Iron Man games, "Iron Man 2" and Iron Man 3. In October 2016, Eoin Colfer released a young adult novel called "Iron Man: The Gauntlet". Iron Man Iron Man (Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The character made his first appearance in "Tales of Suspense" #39 (cover dated March 1963), and received his own title in "Iron Man" #1 (May 1968). A wealthy American business magnate, playboy,
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