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===Adoption===
  
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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. 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.{{r|Tales of Suspense #39}}
  
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. 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.{{r|Tales of Suspense #39}}
   
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[[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.{{Citation}}
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[[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.{{r|Iron Man #144}}
   
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Back in the [[United States of America|United States]], Stark redesigned his chest plate, which contained a pacemaker-like device, reducing the chest plate's size and weight so he could wear it under his normal clothing. Required to wear the armor's chest plate at all times to keep his heart alive and beating, Stark decided to put the rest of the armor to regular use as well.{{Citation}}
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Back in the [[United States of America|United States]], Stark redesigned his chest plate, which contained a pacemaker-like device, reducing the chest plate's size and weight so he could wear it under his normal clothing. Required to wear the armor's chest plate at all times to keep his heart alive and beating, Stark decided to put the rest of the armor to regular use as well.{{r|Iron Man #244}}
   
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After redesigning the entire armored suit to match the lighter chest plate, Stark made the existence of the suit public. He concealed the suit's true origin, as well as the fact that he himself had to wear the chest plate to live. Stark made it known that he would soon manufacture the suit, which he called "the human machine," for sale to be then public.{{Citation}}
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After redesigning the entire armored suit to match the lighter chest plate, Stark made the existence of the suit public. He concealed the suit's true origin, as well as the fact that he himself had to wear the chest plate to live. Stark made it known that he would soon manufacture the suit, which he called "the human machine," for sale to be then public.{{r|Iron Man #244}}
   
 
===Becoming Iron Man===
  
===Becoming Iron Man===
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Soon afterward, Stark donned one of his battle suits in order to prevent thieves from stealing parts from the other copies of it. This experience made him realize that the suit was too dangerous to be made available to the public. The next day Stark revealed what had happened to him in Southeast Asia to [[Joanna Nivena (Earth-616)|Joanna Nivena]], his then fiancé.<ref>[http://www.ironmanarmory.com/bioshn.html#nivena Nivena on ironmanarmory.com]</ref> Together they attended a tennis match in [[Forest Hills]], [[New York City|N.Y.]] that afternoon. Stark brought along his armor, which he was taking to a nearby laboratory for tests. Terrorists who threatened to kill everyone present with a bomb invaded the match. Joanna urged Stark to don the armor to stop the terrorists. Stark did so, captured the terrorists and saved the spectators by throwing himself atop the bomb. Iron Man thus publicly became a hero, and Stark had a new sense of purpose, having decided to combat evildoers as Iron Man.{{Citation}}
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Soon afterward, Stark donned one of his battle suits in order to prevent thieves from stealing parts from the other copies of it. This experience made him realize that the suit was too dangerous to be made available to the public. The next day Stark revealed what had happened to him in Southeast Asia to [[Joanna Nivena (Earth-616)|Joanna Nivena]], his then fiancé.<ref>[http://www.ironmanarmory.com/bioshn.html#nivena Nivena on ironmanarmory.com]</ref> Together they attended a tennis match in [[Forest Hills]], [[New York City|N.Y.]] that afternoon. Stark brought along his armor, which he was taking to a nearby laboratory for tests. Terrorists who threatened to kill everyone present with a bomb invaded the match. Joanna urged Stark to don the armor to stop the terrorists. Stark did so, captured the terrorists and saved the spectators by throwing himself atop the bomb. Iron Man thus publicly became a hero, and Stark had a new sense of purpose, having decided to combat evildoers as Iron Man.{{r|Iron Man #244}}
   
 
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 #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.{{Citation}}
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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 #45}} Hogan fell in love with Tony's secretary [[Virginia Potts (Earth-616)|Pepper Potts]], whom Tony eventually fell in love with as well.{{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.{{r|Tales of Suspense #91}}
   
 
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}}
  
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}}
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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}}
  
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}}
   
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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.{{Citation}}
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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.{{r|Avengers #2}}
   
 
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}}
  
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}}
   
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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.{{Citation}}
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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.{{r|Iron Man #19}}
   
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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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For moral reasons, Stark eventually decided to stop manufacturing armaments and devoted his company to other areas of technology.{{r|Iron Man #50}}
   
 
===The Illuminati===
  
===The Illuminati===
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===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]].{{Citation}}
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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 entrepreneur [[Obadiah Stane (Earth-616)|Obadiah Stane]], who took over Stark's company, renaming it [[Stane International]].{{r|Iron Man #173}}
   
 
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}}
  
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}}
   
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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. {{Citation}}
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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. {{r|Iron Man #188|199}}
   
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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.{{Citation}}
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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.{{r|Iron Man #193}}
   
 
[[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.{{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.{{Citation}}
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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.{{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.{{r|Iron Man #200}}
   
 
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.
   
