Stark Industries
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In the fictional world of Iron Man
, Stark Industries, later also known as Stark International, Stark Innovations, Stark/Fujikawa, Stark Enterprises and currently Stark Resilient, is a fictional multi-billion dollar corporation owned and run by businessman Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark
, also known as Iron Man
. The company appears in stories published by Marvel Comics
. It first appeared in Tales of Suspense
#40 and was founded by Howard Stark
, Tony's father. According to Forbes 25 largest fictional companies it had an estimated sales of $20.3 billion. In the film version of Iron Man
, Stark Industries has a logo similar to that of defense contractors Lockheed Martin
and Northrop Grumman
and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
as SIA. During the press conference scene, Stark is seen entering a building that resembles the entrance to Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works
facility. An airplane extremely similar to the Northrop YF-23 stood as a statue in front of the Stark Industries facility, exactly like the prototype on display at one of Northrop Grumman's facilities at the time of the movie's filming.
and then by his son Tony, after his death. Over the years, through bankruptcy, Tony's "death", Tony's return and hostile takeovers, the company has gone through many name changes including Stark International (later Stane International), Stark Enterprises, Stark/Fujikawa and Stark Solutions.
after a hostile takeover and he renamed it Stane International.
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Stark Solutions also appears as a separate company owned by Dr. Gregory Stark, Tony Stark's older brother.
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Iron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
, Stark Industries, later also known as Stark International, Stark Innovations, Stark/Fujikawa, Stark Enterprises and currently Stark Resilient, is a fictional multi-billion dollar corporation owned and run by businessman Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark
Iron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
, also known as Iron Man
Iron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
. The company appears in stories published by Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
. It first appeared in Tales of Suspense
Tales of Suspense
Tales of Suspense is the name of an American comic book series and two one-shot comics published by Marvel Comics. The first, which ran from 1959 to 1968, began as a science-fiction anthology that served as a showcase for such artists as Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck, then featured...
#40 and was founded by Howard Stark
Howard Stark
Howard Stark is a fictional person in the . He is the father of Tony Stark and the founder of Stark Industries. His name came from Howard Hughes, whom he was named after. -Biography:...
, Tony's father. According to Forbes 25 largest fictional companies it had an estimated sales of $20.3 billion. In the film version of Iron Man
Iron Man (film)
Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film stars Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark, an industrialist and master engineer who builds a powered exoskeleton and becomes the technologically advanced superhero, Iron...
, Stark Industries has a logo similar to that of defense contractors Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is an American global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington Metropolitan Area....
and Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation is an American global aerospace and defense technology company formed by the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. The company was the fourth-largest defense contractor in the world as of 2010, and the largest builder of naval vessels. Northrop Grumman employs over...
and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange is a stock exchange located at 11 Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City, USA. It is by far the world's largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed companies at 13.39 trillion as of Dec 2010...
as SIA. During the press conference scene, Stark is seen entering a building that resembles the entrance to Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works
Skunk works
Skunk Works is an official alias for Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs , formerly called Lockheed Advanced Development Projects. Skunk Works is responsible for a number of famous aircraft designs, including the U-2, the SR-71 Blackbird, the F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-22 Raptor...
facility. An airplane extremely similar to the Northrop YF-23 stood as a statue in front of the Stark Industries facility, exactly like the prototype on display at one of Northrop Grumman's facilities at the time of the movie's filming.
Biography
Stark Industries was founded by Isaac Stark Sr in the 19th century and later taken over by Howard StarkHoward Stark
Howard Stark is a fictional person in the . He is the father of Tony Stark and the founder of Stark Industries. His name came from Howard Hughes, whom he was named after. -Biography:...
and then by his son Tony, after his death. Over the years, through bankruptcy, Tony's "death", Tony's return and hostile takeovers, the company has gone through many name changes including Stark International (later Stane International), Stark Enterprises, Stark/Fujikawa and Stark Solutions.
