Modern Continuity
- Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark - The first Iron Man, Tony Stark a wealthy industrialist and genius inventor creates the powered suit of armor to save his life after receiving a mortal wound by a devastating weapon.
- James Rupert "Rhodey" Rhodes - After Stark loses his fortune to Obadiah Stane and regressess into alcoholism, long-time friend, confidant, and pilot "Rhodey" Rhodes assumes the mantle of Iron Man. Rhodes relinquishes the role to Stark after being injured by Stane, but resumes the role of Iron Man after Stark's purported death.
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