[volume & issue needed] Written by Kieron Gillen and illustrated by Greg Land, it began with issue #1 in November 2012. for assistance. Back home, Stark discovers that the shrapnel fragment lodged in his chest cannot be removed without killing him, and he is forced to wear the armor's chestplate beneath his clothes to act as a regulator for his heart. [92], In the storylines "Demon" and "The Long Way Down", Stark is subpoenaed by the U.S. government after evidence surfaces of him using the Iron Man armor while under the influence. [106] After the Cabal are apparently killed, the Illuminati free Tony, who is forced to flee due to the Illuminati's unwillingness to let Stark be there with them when they meet Rogers and the Avengers. Thor:Green Lantern . The character has since appeared in every subsequent volume of the series. Possibly the most well-known counterpart comic characters in history are Deathstroke and Deadpool, two mercenaries in their respective comics who act as both villains or anti-heroes depending on what the situation calls for, as well as having similar supersoldier-like powers and regenerative healing capabilities. Weapon X arrives on this reality to help him conquer Attilan, though their true purpose is to cause his downfall. He uses the cover story of wanting to help disable the rogue Iron Man to infiltrate and disable the armor of the S.H.I.E.L.D. [80], In the "Siege" storyline, Tony Stark is seen under the care of Dr. Donald Blake and Maria Hill when Asgard is attacked. Stark concentrates on new technological designs, including building a new set of armor as part of his recuperative therapy. In the "Civil War" storyline, after the actions of inexperienced superheroes the New Warriors result in the destruction of several city blocks in Stamford, Connecticut, there is an outcry across America against superhumans. He needs his massive armor to survive. The Sons of Iron are a group of armor-wearing warriors from an Earth shared by humans and reptilian humanoids. List Rules Vote up the DC and Marvel characters who are most similar. [69] Tony changes the Avengers base to Stark Tower. ", DeFalco "1980s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 202: "In, Michelinie, David; Layton, Bob (w), Romita Jr., John (p), Layton, Bob (i). His enhanced technopathy extends to every piece of technology, limitless and effortlessly due to his ability to interface with communication satellites and wireless connections to increase his "range". [167], In the one-shot Iron Man: The End, an aging Tony Stark works on his greatest creation, a space elevator called "Big Jump." Fraction, Matt (w), Larocca, Salvador (p), Larocca, Salvador (i). After issue #99 (March 1968), the Tales of Suspense series was renamed Captain America. [158], In the continuity of Earth-2122, the home of Crusader X, where the British won the American Revolution and still control North America, Anthony Stark is a member of a group called the Sons of Liberty. [volume & issue needed], In the Marvel 2099 line, the new Iron Man of that era is a man named Sonny Frisco. "He designed the costume," Heck said of Kirby, "because he was doing the cover. [50] Shortly thereafter, Stark regains his personal fortune, but decides against repurchasing Stark International until much later; he instead creates Stark Enterprises, headquartered in Los Angeles. But there are few actors who, for a multitude of reasons, doesn’t look anything like there comic book counterpart. [153], In Adam Warlock #2 (1972), Peter Parker's counterpart on Counter-Earth mentions that "the heart of Tony Stark beats unscathed". He got poisoned by an arrow, slowing killing him and taken by the Elves to aid their other prisoner Eitri (fusion of Eitri and Ho Yinsen) in order to build powerful weapons for the Elves. Other people who have assumed the Iron Man identity include Stark's long-time partner and best friend James Rhodes;[135] close associates Harold "Happy" Hogan; Eddie March;[136][137] (briefly) Michael O'Brien and Riri Williams. [192] He assists Storm- who has been split into an amnesic child version of herself and an energy form with full memory and no body- by providing her energy self with a suit based on the now-deceased Black Panther so that her energy can maintain corporeal form, although he is subsequently killed by a twisted clone of Storm before he can reveal her existence to anyone else. When Titannus' comatose lover is revived, she tells him that she