth to manifest mutant powers. Cyclops was finally incarcerated, and Steve accepted the Avengers should have done more to help mutants, and allowed the world to hate them. As a result, he started planning a new team of Avengers in hopes of unify mutant and humankind.{{r|Avengers vs. X-Men #12}} |
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| − | After the conflict with the X-Men, General [[Bruce Babbage (Earth-616)|Bruce Babbage]] forced Tony to use a special attachment to his armor, which could turn it off whenever he wanted. After faking Rhodey's death and having Pepper in a crisis, Tony let Mandarin and Hammer win this battle, only to start playing with his own rules.{{r|Invincible Iron Man |
+ | After the conflict with the X-Men, General [[Bruce Babbage (Earth-616)|Bruce Babbage]] forced Tony to use a special attachment to his armor, which could turn it off whenever he wanted. After faking Rhodey's death and having Pepper in a crisis, Tony let Mandarin and Hammer win this battle, only to start playing with his own rules.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #515}} |
| − | In a plan apparently made with Captain America, Tony quit being Iron Man, giving General Babbage what he wanted. He had to take [[Iron Man Armor Model 38|his armor]] out of his system, although he gave Rhodey a new armor to take his place, after he helped Rhodey fake his death. After Spymaster infiltrated Stark Resilient and attacked many of its members, Stark decided to no longer be part of that company to keep his friends safe from the Mandarin, who remotely managed to control Stark, make him his prisoner and force him to build Titanomech alongside Ezekiel Stane.{{r|Invincible Iron Man |
+ | In a plan apparently made with Captain America, Tony quit being Iron Man, giving General Babbage what he wanted. He had to take [[Iron Man Armor Model 38|his armor]] out of his system, although he gave Rhodey a new armor to take his place, after he helped Rhodey fake his death. After Spymaster infiltrated Stark Resilient and attacked many of its members, Stark decided to no longer be part of that company to keep his friends safe from the Mandarin, who remotely managed to control Stark, make him his prisoner and force him to build Titanomech alongside Ezekiel Stane.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #520}} After Mandarin used 3 of his rings to power the first Titanomech, Tony started a plan with Ezekiel, convinced super villains [[David Cannon (Earth-616)|Whirlwind]], [[Donald Gill (Earth-616)|Blizzard]] and [[Arthur Parks (Earth-616)|Living Laser]] to join him in a rebellion with the final purpose of defeating the Mandarin, and managed to use the technology in his body to help [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Resilient]] find him, using microbots known as the Swarm, which tracked the repulsor technology of Tony's body. Resilient asked [[Triumph Division (Earth-616)|Triumph Division]] and the [[Dynasty (Earth-616)|Dynasty]] to help Tony defeat the Mandarin and his Titanomech. After [[Tim Cababa (Earth-616)|Tim Cababa]] managed to reactivate the Extremis virus inside Stark's body, Tony created a link with the Swarm and used them as bombs to destroy Mandarin's weapons, who in the end was killed by Stane.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #526}} |
| − | Stark returned to [[Seattle]], and after isolating himself in order to create new technologies and think about his life, he decided to take some time and clear his mind in the process by going to space.{{r|Invincible Iron Man |
+ | Stark returned to [[Seattle]], and after isolating himself in order to create new technologies and think about his life, he decided to take some time and clear his mind in the process by going to space.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #527}} |
[[File:X-Men Legacy Vol 2 9 Many Armors of Iron Man Variant Textless.jpg|thumb|200px|Along the Guardians of the Galaxy]] |
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When he returned to Earth, Tony created [[Iron Man Armor Model 42|a new armor]] to test new technologies. After many aspects of his life were questioned upon defeating numerous people who got their hands on the [[Extremis virus]], Tony decided to accept an offer [[Peter Quill (Earth-616)|Star Lord]] made to him{{r|Avengers Assemble Vol 2 8}} and joined the [[Guardians of the Galaxy (Earth-616)|Guardians of the Galaxy]] to explore the universe.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 #1|5}}{{r|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 1}} |
When he returned to Earth, Tony created [[Iron Man Armor Model 42|a new armor]] to test new technologies. After many aspects of his life were questioned upon defeating numerous people who got their hands on the [[Extremis virus]], Tony decided to accept an offer [[Peter Quill (Earth-616)|Star Lord]] made to him{{r|Avengers Assemble Vol 2 8}} and joined the [[Guardians of the Galaxy (Earth-616)|Guardians of the Galaxy]] to explore the universe.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 #1|5}}{{r|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 1}} |