Functions
The company is a technology company that develops and manufactures advanced weapon and defense technologies. The company manufactures the armor worn by Iron Man and War Machine. It builds the helicarriers used by SHIELD. It produces the quinjets used by the Avengers.Staff
- Tony Stark - CEO/President
- Obadiah StaneIron MongerThe Iron Monger is an identity used by several fictional supervillains published by Marvel Comics. The first and most notable person to take up the identity is Obadiah Stane...
- Executive Officer - Happy HoganHappy HoganHarold "Happy" Hogan, is a fictional character who appears in books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in books featuring Iron Man.-Fictional character biography:...
- Chauffeur to CEO - Pepper PottsPepper PottsVirginia "Pepper" Potts is a fictional character, a supporting character and a love interest of Iron Man in the Marvel Comics Universe...
- Secretary to CEO - Dr. Gray Armond - Designed the Longarm armor.
- Harmon Furmintz (biochemical division) - worked for GenetechGenetechGenetech is a fictional corporation in the Marvel Comics universe. It is located in Sayville, Long Island in the state of New York.Genetech is involved in many scientific endeavors and appears as both an ally and an adversary of the superhuman team the New Warriors. Genetech should not be confused...
and was born around 1918. He was a child prodigy and recruited as candidate for Super Soldier Project but was rejected due to having hemophilia. He attempted to gain the power of TerraxTerraxTerrax the Tamer is a fictional character that appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #211 and was created by Marv Wolfman and John Byrne.-Fictional character biography:...
but his body and mind were destroyed by Terrax and reformed into duplicate of his own - Jacob Fury (Scorpio)Scorpio (comics)Scorpio is the name of several fictional characters in the Marvel Comics universe. Most of the men to use the Scorpio identity have been supervillains who have been affiliated with the Zodiac criminal cartel, and in this context were enemies of the Avengers and other superheroes.-Publication...
- Former research scientist. - Charles Gray - Gray was possessed and empowered by LuciferLucifer (comics)Lucifer, in comics, may refer to:*Lucifer , a comic book series and character from DC Comics's Vertigo line*Lucifer , a comic book supervillain from the Marvel Universe...
. - Sally McIntyre
- Eddie March - Former boxer, he was briefly mutated by cobalt radiation to become Freak. He was also a part of the Iron Legion.
- Frankie Morgan
- Kevin O’Bryan
- Ralph Roberts
- Anton Vanko (Crimson Dynamo)Crimson DynamoThe Crimson Dynamo is the name of several fictional characters in the Marvel Comics Universe, most of whom have been supervillains. The various Crimson Dynamos have been powered armor-wearing Russian or Soviet agents who have clashed with the superhero Iron Man over the course of his heroic career...
- Arwyn Zurrow - Head of the Miami facilities. He sold boosters to LatveriaLatveriaLatveria is a nation in the . It is an isolated European country ruled by the supervillain Doctor Doom, supposedly located in the Banat region. It is surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, and also borders the Symkaria to the south. Its capital is Doomstadt.-Publication history:Latveria first...
despite an embargo and was fired by Stark. - Lance Jessup
- Chet Anderson
- Marjorie Davis
Subsidiaries
- Project: Caribbean (staff unknown) - Stark Industries made an effort to start a plant in Haiti, however it was destroyed by Night Phantom.
Stark International
Originally Stark Industries, the name was changed when the company ceased manufacturing munitions, with Tony handing over the CEO position to James Rhodes. Eventually the company was taken over by Obadiah StaneObadiah Stane
Obadiah Stane is a fictional supervillain from comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Iron Man #163 , and was created by Dennis O'Neil and Luke McDonnell....
after a hostile takeover and he renamed it Stane International.
Staff
- Tony Stark - Original Head
- James Rupert Rhodes (War Machine)War MachineWar Machine is a fictional character, a comic book superhero appearing in comic books set in the Marvel Comics universe. The character of James Rhodes first appeared in Iron Man #118 by David Michelinie, John Byrne and Bob Layton...
