Just who is Anthony Stark? He's "The Invincible Iron Man" of Marvel Comics fame, and Robert Downey Jr. portrays him in "Iron Man," the just-released first superhero movie of the summer blockbuster season. His gleaming, high-tech look has come a long way since the character debuted in the "Tales Of Suspense" comic #39 in March 1963:
http://en.marveldatabase.com/Tales_of_Suspense_39
For a complete rundown on his history, special powers and other bits of arcane metallurgic lore:
http://www.marvel.com/universe/Iron_Man_%28Anthony_Stark%29
If the cost of acquiring the original Silver Age comics daunts you (and it should), the entire run of Iron Man issues from 1963-2006 is available on CD-ROM.
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