In modern pop-culture, there is no armored hero as famous as Marvel’s Iron Man. First appearing in the comics in March 1963, Iron Man (and his roguish alter ego, Tony Stark) took his time transitioning from the printed page to television to film. But once he arrived, he anchored one of the most successful and enjoyed franchises in Hollywood history. This is the complete story of Iron Man, from the literary and fabled characters that influenced his creation to his present and future place in the Marvel universe.