Iron Man

Iron Man is a superhero published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, Iron Man first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39 (March 1963), before getting his own title in 1968. Anthony Stark is a rich billionaire inventor who supplied weapons to the military. An industrialist and CEO of Stark Industries, Tony Stark is as much at home in a laboratory as in high society, and is constantly accompanied by beautiful adoring women. However, this was not to last, as Tony Stark was seriously wounded in a war zone and kidnapped by terrorists. An armored suit was built by Stark and another captive named Ho Yinsen to escape from captivity, which also functions as a device to keep Tony's heart beating, keeping him alive. Unfortunately, Professor Yinsen decided to sacrifice his own life in order to help Tony escape. After returning to the United States, Tony Stark decides to become the Iron Man, who would also become a founding member of the Avengers. The portrayal of the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise by Robert Downey Jr. elevated this character from obscurity into one of the most popular superheroes today, rivalling even Batman and Superman, and the character has appeared in various media such as cartoons, video games, and merchandise.