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| − | During his voyage in space, Tony Stark was faced by a |
+ | During his voyage in space, Tony Stark was faced by a rogue [[Rigellian Recorder]] called [[Recorder 451 (Earth-616)|451]], who claimed he had met [[Howard Stark (Earth-616)|Tony's father]], and was the one responsible decades ago for allowing to Tony be born. The Recorder revealed he had supposedly genetically engineered Tony in-womb, providing him with his intelligence and wits, and also that he modified Tony to let him be the only future pilot of a giant armor called [[Godkiller Armor|Godkiller]] which would be the nuclear deterrent of Earth.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 #9|12}} Tony was forced into piloting the Godkiller, but somehow couldn't.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 14}} 451 discovered his long-time plan had no profit, and decided to destroy his consciousness along with the Godkiller.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 15}} Tony managed to escape from the Godkiller with the brain-dead body of 451.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 16}} |
| − | Upon returning Earth, Tony investigated why he couldn't pilot the Godkiller, and discovered the hidden secret that he wasn't the baby 451 modified, but an adoptive son used as a decoy to prevent 451 from finding the actual boy. Tony finally located his long-time secret foster brother, [[Arno Stark (Earth-616)|Arno Stark]], who was no longer in danger as 451 was now dead. Reunited with his genius brother, Tony decided he could use the |
+ | Upon returning to Earth, Tony investigated why he couldn't pilot the Godkiller, and discovered the hidden secret that he wasn't the baby 451 modified at all, but an adoptive son used as a decoy to prevent 451 from finding the actual boy. Tony finally located his long-time secret foster brother, [[Arno Stark (Earth-616)|Arno Stark]], who was no longer in danger as 451 was now dead. Reunited with his genius brother, Tony decided he could use the millennial information stored in 451's database and the intellect of Arno to help build a better world.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 17}} |
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As an upperclassman, Stark suffered from alcoholism. He drank almost on a regular basis, and subsequently got replaced by [[James Rhodes (Earth-616)|Rhodey]] as Iron Man and got kicked off the Avengers (though he eventually regained his position). By the time of the [[Heroic Age (Event)|Heroic Age]], he managed to stay sober till his meeting with Odin. Despite this, he still managed to stay sober and control his drinking. |
As an upperclassman, Stark suffered from alcoholism. He drank almost on a regular basis, and subsequently got replaced by [[James Rhodes (Earth-616)|Rhodey]] as Iron Man and got kicked off the Avengers (though he eventually regained his position). By the time of the [[Heroic Age (Event)|Heroic Age]], he managed to stay sober till his meeting with Odin. Despite this, he still managed to stay sober and control his drinking. |
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| − | | Powers = Thanks to the [[Arc Reactor|Repulsor Tech node]] implanted in his chest, which is linked to his brain, Tony is able to interact with different types of energies and forces a normal human cannot. The R.T. node acts like a new sense for its user.<ref>Based on [[Virginia Potts (Earth-616)|Pepper Potts]]' experience with a similar R.T. node to Stark's in {{c|Invincible Iron Man |
+ | | Powers = Thanks to the [[Arc Reactor|Repulsor Tech node]] implanted in his chest, which is linked to his brain, Tony is able to interact with different types of energies and forces a normal human cannot. The R.T. node acts like a new sense for its user.<ref name="R.T. node">Based on [[Virginia Potts (Earth-616)|Pepper Potts]]' experience with a similar R.T. node to Stark's in {{c|Invincible Iron Man #4}}</ref> The reactor's excessive generation of energy provides Stark with an increased amount of intelligence and gave him superhuman-level multitasking and learning capabilities. |
[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) from Invincible Iron Man Vol 1 521.jpg|thumb|right|Stark using the R.T. node to project energy at will]] |
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| − | '''Energy Emanation''': The R.T. node not only provides repulsor energy to run devices such as the Iron Man Armor, its user can produce beams of energy at will, possibly weaker and less directed than the Uni-Beam.{{r|Invincible Iron Man |
+ | '''Energy Emanation''': The R.T. node not only provides repulsor energy to run devices such as the Iron Man Armor, its user can produce beams of energy at will, possibly weaker and less directed than the Uni-Beam.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #521}} |
| − | '''Magnetic Force-Field''': The R.T. node creates a force-field which can be modified at will by its user by |