never loved him and that he was insane, causing Titannus to kill himself. And that's, I think, what made that character interesting. After Fisk is defeated, Tony dedicates his time to aiding the people of Timely with his new invention. One notable exception was the bulky, stocky space-armor which played an important role in the battle of humanity's heroes versus several alien armadas. Jim continued in his role until, Sanderson "1970s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 144: "Boxer Eddie March was the first African-American to wear Iron Man's armor.". After attacking and disabling a series of minor villains such as Stilt-Man, he attacks and defeats the government operative known as Stingray. Andros destroys Iron Man with his ultra-beam, afterward, Hawkeye managed to implant the virus on Andros's armor, and realized that all this is because Tony was trying to save himself by using the virus to stop Andros using his nano-virus which is actually the original seed for the Vortex virus. [190], In this alternative universe of X-Men Forever, Tony Stark, while still publicly the super-hero Iron Man, is also the head of the shadowy organization known as The Consortium. When the two worlds are briefly corrected by the Grandmaster, Tony is shown his true future with his alcoholism and his defeat by Obadiah Stane. His brain damage means he is now dependent on an arc reactor to sustain his body's autonomous functions. and went to Asgard. Lee and Heck introduced several adversaries for the character including the Mandarin in issue #50 (Feb. 1964),[16] the Black Widow in #52 (April 1964)[17] and Hawkeye five issues later. "Stark Resilient Part 1 Hammer Girls". [27][28] It ran 35 issues (Jan. 2005 – Jan. 2009), with the cover logo simply Iron Man beginning with issue #13, and Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., beginning issue #15. Doom. Every DC character seems to have a Marvel counterpart, but there are many for whom the similarities run much deeper than a power set. [53] Unbeknownst to the industrialist, the nerve chip is a clandestine means by which to gain control over his body. The Act would force every superpowered individual in the U.S. to register their identity with the government and act as licensed agents. Bendis, Brian Michael and Reed, Brian (w), Cheung, Jim (a). [64] Initially, Stark welcomes this "living" armor for its improved tactical abilities. I found it easier than drawing that bulky old thing. The Avengers story arc "The Crossing" reveals Iron Man as a traitor among the team's ranks, due to years of manipulation by the time-traveling dictator Kang the Conqueror. From issue #59 (Nov. 1964) to its final issue #99 (March 1968), the anthological science-fiction backup stories in Tales of Suspense were replaced by a feature starring the superhero Captain America. [volume & issue needed], Iron Maniac is known to be at least partially cyberized, with armor plating implanted in his chest (revealed during his escape from the Helicarrier, when he is shot). The scientific wing of the organization is headed by the Trask family, who turn out to be his relatives. In an attempt to stop other people from misusing his designs, Stark goes about disabling other armored heroes and villains who are using suits based on the Iron Man technology, the designs of which were stolen by his enemy Spymaster. Now having a new destiny, Arno Stark became the latest person to take on the Iron Man mantle. DC comics and their Marvel counterpart. The "Avengers Forever" limited series retcons these events as the work of a disguised Immortus, not Kang, and that the mental control had gone back only a few months.[61]. As for the Captain Marvel, not really similar enough besides name wise. 1, by writer Matt Fraction and artist Salvador Larroca, began with a premiere issue cover-dated July 2008. Erik Magnus and Sebastian Shaw awarded Tony the contract under the condition that he would hire Beast and Forge as observers. I thought it would be fun to take the kind of character that nobody would like, none of our readers would like, and shove him down their throats and make them like him ... And he became very popular. With the combined resources, he built the Iron Man Armor Model 66 as his attempt to recreate the Godbuster Armor. We collected a list of "Random Most Shameless Marvel/DC Counterparts & Analogs" from ranker, which was screened by countless online votes. ", Bendis, Brian Michael (w), Marquez, David; Coipel, Olivier (a). He is noted for the loyalty he commands from and returns to those who work for him, as well as for his business ethics. Stark takes revenge on his kidnappers and rejoins the American forces, on his way meeting a wounded American Marine fighter pilot, James "Rhodey" Rhodes. [202], In October 2016, Eoin Colfer released a young adult novel called Iron Man: The Gauntlet. Vision-Manhunter. Throughout most of the character's publication history, Iron Man has been a founding member of the superhero team the Avengers and has been featured in several incarnations of his own various comic book series. All he needs are the retinal patterns of the bomb maker, but he runs into the original Blizzard who mistakes him for the "real" Iron Man/Tony Stark. [43][44] At one point in Hammer's manipulations, the Iron Man armor is taken over and used to murder a diplomat. He sacrifices himself to kill several zombies in Stark Tower, with Rhodes permanently succeeding him in the role of Iron Man. Ranker Comics. Doctor Doom claims that he wanted to help Iron Man. Lee and Kirby included Iron Man in The Avengers #1 (Sept. 1963) as a founding member of the superhero team. Iron man:Batman. Instead, he realizes he has let bitterness consume him, and makes his peace with Banner. Osborn orders the Sentry to annihilate Asgard, rather than allow the Avengers to have it. Stark has modified suits, like the Hulkbuster heavy armor. Riri is an MIT student who built her own Iron Man suit out of scrap pieces and, as such, attracted Stark's attention. Last updated: April 1, 2016. More quiz info >> First submitted: April 1, 2016: Times taken: 339: … [volume & issue needed], In Spider-Gwen Tony Stark of Earth-65 is an arms dealer, the owner of global private military company WAR MACHINE, and owner of the coffee chain StarkBucks. Iron Man travels to Russia where he inadvertently causes the death of the Soviet Titanium Man during a fight. Spider-Man subsequently uses the Gauntlet to undo the damage Thanos had caused. DeFalco "1980s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 211: "Jim was the natural choice to replace [Stark] as Iron Man when Tony's problem's with alcohol prevented him from doing the job. We've compiled a list of the 51 Marvel Gifts for Marvel Fans to … The two later take down Captain Atom and Green Arrow in order to collect the Casket of Ancient Winters. Two Iron Man-themed trucks compete in the, Will Cooley and Mark C. Rogers, "Ike's Nightmare: Iron Man and the Military-Industrial Complex," in, This page was last edited on 29 January 2021, at 03:38. 2005), Fantastic Four / Iron Man: Big in Japan #1–4 (Dec. 2005–March 2006), Iron Man: The Inevitable #1–6 (Feb.–July 2006), Iron Man / Captain America: Casualties of War (Feb. 2007), Iron Man: Hypervelocity #1–6 (March–Aug. Earth-8311 is a universe of anthropomorphic animal super-heroes, most of whom are counterparts of heroes from Earth-616. He later disobeys this command and adopts the mantle upon the arrival of Galactus. Iron Man also informs him of Doctor Doom's help who had left the scene some time ago. Sanderson, Peter (w), Candelario, Harry (p), Cheung, Jim (i). Doc Ja… However, he has designed a new armor, and a body that he can integrate with. "The Siege of Asgard - Phase Three", Bendis, Brian Michael (w), Coipel, Olivier (p), Morales, Mark (i). Thanos of Titan, as in the mainline universe, came into possession of the six Infinity Gems and became ruler of all reality, before erasing half of all living beings from existence. [152], The Iron Man of 3030 is Tony Stark's biracial granddaughter, Rhodey Stark (named after Stark's close friend James Rhodes). (fusion of Heimdall and J.A.R.V.I.S.) Joker any others I didn't think of Answer Save. Despite this, he is defeated by Thanos. After a brief scuffle with the JLA in the Savage Land, the Avengers are confronted by Metron, who gives Tony a Mother Box. [98] Daredevil confronts Stark at his new Alcatraz Island penthouse, but is easily brushed off. [91] During a subsequent argument with Odin about the gods' lack of involvement in the recent crisis, Odin gives Tony a brief opportunity to see the vastness of the universe the way he sees it. [170], While investigating a mysterious power source in the ruins of Atlantis, Pepper Potts gets kidnapped by the Nazis and taken to their stronghold in Norway. He is also an adventurer, whose exploits are recorded in Marvels: A Magazine Of Men's Adventure. I