Tony was a genius who inherited his fathers company. A wealthy american business magnate, playboy, and ingenious scientist, anthony edward stark suffers a severe chest injury during a kidnapping. Jan 23, 2017 15 comic book origins changed for the movies. Tonys character was loosely based on the life of the rich and successful playboy howard hughes. Far from home now that they know how pivotal it is as the epilogue to avengers. The character was cocreated by writer and editor stan lee, developed by scripter larry lieber, and designed by artists don heck and jack kirby. Stark was pressured to create a weapon of mass destruction. It may be argued that iron man symbolized the meritocracy of capitalism. Meanwhile, ultrons origins would eventually be linked to hank pym, who will be seeing in antman later this summer.
The secret origin of tony stark, is a special comic issue, as well as the 5th volume in the iron man comics series, published by marvel comics featuring the. Apr 17, 2018 everyone knows how tony stark became iron man, but in part i we covered his secret origin where he found out that he was adopted. Iron mans alter ego of tony starkwealthy playboy inventor, owner of stark international, and international arms manufacturerwas partly based on the wealthy inventor, business mogul, and defense contractor howard hughes. Tony uses his wast resources and intellect to make the world a better place as. Jude was a secret hydra doubleagent with little regard for anybody but himself and regularly soldout fellow s. Meanwhile, heck was introduced to the intricacies of the marvel method of comic book creation. Anthony edward stark is the son of wealthy industrialist and head of stark industries, howard stark, and maria stark. Iron man is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel. He concealed the suits true origin, as well as the fact that he himself had to wear. Unlike other comic book heroes, like superman and spiderman, he is a mortal man, unendowed with the magical or mutative powers that usually surround super heroes. Its basically oceans 11 but way more rushed and barely interesting. With origins unknown, a common fanfiction trope when it comes to tony stark is that hes italian, mainly because of his mother.
Tony designed many weapons of war for stark industries, far beyond what any other company was creating, while living the lifestyle of an irresponsible playboy. The first 3 issues is a story called godkiller, and is an aftermath to the avengers versus xmen event from 2012. Short comic book, art piece created by nebezial on deviantart. In far from home, peter parker tom holland inherits a pair of. Just about every character in comics has an origin, whether they are a superhero or supervillain and sometimes just a everyday person like lois lane. Iron mans alter ego of tony starkwealthy playboy inventor, owner of. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic. Marked by tragedy and selfsacrifice, these comic book origins are the very best of the bunch. Iron man, american comic book superhero, a mainstay of marvel comics, who first appeared in 1963 in tales of suspense no. Tony stark the invincible iron man faces the challenge of his life when he and earths mightiest heroes, the avengers, are faced with the threat of ultron, the villainous super robot that can. Tony going into space, cap losing his ssserum, etc.
In far from home, peter parker tom holland inherits a pair of glasses sported by late mentor tony stark. As for iron hearts comic book origins, she is a genius who builds her own suit while. In the regular marvel universe, tony s full name is anthony stark. The iron monger persona has been used by multiple people in the past, but most notably by tony starks former friend obadiah stane, although his son ezekiel stane made some pretty impressive. Theres nothing wrong with that, but the ultimate version of the character adds a little extra flair to his origins. Marvel made no secret of the fact that they would be departing from the comic book origins of ultron specifically, removing antman hank pym from the equation. Marvel is good at comic books and movies, dc comics are good at comics and tv cartoons. The secret origin of tony stark iron man comicstorian youtube. Back in the 60s, howard stark assembles a team to rip off a vegas casino run by greys the quintessential alien template. The secret origin of tony stark iron man wiki fandom. And then theres the big reveal of tonys secret origin which is one of the worst ive read in any marvel book in a long time. Watch out for part two, where we give you the comic book origins of more of your favourite marvel characters.
Tony stark was arogant son of wealthy weapon manufacturer howard stark who cared only about himself. Over all, it was hecks solid craftsmanship that set iron man on the road to success. Iron man, american comic book superhero, a mainstay of marvel comics, who. He was created by stan lee, larry lieber, don heck, and jack kirby. Tony stark mcu whos who in comic book movies wikia fandom. Marvel is good at comic books and movies, dc comics are good at. Tony stark is the wealthy son of industrialist and weapons manufacturer howard stark and his wife, maria. And, finally, heres our rundown on how the comic book version.