+ | '''Magnetic Force-Field''': The R.T. node creates a force-field which can be modified at will by its user by increasing the power of the Reactor incrementally. It can be so powerful to destroy bullets or repel people. It can be so powerful to surpass an electromagnetic field generated by [[Maxwell Dillon (Earth-616)|Electro]].<ref name="R.T. node"/> |
| − | *'''Electrical Fields Detection''': As the R.T. node is connected to Tony, he can feel different electrical fields that the Reactor is picking up. This includes all kinds of invisible frequencies.<ref |
+ | *'''Electrical Fields Detection''': As the R.T. node is connected to Tony, he can feel different electrical fields that the Reactor is picking up. This includes all kinds of invisible frequencies.<ref name="R.T. node"/> |
| − | *'''Levitation''': The magnetic force-field generated by the Reactor can interfere the ones created by the planet and levitate. It's unknown if this interaction can be used to fly.<ref |
+ | *'''Levitation''': The magnetic force-field generated by the Reactor can interfere the ones created by the planet and levitate. It's unknown if this interaction can be used to fly.<ref name="R.T. node"/> |
| − | '''Enhanced Senses''': The reactor also increases the senses of its user, allowing Tony to "hear better" for example.<ref |
+ | '''Enhanced Senses''': The reactor also increases the senses of its user, allowing Tony to "hear better" for example.<ref name="R.T. node"/> |
| − | '''Enhanced Strength''': The R.T. node allows who possesses it to have a greater strength.<ref |
+ | '''Enhanced Strength''': The R.T. node allows who possesses it to have a greater strength.<ref name="R.T. node"/> |
| − | '''Enhanced Healing and Durability''': It has been shown that an user of an R.T. node not only recovers incredibly fast from different types of injuries<ref |
+ | '''Enhanced Healing and Durability''': It has been shown that an user of an R.T. node not only recovers incredibly fast from different types of injuries<ref name="R.T. node"/> but also to resist more physical damage than an average human. |
'''Psi-Shields''': Due to S.H.I.E.L.D treatments, Stark's mind is shielded from even the strongest telepaths alive. |
'''Psi-Shields''': Due to S.H.I.E.L.D treatments, Stark's mind is shielded from even the strongest telepaths alive. |
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| − | After being fatally wounded by a [[Mallen (Earth-616)|Extremis-enhanced terrorist]], Tony had to inject himself with the [[Extremis virus]] in order to survive, and he gained super-human abilities. They were removed during the [[Secret Invasion|Skrull Invasion]], during which the Extremis inside Stark was hacked and destroyed by the Skrulls.{{r|Secret Invasion |
+ | After being fatally wounded by a [[Mallen (Earth-616)|Extremis-enhanced terrorist]], Tony had to inject himself with the [[Extremis virus]] in order to survive, and he gained super-human abilities. They were removed during the [[Secret Invasion|Skrull Invasion]], during which the Extremis inside Stark was hacked and destroyed by the Skrulls.{{r|Secret Invasion #1}} These abilities included: |
'''Direct Cybernetic Interface''': The Extremis virus had fused Stark's armor to his body. Initially the inner layers of the Iron Man armor were stored in the hollows of his bones, but later his entire exo-armor would be contained within carbon nanotubes. He was able to manifest and control the armor through direct brain impulses and even utilize some of its powers when unsurfaced. He had direct, cyberpathic control over the communication devices, scanning equipment, and recording devices located in his helmet.{{r|Iron Man Vol 4 5}} |
'''Direct Cybernetic Interface''': The Extremis virus had fused Stark's armor to his body. Initially the inner layers of the Iron Man armor were stored in the hollows of his bones, but later his entire exo-armor would be contained within carbon nanotubes. He was able to manifest and control the armor through direct brain impulses and even utilize some of its powers when unsurfaced. He had direct, cyberpathic control over the communication devices, scanning equipment, and recording devices located in his helmet.{{r|Iron Man Vol 4 5}} |
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*'''Anti-Magnetism:''' The armor Tony has to negate the effects of magnetism on it. This skill is used often to be immune to the powers of [[Max Eisenhardt (Earth-616)|Magneto]]. This skill can be triggered when the armor picks next wave magnetism. |
*'''Anti-Magnetism:''' The armor Tony has to negate the effects of magnetism on it. This skill is used often to be immune to the powers of [[Max Eisenhardt (Earth-616)|Magneto]]. This skill can be triggered when the armor picks next wave magnetism. |
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+ | *'''''Onboard Computer''''': The armor has an internal on board computer operating system that aids Stark in providing strategies, background information on opponents, surroundings, the status of the suit, and prevents a lock on from targeting systems. |