- Acting CEO - Bambi Arbogast (executive assistant)
- Yvette Avril - Worked for the French branch of Stark International and was brought to the USA to become vice president of the Long Island facility, unsuccessfully attempted to save the company when Tony Stark went on a major drinking binge and quit after takeover by Obadiah Stane.
- Bethany CabeBethany CabeBethany Cabe is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. She is a supporting character from the pages of Iron Man.-Publication history:Bethany Cabe first appeared in Iron Man Vol...
- Dianne Carruthers
- Morley Erwin - Owned Circuits Maximus as well as working Stark International. He is the brother of Clytemnestra Erwin. He also assisted Jim Rhodes in learning to use the Iron Man armor, helped form Circuits Maximus, killed when Obadiah Stane had the Circuits Maximus building bombed
- Abe Klein (Director of Engineering) - Tony Stark's old electrical engineering professor; killed by Mordecai Midas
- Scott Lang (Ant-Man)Scott LangScott Lang is a fictional character featured in the American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the second superhero character to use the name Ant-Man in the Marvel Universe, following the original, Dr. Henry Pym...
- Kristine "Krissy" LongfellowMadame MasqueMadame Masque is a fictional character that has appeared in various comic book series published by Marvel Comics. She is an occasional love interest, and sometimes enemy of Iron Man within the Marvel Universe...
(Secretary) - Posed as Tony Stark's secretary to be close to him without involving him with a criminal. - Harold Marks (Techno-Killer) (research technician) - left to work for author James Spencer; built an armor in order to gain respect and vengeance from perceived lack of appreciation
- Vincent "Vic" Martinelli (security guard) - Former soldier and architect. Worked for Williams Innovations before working at Stark International. He remained with Obidiah Stane after his hostile takeover due to difficulty in finding a new job.
- Artemus "Artie" Pithins (Director of Public Relations) - Currently a White House Press Secretary. Quit Stark International after Obadiah Stane took over.
- Erica Sondheim (Medical Director)
- Carl Walker
- Cherry Wood (Scientist) - studied Dr. Octopus' Adamantium arms; dated Stark; she was taken hostage by Dr. Octopus
Stane International
A subsidiary of Stark Enterprises and formed by Obadiah Stane, Stane wrestled control of Stark International from Jim Rhodes after a hostile takeover. Stane renewed the munitions manufacturing, however after Stane was killed, the company was run by a mysterious cartel which was eventually bought out and reabsorbed by Stark Enterprises.Staff
- Obadiah StaneIron MongerThe Iron Monger is an identity used by several fictional supervillains published by Marvel Comics. The first and most notable person to take up the identity is Obadiah Stane...
- CEO - Joel Arons - He was involved in a project that kidnapped Myron MacLain. He stole Captain America’s proto-adamantium shield
- Joseph "Joe" Faulkner (General Manager)
- Dr. Edward "Edwin" Earl Hawkins - Designed the Mass Acquisition Unit. He aided Giant Man (Bill Foster)Bill FosterBill Foster may refer to:* Bill Foster , U.S. Congressman , physicist* Bill Foster , Negro League baseball player* Bill Foster Bill Foster may refer to:* Bill Foster (Illinois politician) (born 1955), U.S. Congressman (D-IL), physicist* Bill Foster (baseball) (1904–1978), Negro League baseball...
in battling Dr. Nemesis. - Karaguchi Inoyawa - Sought to rebuild the Red RoninRed RoninRed Ronin is a gigantic humanoid robotic construct in the Marvel Comics universe. Originally created by writer Doug Moench and artist Herb Trimpe as a foil for Godzilla, the robot went on to be a menace to other Marvel characters such as the Avengers and Wolverine.-Publication history:Red Ronin's...
for peaceful purposes. - Joseph "Joe" Kilman (fired) - After being fired for unknown reasons, he sought revenge by trying to take control of Red Ronin
- Vic Martinelli
- Michael Craig Stockton (Dr. Nemesis) - Sought to coerce Dr. Hawkins into creating a mass acquisition warhead.
