Iron Man was created by writer and editor Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39.
The iconic Iron Man suit was introduced as part of the character's design, featuring a powered armor suit built by Tony Stark to escape captivity and fight crime.
Iron Man received his first solo ongoing comic book series, allowing for expanded character development and independent storylines.
Introduction of the Silver Centurion armor, a sleeker, more advanced suit that became a classic and iconic look for Iron Man.
Robert Downey Jr. portrayed Tony Stark/Iron Man in the live-action film "Iron Man," launching the successful MCU franchise and bringing Iron Man to a global audience.
The Bleeding Edge armor debuted in the comics, featuring a nanotechnology-based suit that could be stored within Stark's body and summoned on demand.
Marking the end of Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Iron Man in the MCU with the film Avengers: Endgame.
Celebration of fifty years since Iron Man's creation and first appearance in comics, marking the character's long-lasting cultural impact.
Anthony Edward Stark is born, future genius inventor and philanthropist.
Tony Stark follows in his father's footsteps, becoming a leading weapons engineer and businessman at Stark Industries.
Tony is captured by terrorists in Afghanistan; he builds the first Iron Man armor to escape captivity.
Tony Stark publicly announces that he is Iron Man, declaring his new mission to protect the world.
Tony Stark joins the Avengers, becoming a key member of the superhero team.
Tony Stark supports the Superhuman Registration Act, leading to a civil war among superheroes.
Tony and Bruce Banner create Ultron, an AI peacekeeping program that goes rogue.
Iron Man fights against Thanos and is instrumental in reversing the effects of the Snap, sacrificing his life.