*'''''Sensor Array''''': Known sensors include radar/lidar, night vision, and physiological/medical scanners that allow Stark to take and monitor the vitals of other people, including heart and brain scans. These scans also provide Stark with real-time personal physiological data. They are also capable of an all-environmental scan for atmospheric content or life forms--including astral energy projections. |
*'''''Sensor Array''''': Known sensors include radar/lidar, night vision, and physiological/medical scanners that allow Stark to take and monitor the vitals of other people, including heart and brain scans. These scans also provide Stark with real-time personal physiological data. They are also capable of an all-environmental scan for atmospheric content or life forms--including astral energy projections. |
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[[File:Iron Man Lifting Reactor.jpg|thumb|Iron Man lifting a 16,000 Ton Nuclear Reactor]] |
[[File:Iron Man Lifting Reactor.jpg|thumb|Iron Man lifting a 16,000 Ton Nuclear Reactor]] |
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+ | *'''''Override''''': When required, armor systems including strength amplification, durability amplification, and repulsor intensity can be greatly increased, by bypassing safety circuits and limiters. However, there is a chance that this can result in a complete system failure of the armor. An example of this mode is when Iron Man easily lifted a 16,000 ton Nuclear Reactor, and flew into the sky and threw it into the sea. It seems that he utilized this resource on the Hulk once, as the armor ends up completely inert.{{r|Iron Man #132}} The range of the Override can be controlled as only reaching his very limit and staying at it for a long time will cause a system failure. This range goes from a safe 800% to 3200%, up to a very dangerous 5000%. |
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[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) with Space Armor MK III from Iron Man Vol 5 6 005.jpg|thumb|left|Iron Man's shield withstanding explosions]] |
[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) with Space Armor MK III from Iron Man Vol 5 6 005.jpg|thumb|left|Iron Man's shield withstanding explosions]] |
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| − | *'''''Enhanced Durability''''': His armor is very durable, capable of withstanding tremendous amounts of punishment. It can withstand high caliber bullets with ease. He can also withstand rockets, missiles, torpedoes, high powered lasers, and such, taking little to no damage. Future armors were fully resistant against electricity, fire, heavy impacts, energy blasts, take zero Kelvin and up to the Suns temperatures, even some of Thor's attacks (see Thorbuster). The suit can withstand almost unlimited kinetic and thermal impact, as well as most forms of radiation thanks to its refractory coating. The armor can survive anything short of a nuclear explosion at ground zero. The suit automatically protects its wearer when he enters an intrinsically hostile environment, such as outer space or deep sea. The armor even has specialized circuitry that guards against telepathic attacks. Tony is very confident in his suit's defensive abilities, when he was caught in a nuclear explosion, he was only thinking about women and completely forgot about what was happening around him. |
+ | *'''''Enhanced Durability''''': His armor is very durable, capable of withstanding tremendous amounts of punishment. It can withstand high caliber bullets with ease. He can also withstand rockets, missiles, torpedoes, high powered lasers, and such, taking little to no damage. Future armors were fully resistant against electricity, fire, heavy impacts, energy blasts, take zero Kelvin and up to the Suns temperatures, even some of Thor's attacks (see Thorbuster). The suit can withstand almost unlimited kinetic and thermal impact, as well as most forms of radiation thanks to its refractory coating. The armor can survive anything short of a nuclear explosion at ground zero. The suit automatically protects its wearer when he enters an intrinsically hostile environment, such as outer space or deep sea. The armor even has specialized circuitry that guards against telepathic attacks.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 9}} Tony is very confident in his suit's defensive abilities, when he was caught in a nuclear explosion, he was only thinking about women and completely forgot about what was happening around him.{{r|Iron Man Vol 4 32}} |
*'''''Energy Shield''''': Energy shielding that can protect the user from harm. It is also capable of reflecting attacks and staying mobile. At 2% power, the shield is strong enough to withstand a nuclear explosion. |
*'''''Energy Shield''''': Energy shielding that can protect the user from harm. It is also capable of reflecting attacks and staying mobile. At 2% power, the shield is strong enough to withstand a nuclear explosion. |
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**'''''Pentabeam''''': The Pentabeam has microwave lensing projector that allows for directed beams of ultra-high multi mega-joule electrons, protons, acoustic energy, and neutrons. |
