Arno Stark
Arno Stark is the name of two similar fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, appearing as a counterpart of the superhero Iron Man from the multiverse. The first of these characters is best known as Iron Man 2020.
Publication history
[edit]Iron Man 2020 first appeared in Machine Man #2 (1984), and was created by Tom DeFalco and Herb Trimpe.
His Earth-616 iteration appeared unnamed in Iron Man #12 (September 2013) and named in Iron Man #17 (December 2013), and was created by Kieron Gillen and Dale Eaglesham.
Fictional character biography
[edit]Iron Man 2020
[edit]Iron Man 2020 comes from the alternate universe of Earth-8410 and is described as the first cousin once removed of Morgan Stark.[1]
Earth-616 version
[edit]| Arno Stark | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Iron Man #12 (September 2013; unnamed Iron Man #17 (December 2013; named) |
| Created by | Kieron Gillen Dale Eaglesham |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Arno Stark |
| Species | Human |
| Team affiliations | Iron Legion |
| Notable aliases | Iron Man |
| Abilities | Armor grants: Flight Superhuman strength and physical resistance Energy blasts |
An alternate equivalent of Arno Stark appears in the mainstream Earth-616 continuity as the previously unknown brother of Iron Man. He is revealed to have been genetically altered by Recorder 451, intending for the child to pilot a suit of armor known as the Godkiller. Upon learning this, Howard Stark sabotaged the experiment, causing Arno to be born crippled and unable to speak without the use of machines.[2] His existence was kept secret until decades later when he was discovered by Tony Stark at the Maria Stark Foundation.[3]
Arno later worked on a remake of the Extremis virus.[4] This Extremis was used to cure Bruce Banner of his head injury.[5] His technology advancements also allowed Arno to rewrite his own DNA and cure his body.[6]
Arno later acquires Stark Unlimited through a merger with Baintronics.[7] With the combined resources, he builds the Iron Man Armor Model 66 as his attempt to recreate the Godbuster Armor and becomes Iron Man.[8]
During the "Iron Man 2020" storyline, Arno becomes convinced the Earth is being threatened by an alien called the Extinction Entity, in reality a delusion caused by his dormant disease, which will return and kill him in less than a year.[7] Realizing he cannot cure Arno of his delusion, Tony traps him in a virtual reality where he defeats the Extinction Entity and becomes a beloved hero.[9]
Powers and abilities
[edit]Arno Stark has genius-level intellect and an enhanced biology. As Iron Man, he wielded the Iron Man Armor Model 66.[8]
Other versions
[edit]An alternate universe variant of Arno Stark from Earth-12311 appears in Secret Wars.[10] He colludes with Wilson Fisk to help undermine his brother's rule and seeks to steal armor designs from Kiri Oshiro (the niece of Rumiko Fujikawa).[11]
In Marvel Adventures Iron Man set on Earth-20051, Arno Stark is mentioned to be the paternal grandfather of Tony Stark, the father of Howard Stark and an inventor and scientist who founded Stark Industries and owned it until his death after which the ownership went to Howard.[12]
In other media
[edit]The Earth-616 version of Arno Stark appears as a playable character in Marvel: Future Fight. Additionally, alternate costume designs based on Iron Man's Hulkbuster armor from Avengers: Age of Ultron and Bruce Banner's from Avengers: Infinity War appear as well.
References
[edit]- ^ Machine Man (vol. 2) #2 (November 1984)
- ^ Iron Man (vol. 5) #9–12 (June - September 2013)
- ^ Iron Man (vol. 5) #17 (December 2013)
- ^ Iron Man (vol. 5) #26 (July 2014)
- ^ Hulk (vol. 3) #4 (August 2014)
- ^ Tony Stark: Iron Man #17 (December 2019)
- ^ a b Belt, Robyn (July 20, 2020). "Who Is Arno Stark?". Marvel.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Tony Stark: Iron Man #19 (February 2020)
- ^ Iron Man 2020 #1-6 (March - October 2020)
- ^ Armor Wars #1 (August 2015)
- ^ Armor Wars #2 (August 2015)
- ^ Marvel Adventures Iron Man #9 (March 2008)
External links
[edit]- Arno Stark (Earth-616 version) at Marvel Wiki