Stark Enterprises
After buying out and reabsorbing Stane International, Tony based Stark Enterprises in Los Angeles.Staff
- Virginia "Pepper" PottsPepper PottsVirginia "Pepper" Potts is a fictional character, a supporting character and a love interest of Iron Man in the Marvel Comics Universe...
- CEO - Tony StarkIron ManIron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
- Former CEO and presidentPresidentA president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership... - James RhodesWar MachineWar Machine is a fictional character, a comic book superhero appearing in comic books set in the Marvel Comics universe. The character of James Rhodes first appeared in Iron Man #118 by David Michelinie, John Byrne and Bob Layton...
- Former CEO (when Stark was in suspended animation following his first "death"; quit upon Stark's revival); former pilot - Felix Ricardo Alvarez - Former lawyer, vice-president and CEO. Alvarez defended Tony Stark in the trial of Kathy Dare.
- Bambi Arbogast
- Veronica Benning/Victoria Michelle - Tony Stark's physiotherapist
- Bethany CabeBethany CabeBethany Cabe is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. She is a supporting character from the pages of Iron Man.-Publication history:Bethany Cabe first appeared in Iron Man Vol...
- Security Chief and former bodyguard of Tony Stark - Diane Carruthers
- Lee Clayton
- Ed Deal - Worked on the VLS-2980 Project
- Phillip Grant - Computer hacker
- Chester "Chet" Harrigan - Former chauffeur to Tony Stark
- Bert Hindel - Former lawyer of Stark Enterprises. Fired after he failed to clear up the Government civil suits brought on during the Armor WarsArmor Wars"Armor Wars" is a seven-issue Iron Man story arc written by David Michelinie and Bob Layton with art by Mark D. Bright and Barry Windsor-Smith and published by Marvel Comics...
. He also unsuccessfully defended Kathy Dare. - Happy Hogan
- Heuristically Operative-Matrix-Emulation Rostrum (HOMER) - Nearly intelligent computer of Tony Stark.
- Sarah Jennings - Accounts & Marketing
- Kylie Normandy
- Dr. Cal Oakley - Former employee of Cordco. Oakley assisted in rebuilding Tony Stark's nervous system following his being shot by Kathy Dare.
- Marcia Jessica "Marcy" Pearson - Former Director of Public Relations and later Vice-President. Rhodes fired her when she resented his being named Stark's successor as CEO.
- Garrison Quint - Chief of security
- James Simpson - Security guard. He allowed Edgar Elliot to sabotage Tony Stark's experimental rocket.
- Dr. Erica Fredrika Sondheim - Medical Director; former surgeon
- Wayne Unnier
- Nick Walcek
- Atha Williams - Secretary
- Roderick Withers - Director of Public Relations
- Abraham Paul "Abe" Zimmer - Research director and former member of the board of directors at Accutech. He was killed by Calico
Subsidiaries
- Accutech - Research and Development company, based in California, that was bought out as a subsidiary. The company produced and designed a Beta Particle Generator which was sabotaged by the GhostGhost (Marvel Comics)Ghost is a fictional character appearing in comics books set in the . He first appears in Iron Man #219 and was created by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Originally portrayed as a supervillain, the character is later portrayed as more of an anti-hero or mercenary.-Fictional character...
. Known staff members include Gilbert O’Connor and Abe Zimmer - Barstow Electronics - Subsidiary of Stark Enterprises based in California; employed Carl WalkerForce (comics)Force is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Prince Namor, the Savage Sub-Mariner #67 Force is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Prince Namor, the...
after Force's faked death. - Cordco - Bought out by Stark Enterprises to force Dr Cal Oakley to implant a biochip in Tony Stark’s spine after he was shot by Kathy Dare. Known staff members include Addison Drexel, Edwin Cord. Dr Cal Oakley, Basil SandhurstController (comics)Controller, in comics, may refer to:*Controller , a supervillain in Marvel Comics*Controllers , an alien race in DC Comics...