attempt to make the genius billionaire playboy philanthropist known as Iron man using the DC Universe Online Character Creator. The young Stark steals an Iron Man suit in order to aid the Avengers against his older self. Despite piloting a normal-sized suit of Iron Man armor, Frisco actually suffers from dwarfism. [148], Iron Man 2020 features Arno Stark as a mercenary in the employ of Sunset Bain. Fantastic first appearance: The Fantastic Four #1 in November 1961, New Random Display The Hammers try to foil his efforts. [113], Doctor Strange arrives and tells Iron Man he will take Madame Masque with him to fix her metaphysically and then hand her over at S.H.I.E.L.D. [volume & issue needed], He also appears in Marvel Zombies 2, one of the small group of super-powered zombies that have eaten their way across all known space. A powerful warrior, he wears a huge suit of grey armor. He is initially accompanied by his associate James Rhodes, his personal assistant Giulietta Nefaria and his biographer Vergil Munsey. Iron Man makes an appearance in the episode "Shell Games" of Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes. I usually hear people saying without any doubt that Batman is Iron Man's DC counterpart, which I usually react to by saying "go fuck yourself, his counterpart is the atom". "I am so completely and entirely screwed", Bendis, Brian Michael (w), Deodato, Mike (a). 2008). [volume & issue needed], The 2015 Contest of Champions series has a version of Tony Stark that won Civil War with nearly everything working out in his favor. Fully recovered, Stark confronts Stane who has himself designed armor based on designs seized along with Stark International, dubbing himself the 'Iron Monger'. "So you invented the superheavy cell? Apparently, however, it was rebuilt again by the time of the second volume, this time as a single robotic unit without transformation (or, if it was capable of transformation, it was never demonstrated). Afterwards, Iron Man and War Machine fought Hood to keep Stark Industries from falling into Hood's hands where he switched to a version of his Extremis armor. Especially if we talk about Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man and Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. A drunken Tony Stark lacks the will power to become Iron Man despite Pepper Potts' requests, so James Rhodes dons the suit to save him. Sakura, K-On!! Having convinced her that he is the "real" Tony, the AU Tony Stark erased her memories, reshaping the former LMD into an advanced suit of armor. The weapons systems of the suit have changed over the years, but Iron Man's standard offensive weapons have always been the repulsor rays that are fired from the palms of his gauntlets. [191] However, as part of his efforts to undermine the Consortium's anti-mutant agenda, he becomes Nick Fury's insider and eventually sacrifices his life along with Beast. "Chapter 2: Daredevil vs. Iron Man", Taylor, Tom (w), Çinar, Yildiray (p), Hamscher, Cory; Palmer Jr., Tom (i). Ultraman is the evil counterpart to Superman in the Crime Syndicate universe. The armor is powered by "lightning bottles" and provides him with super-strength and invulnerability as well as several electricity-powered[volume & issue needed], With his Moorish associate, Rhodes, Lord Iron is assigned by King James to put an end to the traitors and witchbreed in the New World. Not having time to deal with this threat, Arno kills Blizzard. Now, countless people cried after … [75], In the "Secret Invasion" storyline, after Tony Stark survives an attempt by Ultron to take over his body, he is confronted in the hospital by Spider-Woman, holding the corpse of a Skrull posing as Elektra. After Sheriff Steve Rogers is murdered by Mayor Wilson Fisk and his cohorts, Tony builds a large suit of armor resembling the original Iron Man suit to aid Red Wolf in bringing him down. "Chapter 9: Freedom", Hickman, Jonathan (w), Mayhew, Mike (a). [volume & issue needed], In the Squadron Supreme series, the equivalent of Iron Man is Tucker Ford. Iron Man's Marvel Comics premiere in Tales of Suspense #39 (cover dated March 1963) was a collaboration among editor and story-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, story-artist Don Heck, and cover-artist and character-designer Jack Kirby. , along with Doctor Pym on the people around him, both in his businesses Bob ( p ) Maleev! 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