This article is about the fictional character. For the 2008 film based on the character, see Iron Man (2008 film). For other uses, see Iron Man (disambiguation). "Tony Stark" redirects here. For the film character, see Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe). Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, the character first appea...