 
===Founding Stark Enterprises===
  
===Founding Stark Enterprises===
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Stark also managed to reclaim control of his fortune, although he decided not to claim ownership of the company formerly known as Stark International. Rather, he founded a new technological design and manufacturing company, [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Enterprises]], based in Silicon Valley in Southern California. Stark Enterprises quickly became a highly successful and innovative company.{{Citation}}
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Stark also managed to reclaim control of his fortune, although he decided not to claim ownership of the company formerly known as Stark International. Rather, he founded a new technological design and manufacturing company, [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Enterprises]], based in Silicon Valley in Southern California. Stark Enterprises quickly became a highly successful and innovative company.{{r|Iron Man #217}}
   
 
===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]].{{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.{{Citation}}
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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]].{{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.{{r|Iron Man #228}}
   
 
[[File:Armor Wars I by Layton.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Iron Man and The Armor Wars.]]
  
[[File:Armor Wars I by Layton.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Iron Man and The 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}}
  
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}}
   
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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. {{Citation}}
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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. He even went so far as to create a false history for "Randall Pierce", allegedly the original Iron Man's identity, which he turned over to the government. Shortly afterward, Iron Man was apparently destroyed in combat with government forces. {{r|Iron Man #230}}
   
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In fact, however, Stark had survived. He created an even more sophisticated armored battle suit to wear as Iron Man using technology far more advanced than that which Spymaster had stolen from him. Stark continued to go into action as Iron Man, but publicly claimed that the previous Iron Man was dead and that another employee of his whose identity was being kept secret was now wearing the armored suit.{{Citation}}
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In fact, however, Stark had survived. He created an even more sophisticated armored battle suit to wear as Iron Man using technology far more advanced than that which Spymaster had stolen from him. Stark continued to go into action as Iron Man, but publicly claimed that the previous Iron Man was dead and that another employee of his whose identity was being kept secret was now wearing the armored suit.{{r|Iron Man #231}}
   
 
===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.{{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.{{Citation}}
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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.{{r|Iron Man #299|300}}
   
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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.{{Citation}}
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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.{{r|Iron Man #301|306}}
   
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Stark also quarreled with Rhodes over several good-intentioned but wrong decisions Jim made as CEO (such as selling off nuclear assets to a dummy company secretly operated by [[Advanced Idea Mechanics (Earth-616)|AIM]]), as well as his actions in [[Imaya]]. Rhodes was still angry Stark had lied to him about his nerve damage condition. The two briefly clashed in battle, but have since resumed their friendship.{{Citation}}
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Stark also quarreled with Rhodes over several good-intentioned but wrong decisions Jim made as CEO (such as selling off nuclear assets to a dummy company secretly operated by [[Advanced Idea Mechanics (Earth-616)|AIM]]), as well as his actions in [[Imaya]]. Rhodes was still angry Stark had lied to him about his nerve damage condition. The two briefly clashed in battle, ultimately repaired their friendship.{{r|Iron Man #310}}{{r|War Machine #8}}
   
 
[[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===
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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]].{{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.{{Citation}}
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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 killed. Stark was temporarily replaced by [[Anthony Stark (Earth-96020)|a younger version of himself]] from another timeline.{{r|Avengers #395}} 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.{{r|Avengers Annual #2001}}
   
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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]].{{Citation}}
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Stark declined to challenge the Fujikawa acquisition and formed a new company, [[Stark Industries (Earth-616)|Stark Solutions]].{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 #1}} 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]].{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 #11}}
   
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The [[Sons of Yinsen (Earth-616)|Sons of Yinsen]], who became worshipers of his mentor and the Iron Man technology, contacted Tony.{{Citation}}
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The [[Sons of Yinsen (Earth-616)|Sons of Yinsen]], who became worshipers of his mentor and the Iron Man technology, contacted Tony. {{r|Iron Man Annual #2000}}
   
 
===Sentient Armor===
  
===Sentient Armor===
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Stark investigated an early military armor that had been distributed to rebel forces around the world.{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 #50}}
  
Stark investigated an early military armor that had been distributed to rebel forces around the world.{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 #50}}
   
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[[Temugin (Earth-616)|Temugin]] also made his presence felt, challenging Iron Man for the apparent death of his father, the Mandarin.{{Citation}}
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[[Temugin (Earth-616)|Temugin]] also made his presence felt, challenging Iron Man for the apparent death of his father, the Mandarin.{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 #53}}
   