The story itself, the first part of the secret origin of tony stark. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Even so, there is another large nod to the original ultron, in the form of jocasta another program glimpsed when tony loads up f. Gwyneth paltrow might have confirmed that pepper potts and tony stark have a baby on the way in the marvel cinematic universe. Tony starkoriginal male characters works archive of. Soon later, the superhero community was divided upon learning the existence of an. Pretty sure that natashas never been tony stark s assistant in the. Instead, he created a suit of power armor to escape. Iron man tony stark in comics powers, villains, history. Tony is a brilliant engineer and has used his talents to create a powerful suit of armor that enables the wearer to fly, shoot beams of energy from his hands and chest, and resist the vacuum of space. The avengers is a team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by marvel comics. The second half of the volume is the first part of an epic story that will take up all of volume 3 as well, entitled the secret origin of tony stark. Kathie lee, tom hanks, sean connery, burt reynolds snl duration. He was charming and funny, but there was a massive air of entitlement and disconnect around him.
The origin story for tony stark depicted in the comic was for the longest time often outright ignored by other stories using ultimate iron man. The difference between mcu iron man and marvel universe iron man. Become an expert on iron man tony stark from your favorite comic books with the official marvel indepth character page. He missed awards shows, made weapons with a thought, and could have any woman he wanted. Not a huge departure from anthony, but antonio is just a better name. Arno stark was very sickly and was hooked up to machines keeping him alive. The secret origin of tony stark, is a special comic issue, as well as the 5th volume in the iron man comics series, published by marvel comics featuring the character tony stark iron man in his quest to learn about his secret past.
Iron man is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Ho yinsen is consistent through nearly all incarnations of the iron man origin, depicting stark and yinsen building the original armor together. Apr 16, 2018 the marvel comics 2006 event civil war with tony stark at the head of the pro. Gillen takes the central premise of this book from pacific rim by making 451s plan revolve around tony becoming the pilot of a 5mile tall suit of jaegaresque armour called the godkiller. If you want to take this influence analysis a step further, you could look at how the films elements first influenced the comic book stories, and then whichhow the comic book stories have moved away from that film influence e. Without his suit of armor, tony stark has no supernatural powers. Maria stark often refers to tony as her bambino in fic, and. You can help whos who in comic book movies wikia by expanding it. His strength and greatest asset billions in the bank aside, is his brilliant mind. Now, in part ii we have some more of your favourite marvel superheroes and their comic book origin stories.
Inventor tony stark applies his genius for hightech solutions to problems as iron man, the armored avenger. Dec 21, 2016 her comic book counterpart has plenty of the same broad strokes, including her soviet training and defection to the us of a. May 01, 2015 the four also share the kind of twisted family history that could only exist in a comic book universe, with vision and scarlet witch eventually falling in love and marrying which doesnt work out so well. Tony starks confidence is only matched by his highflying abilities as the hero called iron man. The character appeared once again several years later and a bit more mature at tony starks funeral. For a complete history see tony stark s expanded history anthony edward stark, also known as tony stark, was born to two s. His creation is credited to writer stan lee, who plotted the first story. Tony grew up a genius with a brilliant mind for technology and inventions and, naturally, followed in his fathers footsteps, inheriting stark industries upon his parents untimely death. This is an abridged version of tony starks history. But i created the look of the characters, like tony stark and his secretary pepper potts. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team.
Avengers comic books this page contains all comic volumes on the database for this series. Heres a profile of the marvel superhero iron man that includes information on his creators, first appearances, history, powers, and. The marvel comics 2006 event civil war with tony stark at the head of the pro. This changed when he had a change of heart after he was kidnapped by terrorists and gravely injured. Iron man tony stark in comics powers, villains, history marvel.
Anthony stark, son of industrialist howard stark, demonstrated his. This is an abridged version of tony stark s history. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. Tony stark comics whos who in comic book movies wikia.
The avengers are still thrilled to have tony stark back and do their best to take care of him, but little do they know, even in this state, the genius tony stark is surprisingly capable of taking care of himself. Tony stark s confidence is only matched by his highflying abilities as the hero called iron man. Eventually mark millar made this official by retconning the two miniseries into be part of an inuniverse anime series that entirely distorts ultimate iron mans true origins. Jul 20, 2015 183 videos play all superhero and supervillain origins chris nourigat celebrity jeopardy. Apr 24, 2012 the avengers is a team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by marvel comics.
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