- Stane International - reacquired by Stark from Justin HammerJustin HammerJustin Hammer is a fictional character that has appeared in various comic book series published by Marvel Comics. As a frequent adversary of the superhero Iron Man, Justin Hammer exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe...
, who owned SI following Obidiah Stane's death. The company reproduced Stark's original GuardsmanGuardsman (comics)Guardsman was the name of a superhero in the Marvel Universe, but was later applied to a small squad of agents. He/they wear suits of power armor while working security at the Vault; the suits were designed by Tony Stark, better known as the superhero Iron Man....
armor for use at the VaultVault (comics)The Vault is the widely used nickname of a fictional defunct prison facility for technological-based superhuman criminals in Marvel Comics' Marvel Universe. The prison's full official name is the United States Maximum Security Installation for the Incarceration of Superhuman Criminals.It first...
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Stark/Fujikawa
Created by a merger of Stark Enterprises and Fujikawa Industries following apparent death of Iron Man/Anthony Stark.Staff
- Kenjiro Fujikawa - CEO - founder of Fujikawa Industries, father of Rumiko
- Yu Kurin
- Tobi Kanigawa
- Rumiko FujikawaRumiko FujikawaRumiko "Ru" Fujikawa is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, created by writer Kurt Busiek and artist Sean Chen. She is an Iron Man supporting character and Tony Stark's primary romantic interest throughout the duration of The Invincible Iron Man vol...
- daughter of Kenjiro; she was a skilled businesswoman; played the role of party-girl to annoy her parents; she was slain by an Iron Man impostor (Clarence Ward) - Morgan Stark - cousin of Tony Stark. Became General Manager of Stark-Fujikawa after Tony's "death".
Subsidiaries
- Fujikawa Industries - The previous version of this company helped form Stark-Fujikawa. A Japanese firm which took over Stark Enterprises following seeming death of Tony Stark. Known employees include Tso Fwon, Yu Kurin, Tobi Kanigawa and Wilson FiskKingpin (comics)The Kingpin is a fictional character, a supervillain in the . Kingpin is one of the most feared and powerful crime lords in the Marvel Universe. The character is a major adversary of Daredevil, the Punisher, and Spider-Man...
. - Oracle Incorporated - Formed by Namor, the company was sold to Stark-Fujikawa. Formerly served as the headquarters of Heroes for HireHeroes For HireHeroes for Hire is a fictional superhero team published by Marvel Comics. The team first appeared in Power Man and Iron Fist #54 , and was created by Ed Hannigan and Lee Elias.-Publication history and original concept:...
. After Tony's "death", Bambi Arbogast seconded here. Known employees include Caleb Alexander (who was killed), Carrie Alexander, Allison Grain, Jim Hammond (Human Torch)Jim HammondHerbert Edward 'Jim' Hammond was an English professional football player for Fulham and a cricket player for Sussex.Having been signed from non-league side Lewes F.C., Hammond played for Fulham between 1928 and 1938, scoring 150 goals in 342 games. He was once called up for duty with the national...
, Robert Losey, Kent Maitland, Phoebe Marrs, Leon McKenzie, Namor McKenzie (former CEO), Rihanna O'Connor, Dr. Anita Savvy, Dr. Richard Savvy, Bambi Arbogast, Josef Went and James "Jimbob" Roberts. - Parallel Conglomerate - Subsidiary of Oracle Inc. (which would make it a subsidiary of Stark-Fujikawa). Known employees are Captain Holten Gamble (who was killed on board an oil tanker owned by Parallel Conglomerate) and Oliver Russell.