 
A strange alien bio-plasm was investigated in [[Las Vegas]].{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 #72}}
  
A strange alien bio-plasm was investigated in [[Las Vegas]].{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 #72}}
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Stark infiltrated the [[Thunderbolts (Earth-616)|Thunderbolts]] posing as the [[Ralph Roberts (Earth-616)|Cobalt Man]].{{r|Avengers/Thunderbolts #1}}
  
Stark infiltrated the [[Thunderbolts (Earth-616)|Thunderbolts]] posing as the [[Ralph Roberts (Earth-616)|Cobalt Man]].{{r|Avengers/Thunderbolts #1}}
   
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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.{{Citation}}
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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.{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 #73|78}}
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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.{{Citation}}
 
   
 
===The New Avengers===
  
===The New Avengers===
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The Avengers were disassembled due to the actions of an unbalanced [[Wanda Maximoff (Earth-616)|Scarlet Witch]], which led to the deaths of [[Scott Lang (Earth-616)|Ant-Man]], [[Vision (Earth-616)|Vision]], and [[Clinton Barton (Earth-616)|Hawkeye]]. During this crisis, Stark was manipulated by the Scarlet Witch to suddenly threatened a [[Latveria|Latverian]] ambassador at a [[United Nations (Earth-616)|UN]] meeting.{{r|Avengers Vol 1 #500|503}} Additionally, [[Clarence Ward (Earth-616)|Clarence Ward]] used a stolen armor to kill nearly all of Stark Industries' board and [[Rumiko Fujikawa (Earth-616)|Rumiko Fujikawa]], Stark's girlfriend.{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 87}} In light of the incidents, Stark resigned as secretary.{{rIron Man Vol 3 89}}
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The Avengers were disassembled due to the actions of an unbalanced [[Wanda Maximoff (Earth-616)|Scarlet Witch]], which led to the deaths of [[Scott Lang (Earth-616)|Ant-Man]], [[Vision (Earth-616)|Vision]], and [[Clinton Barton (Earth-616)|Hawkeye]]. During this crisis, Stark was manipulated by the Scarlet Witch to suddenly threatened a [[Latveria|Latverian]] ambassador at a [[United Nations (Earth-616)|UN]] meeting.{{r|Avengers Vol 1 #500|503}} Additionally, [[Clarence Ward (Earth-616)|Clarence Ward]] used a stolen armor to kill nearly all of Stark Industries' board and [[Rumiko Fujikawa (Earth-616)|Rumiko Fujikawa]], Stark's girlfriend.{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 87}} In light of the incidents, Stark resigned as secretary.{{r|Iron Man Vol 3 89}}
   
 
Six months later, a massive breakout was executed at the [[Raft]]. While flying around the city, Iron Man arrived at the prison to aid Captain America and other heroes gathered by chance at the location, [[Luke Cage (Earth-616)|Luke Cage]], Spider-Man, [[Veranke (Earth-616)|Spider-Woman]], [[Matthew Murdock (Earth-616)|Matt Murdock]], and the Sentry, in keeping prisoners in after a prison break.{{r|New Avengers Vol 1 1}} Steve believed this event, the gathering of heroes by chance to fight a common foe, was a signal that the Avengers needed to be reformed. Tony was initially reluctant to make a new team but eventually agreed. The [[New Avengers (Earth-616)|New Avengers]] used the [[Stark Tower]] as their headquarters.{{r|New Avengers Vol 1 3}}
  
Six months later, a massive breakout was executed at the [[Raft]]. While flying around the city, Iron Man arrived at the prison to aid Captain America and other heroes gathered by chance at the location, [[Luke Cage (Earth-616)|Luke Cage]], Spider-Man, [[Veranke (Earth-616)|Spider-Woman]], [[Matthew Murdock (Earth-616)|Matt Murdock]], and the Sentry, in keeping prisoners in after a prison break.{{r|New Avengers Vol 1 1}} Steve believed this event, the gathering of heroes by chance to fight a common foe, was a signal that the Avengers needed to be reformed. Tony was initially reluctant to make a new team but eventually agreed. The [[New Avengers (Earth-616)|New Avengers]] used the [[Stark Tower]] as their headquarters.{{r|New Avengers Vol 1 3}}
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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}}
  
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}}
   
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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}}
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When Osborn personally caught up to the debilitated Stark and beat him savagely, Pepper Potts broadcast 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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In the aftermath of Siege, the superhuman 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.{{r|Avengers Prime Vol 1 #1|5}} 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.{{r|Avengers Vol 4 1}}
  