**'''''Pentabeam''''': The Pentabeam has microwave lensing projector that allows for directed beams of ultra-high multi mega-joule electrons, protons, acoustic energy, and neutrons. |
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| − | **'''''Omnibeam''''': Rather than only firing beam type attacks, the Omnibeam can generate heats at |
+ | **'''''Omnibeam''''': Rather than only firing beam type attacks, the Omnibeam can generate heats at 25,232 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely powerful lights causing irreversible blindness in the enemy, and emit ultrasonic attacks capable of stunning even superhumanly durable foes and even causing disintegration. The other way the Omnibeam is fired is by absorbing or draining any energy in Iron Man's vicinity, drawing it into his chest reactor and converting it into billions of petawatts and firing it. |
| − | *'''''Lasers''''': Standard lasers that can be used as weapons or for welding, including UV laser to penetrate light-permeable |
+ | *'''''Lasers''''': Standard lasers that can be used as weapons or for welding, including UV laser to penetrate light-permeable shields.[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) from Iron Man Vol 5 2 005.jpg|thumb|250px|Laser]] |
*'''''Pulse Bolts''''': Extremely powerful plasma discharges that propagate in strength over distance, but implode if they get overloaded. |
*'''''Pulse Bolts''''': Extremely powerful plasma discharges that propagate in strength over distance, but implode if they get overloaded. |
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*'''''Plasma Discharge''''': A plasma discharge is given off when the suit comes into contact with Vibranium. |
*'''''Plasma Discharge''''': A plasma discharge is given off when the suit comes into contact with Vibranium. |
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+ | *'''Telepathic Microscopic Tasers:''' Tony created this device to prevent telepathic beings use its powers. They are stored in the armor's electric jet. One inhaled by a telepath, the more he/she tries to sue his/her psychic powers, the higher is the voltage of an electric current released in his/her body. It can be lethal if the telepath doesn't stop trying to use his/her powers.{{r|Avengers vs. X-Men #2}} |
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| − | With an intelligence classed as super-genius,{{r|Avengers: Roll Call |
+ | With an intelligence classed as super-genius,{{r|Avengers: Roll Call #1}} he easily is one of the smartest people on Earth. Furthermore, this extends to his remarkable ingenuity dealing with difficult situations such as difficult foes and deathtraps where he is capable of using his available tools, like his suit, in unorthodox and effective ways, as an example: when he built the first [[Iron Man Armor MK I|Iron Man Armor]] in captivity.{{r|Tales of Suspense #39}} He has also been able to hack even technology from the aliens [[Kree]], a race centuries more advanced than humans.<ref>Operation: Galactic Storm</ref> |
| − | Tony is known as a "futurist". He has stated that the way his mind works he can intuit the future, even being able to foreshadow that a situation similar to the [[Civil War|superhuman Civil War]] was going to happen, years before it did.{{r|New Avengers: Illuminati |
+ | Tony is known as a "futurist". He has stated that the way his mind works he can intuit the future, even being able to foreshadow that a situation similar to the [[Civil War|superhuman Civil War]] was going to happen, years before it did.{{r|New Avengers: Illuminati #1}} |
| − | More recently, Stark's intelligence grew to super-human levels with more energy being emanated to his brain thanks to the [[Arc Reactor|R.T. node]] in his chest, levels which even left [[Reed Richards (Earth-616)|Mr. Fantastic]] amazed.{{r|Invincible Iron Man |
+ | More recently, Stark's intelligence grew to super-human levels with more energy being emanated to his brain thanks to the [[Arc Reactor|R.T. node]] in his chest, levels which even left [[Reed Richards (Earth-616)|Mr. Fantastic]] amazed.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #25}} |
| − | Stark can use his superior intellect to the levels of dividing his consciousness with the help of [[Stark Datashades|equipments]] and perfectly operate three portions of his consciousness at the same time, being able to move, fight, talk and process information in three different bodies at the same time.{{r|Iron Man: Fatal Frontier Infinite Comic |
+ | Stark can use his superior intellect to the levels of dividing his consciousness with the help of [[Stark Datashades|equipments]] and perfectly operate three portions of his consciousness at the same time, being able to move, fight, talk and process information in three different bodies at the same time.{{r|Iron Man: Fatal Frontier Infinite Comic #7}} |
[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) from Iron Man Vol 5 1 Hastings Variant cover.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Stark using his vast intellect to create multiple Iron Man Armors at the same time.]] |