- Rand-Meachum - A company formed by Harold Meachum and Wendell Rand, became a subsidiary of Stark-Fujikawa. Known employees include Daniel Rand (Iron Fist), Wendell Rand-K'ai, Leon McKenzie, Harold Meachum, Ward Meachum, Joy Meachum, Jason Quartermaster, Peregrin Took, Martina Tereshkova and Dr. Ilya Faro
Stark Solutions
The fifth company run/owned by Tony Stark and was founded after his return from another dimension. It was shut down by Tony after he was defamed by Tiberius Stone who was subliminally influencing him.Trivia
- A billboard in Spider-Man (2000 video game), on the level 'Race to the Bugle' features a Stark Solutions logo and the slogan 'Consulting in the Future', on the building just before the Bugle building.
Stark Industries/International
The sixth company owned/run by/founded by Tony Stark and was set up after the closure of Stark Solutions and is currently still in business. It is also known as Stark International, both names formerly used in previous incarnations of the company. It's logo is the same as the S.I. Logo in the Iron Man Film SeriesIron Man (film)
Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film stars Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark, an industrialist and master engineer who builds a powered exoskeleton and becomes the technologically advanced superhero, Iron...
Staff
- Tony StarkIron ManIron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
- CEO - Joseph Jeremy "Joe" Arnold - one of the Security Department heads
- David Beaumont - One of the Security Department heads
- Arturos Benning - One of the Security Department heads
- Friday
- Happy Hogan - Tony Stark's bodyguard. Killed saving Stark from an assassination attempt
- Michael "Mike" Jochum - One of the Security Department heads
- Kurt Kennison - One of the Security Department heads
- Takeshis Kobayashi - Head of Research & Development
- Archie Merchant - One of the Security Department heads
- Pepper PottsPepper PottsVirginia "Pepper" Potts is a fictional character, a supporting character and a love interest of Iron Man in the Marvel Comics Universe...
- Katherine Rennie - Tony Stark's personal secretary
- James Rupert Rhodes (War Machine)War MachineWar Machine is a fictional character, a comic book superhero appearing in comic books set in the Marvel Comics universe. The character of James Rhodes first appeared in Iron Man #118 by David Michelinie, John Byrne and Bob Layton...
- Jack Rutledge - involved in the development of a Gamma Radiation Neutralizing Armor. He was later killed by Richard Cummings for covering up the death of Lisa Cummings
- Ryan Zimm - one of the Security Department heads
- Gallileo "Leo" Braithwaite
- Jan Kolins
- Martha Johns
- Geoff Douglat
- Tessa Springfield
- Anna Wei
Stark Resilient
After the events of "The Five Nightmares" and "World Most Wanted" story arcs, Stark Industries went bankrupt and has closed down. After "Stark Disassembled," Tony begins to rebuild his company as an alternative energy manufacturer under the name of Stark Resilient. It is currently based in Seattle, WashingtonSeattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
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Staff
- Anthony E. "Tony" Stark/Iron ManIron ManIron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
- Founder/CEO/President - Carson Wyche - Vice President
- Virginia "Pepper"/RescuePepper PottsVirginia "Pepper" Potts is a fictional character, a supporting character and a love interest of Iron Man in the Marvel Comics Universe...
- COOCOOCOO may refer to:*Country of origin*Certificate of origin, used in international trade*Chief operating officer or chief operations officer, high ranking corporate official*Cell of origin *Carboxylate, type of anion... - Bambi Arbogast - General Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO
- James Rhodes/War MachineWar MachineWar Machine is a fictional character, a comic book superhero appearing in comic books set in the Marvel Comics universe. The character of James Rhodes first appeared in Iron Man #118 by David Michelinie, John Byrne and Bob Layton...
- Security Liaison to USAF
2099
In the alternate future set in the year 2099, Stark Fujikawa is a major corporate power, alongside Roxxon. The only known staff members are Hikaru-Sama and ShudoUltimate Stark Industries
Stark Industries also appears in the Ultimate universe. As well as Stark International in the Ultimates Comics.Stark Solutions also appears as a separate company owned by Dr. Gregory Stark, Tony Stark's older brother.