In the aftermath of Siege, the superhuman 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.{{r|Avengers Prime Vol 1 #1|5}} 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.{{r|Avengers Vol 4 1}}
   
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With a new lease on life, Tony built a [[Iron Man Armor Model 38|new model of armor]] with the help of Mister Fantastic and announced that he would make a new company, [[Stark Resilient (Earth-616)|Stark Resilient]], to rebuild his former wealth and to extend his repulsor technology as a civilian energy source, pulling from making government weapons.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #25}}
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With a new lease on life, Tony built a [[Iron Man Armor Model 38|new model of armor]] with the help of Mister Fantastic and announced that he would make a new company, [[Resilient (Earth-616)|Stark Resilient]], to rebuild his former wealth and to extend his repulsor technology as a civilian energy source, pulling from making government weapons.{{r|Invincible Iron Man #25}}
   
 
[[File:Iron Man bleeding edge.jpg|thumb|left|Tony's Bleeding Edge Armor]]
  
[[File:Iron Man bleeding edge.jpg|thumb|left|Tony's Bleeding Edge Armor]]
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During a confrontation against the [[Johann Shmidt (Clone) (Earth-616)|Red Skull]], who was empowered by Charles Xavier's brain, the Scarlet Witch and Doctor Doom cast an inversion spell to alter the moral axis of Skull's mind in order to defeat him. The spell was successful and the Skull was beaten, but it also affected the moral compass of those present in the scene, unleashing the inner evilness and selfishness of numerous heroes.{{r|Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Vol 1 3}} A reinversion spell with the purpose of getting everything back to normal would later be cast, but Tony would avoid it using a special shielding to escape the spell.{{r|Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Vol 1 9}}
  
During a confrontation against the [[Johann Shmidt (Clone) (Earth-616)|Red Skull]], who was empowered by Charles Xavier's brain, the Scarlet Witch and Doctor Doom cast an inversion spell to alter the moral axis of Skull's mind in order to defeat him. The spell was successful and the Skull was beaten, but it also affected the moral compass of those present in the scene, unleashing the inner evilness and selfishness of numerous heroes.{{r|Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Vol 1 3}} A reinversion spell with the purpose of getting everything back to normal would later be cast, but Tony would avoid it using a special shielding to escape the spell.{{r|Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Vol 1 9}}
   
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Once again egocentric and determined, Iron Man relocated to [[San Francisco]],{{r|Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Vol 1 4}} where he secretly infected the entire city with a dormant new version of the [[Extremis virus|Extremis virus]] via the water supply, to make the achievement of perfection available for everyone in the city. Using an "Extremis 3.0 app" for phones, the virus could be triggered inside an individual, giving the impression that the virus was downloadable.{{r|Superior Iron Man Vol 1 4}} However, his plan had a second phase. After a month of free Extremis, he started charging each user of his Extremis App $99.99 a day for the renovation of this technology.{{r|Superior Iron Man Vol 1 1}}
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Once again egocentric and determined, Iron Man relocated to [[San Francisco]],{{r|Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Vol 1 4}} where he secretly infected the entire city with a dormant new version of the [[Extremis virus]] via the water supply, to make the achievement of perfection available for everyone in the city. Using an "Extremis 3.0 app" for phones, the virus could be triggered inside an individual, giving the impression that the virus was downloadable.{{r|Superior Iron Man Vol 1 4}} However, his plan had a second phase. After a month of free Extremis, he started charging each user of his Extremis App $99.99 a day for the renovation of this technology.{{r|Superior Iron Man Vol 1 1}}
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The Extremis 3.0 fever caught the attention of [[Matt Murdock (Earth-616)|Daredevil]], who confronted Stark at his new [[Alcatraz Island]] penthouse, but was easily brushed off.{{r|Avengers & X-Men: AXIS 6 }} Iron Man later used Extremis 3.0 to temporarily restore Daredevil's sight, if only to prove his point.{{r|Superior Iron Man Vol 1 2}}
  
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When Tony Stark sought a new chief of security, he considers [[David Alleyne)(Earth 616)|Prodigy]], [[Victor Mancha (Earth-616)|Victor Mancha]] and the second [[Beetle (Earth-616)|Beetle]], before giving the position to [[ Ant-Man(Earth-616)|Scott Lang]]; ultimately, however, Lang declines the job, moving instead to [[Miami]] to stay near his daughter [[Cassie Lang(Earth-616)|Cassie]].{{r|Ant-Man Vol 2 1}}
  
