Iron Man
Marvel's genius billionaire philanthropist Tony Stark who becomes the armored superhero Iron Man, launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Category
Superhero
Release Year
1963
Origin
USA
Tags
superheromarveltechnologyactionmcucomics
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Iron Man (Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark)
Aliases
Tony Stark, Shellhead, Golden Avenger, Armored Avenger, The Invincible Iron Man
Type
Superhero Character/Franchise
Release Year
1963
Status
Active (comics), Concluded (MCU trilogy)
Origin
United States
Region
United States
Creation Information
Creator
Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck, Jack Kirby
Publisher
Marvel Comics
Original Work
Tales of Suspense #39 (1963)
Genre
Superhero, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Technology
Content Information
Synopsis
Genius inventor Tony Stark creates a powered suit of armor to escape captivity and becomes Iron Man, using his technology to protect the world.
Main Characters
Tony Stark/Iron Man, Pepper Potts, James Rhodes/War Machine, Happy Hogan, Nick Fury
Setting
Modern day Earth, primarily New York and Malibu, with global adventures
Themes
Redemption, responsibility, technology vs humanity, sacrifice, legacy, innovation
Target Audience
General audiences, superhero fans, technology enthusiasts
Media Forms
Comics
Ongoing Marvel Comics series since 1963, multiple solo titles and team books
Live Action Films
Iron Man trilogy (2008-2013), Avengers films, MCU appearances
Animated Series
Various animated series including Iron Man: Armored Adventures
Video Games
Multiple video games, Marvel vs Capcom series, mobile games
Merchandise
Extensive toy lines, collectibles, apparel, home goods, tech accessories
Books
Novelizations, art books, technical manuals, character guides
Digital Content
Streaming content, digital comics, mobile apps, AR experiences
Commercial Information
Box Office
Iron Man trilogy grossed over $2.4 billion worldwide
Total Box Office
MCU appearances total over $10 billion globally
Merchandise Revenue
Billions in toy sales, collectibles, and licensing
Awards
Multiple Saturn Awards, Teen Choice Awards, People's Choice Awards
Critical Reception
Widely praised for launching MCU, Robert Downey Jr.'s performance
Cultural Impact
Launched modern superhero movie era, redefined Marvel brand
Market Value
One of Marvel's most valuable properties, estimated billions in value
Licensing
Extensive global licensing for merchandise, games, and media
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Global fanbase spanning all demographics, particularly strong in technology communities
Communities
Active online communities, forums, social media groups, tech enthusiasts
Events
Comic conventions, tech conferences, cosplay events, movie premieres
Quotes
I am Iron Man, Genius billionaire playboy philanthropist, I love you 3000
Memes
RDJ as Tony Stark, suit-up sequences, tech innovations, witty one-liners
Cosplay
Extremely popular cosplay character, elaborate armor recreations, LED lighting
Fan Art
Massive fan art community, armor designs, character studies, crossover art
Fan Projects
Fan films, armor building communities, 3D printing projects, tech recreations
Collectibles
Hot Toys figures, Sideshow statues, prop replicas, limited editions
Historical Development
1963
Iron Man debuts in Tales of Suspense #39
1968
Gets his own solo comic series
2008
Iron Man film launches Marvel Cinematic Universe
2019
Tony Stark's sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame
1970s
Becomes founding Avenger, develops iconic armor designs
1980s
Demon in a Bottle storyline, character depth expansion
1990s
Heroes Reborn reboot, return to Marvel Universe
2000s
Civil War storyline, Extremis upgrade
Related Links
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