Contents 1 History 2 Alternate Realities 2.1 Earth-904913 2.2 Earth-1610 2.3 Earth-199999 3 Points of Interest 4 Residents 5 Notes 6 Trivia 7 See Also 8 Links and References

History

Built over four years Stark Tower was finally opened to the public. Despite Stark's vision of the pinnacle of modern architecture no potential tenant wanted to hire office space within the gleaming edifice due to Stark's tenure as Iron Man and his association to the Avengers. People feared that the building would be destroyed by an alien attack; as evidenced by the many times that the Fantastic Four's headquarters was destroyed. So deciding that it be used for something he donated the top three floors to the new Avengers team; incidentally the very people who would be attacked by aliens!!

The Tower is comprised of some of the most advanced technology in the world and is built with nigh indestructible materials. Every wall both interior and exterior is made of Vibranium reinforced concrete, the windows too are virtually indestructible though Spider-Man did throw Wolverine through one due to Logan teasing Peter about Mary Jane having an affair with Tony Stark. It is believed that Stark has gotten his money back from the company that made the glass.

Aside from lavish living quarters the Tower has technical labs, medical labs, an armory, state-of-the-art gym, Iron Man's 'Hall of Armour', and a Hanger bay which houses two of the latest Quinjets (the third was destroyed in the Savage Land).

The top three floors were originally designed as Stark's home, however, they were later turned into a headquarters and home equipped with state of the art technology for all of their day to day activities. Recently, the Sentry's Watchtower has installed itself atop the tower becoming a striking landmark for all to see.

In the wake of the passing of the Superhuman Registration Act, Stark Tower acted as the base of operations for the government task force led by Iron Man and charged with enforcing the Act. At this time, the Avengers broke apart leaving Tony Stark to for the Mighty Avengers who continued to occupy the Main Tower's higher levels. The building also had a squad of Cape-Killers stationed as guards, their call sign was Force Unit 9.

During the events of World War Hulk, a violent battle between The Hulk and Iron Man caused the destruction and collapse of Stark Tower.

The tower was rebuilt by Stark under his S.H.I.E.L.D. organization, making it S.H.I.E.L.D. property. After Norman Osborn took over S.H.I.E.L.D. and renamed it H.A.M.M.E.R. he took ownership of the Tower. The tower was recently returned to Tony Stark by Steve Rogers who has replaced Osborn as the worlds "top cop".

During the attack of the Serpent, Red Hulk battled one of Serpent's Worthy, Angrir, during the fight, Angrir destroys the Stark Tower. In the aftermath of the later battle against the Serpent, Stark proposed himself to rebuild the Tower.

Time later, the Tower was rebuilt with a new design and opened to be once more Avengers's headquarters.

Alternate Realities

Earth-904913

In Iron Man: Armored Adventures, the tower only ever goes as "Stark Tower", and never "Avengers Tower". It was very Hi-Tech and included a security room, a power generator room, and many security robots. It was also equipped with lots of offices.

Earth-1610

In the Ultimate Universe, the Stark Tower is the residency of Tony Stark, and Thor and Jane Foster.

Earth-199999

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stark Tower is a high rise building towering over Manhattan. Tony Stark maintains a New York residence there with Pepper Potts, and the top ten floors are reportedly taken up with research and development. The entire building is powered by an arc reactor and its electronic systems are maintained by J.A.R.V.I.S.

The tower became the focal point of a battle when Loki and Erik Selvig set up a portal generator on the roof and opened a dimensional rift to an army waiting on the other side. Heavy fighting caused extensive damage to the upper floors during the attack.

Points of Interest

• The Sentry (Robert Reynolds)'s Watchtower
• Landing bay for Avengers Quinjets
• Conference Room
  
  

Residents

• Tony Stark (Iron Man)
• Maria Hill
• Clint Barton (Hawkeye)
• Thor
• James Barnes (Captain America)
• Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman)
• Peter Parker (Spider-Man)
• Logan (Wolverine)

Notes

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Trivia

• No trivia.

See Also

• Appearances of Stark Tower
• Location Gallery: Stark Tower
• Images related to Stark Tower
• Fan Art Gallery: Stark Tower
• Marvel Staff members who were born in Stark Tower

Links and References

• Avengers Mansion
• 3-D Image of Avengers Tower