   
 
===Time Runs Out===
  
===Time Runs Out===
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Some time before his space journey, Tony and the rest of the [[Illuminati (Earth-616)|Illuminati]] had gathered once again in [[Necropolis]] in order to investigate a newly-surfaced threat: the [[Glossary:Incursion|Incursions]],{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 1}} events in which universes collided with their respective planet Earths as the focal point, and the only way to prevent the death of one's own Earth was to destroy the colliding one,{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 2}} for which the Illuminati had to prepare themselves to do "the unthinkable," destroy an innocent planet.{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 7}} As part of confronting the problem, Tony formed the most recent Avengers team with the secret purpose of being able to combat the biggest threats possible while he could focus on the Incursions,{{r|Avengers Vol 5 28}} contructed a Dyson Sphere called [[Sol's Hammer]] in order to weaponize the Sun,{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 4}} and helped rebuilt the [[Antimatter Injection System]].{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 6}}
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Some time before his space journey, Tony and the rest of the [[Illuminati (Earth-616)|Illuminati]] had gathered once again in [[Necropolis]] in order to investigate a newly-surfaced threat: the [[Glossary:Incursion|Incursions]],{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 1}} events in which universes collided with their respective planet Earths as the focal point, and the only way to prevent the death of one's own Earth was to destroy the colliding one,{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 2}} for which the Illuminati had to prepare themselves to do "the unthinkable," destroy an innocent planet.{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 7}} As part of confronting the problem, Tony formed the most recent Avengers team with the secret purpose of being able to combat the biggest threats possible while he could focus on the Incursions,{{r|Avengers Vol 5 28}} constructed a Dyson Sphere called [[Sol's Hammer]] in order to weaponize the Sun,{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 4}} and helped rebuilt the [[Antimatter Injection System]].{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 6}}
   
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When fellow Illuminati Captain America was against the rest of the team's acceptance of having to destroy Earths, his memory was wiped regarding his membership in the Illuminati, or the threat of the Incursions.{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 3}} The Incursions and having hide their existance from everybody else Tony emotionally, to the point of what [[Yabbat Ummon Turru (Earth-1365)|Black Swan]] described as a "man coming to the end of himself."{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 18}}
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When fellow Illuminati Captain America was against the rest of the team's acceptance of having to destroy Earths, his memory was wiped regarding his membership in the Illuminati and the threat of the Incursions.{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 3}} The Incursions and hiding their existence from everybody else affected Tony emotionally, to the point of what [[Yabbat Ummon Turru (Earth-1365)|Black Swan]] described as a "man coming to the end of himself."{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 18}}
   
 
Months later, Captain America was exposed to the explosion of the [[Uatu (Earth-616)|Watcher]]'s eye, which revealed deep secrets related to them to those in its blast radius,{{r|Original Sin Vol 1 3}} Steve remembered the mindwipe the Illuminati submitted him to, as well as their activities regarding the possible destruction of worlds, and confronted Iron Man about it.{{r|Avengers Vol 5 29}} He decided that the Illuminati's actions shouldn't be tolerated, and disposed the Avengers to hunt them down.{{r|Avengers Vol 5 34}}
  
Months later, Captain America was exposed to the explosion of the [[Uatu (Earth-616)|Watcher]]'s eye, which revealed deep secrets related to them to those in its blast radius,{{r|Original Sin Vol 1 3}} Steve remembered the mindwipe the Illuminati submitted him to, as well as their activities regarding the possible destruction of worlds, and confronted Iron Man about it.{{r|Avengers Vol 5 29}} He decided that the Illuminati's actions shouldn't be tolerated, and disposed the Avengers to hunt them down.{{r|Avengers Vol 5 34}}
   
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At this point, Iron Man had been affected by the Inversion spell. An attempt at reclaiming Wakanda from the [[Cabal (Namor's) (Earth-616)|Cabal]] that [[Namor McKenzie (Earth-616)|Namor]] had created to destroy incursive Earths resulted in Tony being held captive in Necropolis.{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 26}} However, he later managed to break free at the same time the Cabal had been apparently killed by the Illuminati. The cell that held him was found empty by the rest of the Illuminati when they returned to Necropolis.{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 29}}
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At this point, Iron Man had been affected by the Inversion spell. An attempt at reclaiming Wakanda from the [[Cabal (Namor's) (Earth-616)|Cabal]] that [[Namor McKenzie (Earth-616)|Namor]] had created to destroy incursive Earths resulted in Tony being held captive in Necropolis.{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 26}} After the Cabal had been apparently killed following a truce made by S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Illuminati,{{r|Avengers Vol 5 40}} the Illuminati returned to Necropolis and freed Tony, who was forced to flee due to the Illuminati's unwillingness to let Stark be there with them when they met Rogers and the Avengers, to prevent old fires from being stroke.
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When the [[Shi'ar]] arrived to Earth in order to destroy it, as it was the focal point of the Multiverse's decay, the Avengers and the Illuminati tried to retaliate against the enemy fleet. However, they failed. As they ran out of options, Iron Man flew to [[Sol's Hammer]] in order to use it.{{r|Avengers Vol 5 43}}
   