[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) from Iron Man Vol 5 1 Hastings Variant cover.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Stark using his vast intellect to create multiple Iron Man Armors at the same time.]] |
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| − | '''Expert Engineer:''' He is an excellent engineer and mechanic capable of fixing almost, if not all |
+ | '''Expert Engineer:''' He is an excellent engineer and mechanic capable of fixing almost any, if not all machinery. |
'''Expert Businessman:''' Stark is extremely well-respected in the business world, able to command people's attentions when he speaks on economic matters by virtue of the fact that he is savvy enough to have, over the years, built up several multimillion dollar companies from virtually nothing. He is known for the loyalty he commands from and returns to those who work for him, as well as his impeccable business ethics. He also strives to be environmentally responsible in his businesses, and in one case, immediately fired an employee who made profitable (but illegal) sales to Doctor Doom. He states that if he wanted to, he could give away his entire fortune and build it up again within a week. |
'''Expert Businessman:''' Stark is extremely well-respected in the business world, able to command people's attentions when he speaks on economic matters by virtue of the fact that he is savvy enough to have, over the years, built up several multimillion dollar companies from virtually nothing. He is known for the loyalty he commands from and returns to those who work for him, as well as his impeccable business ethics. He also strives to be environmentally responsible in his businesses, and in one case, immediately fired an employee who made profitable (but illegal) sales to Doctor Doom. He states that if he wanted to, he could give away his entire fortune and build it up again within a week. |
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| − | '''Expert Tactician:''' He is a brilliant tactician capable of quickly formulating battle strategies and new plans if the situation changes, like being able to elaborate different complex plans in order to defeat different enemies in difficult situations,{{r|Invincible Iron Man |
+ | '''Expert Tactician:''' He is a brilliant tactician capable of quickly formulating battle strategies and new plans if the situation changes, like being able to elaborate different complex plans in order to defeat different enemies in difficult situations,{{r|Invincible Iron Man #4}}{{r|Invincible Iron Man #516}} and be victorious. Even going as far as to simultaneously put Reed Richards in check on five different boards playing chess, a game he didn't learn until later in his life, leaving Richards totally astonished.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #4}} |
| − | '''Skilled Combatant:''' Stark was trained in unarmed combat by Captain America, Black Widow, Black Panther and Shang-Chi{{r|Iron Man: Fatal Frontier Infinite Comic |
+ | '''Skilled Combatant:''' Stark was trained in unarmed combat by Captain America, Black Widow, Black Panther and Shang-Chi{{r|Iron Man: Fatal Frontier Infinite Comic #12}} and has become quite physically formidable on his own when the situation demands it. He has managed to fight trained [[Hammer Industries (Earth-616)|Hammer Industries]] guards,{{r|Iron Man #125}} defeat five trained [[Skrull]] soldiers in single-handed combat{{r|New Avengers Illuminati Vol 2 1}} and numerous [[Voldi]] gladiators.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 7}} |
| − | '''Trained Marksman:''' Tony knows how to handle firearms, mainly the ones he has produced.{{r|Iron Man |
+ | '''Trained Marksman:''' Tony knows how to handle firearms, mainly the ones he has produced.{{r|Iron Man #116}} |
[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) from Iron Man Fatal Frontier Infinite Comic Vol 1 5 003.jpg|thumb|250px|right]] |
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| − | '''Slightly-Trained Acrobat:''' Through his training, Stark has learned to increase his agility and perform acrobatics, which even though don't reach levels of people like [[Steven Rogers (Earth-616)|Captain America]], are superior to the average human.{{r|Iron Man: Fatal Frontier Infinite Comic |
+ | '''Slightly-Trained Acrobat:''' Through his training, Stark has learned to increase his agility and perform acrobatics, which even though don't reach levels of people like [[Steven Rogers (Earth-616)|Captain America]], are superior to the average human.{{r|Iron Man: Fatal Frontier Infinite Comic #5}} |
'''Indomitable Will:''' As evidenced by his two serious bouts with alcoholism and subsequent recovery, Stark is possessed of tremendous strength of will, never giving up and often emerging from defeat even stronger. It is arguable that the true "Iron Man" is not the armor, but Stark himself. |
'''Indomitable Will:''' As evidenced by his two serious bouts with alcoholism and subsequent recovery, Stark is possessed of tremendous strength of will, never giving up and often emerging from defeat even stronger. It is arguable that the true "Iron Man" is not the armor, but Stark himself. |
