Iron Man

For decades, Iron Man was a second-tier character in the Marvel Universe. That all changed when director Jon Favreau and star Robert Downey Jr. brought Tony Stark, billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, to the big screen in 2008’s ‘Iron Man.’ The film was a surprise smash and became the first official entry in the ongoing Marvel Cinematic Universe. Downey reprised his career-defining role in ‘Iron Man 2’ and ‘3,’ and in ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron.’ Although no ‘Iron Man 4’ is currently scheduled, Downey is expected to play a major role in the next Captain America film, ‘Civil War,’ and both parts of ‘Avengers: Infinity War.’

  • Notable Appearances:
  • Iron Man (2008)
  • Iron Man 2 (2010)
  • The Avengers (2012)
  • Iron Man 3 (2013)
  • Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Adidas Releasing Avengers-themed Retro Basketball Sneakers
Adidas Releasing Avengers-themed Retro Basketball Sneakers
Adidas Releasing Avengers-themed Retro Basketball Sneakers
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50 Marvelous Marvel Comic Facts You May Not Know
50 Marvelous Marvel Comic Facts You May Not Know
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A First Look at Iron Man’s New Armor From ‘Captain America: Civil War’
A First Look at Iron Man’s New Armor From ‘Captain America: Civil War’
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The 100 Greatest Avengers, As Voted For By You
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe By the Numbers
The Marvel Cinematic Universe By the Numbers
The Marvel Cinematic Universe By the Numbers
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The Ultimate Marvel Marathon 2015 Live-Blog
The Ultimate Marvel Marathon 2015 Live-Blog
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100 Spectacular Comic Book Movie Behind the Scenes Pictures
100 Spectacular Comic Book Movie Behind the Scenes Pictures
100 Spectacular Comic Book Movie Behind the Scenes Pictures
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The Best (and Worst) Superhero Movie Costumes of All-Time
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The 50 Coolest Marvel Movie Easter Eggs
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New 'Daredevil' Poster Teases Cast, Avengers and Red Suit
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New 'Daredevil' Poster Teases Cast, Avengers and Red Suit
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