 
==Personality==
  
==Personality==
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Tony Stark is, for the lack of a better word, complicated. During his early days of success, Stark was a man who only cared about fame and wealth. He had no sense of responsibility or humility, always rubbing his success on the face of everyone he met. This all changed when he was captured by terrorists. After building the first Iron Man armor and escaping captivity, Stark had realized the kind of person he really was and engaged in a life of heroism to atone for his past mistakes.{{Citation}}
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Tony Stark is, for the lack of a better word, complicated. During his early days of success, Stark was a man who only cared about fame and wealth. He had no sense of responsibility or humility, always rubbing his success on the face of everyone he met. This all changed when he was captured by terrorists. After building the first Iron Man armor and escaping captivity, Stark had realized the kind of person he really was and engaged in a life of heroism to atone for his past mistakes.{{r|Iron Man #244}}
   
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Plagued by many vices, Stark is prone to womanizing, pride and most surprisingly, alcoholism. This lifetime of troubles has caused him to develop a cynical view of the world. Despite this, Stark is devoted to truly make the world a better place.{{Citation}}
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Plagued by many vices, Stark is prone to womanizing, pride and most surprisingly, alcoholism. This lifetime of troubles has caused him to develop a cynical view of the world. Despite this, Stark is devoted to truly make the world a better place.{{r|Civil War #7}}
   
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Iron Man is a hero that relies on his intellect and technological resources to defeat foes and achieve victory. Stark invariably prides himself on being one of the most intelligent people of the Marvel Universe.{{Citation}}
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Iron Man is a hero that relies on his intellect and technological resources to defeat foes and achieve victory. Stark invariably prides himself on being one of the most intelligent people of the Marvel Universe.{{r|Invincible Iron Man Vol 1 325}}
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According to Reed Richards, Tony Stark is "a future man trapped in the now. A prisoner raging against the slow crawl of human evolution." Stark's relationships, morality and ethics are highly adaptable and malleable to what he would consider the greater good of mankind's necessary survival and progress.{{r|Avengers Vol 5 43}}
   
 
===Alcoholism===
  
===Alcoholism===
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During his adulthood, Tony increased his frequency of drinking once S.H.I.E.L.D. threatened to buy his company, and his armor malfunctioned.{{r|Iron Man Vol 1 120}} Stark's increasingly irresponsible behavior, including handling his Iron Man armor drunk and mistreating his butler and friend [[Edwin Jarvis (Earth-616)|Edwin Jarvis]], led him to finally ask for help to [[Bethany Cabe (Earth-616)|Bethany Cabe]], who would help him fight his alcoholism for the first time.{{r|Iron Man Vol 1 128}}
  
During his adulthood, Tony increased his frequency of drinking once S.H.I.E.L.D. threatened to buy his company, and his armor malfunctioned.{{r|Iron Man Vol 1 120}} Stark's increasingly irresponsible behavior, including handling his Iron Man armor drunk and mistreating his butler and friend [[Edwin Jarvis (Earth-616)|Edwin Jarvis]], led him to finally ask for help to [[Bethany Cabe (Earth-616)|Bethany Cabe]], who would help him fight his alcoholism for the first time.{{r|Iron Man Vol 1 128}}
   
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Due to the machinations of Obadiah Stane, Stark relapsed. He got replaced by [[James Rhodes (Earth-616)|Rhodey]] as Iron Man{{r|Iron Man Vol 1 169}} and got kicked off the Avengers. Stark's condition worsened, and he became homeless. After barely surviving a snowstorm, in which a fellow homeless and friend died, Tony finally asked for Rhodey to help him stop his addicition.{{r|Iron Man Vol 1 182}} Weeks later, Stark reasummed the mantle of Iron Man.{{r|Iron Man Vol 1 200}}
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Due to the machinations of Obadiah Stane, Stark relapsed. He got replaced by [[James Rhodes (Earth-616)|Rhodey]] as Iron Man{{r|Iron Man Vol 1 169}} and got kicked off the Avengers. Stark's condition worsened, and he became homeless. After barely surviving a snowstorm, in which a fellow homeless and friend died, Tony finally asked for Rhodey to help him stop his addiction.{{r|Iron Man Vol 1 182}} Weeks later, Stark re-assumed the mantle of Iron Man.{{r|Iron Man Vol 1 200}}
   