MC2
In the alternate future of MC2, the company is known as Stark Global Industries and is owned and run by Tony Stark.Earth Ultra-Vision
In a What If story, the company is known as Stark Interplanetary and was the creators of the IrondroidsAmalgam
In the world of Amalgam, the company is known as Stark Aircrafts. The only known employees are Janice Doremus, Pepper Ferris, Happy Kalmaku, Stewart Rhodes, Hal Stark.Real life
There is a real life company by this name in Houston, TX that manufactures breathing air compressors for self-contained underwater breathing apparatusScuba set
A scuba set is an independent breathing set that provides a scuba diver with the breathing gas necessary to breathe underwater during scuba diving. It is much used for sport diving and some sorts of work diving....
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Television
- Stark Industries was featured in the 1990s Iron ManIron Man (TV series)Iron Man, also known as Iron Man: The Animated Series, is an American animated television series based on Marvel Comics' superhero Iron Man...
TV series. In this show, Julia Carpenter (the second Spider-Woman) is also depicted as the head of Stark Industries' Research and Development. - A Stark Enterprises building can be seen in the X-Men: EvolutionX-Men: EvolutionX-Men: Evolution is an American animated television series about the Marvel Comics superhero team the X-Men. In this incarnation many of the characters are teenagers rather than adults...
episode "On Angels' Wings". - Stark International is featured in Iron Man: Armored AdventuresIron Man: Armored AdventuresIron Man: Armored Adventures is a 3D CGI cartoon series based on the Marvel Comics superhero Iron Man. It debuted in the USA on the Nicktoons on April 24, 2009, and has already begun airing on Canadian network Teletoon. The series is story edited by showrunner Christopher Yost, who also worked on...
. After Howard Stark was abducted by the Mandrarin in a plane crash, Obadiah Stane becomes CEO of Stark Industries. In "Cold War," it is revealed that BlizzardBlizzard (Donnie Gill)Blizzard is a fictional character, both a supervillain and superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe. He is the second Blizzard.-Fictional character biography:...
used to work for Stark Industries until an accident caused by Obadiah Stane left him "deformed and destroyed." In "Designed Only for Chaos," Roberta Rhodes revealed to Tony that Stark Industries used to make weapons until Howard Stark stopped their production when Tony was born. - Stark Industries is featured in The Super Hero Squad ShowThe Super Hero Squad ShowThe Super Hero Squad Show is an American cartoon series by Marvel Animation. It is based on the Marvel Super Hero Squad action figure line from Hasbro, which portray the characters of the Marvel Universe in a cartoonish super-deformed-style...
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Film
- The 2008 film Iron ManIron Man (film)Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film stars Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark, an industrialist and master engineer who builds a powered exoskeleton and becomes the technologically advanced superhero, Iron...
features the company, with a logo similar to those of Northrop GrummanNorthrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman Corporation is an American global aerospace and defense technology company formed by the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. The company was the fourth-largest defense contractor in the world as of 2010, and the largest builder of naval vessels. Northrop Grumman employs over...
and Lockheed MartinLockheed MartinLockheed Martin is an American global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington Metropolitan Area....
, and touted as developing many of the same weapons systems that Lockheed Martin is/was responsible for developing, such as the F-22 Raptor and F-16 Fighting Falcon. After Tony's father Howard died, Obadiah StaneObadiah StaneObadiah Stane is a fictional supervillain from comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Iron Man #163 , and was created by Dennis O'Neil and Luke McDonnell....
became the CEO and later abdicated when Tony was old enough to run it. After Stark comes back from Afghanistan, he announces that he is closing the weapons division of the company. In Iron Man 2Iron Man 2Iron Man 2 is a 2010 American superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Iron Man, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is the sequel to 2008's Iron Man, the second film in a planned trilogy and is a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Jon...
, In the absence of Obadiah Stane, Virginia "Pepper" PottsPepper PottsVirginia "Pepper" Potts is a fictional character, a supporting character and a love interest of Iron Man in the Marvel Comics Universe...
became the CEO of the Stark Industries.