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[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) from Iron Man Vol 5 7 001.jpg|thumb|right|R.T. node inmplanted in Stark's chest]] |
[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) from Iron Man Vol 5 7 001.jpg|thumb|right|R.T. node inmplanted in Stark's chest]] |
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| − | *'''[[Arc Reactor|Repulsor Tech node]]''': The Repulsor Tech node is a type of fusion power which |
+ | *'''[[Arc Reactor|Repulsor Tech node]]''': The Repulsor Tech node is a type of fusion power which derived from the [[Repulsor|Repulsor Technology]] of the [[Iron Man Armor|Iron Man suit]] created by Tony. It can be used as a source for clean energy as well as a powerful bomb, further modifications made along Rand Industries discarding the second possible application. After being left in a coma in a battle against Norman Osborn, an arc reactor was used to run Stark's body once more by using it to run the basic machine codes to keep Stark's Extremis-modified body working, also providing Stark with an increased intelligence, multitasking abilities and additional powers. |
*'''Skrull Anklet''': Which allowed him to shut down any psychic abilities. |
*'''Skrull Anklet''': Which allowed him to shut down any psychic abilities. |
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[[File:IronManGem.jpg|right|90px|thumb|The [[Reality Gem]]]] |
[[File:IronManGem.jpg|right|90px|thumb|The [[Reality Gem]]]] |
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+ | *'''[[Space Gem]]''': As a member of the Illuminati, Iron Man possesses one of the Infinity Gems (previously having the [[Reality Gem]]). |
*'''[[Avengers Identicard]]'''. |
*'''[[Avengers Identicard]]'''. |
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| Transportation = When not traveling in his armor or using a [[Quinjet]] as an Avenger, Stark owns a number of vehicles. Some of them have been modified, such as a Ferrari capable of flight. |
| Transportation = When not traveling in his armor or using a [[Quinjet]] as an Avenger, Stark owns a number of vehicles. Some of them have been modified, such as a Ferrari capable of flight. |
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| Weapons = Various repulsor weapon systems by Iron Man armor |
| Weapons = Various repulsor weapon systems by Iron Man armor |
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+ | * Iron Man is unlockable after beating ''[[wikipedia:Tony Hawk's Underground|Tony Hawk's Underground]]'' which came out in 2003. |
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*'''Classic Iron Man''' Toy Biz [[Marvel Legends]] Series 1 (with Stealth and MK III variants) |
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*'''Hulkbuster Armor''' Marvel Legends Series 11: The Legendary Riders series |
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*'''First Appearance Armor''' Marvel Legends Series 14: The [[Mojo]] series (with Golden version variant) |
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*'''Thor Buster Armor''' Marvel Legends Series 15: The [[George Tarleton (Earth-616)|M.O.D.O.K.]] series |
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| Notes = * The identity of Iron Man was publicly revealed when Tony donned half the suit to save a dog from being run over. This was then later covered up by Stark claiming to have given up the suit with someone else now inside. |
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* Tony claims to have beaten [[Reed Richards (Earth-616)|Reed Richards]] in chess twice.{{r|Iron Man: Legacy #7}} |
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* There have been at least 40 different armors built by Tony Stark since the first Iron Man Armor, though not all of them are Iron Man Suits. |
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* Tony Stark has three doctorates.{{r|New Avengers Vol 2 29}} |
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* Tony is the owner of [[Area 51]].{{r|Avengers Vol 4 10}} |
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* Tony Stark is the first human to possess and use the powerful [[Infinity Gauntlet]], [[Reed Richards (Earth-616)|Mr. Fantastic]] wore first, but didn't use it. |
* Tony Stark is the first human to possess and use the powerful [[Infinity Gauntlet]], [[Reed Richards (Earth-616)|Mr. Fantastic]] wore first, but didn't use it. |
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- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #5
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 5) #10
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Iron Man (Vol. 5) #17
- ↑ dp pt# Avengers: The Ultimate Guide
- ↑ http://www.ironmanarmory.com/earlyyears.html
- ↑ dp pt# Avengers: The Ultimate Guide
- ↑ The place and moment when Tony Stark became Iron Man has changed over the years, it was originally during the Vietnam War in Vietnam, it was later changed to the Persian Gulf, and more recently to an unnamed conflict in Afghanistan
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Tales of Suspense #39