 
By the time of the [[Heroic Age (Event)|Heroic Age]], he managed to stay sober until his meeting with Odin during the [[Fear Itself|Serpent War]].{{r|Fear Itself Vol 1 4}} Despite this, he was able to stay sober and control his drinking the following months.{{r|Invincible Iron Man Vol 1 #510|527}} During an [[Glossary:Incursion|Incursion]] he believed was going to destroy the Earth, Tony decided to line up numerous shots of alcoholic beverages and managed not to touch them, as even if he couldn't save the world, he wanted to "beat" his addiction.{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 23}} As of the casting of the "inversion spell" during [[Avengers & X-Men: AXIS|World War Hate]], his newly inverted personality has caused him to re-indulge in his alcoholism, apparently to "make up for wasted time" of sobriety.{{r|Superior Iron Man Vol 1 1}}
  
By the time of the [[Heroic Age (Event)|Heroic Age]], he managed to stay sober until his meeting with Odin during the [[Fear Itself|Serpent War]].{{r|Fear Itself Vol 1 4}} Despite this, he was able to stay sober and control his drinking the following months.{{r|Invincible Iron Man Vol 1 #510|527}} During an [[Glossary:Incursion|Incursion]] he believed was going to destroy the Earth, Tony decided to line up numerous shots of alcoholic beverages and managed not to touch them, as even if he couldn't save the world, he wanted to "beat" his addiction.{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 23}} As of the casting of the "inversion spell" during [[Avengers & X-Men: AXIS|World War Hate]], his newly inverted personality has caused him to re-indulge in his alcoholism, apparently to "make up for wasted time" of sobriety.{{r|Superior Iron Man Vol 1 1}}
   
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| Powers = '''[[Extremis virus|Extremis 3.0]]:''' In the wake of the [[Avengers & X-Men: AXIS|World War Hate]], Tony Stark designed a new version of the [[Extremis virus]] and made it avaiable for the public. He injected himself with it, and developed additional abilities, including:
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| Powers = '''[[Extremis virus|Extremis 3.0]]:''' In the wake of the [[Avengers & X-Men: AXIS|World War Hate]], Tony Stark designed a new version of the [[Extremis virus]] and made it available for the public. He injected himself with it, and developed additional abilities, including:
 
*'''Enhanced Strength'''{{r|Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Vol 1 6}}
  
*'''Enhanced Strength'''{{r|Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Vol 1 6}}
 
*'''Enhanced Agility'''{{r|Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Vol 1 6}}
  
*'''Enhanced Agility'''{{r|Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Vol 1 6}}
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[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) from Iron Man Vol 5 2 003.jpg|thumb|left|100px|Unibeam]]
  
[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) from Iron Man Vol 5 2 003.jpg|thumb|left|100px|Unibeam]]
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**'''''Tri-beam''''': This unique version of the Unibeam runs on direct power from the chestplate, draining it's energy rapidly if not fully charged. It has considerable knockback.
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**'''''Tri-beam''''': This unique version of the Unibeam runs on direct power from the chestplate, draining it's energy rapidly if not fully charged. It has considerable knock-back.
   
 
**'''''Multi-beam''''': As the name implies, the Multi-beam can fire multiple energies at the same time. Generally used with the energy that Tony Stark has absorbed.
  
**'''''Multi-beam''''': As the name implies, the Multi-beam can fire multiple energies at the same time. Generally used with the energy that Tony Stark has absorbed.
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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}}
  
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}}
   
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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}}
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Stark can use his superior intellect to the levels of dividing his consciousness with the help of [[Stark Datashades|equipment]] 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}} Tony has been mentioned by Reed Richard to be the world's best multitasker.{{r|Avengers Vol 5 43}}
   
 
[[File:Iron Man Vol 5 1 Hastings Variant Textless.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Stark using his vast intellect to create multiple Iron Man Armors at the same time.]]
  