- In The Incredible HulkThe Incredible Hulk (film)The Incredible Hulk is a 2008 superhero action film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk. It is directed by Louis Leterrier and stars Edward Norton as Dr. Bruce Banner. It is the second film to be released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe...
movie, Stark Industries logo flashes on the screen during the opening credit sequence when General Ross request to the company the Sonic Cannon that the army use against the Hulk later in the movie and it is also on the Cyrosync container containing the Super Soldier Serum. Also, Tony Stark, then former-CEO of Stark industries, has a cameo appearance, in which he tells the General about the team 'they're' putting togetherAvengers (comics)The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
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- In 2010, Stark Industries appeared again in the film Iron Man 2Iron Man 2Iron Man 2 is a 2010 American superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Iron Man, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is the sequel to 2008's Iron Man, the second film in a planned trilogy and is a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Jon...
. As a promotion for the film, at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, Stark Industries recruiters handed out business cards with an invitation to apply for a job at Stark Industries by visiting StarkIndustriesNow.com. Furthermore, on May 7, 2010, in Flushing MeadowsFlushing MeadowsFlushing Meadows is an American short film by Larry Jordan, with director Joseph Cornell. The film is 8 minutes long, in color, 16mm, and silent....
, Stark Industries, for the first time since 1974, hosted the renowned Stark Expo
- In 2011, Tony Stark was mentioned in ThorThor (film)Thor is a 2011 American superhero film based on the comic book character of the same name published by Marvel Comics. It is the fourth film released as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe...
. During the scene where the DestroyerDestroyer (Thor)The Destroyer is a fictional object that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The object first appears in Journey into Mystery #118 The Destroyer is a fictional object that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The object first appears in Journey into Mystery #118 The...
is sent to Earth to kill Thor, Agent Phil CoulsonPhil CoulsonPhil Coulson is a fictional character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which crosses over several Marvel Studios superhero films. Coulson first appeared as a member of the fictional agency S.H.I.E.L.D. in Jon Favreau's 2008 film Iron Man, where he was portrayed by American actor Clark Gregg...
and Jasper SitwellJasper SitwellJasper Sitwell is a fictional, comic book espionage agent in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Strange Tales #144 .-Publication history:...
mistake the golem for one of Stark's hardware.
- In 2011, Stark Industries appeared in the film Captain America: The First AvengerCaptain America: The First AvengerCaptain America: The First Avenger is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America. It is the fifth installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe...
, during World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. A young Howard Stark assists the Strategic Scientific Reserve in their super soldier program, and provides key assistance to Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
and Agent Peggy Carter. The Stark Industries logo is modified to fit in with the 1940s time period.
Video games
- Stark Industries appears in The Punisher video gameThe Punisher (2005 video game)The Punisher is a 2005 action game which stars the Marvel Comics antihero, The Punisher. After his family was murdered by the mafia, Frank Castle devoted his life to the punishment of criminals. Players take control of the vigilante hero to track down criminals and kill them...
. The Eternal Sun group raid the company to steal the Iron Man armors.
- In The Incredible HulkThe Incredible Hulk (2008 video game)The Incredible Hulk is a video game based on the Marvel superhero Hulk and the 2008 film. The console versions were released on June 5, 2008 and the PC version was released on June 10, 2008...
video game, it was mentioned that Stark Industries built the HulkbusterHulkbustersHulkbusters is the name of three fictional organizations that have appeared in various comic book series published by Marvel Comics. All three groups exist within Marvel's shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe, and are so-named for their attempts to battle the monstrous Hulk.-The U.S...
armors.
- A Stark Industries sign is visible in the opening cutscene for Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two WorldsMarvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worldsis a crossover fighting game developed by Capcom. It features Capcom's own characters and characters from American comic book company Marvel Comics. It is the fifth installment of the Marvel vs...
when Iron Man is battling Morrigan AenslandMorrigan Aenslandis a video game character from the Darkstalkers series of fighting games developed by Capcom. She is voiced by Yayoi Jinguji in many of her video game appearances, except in Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds where she was voiced by Rie Tanaka....
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