- ↑ Nivena on ironmanarmory.com
- ↑ Tales of Suspense #45
- ↑ Tales of Suspense #57
- ↑ Tales of Suspense #42
- ↑ Tales of Suspense #47
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Tales of Suspense #48
- ↑ Tales of Suspense #46
- ↑ Tales of Suspense #50
- ↑ Tales of Suspense #54
- ↑ Avengers #1
- ↑ Avengers #7
- ↑ Avengers #2
- ↑ Avengers #4
- ↑ Avengers #16
- ↑ Iron Man on marveldirectory.com
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 New Avengers Illuminati #1 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Iron Man #170
- ↑ Iron Man #187–188
- ↑ Iron Man #199–200
- ↑ Iron Man #225
- ↑ Iron Man #229
- ↑ Iron Man #242
- ↑ Iron Man #284
- ↑ Avengers Forever #1
- ↑ Avengers Legends #1
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 3) #15
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 3) #50
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 3) #72
- ↑ Avengers/Thunderbolts #1
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 3) #55
- ↑ Iron Man (Collections) (Vol. 4) #2
- ↑ Amazing Spider-Man #529
- ↑ Civil War: Front Line #11
- ↑ New Avengers #24
- ↑ World War Hulk #1
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 4) #22
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 4) #23
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 4) #25
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 4) #26
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 4) #27 #28
- ↑ Thor (Vol. 3) #3
- ↑ aftermath of Messiah Complex
- ↑ Mighty Avengers #21
- ↑ Mighty Avengers #22
- ↑ Mighty Avengers #23
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #10
- ↑ Dark Avengers #1
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #11
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #14
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #15
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #17
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #19
- ↑ 62.0 62.1 Invincible Iron Man #20
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #21
- ↑ 64.0 64.1 Invincible Iron Man #25
- ↑ Fear Itself #5
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #510
- ↑ Avengers vs. X-Men #1
- ↑ Avengers vs. X-Men #5
- ↑ Avengers vs. X-Men #7
- ↑ Avengers vs. X-Men #11
- ↑ Avengers vs. X-Men #12
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #515
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #520
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #526
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #527
- ↑ Avengers Assemble (Vol. 2) #8
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 5) #1–5
- ↑ Guardians of the Galaxy (Vol. 3) #1
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 5) #9–12
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 5) #14
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 5) #15
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 5) #16
- ↑ 83.0 83.1 83.2 83.3 83.4 83.5 83.6 Based on Pepper Potts' experience with a similar R.T. node to Stark's in Invincible Iron Man #4
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #521
- ↑ Secret Invasion #1
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 4) #5
- ↑ 87.0 87.1 87.2 Iron Man (Vol. 4) #6
- ↑ Iron Man #132
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 5) #9
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 4) #32
- ↑ Avengers vs. X-Men #2
- ↑ Iron Man: The Legend (1996)
- ↑ Avengers: Roll Call #1
- ↑ Operation: Galactic Storm
- ↑ Iron Man: Fatal Frontier Infinite Comic #7
- ↑ 96.0 96.1 Invincible Iron Man #4
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #516
- ↑ Iron Man: Fatal Frontier Infinite Comic #12
- ↑ Iron Man #125
- ↑ New Avengers Illuminati (Vol. 2) #1
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 5) #7
- ↑ Iron Man #116
- ↑ Iron Man: Fatal Frontier Infinite Comic #5
- ↑ 104.0 104.1 104.2 Tales of Suspense #89
- ↑ Tales of Suspense #90
- ↑ Iron Man: Legacy #7
- ↑ New Avengers (Vol. 2) #29
- ↑ Avengers (Vol. 4) #10
- ↑ "Bullpen Bulletins" (Dec. 1997 Marvel comics): "Stan's Soapbox" (column), by Stan Lee
- ↑ Iron Man #243
- ↑ Iron Man (Vol. 5) #4
- ↑ The Forbes Fictional 15 (2013-07-31)
- ↑ heroes/index 01.htm The Smartest Superheroes (2006-06-01)
- ↑ Avengers: Roll Call #1
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What is the backstory of Tony Stark becoming Iron Man?
Tony Stark, the adopted son of weapons manufacturer Howard Stark, inherited his family's company at a young age after his parents' death. While overseeing a manufacturing plant in a foreign country, he was kidnapped by local terrorists. Instead of succumbing to their demands to build weapons, Stark ingeniously created a powerful suit of armor to escape. Upon returning to America, he further upgraded the armor and used his vast resources and intellect for the betterment of the world, thus becoming the superhero known as Iron Man. For most of his career, Tony kept his alter-ego a secret, balancing his responsibilities as head of Stark Industries and his role in the superhuman community as Iron Man.
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