[[File:Iron Man Vol 5 1 Hastings Variant Textless.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Stark using his vast intellect to create multiple Iron Man Armors at the same time.]]
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'''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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'''Multilingual:''' Apart from English, Tony can speak different languages, including Japanese.{{r|Avengers: Millennium Infinite Comic Vol 1 2}}
   
 
| Strength = Without his armor Tony Stark possesses a strength a little superior than that of a normal human, he also engages in moderate regular exercise. The armor amplifies Stark's strength to incalculable levels, enabling him to normally lift (press) roughly [[Strength Scale#100 Tons|100 tons]]. If sufficiently powered by an outside source, the armor can achieve massively higher levels.
  
| Strength = Without his armor Tony Stark possesses a strength a little superior than that of a normal human, he also engages in moderate regular exercise. The armor amplifies Stark's strength to incalculable levels, enabling him to normally lift (press) roughly [[Strength Scale#100 Tons|100 tons]]. If sufficiently powered by an outside source, the armor can achieve massively higher levels.
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| Equipment = *'''[[Iron Man Armor|Armors]]''': Iron Man wears a sophisticated suit of body armor containing various offensive weaponry. He has a [[Iron Man (Anthony "Tony" Stark)/Technology|number of suits]] aside from the current model. Some are mission-specific or prototypes for testing, others are older models kept for nostalgia or for research. He has developed a special [[Iron Man's Briefcase|briefcase]] to carry his armor in. A few models are too big for the case and require a separate module. As the multi-billionaire head of a global corporation, director of a global law enforcement/espionage agency, and a genius-level inventor, Stark can procure or develop additional technology as needed as possible.
  
| Equipment = *'''[[Iron Man Armor|Armors]]''': Iron Man wears a sophisticated suit of body armor containing various offensive weaponry. He has a [[Iron Man (Anthony "Tony" Stark)/Technology|number of suits]] aside from the current model. Some are mission-specific or prototypes for testing, others are older models kept for nostalgia or for research. He has developed a special [[Iron Man's Briefcase|briefcase]] to carry his armor in. A few models are too big for the case and require a separate module. As the multi-billionaire head of a global corporation, director of a global law enforcement/espionage agency, and a genius-level inventor, Stark can procure or develop additional technology as needed as possible.
   
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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]]
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[[File:Anthony Stark (Earth-616) from Iron Man Vol 5 7 001.jpg|thumb|right|R.T. node implanted in Stark's chest]]
 
*'''[[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.
  
*'''[[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.
 
[[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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*'''[[Sol's Hammer]]''': A Dyson Sphere built by Tony Stark as a fallback plan for the crisis of the incursions. It's able to capture and control the energy radiated by the Sun, it can destroy an entire planet with only 2% of charge.{{r|New Avengers Vol 3 4}}
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*'''[[Iron Sight]]''': A network of drone cameras designed by Tony Stark to guard and control San Francisco.
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*'''[[Space Gem]]''' and '''[[Reality Gem]]''': As a member of the Illuminati, Iron Man possesses one of the Infinity Gems; first the Reality Gem and later the Space Gem.}}
   
 
| 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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* Tony suffers from [[wikipedia:Major depressive disorder|Major Depressive Disorder]].<ref>[http://marvel.com/news/comics/2010/4/12/11998/psych_ward_iron_man_2.0 Psych Ward: Iron Man 2.0 | Iron Man | News | Marvel.com]</ref>
  
* Tony suffers from [[wikipedia:Major depressive disorder|Major Depressive Disorder]].<ref>[http://marvel.com/news/comics/2010/4/12/11998/psych_ward_iron_man_2.0 Psych Ward: Iron Man 2.0 | Iron Man | News | Marvel.com]</ref>
 
* Iron Man is an atheist.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 1}}
  
* Iron Man is an atheist.{{r|Iron Man Vol 5 1}}
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* Stark didn't suffer from alcoholism up until few issues pior to [[Iron Man Vol 1 128|the "Demon in a Bottle" story]]. Years later, his addiction was retroactivelly included in his past, through flashbacks.
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* Stark didn't suffer from alcoholism up until few issues prior to [[Iron Man Vol 1 128|the "Demon in a Bottle" story]]. Years later, his addiction was retroactively included in his past, through flashbacks.
 
====Source of inspiration & Cameos====
  
====Source of inspiration & Cameos====
 
* The character of Nathan Stark on the television show Eureka is inspired by Tony Stark.
  
* The character of Nathan Stark on the television show Eureka is inspired by Tony Stark.
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  4. ↑ dp pt# Avengers: The Ultimate Guide
  5. ↑ http://www.ironmanarmory.com/earlyyears.html
  6. ↑ dp pt# Avengers: The Ultimate Guide
  7. ↑ 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
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  9. ↑ Iron Man #144
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  21. ↑ Avengers #1
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