Iron Man is a Marvel Comics superhero. Created by Stan
Lee, Jack Kirby and Don Heck, he first appeared in Tales
of Suspense #39 (1963). Iron Man possesses a suit of powered
armor that enhances his strength, keeps him safe from
external harm, and allows him to fly, via rocket jet boots.
He has also created an array of add-on weapons that boost
the armor's abilities. His secret identity is Tony Stark,
a billionaire and military contractor, known for his playboy
lifestyle. Other people who have assumed the Iron Man
identity include James Rhodes, a close associate of Stark's.
A wealthy American industrialist of incredible ingenuity
and inventive genius, Iron Man was originally an anti-communist
hero. Throughout the character’s comic book series,
technological advancement and national defense have been
constant themes, but Stark has gained a more complex worldview
and flawed character, as he battled alcoholism and personal
failure.
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